Summerville All Inclusive Resort
Summerville Resort is one of the best-known family all-inclusives on Brazil's northeast coast, and the thing to understand first is where it is. It sits on Praia de Muro Alto in Ipojuca, a calm cove protected by a long coral reef barrier a few kilometres north of Porto de Galinhas village. That makes the water in front of the resort warm, flat and easy for children, and Muro Alto has its own natural pools at low tide, where the resort keeps a beach service point about five minutes' walk away. The celebrated jangada tide pools of Porto de Galinhas proper are a short drive south. Operated by Rede Pontes Hoteis & Resorts, the resort launched a new brand identity on 22 September 2026, following several years of investment in new restaurant concepts, comfort and infrastructure; the name did not change.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Sits on Praia de Muro Alto, a calm, warm cove behind a long coral reef barrier, so the sea in front of the resort is about as gentle as Brazil's coast gets for small children
- +Genuinely 24-hour all-inclusive: at least one food or drink outlet is open at any hour, and premium-brand drinks and draft beer are included
- +A real choice of restaurants for an all-inclusive in Brazil: Sete Mares, Quebramar, Villa Gourmet and Peperone Cucina Italiana, plus the After Cocktail Bar, Cafe des Ponts and three Estacao bars including one on the beach
- +Built for families: a 1,200 sq m pool that winds from the lobby toward the sea with a heated section, the Tobolona water slide, all-day kids' activities, a baby club and a 24-hour baby kitchen
- +Two children up to 14 stay free in the room, which makes the Family Suite (55 sq m, up to three adults and two kids) strong value for a family of five
- +Bungalow tiers go well beyond a standard room, up to the 156 sq m Bangalo Summerville, with beachfront bungalows and exclusive breakfast and lunch at Quebramar
- +Practical extras that matter with kids: 24-hour nursing with a doctor on site from 9am to 4pm, a gym open 5am to 9pm, free private parking and beach service with chairs, umbrellas and towels
- +About 48 km and roughly an hour from Recife airport on the PE-009 toll road, an easy transfer by Brazilian standards
Cons
- −It is on Muro Alto, not Porto de Galinhas beach itself; the famous jangada tide pools are in Porto de Galinhas village, a short drive south, not a walk from your room
- −Resolutely family-oriented, with kids' entertainment and character programming (the October 2026 calendar is built around the resort's mascot), so couples wanting quiet should look elsewhere
- −Brazilian school holidays in July, December and January and the February Carnival period fill it with domestic families, and prices follow
- −The best dining perks, such as exclusive breakfast and lunch at Quebramar, are tied to the bungalow categories, so Classic-room guests get a more standard experience
- −Spa treatments at Summer Spa by Ayo, the romantic packages and some special drinks are sold as extras rather than included
- −Staff and programming are geared to Brazilian guests, so expect Portuguese first; English is spotty outside reception
- −April through August is the rainy season on the Pernambuco coast, so the weather is far less reliable than in the September to March dry season
The all-inclusive here runs around the clock, with at least one outlet open at any hour and premium-brand drinks included. Restaurants are Sete Mares, Quebramar, Villa Gourmet and Peperone Cucina Italiana, with the After Cocktail Bar, Cafe des Ponts and the Estacao Sol, Estacao Mar and beachfront Estacao Praia bars. The centrepiece is a 1,200 sq m pool that snakes from the lobby toward the sea, with a heated area and the Tobolona slide. Rooms run from 36 sq m Classic rooms through Suites and 55 sq m Family Suites to four bungalow tiers of 75 to 156 sq m, including beachfront bungalows; bungalow guests also get exclusive breakfast and lunch at Quebramar. Guests consistently praise the warmth of the staff and the food, and recent guest comments single out the Quebramar tasting dinner. Wellness comes through Summer Wellness and the Summer Spa by Ayo, with treatments charged.
Summerville is best for families, especially those with babies or young children, given the baby club, 24-hour baby kitchen, all-day kids' activities, on-site nursing and the policy that two children up to 14 stay free. Couples wanting a quiet, adult-focused stay should look elsewhere on the Muro Alto strip. It is about 48 km, roughly an hour, from Recife airport, and the September to March dry season is the time to go, ideally outside Brazilian school holidays and Carnival. Beyond the resort, the Porto de Galinhas village pools by jangada, buggy rides along the coast to Maracaipe, and seafood in the village are the standard outings.
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What's nearby
Praia de Muro Alto7 min drive · 1.7 mi
Porto de Galinhas Beach15 min drive · 5.8 mi
15 min drive · 5.8 mi
20 min drive · 7.9 mi
More things to do (21)
- Praia do Cupe · beach12 min drive · 4.2 mi
- Porto de Galinhas village · town20 min drive · 6.2 mi
- Beach buggy tour (ponta a ponta) · excursion20 min drive · 6.2 mi
- Praia de Maracaípe · beach20 min drive · 7.9 mi
- Serrambi · beach30 min drive · 13 mi
- Gaibu · beach30 min drive · 18 mi
- Praia Enseada dos Corais · beach35 min drive · 18 mi
- Praia do Xaréu · beach35 min drive · 18 mi
- Praia de Itapuama · beach35 min drive · 18 mi
- Calhetas zip line · adventure park35 min drive · 20 mi
- Forte do Pontal de Nazaré · historic site35 min drive · 20 mi
- Praia de Calhetas · beach40 min drive · 20 mi
- Parque Histórico Nacional dos Guararapes · historic site45 min drive · 28 mi
- Praia de Piedade · beach45 min drive · 28 mi
- Praia de Boa Viagem · beach50 min drive · 30 mi
- Forte das Cinco Pontas · museum55 min drive · 35 mi
- Casa da Cultura de Pernambuco · museum55 min drive · 35 mi
- Recife Antigo (Marco Zero) · town60 min drive · 36 mi
- Cais do Sertão · museum60 min drive · 36 mi
- Capela Dourada (Ordem Terceira de São Francisco) · historic site60 min drive · 36 mi
- Paço do Frevo · museum60 min drive · 36 mi
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Google Reviews★ 4.8 · 6,055 reviews
“We visited for a 4-night getaway back in early June, and let’s just say this place is very impressive and well worth the money. While Summerville is by no means the flashiest or most up to date resort around, the staff and service were nothing short...”
“Nice for an all inclusive resort. The beach is rocky/coral which is fun to look at but you have to walk a few minutes down the beach to get to nice waves and soft sand (not far and amazing beach). Helpful staff, easy transportation, location not too...”
“Fantastic “semi-all inclusive” resort. Amazing stay, especially with kids. The hotel has breakfast and all-you-can-eat dinner, but on check-in they give you the option of purchasing all you can eat lunch as well. In my opinion, not necessary, since y...”
