Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaLadera Resort
Overall
8.3
9.0
Beach
8.3
—
Food
7.8
8.9
Service
8.2
9.0
Rooms
8.7
9.6
Luxury
—
9.3
Value
7.8
7.5
Romance
8.2
9.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
4.6 (747)
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
45 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
—
7.8
Food
8.9
8.2
Service
9.0
8.7
Rooms
9.6
9.0
Pools
—
—
Luxury
9.3
7.8
Value
7.5
9.1
Family
—
8.2
Romance
9.8
—
Quiet
9.4
—
Wellness
8.6
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
—
Yes
Kids
—
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from LIR
Ladera Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 45 min from UVF
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 — Ladera Resort
- Exceptional Piton views
- Adults-only
- Private plunge pools in every suite
- Airport transfers included
- Strong romance fit
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 — Ladera Resort
- Not beachfront
- Only one restaurant
- Open-air rooms are not for everyone
- All-inclusive-like coverage is package-dependent