Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaSea Side A Lifestyle Resort
Overall
8.3
8.8
Beach
8.3
8.4
Food
7.8
8.6
Service
8.2
9.1
Rooms
8.7
8.7
Luxury
—
8.8
Value
7.8
8.0
Romance
8.2
8.9
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,374)
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
30 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
8.4
7.8
Food
8.6
8.2
Service
9.1
8.7
Rooms
8.7
9.0
Pools
8.6
—
Luxury
8.8
7.8
Value
8.0
9.1
Family
—
8.2
Romance
8.9
—
Quiet
8.5
8.0
Remote work
7.2
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
Sea Side A Lifestyle Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 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 — Sea Side A Lifestyle Resort
- Strong sea-view setting and adults-only atmosphere.
- Well-reviewed service and spacious rooms.
- Spa, fitness, yoga or Pilates, tennis, and multiple pools add depth beyond the beach.
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 — Sea Side A Lifestyle Resort
- Limited walkable dining or nightlife compared with busier Crete resort towns.
- All-inclusive beverage inclusions appear less generous for premium or late-night drinking.
- Exact main-entrance coordinate still needs manual confirmation.