Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaThe Villas Wadduwa by Amaya
Overall
8.3
8.1
Beach
8.3
7.2
Food
7.8
8.1
Service
8.2
8.4
Rooms
8.7
8.4
Value
7.8
7.8
Romance
8.2
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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
4.4 (1,023)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
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Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
90 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
7.2
7.8
Food
8.1
8.2
Service
8.4
8.7
Rooms
8.4
9.0
Pools
7.9
7.8
Value
7.8
9.1
Family
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8.2
Romance
—
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Quiet
8.3
8.0
Remote work
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Vibes
Yes
Romance
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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 Villas Wadduwa by Amaya
- 2 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 90 min from CMB
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 Villas Wadduwa by Amaya
- Small, quiet beachfront property
- Strong room and cleanliness sentiment
- Friendly staff
- Optional all-inclusive availability
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 Villas Wadduwa by Amaya
- Sri Lanka is a new country value for the catalog
- Ocean can be rough
- Limited dining footprint
- AI plan details need manual confirmation