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Azura Benguerra IslandvsDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Azura Benguerra IslandDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
9.2
8.5
Beach
9.4
8.1
Food
9.1
8.2
Service
9.3
8.6
Rooms
9.2
8.2
Luxury
9.1
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Value
·
8.0
Romance
9.6
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Overall Score | 8.5 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (128) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,567) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $171 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 40 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 8.1 |
| (better)9.1 | Food | 8.2 |
| (better)9.3 | Service | 8.6 |
| (better)9.2 | Rooms | 8.2 |
| – | Pools | 8.4 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| – | Value | 8.0 |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)9.6 | Romance | 8.0 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.7 |
| (better)9.4 | Quiet | 7.1 |
| 8.9 | Adventure | – |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 7.2 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Azura Benguerra Island leads on 8 and Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 2.
Vibes
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Azura Benguerra Island
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 40 min from VNX
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Pros · Azura Benguerra Island
- Beautiful and uncrowded Bazaruto beach setting.
- Private-pool villas and dedicated butler-host model.
- Strong food and service reputation for a small remote island resort.
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 · Azura Benguerra Island
- Remote transfer logistics and a high nightly price.
- Limited nightlife and no walkable town scene.
- Some excursions and premium drinks are not clearly included.
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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