Head to head
Club Hotel DolphinvsDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Share as a post (opens in a new tab)
Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.1
8.5
Beach
7.4
8.1
Food
8.0
8.2
Service
8.6
8.6
Rooms
7.6
8.2
Value
7.9
8.0
Romance
7.6
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 8.5 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (9,319) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,567) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $171 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.1 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 8.6 |
| 7.6 | Rooms | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 7.9 | Value | 8.0 (better) |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.6 | Romance | 8.0 (better) |
| (better)7.8 | Nightlife | 7.7 |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 7.1 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 7.6 | Wellness | – |
| (better)7.5 | Remote work | 7.2 |
Of the 14 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 5 and Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 9.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Pros · Club Hotel Dolphin
- Verified all-inclusive availability
- Large pool setup with children's pool
- Strong family-friendly amenities
- Friendly staff feedback is recurring
- Convenient for Bandaranaike International Airport
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 · Club Hotel Dolphin
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent
- A la carte dining may cost extra
- Some room refurbishment and air-conditioning complaints
- Large active-resort feel can be noisy
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.
Keep exploring
Similar resorts
Not these two?