Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.8
8.5
Beach
8.6
8.1
Food
8.2
8.2
Service
8.5
8.6
Rooms
8.8
8.2
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
8.0
Romance
—
8.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (51,250)
Google Rating
4.5 (5,541)
From $119
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
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Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.1
8.2
Food
8.2
8.5
Service
8.6
8.8
Rooms
8.2
9.0
Pools
8.4
8.5
Luxury
—
8.3
Value
8.0
9.2
Family
8.7
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Romance
8.0
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Nightlife
7.7
7.4
Quiet
7.1
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Remote work
7.2
7.7
Accessibility
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Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
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Romance
Yes
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Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 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 — Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- All-suite room inventory.
- Strong review-platform ratings for a large family all-inclusive.
- Three pools, children's water park and broad sister-resort access.
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 — Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- Large resort scale creates walking-distance and crowding tradeoffs.
- Restaurant reservations can be a friction point.
- Beach entry is not universally smooth.
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.