Scores at a Glance
Blue Bay Resort HotelDreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Overall
8.2
8.3
Beach
8.1
8.3
Food
7.8
7.8
Service
8.7
8.2
Rooms
8.2
8.7
Value
8.3
7.8
Romance
—
8.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
8.3
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (1,795)
Google Rating
4.4 (4,289)
From $64
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
33 min
Airport Transfer
90 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.3
7.8
Food
7.8
8.7
Service
8.2
8.2
Rooms
8.7
8.8
Pools
9.0
8.3
Value
7.8
8.5
Family
9.1
—
Romance
8.2
8.1
Quiet
—
8.1
Adventure
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
—
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- 6 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 33 min from HER
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from LIR
Pros — Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- Strong sea-view setting.
- Six official pools including two children pools.
- Good access to Mononaftis Bay for clear-water swimming and snorkeling.
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 — Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- Not directly beachfront.
- All-inclusive drinks are limited to local options and specific hours.
- Hillside layout may not suit mobility-sensitive travelers.
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.