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Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Five-Star·4.4
The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
Five-Star·4.7

Scores at a Glance

Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaThe Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
Overall
8.3
8.1
Beach
8.3
8.0
Food
7.8
8.3
Service
8.2
8.6
Rooms
8.7
8.7
Value
7.8
7.6
Romance
8.2
8.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

8.3
Overall Score
8.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
4.7 (3,533)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
20 min

All Scores

8.3
Beach
8.0
7.8
Food
8.3
8.2
Service
8.6
8.7
Rooms
8.7
9.0
Pools
8.1
7.8
Value
7.6
9.1
Family
8.2
Romance
8.7
Quiet
8.8
Wellness
8.5
8.0
Remote work
8.2

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Quiet
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

The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional

  • 2 pools
  • 3 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 20 min from CUN

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 — The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional

  • Boutique beachfront setting
  • Optional all-inclusive flexibility
  • Modern rooms
  • Quiet pool and beach atmosphere
  • Good remote-work suitability

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 — The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional

  • Not a classic full-scale all-inclusive
  • Small resort footprint
  • All-inclusive menu variety may be limited
  • Exact coordinates and room inventory need manual confirmation
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