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Cap Maison Resort & SpavsDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
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Cap Maison Resort & SpaDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
8.5
Beach
8.6
8.1
Food
9.3
8.2
Service
9.2
8.6
Rooms
9.1
8.2
Luxury
9.0
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Value
8.4
8.0
Romance
9.2
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Cap Maison Resort & Spa | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.5 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (183) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,540) |
| From $335 | Price / Night (pp) | From $171 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 15 min |
All Scores
| Cap Maison Resort & Spa | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Beach | 8.1 |
| (better)9.3 | Food | 8.2 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 8.6 |
| (better)9.1 | Rooms | 8.2 |
| (better)8.6 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 9.0 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.4 | Value | 8.0 |
| – | Family | 8.7 |
| (better)9.2 | Romance | 8.0 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.7 |
| (better)9.0 | Quiet | 7.1 |
| – | Remote work | 7.2 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Cap Maison Resort & Spa leads on 10 and Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 1.
Vibes
| Cap Maison Resort & Spa | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Cap Maison Resort & Spa | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Cap Maison Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 2 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 · Cap Maison Resort & Spa
- Excellent food, wine and service reputation.
- Boutique scale with secluded beach and snorkeling.
- Large suite and villa categories.
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 · Cap Maison Resort & Spa
- Optional all-inclusive has exclusions.
- Transfers and private dining add cost.
- Hillside layout and stairs can be inconvenient.
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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