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Costao do Santinho ResortvsDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Costao do Santinho ResortDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.4
8.5
Beach
8.5
8.1
Food
8.3
8.2
Service
8.1
8.6
Rooms
·
8.2
Value
7.7
8.0
Romance
·
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Costao do Santinho Resort | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Overall Score | 8.5 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (43,343) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,567) |
| (better)From $150 | Price / Night (pp) | From $171 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Costao do Santinho Resort | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.5 | Beach | 8.1 |
| (better)8.3 | Food | 8.2 |
| 8.1 | Service | 8.6 (better) |
| – | Rooms | 8.2 |
| (better)8.6 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 7.7 | Value | 8.0 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Family | 8.7 |
| – | Romance | 8.0 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.7 |
| (better)7.2 | Quiet | 7.1 |
| 8.4 | Adventure | – |
| – | Remote work | 7.2 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Costao do Santinho Resort leads on 7 and Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 4.
Vibes
| Costao do Santinho Resort | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Costao do Santinho Resort | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Costao do Santinho Resort
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from FLN
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Pros · Costao do Santinho Resort
- True all-inclusive resort on Santinho Beach.
- Strong family programming and large activity inventory.
- Multiple included restaurants and broad resort infrastructure.
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 · Costao do Santinho Resort
- Large resort footprint and group business can reduce quiet-resort feel.
- Some premium drinks, tours and spa services cost extra.
- Beach swimmability can vary with Atlantic surf.
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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