Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaSunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
Overall
8.3
8.8
Beach
8.3
8.9
Food
7.8
8.7
Service
8.2
8.9
Rooms
8.7
8.6
Value
7.8
8.6
Romance
8.2
8.4
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
4.8 (21,130)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
8.9
7.8
Food
8.7
8.2
Service
8.9
8.7
Rooms
8.6
9.0
Pools
8.8
7.8
Value
8.6
9.1
Family
8.9
8.2
Romance
8.4
8.0
Remote work
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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
Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 20 min from SSH
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 — Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
- True 24-hour all-inclusive
- Private Red Sea beach with reef snorkeling
- Aqua park and kids club
- Large room and suite inventory
- Strong dining and bar count
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 — Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
- Reef entry may not suit every swimmer
- Top-shelf liquor not clearly included
- Large family resort atmosphere can be busy