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Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpavsLopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpaLopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
Overall
8.6
8.8
Beach
9.0
7.8
Food
8.2
8.7
Service
8.0
8.5
Rooms
8.8
8.8
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.0
7.6
Romance
8.2
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.3 (445) | Google Rating | 4.5 (13,947) (better) |
| From $172 | Price / Night (pp) | From $161 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 90 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Beach | 7.8 |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.0 | Service | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 8.8 |
| 8.5 | Pools | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.5 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.6 |
| (better)8.8 | Family | 8.7 |
| 8.2 | Romance | – |
| 8.2 | Quiet | – |
| 8.0 | Adventure | – |
| 8.2 | Wellness | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.0 | Remote work | 8.1 (better) |
Of the 12 measures we call, Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa leads on 3 and Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa leads on 9.
Vibes
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
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
Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
- 6 pools
- 6 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from LPA
Pros · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- New rooms
- Water park and kids/teen clubs
- Strong beach
Pros · Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
- Huge pool complex
- Strong spa and wellness infrastructure
- Large dining and bar inventory
- Walkable Meloneras location
- Family rooms and kids club
Cons · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Long airport transfer
- Dreams beach can be choppy
- Service still uneven
Cons · Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
- All-inclusive is optional and package-dependent
- Not a classic direct-sand beachfront resort
- Large resort scale
- Premium dining rules need confirmation
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