Scores at a Glance
Calista Luxury ResortDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
8.5
Beach
8.8
8.1
Food
8.6
8.2
Service
9.0
8.6
Rooms
8.8
8.2
Luxury
9.0
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Value
8.2
8.0
Romance
·
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (4,648)
Google Rating
4.5 (5,543)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
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Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.1
8.6
Food
8.2
9.0
Service
8.6
8.8
Rooms
8.2
9.1
Pools
8.4
9.0
Luxury
–
8.2
Value
8.0
9.2
Family
8.7
–
Romance
8.0
8.6
Nightlife
7.7
–
Quiet
7.1
8.8
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Lively
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Calista Luxury Resort
- 8 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 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 · Calista Luxury Resort
- Official Ultra All Inclusive concept.
- Eight-pool resort footprint with winter-heated pool.
- Strong kids, teen and water-park facilities.
- Beachfront Belek location with piers and clear sea.
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 · Calista Luxury Resort
- Many premium extras are carved out of the standard plan.
- Watersports are extra.
- À la carte dining may cost extra outside VIP conditions.
- Not walkable to a lively town center.
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.