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Delphin Imperial HotelvsDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Delphin Imperial HotelDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.5
8.5
Beach
·
8.1
Food
·
8.2
Service
·
8.6
Rooms
·
8.2
Value
·
8.0
Romance
·
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Delphin Imperial Hotel | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 8.5 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.6 (7,422) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,567) |
| From $209 | Price / Night (pp) | From $171 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 15 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min |
All Scores
| Delphin Imperial Hotel | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| – | Beach | 8.1 |
| – | Food | 8.2 |
| – | Service | 8.6 |
| – | Rooms | 8.2 |
| – | Pools | 8.4 |
| – | Value | 8.0 |
| – | Family | 8.7 |
| – | Romance | 8.0 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.7 |
| – | Quiet | 7.1 |
| – | Remote work | 7.2 |
Of the 2 measures we call, Delphin Imperial Hotel leads on 1 and Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 1.
Vibes
| Delphin Imperial Hotel | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Delphin Imperial Hotel | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Delphin Imperial Hotel
- 4 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from AYT
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Pros · Delphin Imperial Hotel
- Ultra All Inclusive
- Extensive a la carte restaurants
- Beachfront Lara location
- Aquapark and pools
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 · Delphin Imperial Hotel
- Large-resort crowding
- Seasonal operations
- Room-count source conflict
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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