Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaRoyal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Overall
8.3
8.6
Beach
8.3
9.2
Food
7.8
8.4
Service
8.2
8.8
Rooms
8.7
8.6
Value
7.8
8.2
Romance
8.2
8.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
4.5 (1,971)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
9.2
7.8
Food
8.4
8.2
Service
8.8
8.7
Rooms
8.6
9.0
Pools
9.0
7.8
Value
8.2
9.1
Family
—
8.2
Romance
8.8
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
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
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- 4 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from ZNZ
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 — Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Excellent Nungwi beach
- Four-pool setup
- Spacious rooms
- Swim-up bar
- Good beach-and-pool atmosphere
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 — Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Beach vendor pressure
- All-inclusive optional/rate-plan ambiguity
- Spa and transfers extra