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Dreams vs Valamar Collection

Stone-clad suite buildings with lit patios beside a curving pool at dusk, Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica.Dreams2 resorts · ★ 4.1 average
Girandella Resort, Valamar CollectionValamar Collection1 resort · ★ 4.7 average

Dreams and Valamar Collection, 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.

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By the numbers

DreamsValamar Collection
2Resorts in our catalog1
★ 4.1Average guest rating★ 4.7
4,949Guest reviews analyzed2,887
—Nightly rates—
None — all-agesAdults-only resortsNone — all-ages
1 of 2Five-star resorts1 of 1
Costa Rica, MexicoWhereCroatia
7.9/10Overall score8.5/10
8.3/10Beach score8.8/10
7.2/10Food score8.0/10
7.8/10Service score8.3/10
8.4/10Rooms score8.4/10
7.3/10Value score7.6/10
8.1/10Family score8.7/10

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. Stone-clad suite buildings with lit patios beside a curving pool at dusk, Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica.Dreams Las Mareas Costa Ricanull · ★ 4.4
  2. Beachfront lounge chairs and umbrellas beside the pool and balconies at Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort & Spa.Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort & Spanull · ★ 3.7
Full Dreams ranking

Best of Valamar Collection

  1. Girandella Resort, Valamar CollectionGirandella Resort, Valamar Collectionnull · ★ 4.7
Full Valamar Collection ranking

Want it property-level? Put Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica and Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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