Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaHotel NYX Cancun
Overall
8.3
8.3
Beach
8.3
9.0
Food
7.8
8.4
Service
8.2
8.4
Rooms
8.7
7.8
Value
7.8
8.5
Romance
8.2
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
4.5 (8,721)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
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Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
9.0
7.8
Food
8.4
8.2
Service
8.4
8.7
Rooms
7.8
9.0
Pools
7.2
7.8
Value
8.5
9.1
Family
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8.2
Romance
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Nightlife
7.2
8.0
Remote work
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Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
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Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from LIR
Hotel NYX Cancun
- 1 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from CUN
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 NYX Cancun
- Verified all-inclusive meal plan
- Excellent Hotel Zone beach
- Four restaurants
- Strong value positioning
- Walkable to La Isla area
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 NYX Cancun
- All-inclusive is optional, not the only plan
- Small pool scene
- No verified kids club
- Standard rooms get more caveats