Scores at a Glance
Bluebay Beach Resort & SpaDreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Overall
8.7
8.3
Beach
8.7
8.3
Food
8.6
7.8
Service
8.9
8.2
Rooms
8.5
8.7
Value
8.5
7.8
Romance
8.6
8.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (1,577)
Google Rating
4.4 (4,289)
From $152
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
8.7
Beach
8.3
8.6
Food
7.8
8.9
Service
8.2
8.5
Rooms
8.7
8.5
Pools
9.0
8.5
Value
7.8
8.4
Family
9.1
8.6
Romance
8.2
8.6
Quiet
—
8.4
Adventure
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
Yes
Adventure
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 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 — Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- Beautiful Kiwengwa beachfront and tropical gardens.
- Friendly staff and strong food feedback.
- Good family and couples fit with suites, kids club, spa and watersports.
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 — Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- Swimming can vary by tide.
- All-inclusive drink range may not satisfy premium-liquor expectations.
- Some room and facility age comments appear across guest sources.
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.