Head to head

Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicavsSALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel

Share as a post ↗
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Five-Star·4.4
SALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel
SALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel
Five-Star·4.6·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaSALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel
Overall
8.3
9.1
Beach
8.3
8.8
Food
7.8
9.2
Service
8.2
9.3
Rooms
8.7
8.7
Luxury
8.8
Value
7.8
8.2
Romance
8.2
9.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

8.3
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
4.6 (1,225)
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
60 min

All Scores

8.3
Beach
8.8
7.8
Food
9.2
8.2
Service
9.3
8.7
Rooms
8.7
9.0
Pools
8.0
Luxury
8.8
7.8
Value
8.2
9.1
Family
8.2
Romance
9.0
Quiet
9.1
Adventure
8.0
Wellness
8.9
8.0
Remote work

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Adventure
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

SALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 1 pools
  • 1 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 60 min from MRU

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 — SALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel

  • Exceptional boutique design and adults-only atmosphere.
  • Strong food and service consensus.
  • Quiet beachfront setting with wellness focus.

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 — SALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel

  • All-inclusive is package-dependent.
  • Only one main restaurant compared with larger AI resorts.
  • Beach wind and tide conditions can vary.
View Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaCheck Rates
View SALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique HotelCheck Rates