Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaGirandella Resort, Valamar Collection
Overall
8.3
8.5
Beach
8.3
8.8
Food
7.8
8.0
Service
8.2
8.3
Rooms
8.7
8.4
Value
7.8
7.6
Romance
8.2
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
4.7 (2,887)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
8.8
7.8
Food
8.0
8.2
Service
8.3
8.7
Rooms
8.4
9.0
Pools
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7.8
Value
7.6
9.1
Family
8.7
8.2
Romance
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8.0
Remote work
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Vibes
Yes
Romance
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Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from LIR
Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from PUY
Pros — Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- Excellent family amenities with kids and teens programming.
- Large suites with hot tubs on balconies or terraces.
- Strong pool complex and swim-up options.
- Scenic beach and jungle setting with wildlife sightings.
- Good fit for destination weddings and multi-generation trips.
Pros — Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection
- Clear Adriatic beachfront location
- Family-focused all-inclusive section
- Walkable to Rabac
- Multiple resort sections for different traveler types
- Strong family amenities
Cons — Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- Remote location increases transfer time and limits off-property spontaneity.
- Food receives mixed reviews.
- Some guests report service or maintenance inconsistency.
- A full week can feel repetitive without excursions.
Cons — Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection
- All-inclusive is section-specific
- Croatia is outside the current country vocabulary
- Pebble beach
- Large resort can feel busy