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Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpavsHurawalhi Island Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpaHurawalhi Island Resort
Overall
8.6
9.5
Beach
9.0
9.4
Food
8.2
9.5
Service
8.0
9.5
Rooms
8.8
9.4
Luxury
8.5
9.4
Value
8.0
9.0
Romance
8.2
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 9.5 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.3 (445) | Google Rating | 4.9 (922) (better) |
| (better)From $172 | Price / Night (pp) | From $359 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 90 min | Airport Transfer | 40 min (better) |
All Scores
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.0 | Service | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.5 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.5 | Luxury | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.0 | Value | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| 8.2 | Romance | 9.7 (better) |
| 8.2 | Quiet | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.0 | Adventure | – |
| 8.2 | Wellness | 8.9 (better) |
| 7.0 | Remote work | 7.4 (better) |
Of the 15 measures we call, Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa leads on 1 and Hurawalhi Island Resort leads on 14.
Vibes
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Guests 18 and over get free access to the neighboring Secrets Playa Esmeralda, which adds adult-only dining and bars
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
Pros · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- New rooms
- Water park and kids/teen clubs
- Strong beach
Pros · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Cons · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Long airport transfer
- Dreams beach can be choppy
- Service still uneven
Cons · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
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