Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaOstria Resort & Spa
Overall
8.3
8.5
Beach
8.3
8.0
Food
7.8
8.4
Service
8.2
8.6
Rooms
8.7
8.5
Luxury
—
8.4
Value
7.8
8.2
Romance
8.2
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
4.7 (3,567)
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
90 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
8.0
7.8
Food
8.4
8.2
Service
8.6
8.7
Rooms
8.5
9.0
Pools
8.8
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Luxury
8.4
7.8
Value
8.2
9.1
Family
8.7
8.2
Romance
—
—
Quiet
7.9
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Adventure
8.0
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Wellness
8.5
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
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
Ostria Resort & Spa
- 7 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 85 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 — Ostria Resort & Spa
- True all-inclusive model verified by official FAQ.
- Large pool, sports and family footprint.
- Strong room variety including swim-up and private-pool categories.
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 — Ostria Resort & Spa
- Beach is not soft-sand Caribbean style.
- À la carte dining appears limited within the base all-inclusive plan.
- Exact kids-club age bands need confirmation.