Scores at a Glance
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaDreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.8
8.5
Beach
8.2
8.1
Food
8.8
8.2
Service
9.0
8.6
Rooms
8.8
8.2
Luxury
8.6
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Value
·
8.0
Romance
·
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (877)
Google Rating
4.5 (5,543)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
64 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.1
8.8
Food
8.2
9.0
Service
8.6
8.8
Rooms
8.2
8.4
Pools
8.4
8.6
Luxury
–
–
Value
8.0
8.0
Family
8.7
–
Romance
8.0
–
Nightlife
7.7
8.6
Quiet
7.1
8.0
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- 64 min from ZNZ
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Pros · Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Premium all-inclusive plan is clearly published.
- Large suites with ocean-view options.
- Strong early guest signals for staff and food.
- Spa, gym, PADI dive centre and 24-hour room service.
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 · Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Thin Reddit and still-maturing review base.
- Only one main restaurant and bar verified on official pages.
- Uroa beach swimming varies by tide.
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.