Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaSecrets Aura Cozumel
Overall
8.3
7.8
Beach
8.3
8.6
Food
7.8
6.8
Service
8.2
7.8
Rooms
8.7
7.0
Value
7.8
7.0
Romance
8.2
8.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
7.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
3.8 (3,270)
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
25 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
8.6
7.8
Food
6.8
8.2
Service
7.8
8.7
Rooms
7.0
9.0
Pools
7.6
7.8
Value
7.0
9.1
Family
—
8.2
Romance
8.0
—
Adventure
8.8
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
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
Secrets Aura Cozumel
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 25 min from CZM
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 — Secrets Aura Cozumel
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Strong beach and snorkeling fit
- Swim-up suites
- Preferred Club categories
- Good Cozumel adventure base
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 — Secrets Aura Cozumel
- Recent food complaints
- Maintenance and room-odor complaints
- Upselling/vendor pressure reports
- Special dinners may cost extra