Scores at a Glance
Dreams Las Mareas Costa RicaZanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.3
8.0
Beach
8.3
7.6
Food
7.8
7.6
Service
8.2
8.1
Rooms
8.7
7.9
Value
7.8
8.1
Romance
8.2
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.4 (4,289)
Google Rating
4.3 (726)
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
40 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
7.6
7.8
Food
7.6
8.2
Service
8.1
8.7
Rooms
7.9
9.0
Pools
8.7
7.8
Value
8.1
9.1
Family
8.0
8.2
Romance
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Nightlife
7.6
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Quiet
8.0
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Wellness
7.7
8.0
Remote work
4.8
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
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Lively
Yes
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Quiet
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
Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 40 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 — Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
- Official all-inclusive package evidence
- Two large pools
- Jetty bar and swimming platform
- Family facilities and kids club
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 — Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
- Wi-Fi complaints
- Large tidal range affects beach swimming
- All-inclusive food/drink scope can feel limited
- Board basis needs rate-level confirmation