Head to head
Divi Aruba All Inclusive ResortvsDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
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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
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Value
8.4
8.0
Romance
8.5
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Divi Aruba All Inclusive Resort | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.5 |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.4 (2,849) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,567) (better) |
| From $304 | 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 |
| (better)10 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min |
All Scores
| Divi Aruba All Inclusive Resort | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Beach | 8.1 |
| (better)8.6 | Food | 8.2 |
| (better)8.7 | Service | 8.6 |
| (better)8.5 | Rooms | 8.2 |
| (better)8.6 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 7.9 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.4 | Value | 8.0 |
| (better)8.8 | Family | 8.7 |
| (better)8.5 | Romance | 8.0 |
| 7.5 | Nightlife | 7.7 (better) |
| (better)7.8 | Quiet | 7.1 |
| 8.2 | Adventure | – |
| 8.0 | Wellness | – |
| (better)8.0 | Remote work | 7.2 |
| 6.7 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 16 measures we call, Divi Aruba All Inclusive Resort leads on 12 and Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 4.
Vibes
| Divi Aruba All Inclusive Resort | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Divi Aruba All Inclusive Resort | Measure | Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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