Scores at a Glance
Delphin Imperial HotelDreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Overall
8.5
8.3
Beach
—
8.3
Food
—
7.8
Service
—
8.2
Rooms
—
8.7
Value
—
7.8
Romance
—
8.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (7,216)
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
15 min
Airport Transfer
90 min
All Scores
—
Beach
8.3
—
Food
7.8
—
Service
8.2
—
Rooms
8.7
—
Pools
9.0
—
Value
7.8
—
Family
9.1
—
Romance
8.2
—
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Delphin Imperial Hotel
- 4 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from AYT
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from LIR
Pros — Delphin Imperial Hotel
- Ultra All Inclusive
- Extensive a la carte restaurants
- Beachfront Lara location
- Aquapark and pools
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 — Delphin Imperial Hotel
- Large-resort crowding
- Seasonal operations
- Room-count source conflict
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.