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Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpavsPrincess Senses The Mangrove
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Scores at a Glance
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpaPrincess Senses The Mangrove
Overall
8.6
8.6
Beach
9.0
8.3
Food
8.2
8.2
Service
8.0
8.8
Rooms
8.8
8.6
Luxury
8.5
8.5
Value
8.0
8.3
Romance
8.2
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 8.6 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.3 (445) | Google Rating | 4.4 (448) (better) |
| (better)From $172 | Price / Night (pp) | From $200 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 90 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Beach | 8.3 |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.2 |
| 8.0 | Service | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.6 |
| 8.5 | Pools | 8.5 |
| 8.5 | Luxury | 8.5 |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.3 (better) |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| 8.2 | Romance | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)8.2 | Quiet | 7.6 |
| 8.0 | Adventure | – |
| 8.2 | Wellness | 8.4 (better) |
| 7.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 9 measures we call, Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa leads on 4 and Princess Senses The Mangrove leads on 5.
Vibes
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from MBJ
Pros · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- New rooms
- Water park and kids/teen clubs
- Strong beach
Pros · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- New build
- Butler on Platinum
- Dining variety
- Overwater villas
Cons · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Long airport transfer
- Dreams beach can be choppy
- Service still uneven
Cons · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Long MBJ transfer
- Shared mega-campus with a family hotel
- Room service extra on base plan
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