Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaThe Residence Zanzibar
Overall
8.3
8.8
Beach
8.3
8.2
Food
7.8
8.4
Service
8.2
8.8
Rooms
8.7
9.5
Luxury
—
9.3
Value
7.8
7.5
Romance
8.2
9.2
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
4.5 (854)
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
55 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
8.2
7.8
Food
8.4
8.2
Service
8.8
8.7
Rooms
9.5
9.0
Pools
9.1
—
Luxury
9.3
7.8
Value
7.5
9.1
Family
—
8.2
Romance
9.2
8.0
Remote work
—
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
The Residence Zanzibar
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 55 min from ZNZ
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 Residence Zanzibar
- Every villa has a private pool
- Secluded beachfront estate
- Strong romance fit
- Two-bedroom villa options
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 Residence Zanzibar
- All-inclusive is optional and restricted
- Remote southwest location
- Tide-dependent beach use
- Transfers extra