Scores at a Glance
Creta Maris ResortDreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Overall
9.0
8.3
Beach
8.6
8.3
Food
9.0
7.8
Service
8.8
8.2
Rooms
8.4
8.7
Value
8.6
7.8
Romance
—
8.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (5,628)
Google Rating
4.4 (4,289)
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
25 min
Airport Transfer
90 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.3
9.0
Food
7.8
8.8
Service
8.2
8.4
Rooms
8.7
9.5
Pools
9.0
8.6
Value
7.8
9.5
Family
9.1
—
Romance
8.2
8.2
Nightlife
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Lively
—
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
Yes
Kids
Yes
Creta Maris Resort
- 17 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from HER
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from LIR
Pros — Creta Maris Resort
- True all-inclusive product
- 17 pools and waterpark
- Seven restaurants and nine bars
- Blue Flag beachfront
- Excellent family and teen fit
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 — Creta Maris Resort
- Large resort scale
- Some room decor may feel dated
- Reservations and layout require planning
- Spa costs extra
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.