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Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusivevsDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa

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Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
Five-Star·4.7
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Five-Star·4.5·Adults Only

Quick Stats

Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusiveMeasureDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Overall Score8.5
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.7 (42)Google Rating4.5 (5,567)
From $1226Price / Night (pp)From $171 (better)
NoAdults OnlyYes
YesKids' ClubYes
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
20 minAirport Transfer15 min (better)

Of the 3 measures we call, Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive leads on 1 and Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 2.

Vibes

Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusiveMeasureDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
YesRomanceYes
YesQuietYes
LivelyYes

Activities

Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusiveMeasureDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
NightlifeYes

Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive

  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 20 min from PLS

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa

  • 3 pools
  • 7 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites
  • 15 min from PVR

Pros · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive

  • One of the strongest private-island all-inclusive products in the Caribbean
  • Premium drinks, transfers and many activities are included
  • Excellent privacy for couples, families and villa groups
  • Strong beach and quiet scores

Pros · Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa

  • Official all-inclusive Unlimited-Luxury package with top-shelf spirits, room service, minibar, Wi-Fi, and gratuities included.
  • Strong family programming with both kids and teens covered.
  • Convenient beachfront location close to downtown Puerto Vallarta and the airport.

Cons · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive

  • Very expensive compared with conventional Turks & Caicos resorts
  • Dining is more limited in venue count than a large all-inclusive
  • Small-plane transfer can be a negative for nervous flyers

Cons · Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa

  • Not the quietest option because it is a family resort in an active hotel-zone location.
  • Some premium wine-cellar or spa experiences cost extra.
  • Beach conditions and surf can vary more than at sheltered Caribbean beaches.
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