Scores at a Glance
Ambre, A Sunlife ResortDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.5
8.5
Beach
8.7
8.1
Food
8.1
8.2
Service
8.6
8.6
Rooms
7.6
8.2
Value
8.4
8.0
Romance
8.6
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.5
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (13,877)
Google Rating
4.5 (5,543)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
8.7
Beach
8.1
8.1
Food
8.2
8.6
Service
8.6
7.6
Rooms
8.2
8.1
Pools
8.4
8.4
Value
8.0
–
Family
8.7
8.6
Romance
8.0
–
Nightlife
7.7
–
Quiet
7.1
8.0
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
–
Kids
Yes
Ambre, A Sunlife Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Pros · Ambre, A Sunlife Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive format.
- Strong beachfront setting on the east coast.
- Large review base.
- Friendly staff and good value sentiment.
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 · Ambre, A Sunlife Resort
- Rooms are often described as basic or needing refresh.
- East-coast wind can affect beach days.
- Only three restaurants compared with larger luxury resorts.
- Premium drink boundaries need confirmation.
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.