Scores at a Glance
AYANA Resort BaliDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.9
8.5
Beach
8.3
8.1
Food
8.8
8.2
Service
9.1
8.6
Rooms
8.7
8.2
Luxury
9.1
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Value
7.8
8.0
Romance
9.2
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Overall Score | 8.5 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (11,590) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,540) |
| (better)From $159 | Price / Night (pp) | From $171 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 30 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.3 | Beach | 8.1 |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 8.2 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.6 |
| (better)8.7 | Rooms | 8.2 |
| (better)9.5 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| 7.8 | Value | 8.0 (better) |
| (better)8.9 | Family | 8.7 |
| (better)9.2 | Romance | 8.0 |
| (better)8.1 | Nightlife | 7.7 |
| (better)8.4 | Quiet | 7.1 |
| 8.2 | Adventure | – |
| 9.2 | Wellness | – |
| 7.0 | Remote work | 7.2 (better) |
Of the 15 measures we call, AYANA Resort Bali leads on 12 and Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 3.
Vibes
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
AYANA Resort Bali
- Rock Bar on ocean cliff
- Aquatonic seawater therapy pool
- 12 restaurants
- Jimbaran Bay sunset views
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Pros · AYANA Resort Bali
- Large luxury estate with extensive pools, dining, spa, gardens, ocean views, and guest-only beach access.
- Very strong recurring praise for staff, service, cleanliness, grounds, and overall resort polish.
- Excellent pool variety, including iconic cliffside and river-style pool settings.
- Major romance and honeymoon appeal through sunsets, Rock Bar, spa, and ocean-view categories.
- Family-friendly facilities include kids clubs, children-focused activities, playground-style areas, and access to multiple pools.
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 · AYANA Resort Bali
- The resort is expensive by Bali standards, especially for food, drinks, spa, and premium experiences.
- The beach is scenic and private-access, but it is below a cliff and less convenient than a traditional walk-out beach resort.
- The estate can feel very large and spread out, requiring shuttles or trams between facilities.
- Some travelers may feel isolated because restaurants, shops, and cafés outside the resort are not easily walkable.
- Dining count and pool count are estate-wide, so guests should understand which facilities are closest to their specific hotel and room category.
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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