Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaMitsis Selection Laguna
Overall
8.3
9.0
Beach
8.3
7.7
Food
7.8
9.0
Service
8.2
9.2
Rooms
8.7
8.8
Value
7.8
8.6
Romance
8.2
8.7
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
4.8 (5,721)
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
28 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
7.7
7.8
Food
9.0
8.2
Service
9.2
8.7
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Pools
9.2
7.8
Value
8.6
9.1
Family
9.0
8.2
Romance
8.7
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Nightlife
8.4
—
Quiet
7.8
—
Adventure
7.8
—
Wellness
8.4
8.0
Remote work
—
—
Accessibility
7.8
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
—
Lively
Yes
—
Quiet
Yes
—
Adventure
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
Mitsis Selection Laguna
- 5 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 28 min from HER
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 — Mitsis Selection Laguna
- True 24-hour ultra all-inclusive
- Excellent restaurant and bar depth
- Large heated pool landscape
- Strong family facilities
- Daily-refilled minibar
- High staff-service sentiment
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 — Mitsis Selection Laguna
- Beach is mixed sand/pebbles rather than a soft-sand standout
- À la carte restaurants need reservations
- Spa and most watersports are extra
- Room service usually carries a tray charge
- Main family areas can be active rather than quiet