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Ayada MaldivesvsDreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Ayada MaldivesDreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (620)
Google Rating
4.4 (4,289)
From $209
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
105 min
Airport Transfer
90 min
All Scores
9.3
Beach
8.3
8.9
Food
7.8
9.2
Service
8.2
9.4
Rooms
8.7
—
Pools
9.0
9.3
Luxury
—
—
Value
7.8
—
Family
9.1
9.5
Romance
8.2
9.2
Quiet
—
9.1
Wellness
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Ayada Maldives
RomanceQuiet
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Romance
Activities
Ayada Maldives
SpaWater sportsKids
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
SpaWater sportsKids
Ayada Maldives
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 105 min from MLE
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from LIR
Pros — Ayada Maldives
- Exceptional private-island setting.
- Strong villas, private pools and overwater options.
- High dining breadth for a remote resort.
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 — Ayada Maldives
- Transfer logistics are substantial.
- All-inclusive is optional and tiered.
- Selected items and premium experiences can carry supplements.
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.