Dreams vs RIU

Dreams and RIU, side by side: every number below comes straight from our catalog — real guest ratings, our category scores, and the honest included-vs-extra research behind each resort.

Dreams ranking · RIU ranking · How we score

By the numbers

	Dreams	RIU
Resorts in our catalog	1	5
Average guest rating	★ 4.3	★ 4.4
Guest reviews analyzed	351	22,402
Nightly rates	Under $300–$300/night	Under $300–$500/night
Adults-only resorts	None — all-ages	1 of 5
Five-star resorts	1 of 1	5 of 5
Where	Dominican Republic	Aruba, Costa Rica, Maldives
Overall score	7.2/10	8.2/10
Beach score	7.0/10	8.7/10
Food score	6.8/10	7.8/10
Service score	6.7/10	8.2/10
Family score	8.0/10	8.2/10

Chain averages across the resorts in our catalog — individual properties vary, so tap into each ranking before you book.

The properties to shortlist

Best of Dreams

1.Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa — through Carretera Bávaro, Camino a Costa Esmeralda, 24000, Dominican Republic · ★ 4.3

Full Dreams ranking

Best of RIU

Full RIU ranking

Want it property-level? Put Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa and Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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