Scores at a Glance
Diamond Cliff Resort & SpaDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.2
8.5
Beach
7.6
8.1
Food
8.0
8.2
Service
8.4
8.6
Rooms
8.5
8.2
Value
8.3
8.0
Romance
8.2
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (4,419)
Google Rating
4.5 (5,543)
From $36
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
7.6
Beach
8.1
8.0
Food
8.2
8.4
Service
8.6
8.5
Rooms
8.2
8.2
Pools
8.4
8.3
Value
8.0
–
Family
8.7
8.2
Romance
8.0
8.5
Nightlife
7.7
–
Quiet
7.1
8.1
Remote work
7.2
5.8
Accessibility
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from HKT
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Pros · Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- Strong Patong location with quieter hillside feel.
- Large rooms, suites and private-pool villas.
- Excellent review volume and value signal.
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 · Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- All-inclusive is not the default product.
- Hillside layout may frustrate guests with mobility limits.
- Beach setting is less idyllic than Phuket’s more secluded resort beaches.
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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