Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaMayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
Overall
8.3
9.3
Beach
8.3
7.7
Food
7.8
9.5
Service
8.2
9.3
Rooms
8.7
9.2
Luxury
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9.2
Value
7.8
8.8
Romance
8.2
9.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,266)
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
70 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
7.7
7.8
Food
9.5
8.2
Service
9.3
8.7
Rooms
9.2
9.0
Pools
9.0
—
Luxury
9.2
7.8
Value
8.8
9.1
Family
—
8.2
Romance
9.4
—
Nightlife
8.4
—
Quiet
8.6
—
Wellness
8.8
8.0
Remote work
7.8
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
Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 70 min from RHO
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 — Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
- Premium all-inclusive evidence
- Adults-only luxury setting
- Strong food and branded-drink inclusion
- Modern rooms and private-pool 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 — Mayia Exclusive Resort & Spa
- Stony beach feedback
- À la carte reservations can fill
- Not family-friendly
- Exact entrance coordinate needs manual confirmation