Scores at a Glance
Calabash HotelDreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Overall
9.3
8.3
Beach
8.6
8.3
Food
9.5
7.8
Service
9.6
8.2
Rooms
9.4
8.7
Luxury
9.4
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Value
8.2
7.8
Romance
9.5
8.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.3
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (354)
Google Rating
4.4 (4,289)
From $437
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
90 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.3
9.5
Food
7.8
9.6
Service
8.2
9.4
Rooms
8.7
8.3
Pools
9.0
9.4
Luxury
—
8.2
Value
7.8
—
Family
9.1
9.5
Romance
8.2
9.4
Quiet
—
8.9
Wellness
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Calabash Hotel
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from GND
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from LIR
Pros — Calabash Hotel
- Exceptional service and food consensus.
- Quiet beachfront boutique atmosphere.
- Suites and villas emphasize privacy, balconies and luxury touches.
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 — Calabash Hotel
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- High price point.
- Small scale means fewer facilities than a large all-inclusive resort.
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.