The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
Our Rating
8.2
8.4
Star Rating
5.0
4.5
Room Count
222
154
Restaurants
21
6
Pools
11
3
Year Opened
2017
2022
Year Renovated
2021
2022
Features
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Sandals Royal Barbados
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
No
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
No
Yes
Dining Comparison
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Sandals Royal Barbados
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
Total Venues
26
14
Included
26
14
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Sandals Royal Barbados
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
Room Categories
12
14
Suite Categories
12
6
Activities Comparison
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Sandals Royal Barbados
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
Total Activities
24
24
Included
18
18
Extra Charge
6
6
Pros & Cons
Sandals Royal Barbados
Pros
The rooftop infinity pool is the Caribbean's first — an evening pool experience with ocean views that's unavailable at other Sandals properties
All-suite property means no standard rooms — every guest has suite-level accommodations
'Stay at One, Play at Two' with adjacent Sandals Barbados effectively doubles dining to 20+ restaurants and 10+ bars
15-minute transfer from Grantley Adams International Airport — one of the shortest Sandals arrivals in the Caribbean
Lovers Lanes bowling alley and craft beer bar are genuine novelties within the all-inclusive format
Cons
Maxwell Beach is a public beach — other hotel guests and persistent local vendors are present and regularly cited by guests
Lounge chair competition is consistent: early morning positioning is required for both the main pool and beachfront spots
Service at restaurants and bars is noted as slower than expected given the pricing — allow extra time for meals
The scale of the combined Royal Barbados and Sandals Barbados property means it's a larger, more crowded operation than quieter Sandals resorts
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort
Pros
Only internationally branded all-inclusive in South America — gives guests Brazil's most-celebrated beach with the structure of a major hotel program
Villa category with private pools (700–1,000 sq ft) represents strong value compared to equivalent Mexico or Caribbean private-pool villas
The Caldinho Trolley and Galinhas Bistrô are genuinely regionally specific — the Northeast Brazilian culinary identity isn't diluted into generic 'international' offerings
24-hour fitness center and Run Concierge program are among the most developed wellness setups in the all-inclusive segment
The natural tidal pool excursion (jangada raft at low tide) is one of the most memorable beach experiences in South America and is steps from the resort
Cons
A la carte restaurant access is gated by length of stay — guests on 3-night stays cannot access Velas or Galinhas Bistrô, which limits the dining differentiation
Summary
The Westin Porto de Galinhas, an All-Inclusive Resort has a higher guest rating, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more restaurants, while Sandals Royal Barbados is the larger property, while Sandals Royal Barbados has more dining venues.
Porto de Galinhas Beach has surf and current conditions that make direct ocean swimming inconsistent — the pools become the primary swimming option on rougher days
Room service delivery fee applies even within an all-inclusive package
Beach lounger setup has drawn criticism for quantity and comfort relative to the property's room count
