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Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto VallartavsDreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
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Scores at a Glance
Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto VallartaDreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Overall
7.5
8.3
Beach
8.0
8.3
Food
7.2
7.8
Service
7.8
8.2
Rooms
6.5
8.7
Value
7.8
7.8
Romance
7.7
8.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
7.5
Overall Score
8.3
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.3 (16,112)
Google Rating
4.4 (4,289)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
—
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
90 min
All Scores
8.0
Beach
8.3
7.2
Food
7.8
7.8
Service
8.2
6.5
Rooms
8.7
7.8
Pools
9.0
7.8
Value
7.8
—
Family
9.1
7.7
Romance
8.2
7.8
Nightlife
—
6.8
Quiet
—
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
—
Kids
Yes
Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from LIR
Pros — Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Adults-only beachfront all-inclusive in Puerto Vallarta.
- Strong sunset and location appeal.
- Large exact review base and clear official room inventory.
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 — Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Rooms and facilities receive repeated maintenance complaints.
- Food feedback is mixed.
- Specialty restaurant reservations can be restrictive for groups.
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.