Rodovia BA 099, Km 56, Praia do Forte, Mata de São João, BA, 48.280-000
What's nearby
Sapiranga Ecological Reserve - 14 min drive
Project Tamar Turtle Sanctuary - 16 min drive
Imbassai Beach - 19 min drive
Papa-Gente Beach - 32 min drive
Praia do Forte Beach - 32 min drive
Getting around
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl. Airport (SSA) - 78 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Restaurante Meu Rei - 2 min drive
Reataurante Pelô - 3 min drive
Lobby Bar Iberostar Bahia - 1 min drive
Iberostar Maj Tai Restaurante Oriental - Praia do Forte - 8 min walk
Restaurante Maresias - 4 min drive
About this property
Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte - All Inclusive
Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte - All Inclusive offers a private beach where you can enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella, plus you'll be 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Praia do Forte Beach. 5 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Pelo Buffet, one of 6 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious property include 2 poolside bars, a golf course, and a nightclub. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
All inclusive
This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Food and beverages
All à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
Languages
English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
536 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25
Children
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
Free children's club
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
6 restaurants
4 bars/lounges
2 poolside bars
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Free children's club
Children's pool
Waterslide
Playground
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
What to do
On a private beach
Tennis
Fitness classes
Yoga classes
Volleyball
Golfing
Shopping
Pool table
Free use of nearby fitness center
Ecotours nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Bicycle on site
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Fitness center
Golf course on site
5 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Nightclub
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Waterslide
Reception hall
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch Smart TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Free stocked minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Special features
Spa
The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a spa tub and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Dining
Pelo Buffet - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bahiano Odoia - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Novecento - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Bistró - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Mexicano Maresia - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note: Optional medical insurance can be purchased on site for a daily fee.
Also known as
Iberostar Praia Forte
Iberostar Praia Forte All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Iberostar Praia Forte All Inclusive Mata de Sao Joao
Iberostar Selection Praia Forte All Inclusive Mata de Sao Joao
Iberostar Selection Praia Forte All Inclusive
Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte All Inclusive
Iberostar Praia do Forte All Inclusive
Frequently asked questions
Does Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte - All Inclusive offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte - All Inclusive does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte - All Inclusive?
Yes, there are 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte - All Inclusive?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte - All Inclusive?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte - All Inclusive?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte - All Inclusive?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte - All Inclusive and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities such as cycling, and practice your swing at the golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, volleyball, and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools. Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte - All Inclusive also has 2 poolside bars, 4 bars, and a nightclub, as well as a private beach, a sauna, and a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte - All Inclusive?
Yes, there are 6 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
Does Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte - All Inclusive have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte - All Inclusive like?
Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte - All Inclusive is in Açu da Torre, a short 16-minute walk from Klaus Peters Municipal Natural Park.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Oct 18, 2024
Un muy buen hotel all include para ir con niños
Leonardo
Leonardo, 8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
Beautiful property. Attentive staff. A great stay overall!
Colin
Colin, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Nov 14, 2023
Terrible experience. Check-in was a total mess for 7 people and 4 rooms. 86 year old placed on a third floor of a building without an elevator. Had to argue to make them correct it. Actually none of the buildings in this Resort are accessible. None of them have elevators although this place was build in 2008 (no excuses that it’s an old property). Distances between rooms, restaurants, pools and lobby are huge, paved with irregular pavers. Wheelchairs are impossible to use due to the irregular surfaces. Internal golf cart system to transport elderly people is offered but waiting times were so long that we gave up using it. Signage providing directions throughout the property are almost non-existent. Impossible to know where you have to go to get to your building. Dozens of people lost throughout the property every day, begging for directions, totally frustrated. Majority of the staff doesn’t seem to be happy, although very few exceptions were very attentive and supportive.
App that is highly recommend by the staff upon check-in is useless. Scheduling of Resort activities is never updated and internal map directions are also outdated. I learned that it doesn’t work because Spain is responsible for keeping it updated, so any local changes to activities have to be informed to Spain by email before they can update the App. Note: Spain is 5 hours ahead in time zone. Total non-sense.
Pools were really good and food and drinks abundant and of good quality. I’ll never go back.
Persio
Persio, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2023
I had an excellent moment there, it was the best resort all inclusive in my life, amazing food and high quality drinks. I am really happy.
Bruno
Bruno, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2022
Amazing experience
Delicious food, very comfortable room, amazing amenities area. The pool without any kind of animation is the best! Very calm and suitable for relaxing!
Lais
Lais, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2022
Ana
Ana, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 19, 2021
Lorena
Lorena, 4-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 1, 2021
Spectacular property
Had a fantastic 4 nights here. Everything first class , service impeccable and so friendly but this is Bahia is the norm. Got and early 10 am checkin and upgrade room w/ double balcony very nice thanks hotels.com. BUT they did not inform us that there is a loud music & voice side and a quiet side. We got the party side and as we’re in our 70’s you’d think it would have been important to mention. Was loud from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm so an afternoon nap was impossible. Buffet choices in English would be nice as Grand Palladium did. So if get room you like this is a superior resort. Food at Bahia & Gormet restaurants truly excellent. Just wish we could’ve seen the smiling faces of staff but masks won’t be forever. Bravo to the people of Brasil as mask up was universal and taken seriously unlike the nonsense here in the USA. And no tipping adds to value unlike what we saw in Mexico. Just hope staff is given a living wage.
Jose
Jose, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 6, 2021
Iberostar sempre uma boa escolha
Um resort otimo, para ir com familias e amigos. Como há várias piscinas, há opções de mais descanso ou mais agito. A comida e a bebida também é bastante justa com varias opções.
Verified traveler
5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2021
The hotel is fantastic ! The food, oh my Gosh ! The food is so good and so fresh, the staff is attentive and kind. We played tennis every day, some courts needs attention ( net was broken and bathroom was dirty). the special restaurants were awesome, we bought 2 bottles of wine with reasonable prices, again , the food and care is amazing. The shows at night were cool too. We watched boogie night, Michael Jackson and Bahia. The spa is very good, they probably need more spa attendants, but the massage was fantastic ! The pool area and activities were great. We had friends staying at Bahia , and we were able to visit several restaurants in both properties. I will definitely return to this hotel. I love I was treated and now I'll try to use Iberostar in Mexico and the Caribbean as well. Kudos to all staff members that made our vacation memorable. Thank you so much !!!!!
Peter
Peter, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 2, 2021
The hotel is huge, with several pools and entertainment options of the kids. The service staff is amazing and everything works. If you want to have good time with your family and kids, this is the place to be. However, the hotel is showing some signs that may require renovation soon.
Verified traveler
7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2021
Excelente
Cama grande confortavel, quarto amplo e agradável com vista do mar de verdade. Tem uma parte mais barulhenta por causa das atividades de animação, se quiser silêncio e sossego, peça para ficar longe. A comida é otima, muito variada. Os restaurantes temáticos são ótimos e só podem ser reservados a depender do número de diárias que você vai ficar, o que foi uma má notícia pra mim. As bebidas são variadas e muito boas. Alguns garçons te servem na piscina, embora demore bastante às vezes. O SPA é itimo para descansar. As medidas de contenção à covid são realmente levadas a sério
TIAGO
TIAGO, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
May 26, 2021
There is so many things have to be changed!! The food is not very good, there are in bad conditions, the staff is not very polite and helpful. They are not very responsible about the Covid.
Verified traveler
7-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2021
Paradise in Praia do Forte
Amazing hotel and an unbelievable level of good service. Very good food and range of drinks. The prestige part was well worth the upgrade fee.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2021
Verified traveler
5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2021
Familia, diversao e descanso
É a 2a vez que nos hospedamos e, mais uma vez, saimos pensando nosso próximo retorno neste hotel. O atendimento é sempre cordial e eficiente em todos os setores do hotel, as instalacoes sao amplas , bonitas e bem conservadas. Recomendo de olhos fechados. Descanso e diversão garantidos
Luis Henrique
Luis Henrique, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 18, 2020
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 12, 2020
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 20, 2020
This property is very run down. The rooms smell very musty and moldy. The bathrooms are a disgrace. Perhaps 20 years ago, this property was nice, but now it is severely in need of refurbishment. There is no way this is 4/5 stars. I would rate it a 2/5, and I feel like I am being generous.
On a positive note, the meals were pretty decent.
Jo
Jo, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2020
The food is amazing. The beach is super clean. Staff could be trained to speak English to foreign guests.
Verified traveler
7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2019
Beautiful location
This was my 4th or 5th time staying at this hotel. The grounds are beautiful, the hotel is very clean and the service was very good. There is a wide choice of restaurants in addition to the main buffet and several bars around the resort. English is not widely spoken other than at the main reception desk, however I did not have any problems getting anything I ordered. I recommend this hotel if you are looking for an all inclusive break away from the main city of Salvador.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 11, 2019
Poor attention to details: room for 2 adults and 1 infant and only one glass and one cup are provided. Poor choice of toiletries, in fact, no hair conditioner was provided, had to request separately.
Poor choice of sea food: staying by the ocean we expected to have a wide range of sea food, at least shrimps should have been a daily option.
On a positive note, very child-friendly place, lovely surroundings and lots of great facilities to use
Verified traveler
5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 25, 2019
I really enjoyed the staff’s pleasant attitude and welcoming vibe.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 3, 2019
Lovely spot by the beach but the hotel is a sprawling concrete monstrosity.
It’s also a 20 min taxi from the town of Praia Do Forte which is where all the restaurants, shops, turtle sanctuary, castle etc is located.
We also had a bad experience with trying to cancel the reservation, within 24 hours of booking it, as soon as we found out it was out of town. Expedia told us that there would be a 2 night cancellation policy despite the location of the hotel being wrongly advertised. They also then failed to adequately tell us that if we checked in without amending the reservation we would have to pay for the full length of stay. All in all a really poor and frustrating communication between ourselves Expedia and Iberostar. Both companies refused to accept responsibility and were blaming the other company, back and forth.....
We ended up leaving early to stay somewhere much nicer but having to pay the full fee for the all
Inclusive Iberostar.
I won’t be using either companies again if I can help it ...