Review of Accommodation at Salinas Maragogi Resort: All-Inclusive for Families with Children

If your ideal vacation includes relaxing on a sun lounger by the pool with a drink in hand and snacks nearby while children play under the supervision of animators, you don't need to look further. Salinas Maragogi is the perfect place for this.

The history of Salinas is closely linked to the history of Maragogi: before the resort opened in October 1989, the northern part of Alagoas was not a popular tourist destination. The turning point came in 2009 when the accommodation began operating on an all-inclusive basis. The idea was borrowed from resorts in Punta Cana, but it required adaptation to suit Brazilian tastes.

This choice proved correct: after more than three decades, Salinas was recognized as Brazil's second-best resort in the 'Best Travel and Tourism 2025/2026' award, becoming an option for families seeking comfort, abundance, and good value for money.

After paying for the stay, guests do not need to worry about extra expenses. In addition to breakfast, lunch, and dinner, snacks are included anytime, beach and pool portions, ice cream throughout the day, as well as beer and caipirinha. Instead of extravagance, there is a relaxed service here. Dining rooms are located everywhere so that guests can take food as they wish, and coconut water or wine can be taken from the nearest refrigerator.

The all-inclusive system is complemented by an entertainment program for all ages, which runs almost all day and covers a recreation area of 66 thousand square meters. Here is how a stay at one of the most famous all-inclusive resorts in Brazil goes:

How a Stay at Salinas Maragogi Goes

It is no exaggeration to say that at Salinas Maragogi you can spend almost the entire day, like a ruminant animal. The day starts with breakfast: the main buffet is served in the Galés restaurant, where the hit is a giant jar of Nutella for adding to pancakes, waffles, or other treats to taste. But before enjoying the sweets, it is worth visiting the station where tapioca and omelets are prepared on the spot, upon guest request.

Tip: The Mandacaru restaurant also serves a smaller version of breakfast. This is useful if Galés is too crowded or if you decide to sleep in—breakfast at Galés is served from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and at Mandacaru from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

After the first meal, a walk on the beach is recommended. It should be noted that Salinas is not located in the most beautiful part of the Maragogi coast (postcard views are further north), and its proximity to the village means that the beach in front of the resort is visited by outsiders, including many street vendors.

Nevertheless, one cannot complain. The water is calm, shallow, and pleasantly warm. The hotel provides chairs and umbrellas, as well as castle-building toys for children. And if you want a drink, you don't have to go far: there are refrigerators filled with coconut water and cold beer on the sand.

Sea trips to the famous Galés Maragogi and neighboring beaches such as Burgalhau, Xaréu, Barra Grande, and Antunes are organized by Salinas itself (for an extra charge). Tours are usually conducted at low tide (it is worth checking the tide tables in advance). Unfortunately, my stay coincided with a period of high tide and murky water due to rain, so the trips were not worth it. However, they were not a drawback in the program, as there are many entertainments inside the resort.

The liveliest place during the day is the pool complex, which is constantly lively either with animator team events or live music. Two of the pools are smaller and equipped with slides and other attractions for children.

To this are added active games of beach tennis, beach volleyball, and pickleball on adjacent courts.

Some people spend the whole day there. After breakfast at Coral Bar, snacks appear. In addition to tempting fried dishes such as fried shrimp and squid, a surprise appears every day, such as freshly made sandwiches or a plate of acarajé.

And next to the pool, Sorveteria do Siri, is synonymous with an open offer of ice cream, frozen treats, and acai—an absolute hit among children.

Galés restaurant reopens for lunch with a buffet that always has a base (salad, rice, beans, fried meat), some special daily dishes, and a island dedicated to children, including non-fat food for infants. Desserts are served in small portions, which is ideal for tasting several types.

The concept of Salinas is not about serving haute cuisine (those with more demanding tastes would be better off at its sister hotel Japaratinga Lounge Resort), but about winning the hearts of families through abundance, variety, and care in providing options for people with dietary restrictions.

It may be difficult to keep children away from the water to get to Galés. For this, there is Terraço Grill, located between the beach and the pool. Through the self-service kiosk, you can assemble a steak (PF) to your liking, with a choice of fried meat and two side dishes. When the order is ready, you just need to pick up the dish and eat, enjoying the sea breeze.

For adventure, Rio Maragogi serves as a backdrop for activities such as kayaking, rope park, and zip-lining. Closer to the evening, animators organize football matches for adults on the football field.

If you are looking for a quieter place to read a book, for example, my advice is a couple of covered pools opposite the Galés restaurant. There is no live music or animation there, only silence and peace.

This area is served by the Canoas cafe, which became my favorite corner thanks to excellent coffee (including cold), croissants, cheese buns, pastries, cookies, and other sweets. At the end of the day, a tapioca station is set up there.

This part of the resort is also liked by families with infants and young children. On the spacious lawn, there is a playground and Clubinho do Siri—a shaded area with houses imitating a store, pet shop, and other places for role-playing.

Nearby is the Teen Space, which has ping-pong tables, foosball tables, and, most importantly, air conditioning.

From late afternoon, Terraço Grill starts serving burgers, french fries, and milkshakes—especially tempting with Nutella! I liked it so much that I ate there twice.

Dinner can also be arranged in themed à la carte restaurants, which must be booked upon registration. Mandacaru offers northeastern dishes, such as baião de dois, moqueca, and cocada for dessert.

Basílico has a more Mediterranean style. Octopus carpaccio, burrata, and seafood spaghetti were among the dishes on my visit day. Portions are small, but you won't go hungry: you can order several dishes to try everything.

And, of course, the Galés restaurant buffet is always available, offering a main menu in the evening combined with a thematic station that changes every day of the week: the most popular is the Japanese evening cuisine!

Evenings at Salinas are always vibrant thanks to two shows held in Espaço Cabanos, with popcorn. The first usually presents a show for toddlers, but even if you are traveling without children, it might interest you. During my stay, there was a very cool show inspired by Moana, featuring key scenes and songs from Disney animation.

The second show, aimed at adults, is usually a live music program whose genre constantly changes—from forró to rock. It is worth noting that children are supervised by animators all day, and contests and activities run until approximately 11:00 PM. The idea is to keep the children entertained while parents enjoy the show at Espaço Cabanos.

Thanks to O Boticário affiliations, rooms in blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are designed to accommodate families: depending on the chosen category, rooms can accommodate groups of three (two adults and one child up to 12 years old) up to five people (two adults and three children or three adults and two children up to 12 years old).

Overall, the design is similar, and only the location changes. Those seeking tranquility will prefer blocks 1, 2, 3, and 4. Those who love being in the center of the action will choose blocks 5 and 6.

Rooms are constantly being updated, but some units may look slightly older than others. In this sense, the most reliable option is staying in the Vitória-Régia block, which opened in December 2021.

Vitória-Régia, adjacent to block 4, is the furthest block from the resort, but for me, the extra walk was worth it thanks to the large amount of tranquility and new, spacious rooms. Not to mention the additional bonuses: L’Occitane amenities, a hammock veranda, Nespresso coffee maker, and Alexa control. In this case, rooms accommodate up to two adults and one child up to 12 years old.

Those traveling with infants will appreciate that all blocks are serviced by Baby Copas. This space is equipped with a microwave, blender, and refrigerators filled with milk, fruits, and other ingredients for making purees and vitamins.

The nearest airports to Salinas Maragogi are Recife, 125 km away, and Maceió, 130 km away. Most arrive via Recife, whose airport offers more flights. The resort provides transfers from both airports, operated by partner Luck Receptivo.

Aeroporto Costa dos Corais is under construction in Maragogi, with full completion planned for December 2026.