The Westin Porto de Galinhas, An all-Inclusive Resort

Omg, great experience. I’ve never been to Brazil so I was a little nervous about what to expect. The Westin Galinhas was really great. Great food, drinks, nightly entertainment and overall atmosphere. Topping it off was our final night dinner at Tuna restaurant. The food was amazing thoughtful and very well presented. 7 courses of surprises in culinary. Thank you!!!

My husband and I stayed for a full week. We also had family (from Brazil) join us for part of the trip. It’s off season, which is perfect for us as we don’t like a ton of crowds or parties. We’ve stayed at several all-inclusive resorts, but this was the first one in Brazil. ||Pros:|Small resort, probably 150 or less rooms. ||Everyone was nice. Literally everyone. ||The buffet was great. I was worried that they didn’t have a large selection of restaurants like most resorts, but the buffet gave good variety. The display was gorgeous. The flavors were sometimes not as great. But the desserts (and there were always a huge selection) were all delicious. ||Since it’s off season there was never a rush to save seats with your towels. At 8am almost no one was there. By 10, you still had several great spots to choose from. ||Beer and sometimes wine were self served. I LOVE this option. We didn’t drink a ton, but loved not having to wait in lines for beer or wine. ||Cons:|The ocean was not safe to swim in. And the lifeguard mentioned it’s even worse at other times of the year. ||The food lacked salt, but you could easily add. |There’s not a vibrant city near by. Fine by us, but if you want to explore you can do that in a day. |The one restaurant, Tuna, was not good. I’m the only one out of six that liked it ok. The rest of our party, as well as other guests we spoke with all said it was an over the top attempt at being fancy, but the quality was just not there.||Overall it was a great stay, and the whole family enjoyed.

Honest Review – Marriott Titanium Member|Currently Titanium, previously Ambassador with Marriott.||I travel frequently throughout the U.S. and Europe for work and have stayed at high-end properties like the Four Seasons in Costa Rica and the St. Regis in Puerto Rico. For family vacations, we’ve been to most destinations in the Caribbean and Central America (I travel with my wife and four kids).||This year, we wanted to experience Brazil and decided to stay at a Marriott property using points. Given the size of our family, we booked two rooms. Upon check-in, we were surprised by an additional $1,700 USD charge for having three people per room. While this was ultimately my oversight (I later found an email outlining the charge), it still felt steep.||As for the all-inclusive experience, we only dined on-property twice during our seven-night stay. The food was the same each day—mediocre at best. I appreciate the effort to showcase local fare, but the hotel should either add more variety and kid-friendly options or consider making it adults-only.||On the positive side, hotel leadership was professional. The GM and senior staff were excellent—no complaints there.||However, English is rarely spoken at this property. If you’re coming from the U.S., be prepared to use a translator app and don’t expect to see many other English-speaking guests. We encountered just one European couple during our stay. Bar and service staff didn’t speak English, which I understand given the local hiring focus. Still, if this is to be a premier destination, the property needs to offer better support for international travelers.||The drinks were average—not what you’d expect from a mid- or high-end beach resort.||The beach was very nice. The pool was average.||Live entertainment was a highlight—local music, dancing, and a great atmosphere.||Rooms:|Felt more like an older Sheraton than a Westin resort. We tried several times before arrival to secure adjoining rooms (with a family of six, this is important), but the request wasn’t accommodated. We didn’t make a fuss at check-in, but it was definitely a disappointment.||We ended up going into town most nights for dinner, which was a fun experience overall, though the food was average. If you’re used to dining in large U.S. cities, don’t expect to be wowed.||All that said, we’re glad we visited this part of Brazil. The buggy tour and natural pools in town were fun highlights.||Bottom Line:|This property has potential, but there’s still a lot of work to be done to make it a true high-end destination.

Great experience, high quality ingredients, excellent execution. Service 10/10. Portions on plates were adequate. The restaurant has great ambience for a nice and tranquil dinner. They have kids menu with chicken or beef and fries. Both home made and delicious.

We had an absolutely amazing stay at the Westin Porto de Galinas. The staff was amazing, so happy and accommodating. Adrian and Guido ware awesome. Very attentive, friendly, and welcoming. They provided us with an amazing experience. They talked to my wife and I about Brasilian culture for a long time and wanted to make our stay the best ever. Elenado at the Tuna restaurant was amazing! It is right next to the ocean and we swam in the Atlantic. He was very accommodating and provided great service! 10/10! We will come back when we are in Brasil again.

This hotel is simply outstanding! From the front desk to housekeeping, bartenders, and chefs, every staff member goes above and beyond to make your stay unforgettable. They even knew my kids by name and greeted us with warm smiles daily!||The hotel itself is stunning, with all the luxury you’d expect from a Westin. The food was a highlight—fresh, delicious, and changing daily, a rare treat for an all-inclusive.||A huge shoutout to Manager Adrian, Julio César at the front desk, and Emerson and Ana Cecilia at the pool bar for making our stay truly exceptional. This was my first time in Brazil, but it won’t be my last—hands down, the best experience ever! 10/10!

Amazing place, the best location, stunning scenery, and entertainment for all ages. I felt more than welcome by the staff, who were always attentive and ready to help. And definitely the best gastronomic experience in Porto de Galinhas — they offer a fusion menu that mixes local ingredients with flavors from around the world

This is a truly exceptional place. The beachfront location is breathtaking, complemented by delicious food and genuinely kind staff. The pool area is fantastic, offering ample space for relaxation. My sincere thanks to the entire Westin team for their dedication to customer satisfaction.