Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaHurawalhi Island Resort
Overall
8.3
9.5
Beach
8.3
9.4
Food
7.8
9.5
Service
8.2
9.5
Rooms
8.7
9.4
Luxury
—
9.4
Value
7.8
9.0
Romance
8.2
9.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
9.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
4.9 (913)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
40 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
9.4
7.8
Food
9.5
8.2
Service
9.5
8.7
Rooms
9.4
9.0
Pools
8.8
—
Luxury
9.4
7.8
Value
9.0
9.1
Family
—
8.2
Romance
9.7
—
Quiet
9.5
—
Wellness
8.9
8.0
Remote work
7.4
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from LIR
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
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 — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
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 — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded