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Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
Five-Star·4.8
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Five-Star·4.5

Scores at a Glance

Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusiveDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
9.4
8.5
Beach
9.3
8.1
Food
9.3
8.2
Service
9.6
8.6
Rooms
9.5
8.2
Luxury
9.6
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Value
7.8
8.0
Romance
9.6
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

9.4
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (41)
Google Rating
4.5 (5,543)
From $1226
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
15 min

All Scores

9.3
Beach
8.1
9.3
Food
8.2
9.6
Service
8.6
9.5
Rooms
8.2
9.3
Pools
8.4
9.6
Luxury
7.8
Value
8.0
8.8
Family
8.7
9.6
Romance
8.0
Nightlife
7.7
9.7
Quiet
7.1
8.4
Remote work
7.2

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Lively
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Nightlife
Yes

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

  • Private-island setting on 1,100 acres.
  • Premium all-inclusive dining, drinks, minibar and transfers.
  • Every villa or bungalow has a private pool or plunge pool.

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

  • Extremely expensive.
  • Remote setting is intentionally isolated.
  • Spa, motorized watersports and some private experiences remain extra.

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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