Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaHotel Benalma Costa del Sol
Overall
8.3
8.0
Beach
8.3
8.0
Food
7.8
7.6
Service
8.2
8.0
Rooms
8.7
7.7
Value
7.8
7.8
Romance
8.2
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
4.5 (3,459)
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
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All Scores
8.3
Beach
8.0
7.8
Food
7.6
8.2
Service
8.0
8.7
Rooms
7.7
9.0
Pools
8.2
7.8
Value
7.8
9.1
Family
8.1
8.2
Romance
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Quiet
7.3
8.0
Remote work
7.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
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Quiet
Yes
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
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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 — Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- Beachfront Costa del Sol location.
- Flexible board basis with an all-inclusive option.
- Family pool, children's slide area, and adults-only pool support different traveler types.
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 — Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- All-inclusive inclusions are more limited than classic Caribbean-style all-inclusive resorts.
- Official room detail access was limited during research.
- Thin property-specific Reddit coverage keeps the record under review.