Costa do Sauípe - Premium Sol
Costa do Sauípe - Premium Sol is a family-friendly all-inclusive resort in Costa Do Sauipe, Brazil with 435 rooms. Amenities include Adults-Only Pool, Babysitting, Beach, Bicycle Rentals and Buffet Dining. Travelers rate it 4.7/5 across 34,272 Google reviews.
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Sol Grand Premium sits within the sprawling Costa do Sauipe resort complex on Bahia's Coconut Coast, a purpose-built destination that delivers a genuinely Brazilian all-inclusive experience. Sol reopened in 2025 after a full renovation and was elevated to the top Grand Premium category in operator Aviva's roughly R$1.2 billion repositioning - the current lineup is Brisa Grand Premium and Sol Grand Premium at the top tier, Mar Premium (soft-opened January 2026), and Terra Resort (under renovation through 2027-2028), all sharing 2km of private Atlantic beach. Sol Grand is the family-leaning flagship of the group, with authentic connections to the surrounding Atlantic Forest ecosystem: capuchin monkeys appear regularly on the resort grounds, regional cuisine features prominently at meals, and the scale of the shared entertainment infrastructure makes this feel more like a resort town than a single property.
The practical experience centers on abundant activities and an active atmosphere unusual for all-inclusive properties. Surf lessons, cycling, tennis, beach volleyball, soccer, and capoeira demonstrations fill the activity calendar. The food is genuinely good by all-inclusive standards - Bahian specialties like moqueca de camarão and acarajé appear alongside international options, and the proximity to real Brazilian hospitality traditions shows in the cooking. Kids club programming is comprehensive enough that parents report actual free time, which isn't always true at family properties. And there's a major amenity on the horizon: a R$420 million, 100,000-square-meter Hot Park water park is under construction at the complex, slated to open by 2027.
Sol Grand appeals most to travelers who want an authentic Brazilian beach vacation rather than a Caribbean-style escape. The remote location on the Coconut Coast, 75km from Salvador, means planning is required but also that the beaches stay dramatically less crowded than resort zones in Mexico or the Dominican Republic. Compared to Cancun properties at similar prices, you trade convenience and predictable service for genuine cultural immersion and exceptional ecology. Families with active children who've done Caribbean properties and want something distinctly different get the best value here.
Pros
- +Part of the massive Costa do Sauipe resort complex - four interconnected resorts sharing 2km of private Atlantic beach with shared amenities including multiple pools, sports facilities, and entertainment
- +Reopened in 2025 fully renovated and elevated to the top Grand Premium category in Aviva's R$1.2 billion repositioning of the complex - the rooms and facilities are among the freshest at Costa do Sauipe
- +Authentic Bahian cuisine featuring moqueca, acarajé, and regional seafood dishes that actually reflect local culture rather than watered-down international buffet fare
- +Atlantic Forest ecological reserve adjacent to the property with capuchin monkeys, toucans, and rare bird species visible daily from resort grounds
- +Dedicated kids club and organized children's programming that runs throughout the day, giving parents genuine downtime
- +Surf School with lessons available right on the property for beginners through intermediate surfers on the Atlantic waves
- +Tennis courts, beach volleyball, soccer pitches, and cycling infrastructure make this unusually active for an all-inclusive resort
- +A R$420 million, 100,000-square-meter Hot Park water park is under construction at Costa do Sauipe and slated to open by 2027 - a major coming amenity for families
Cons
- −Remote location 75km north of Salvador airport means a 90-minute transfer that requires advance planning and adds cost
- −Getting to Salvador or beyond requires significant travel - not suitable as a base for exploring Bahia more broadly
- −Premium restaurants within the complex require reservations and sometimes extra payment, so the best dining takes planning
- −International flight connections to Salvador (SSA) are limited compared to Cancun or Punta Cana, making this harder to reach from North America
- −Some shared amenities with the broader complex mean the best pools and facilities can get crowded during Brazilian school holidays (July, January, December)
- −Service consistency is inconsistent - peak season staffing pressure leads to slower bar and restaurant service
- −Portuguese is essentially required for the best experience - English is widely spoken at front desk but less so throughout the resort
- −The beach, while beautiful, has stronger Atlantic waves and currents than Caribbean alternatives - not ideal for young children or weak swimmers
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“Awesome all-inclusive resort. Food is delicious, and a good selection of drinks, the rooms are spacious and clean. The pools are nice, and there are activities like stretching exercises or dance classes.”