Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
Overall
8.3
9.3
Beach
8.3
8.7
Food
7.8
9.2
Service
8.2
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Rooms
8.7
9.3
Value
7.8
8.7
Romance
8.2
9.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
5.0 (5,361)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
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Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
8.7
7.8
Food
9.2
8.2
Service
—
8.7
Rooms
9.3
9.0
Pools
9.2
7.8
Value
8.7
9.1
Family
—
8.2
Romance
9.4
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
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
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from RMF
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 — Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- True all-inclusive product
- Adults-friendly concept
- Very strong review profile
- Five-pool resort scale
- Good reef/snorkeling access
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 — Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Remote location
- Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
- Premium services and transfers extra