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Blue Haven Resort - All-Inclusive
Blue Haven Resort - All-Inclusive
Four-Star·4.5
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Five-Star·4.4

Scores at a Glance

Blue Haven Resort - All-InclusiveDreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Overall
8.6
8.3
Beach
8.2
8.3
Food
8.4
7.8
Service
8.4
8.2
Rooms
8.8
8.7
Value
8.1
7.8
Romance
8.8
8.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

8.6
Overall Score
8.3
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (562)
Google Rating
4.4 (4,289)
From $383
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
Airport Transfer
90 min

All Scores

8.2
Beach
8.3
8.4
Food
7.8
8.4
Service
8.2
8.8
Rooms
8.7
8.2
Pools
9.0
8.1
Value
7.8
8.6
Family
9.1
8.8
Romance
8.2
9.0
Quiet
8.7
Adventure
Remote work
8.0

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Adventure

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes

Blue Haven Resort - All-Inclusive

  • 1 pools
  • 4 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Gated, 24-hour security

Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica

  • 3 pools
  • 8 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites
  • 90 min from LIR

Pros — Blue Haven Resort - All-Inclusive

  • Boutique scale with only 45 rooms and suites.
  • Official all-inclusive access to both Blue Haven and Alexandra amenities.
  • Strong fit for quiet couples, families and boat-based activities.

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 Haven Resort - All-Inclusive

  • Private beach is small compared with Grace Bay.
  • Food and beverage feedback is not uniformly luxury-level.
  • Travelers wanting a busy resort atmosphere may find it too quiet.

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.
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