Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaKrystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.3
7.8
Beach
8.3
8.0
Food
7.8
7.4
Service
8.2
7.4
Rooms
8.7
7.6
Value
7.8
7.4
Romance
8.2
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
7.8
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
4.1 (7,367)
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
10 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
8.0
7.8
Food
7.4
8.2
Service
7.4
8.7
Rooms
7.6
9.0
Pools
8.1
7.8
Value
7.4
9.1
Family
8.0
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
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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
Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
- 4 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from PVR
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 — Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
- True all-inclusive product
- Close to Puerto Vallarta airport
- Four-pool setup
- Kids and teens programs
- Swim-out and private-pool room options
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 — Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta
- Mixed food and service feedback
- Room-count conflict across sources
- Room service appears extra
- Pool-chair and towel complaints appear in reviews