Scores at a Glance
Divi Aruba All Inclusive ResortDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.8
8.5
Beach
9.2
8.1
Food
8.6
8.2
Service
8.7
8.6
Rooms
8.5
8.2
Luxury
7.9
·
Value
8.4
8.0
Romance
8.5
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.5
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (2,823)
Google Rating
4.5 (5,543)
From $304
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
10 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.1
8.6
Food
8.2
8.7
Service
8.6
8.5
Rooms
8.2
8.6
Pools
8.4
7.9
Luxury
–
8.4
Value
8.0
8.8
Family
8.7
8.5
Romance
8.0
7.5
Nightlife
7.7
7.8
Quiet
7.1
8.2
Adventure
–
8.0
Wellness
–
8.0
Remote work
7.2
6.7
Accessibility
–
Vibes
Yes
Lively
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Divi Aruba All Inclusive Resort
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from AUA
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Pros · Divi Aruba All Inclusive Resort
- Excellent Aruba beach setting.
- Strong official all-inclusive inclusion list.
- Access to restaurants, bars and pools across both Divi and Tamarijn.
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 · Divi Aruba All Inclusive Resort
- Some buildings rely on stairs.
- À la carte dinner reservations are required for several venues.
- Spa, casino, golf and water excursions cost extra.
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.