Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaHotel Guarana
Overall
8.3
8.6
Beach
8.3
—
Food
7.8
8.4
Service
8.2
—
Rooms
8.7
8.4
Value
7.8
8.6
Romance
8.2
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
4.5 (3,103)
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
35 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
—
7.8
Food
8.4
8.2
Service
—
8.7
Rooms
8.4
9.0
Pools
9.0
7.8
Value
8.6
9.1
Family
9.0
8.2
Romance
—
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
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 Guarana
- 5 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from FAO
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 Guarana
- True all-inclusive
- Four restaurants and four bars
- Five-pool setup
- Kids club ages 4-12
- Tiki Splash Park ages 4-15
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 Guarana
- Not beachfront
- Specialty buffets are reservation and occupancy dependent
- Imported premium liquor not evidenced
- Seasonal closure