Head to head
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpavsSunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino
Share as a post (opens in a new tab)
Scores at a Glance
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpaSunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino
Overall
8.6
7.4
Beach
9.0
8.4
Food
8.2
7.0
Service
8.0
7.3
Rooms
8.8
6.8
Luxury
8.5
6.6
Value
8.0
7.6
Romance
8.2
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Overall Score | 7.4 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.3 (438) | Google Rating | 3.8 (4,956) |
| From $172 | Price / Night (pp) | From $160 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 90 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min (better) |
All Scores
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Beach | 8.4 |
| (better)8.2 | Food | 7.0 |
| (better)8.0 | Service | 7.3 |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 6.8 |
| (better)8.5 | Pools | 7.4 |
| (better)8.5 | Luxury | 6.6 |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.6 |
| (better)8.8 | Family | 7.8 |
| 8.2 | Romance | – |
| – | Nightlife | 7.0 |
| (better)8.2 | Quiet | 6.0 |
| 8.0 | Adventure | – |
| 8.2 | Wellness | – |
| (better)7.0 | Remote work | 6.6 |
Of the 15 measures we call, Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa leads on 13 and Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino leads on 2.
Vibes
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| 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
Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from CUR
Pros · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- New rooms
- Water park and kids/teen clubs
- Strong beach
Pros · Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino
- Real snorkeling beach
- Kids clubs included
- Walkable Mambo strip
Cons · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Long airport transfer
- Dreams beach can be choppy
- Service still uneven
Cons · Sunscape Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino
- Rooms and public spaces show age
- Food is average
- TA sits at 3.7
Keep exploring
Similar resorts
Not these two?