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Aquila Elounda VillagevsDreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Aquila Elounda VillageDreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (1,408)
Google Rating
4.4 (4,289)
From $79
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
90 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.3
8.4
Food
7.8
8.6
Service
8.2
8.3
Rooms
8.7
8.6
Pools
9.0
8.4
Luxury
—
—
Value
7.8
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Family
9.1
9.0
Romance
8.2
8.8
Quiet
—
8.5
Wellness
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Aquila Elounda Village
RomanceQuiet
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Romance
Activities
Aquila Elounda Village
SpaGolfWater sports
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
SpaWater sportsKids
Aquila Elounda Village
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 pools
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from HER
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from LIR
Pros — Aquila Elounda Village
- Adults-only setting on Mirabello Bay.
- Private beach and three-level infinity pool.
- Premium All-Inclusive plan includes all-day dining and premium beverage access.
Pros — Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- Excellent family amenities with kids and teens programming.
- Large suites with hot tubs on balconies or terraces.
- Strong pool complex and swim-up options.
- Scenic beach and jungle setting with wildlife sightings.
- Good fit for destination weddings and multi-generation trips.
Cons — Aquila Elounda Village
- Not every dining or beverage item appears fully included.
- Airport transfer is arranged separately.
- Room-category intelligence needs deeper manual enrichment before Gold Standard completion.
Cons — Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- Remote location increases transfer time and limits off-property spontaneity.
- Food receives mixed reviews.
- Some guests report service or maintenance inconsistency.
- A full week can feel repetitive without excursions.