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Blue Haven Resort - All-InclusivevsDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Blue Haven Resort - All-InclusiveDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.6
8.5
Beach
8.2
8.1
Food
8.4
8.2
Service
8.4
8.6
Rooms
8.8
8.2
Value
8.1
8.0
Romance
8.8
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Blue Haven Resort - All-Inclusive | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Overall Score | 8.5 |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.5 (566) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,567) |
| From $383 | Price / Night (pp) | From $171 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 15 min |
All Scores
| Blue Haven Resort - All-Inclusive | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.2 | Beach | 8.1 |
| (better)8.4 | Food | 8.2 |
| 8.4 | Service | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.2 |
| 8.2 | Pools | 8.4 (better) |
| (better)8.1 | Value | 8.0 |
| 8.6 | Family | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Romance | 8.0 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.7 |
| (better)9.0 | Quiet | 7.1 |
| 8.7 | Adventure | – |
| – | Remote work | 7.2 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Blue Haven Resort - All-Inclusive leads on 7 and Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 5.
Vibes
| Blue Haven Resort - All-Inclusive | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Blue Haven Resort - All-Inclusive | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Blue Haven Resort - All-Inclusive
- 1 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
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 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 · 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 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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