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Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicavsVilla del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
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Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaVilla del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.3
7.8
Beach
8.3
7.9
Food
7.8
7.7
Service
8.2
8.0
Rooms
8.7
7.4
Value
7.8
7.5
Romance
8.2
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
7.8
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
4.4 (7,788)
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
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All Scores
8.3
Beach
7.9
7.8
Food
7.7
8.2
Service
8.0
8.7
Rooms
7.4
9.0
Pools
7.8
7.8
Value
7.5
9.1
Family
8.0
8.2
Romance
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Nightlife
8.2
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Quiet
6.8
8.0
Remote work
7.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
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Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from LIR
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Full-service spa
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 — Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Flexible room-only or all-inclusive booking model.
- Beachfront hotel-zone location with easy access to Puerto Vallarta.
- Suite-style rooms support families and longer stays.
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 — Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Older property feel comes up in guest commentary.
- All-inclusive is optional and may not match a full luxury all-inclusive model.
- Vacation-club or timeshare pressure is a recurring concern.