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Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpavsTreasure Beach Art Hotel, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpaTreasure Beach Art Hotel, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.6
8.5
Beach
9.0
8.7
Food
8.2
8.6
Service
8.0
8.4
Rooms
8.8
8.2
Luxury
8.5
8.1
Value
8.0
7.8
Romance
8.2
8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Treasure Beach Art Hotel, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Overall Score | 8.5 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.3 (445) | Google Rating | 4.5 (148) (better) |
| (better)From $172 | Price / Night (pp) | From $229 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 90 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min (better) |
All Scores
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Treasure Beach Art Hotel, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Beach | 8.7 |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.0 | Service | 8.4 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.2 |
| (better)8.5 | Pools | 7.7 |
| (better)8.5 | Luxury | 8.1 |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.8 |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| 8.2 | Romance | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.2 | Quiet | 8.3 (better) |
| 8.0 | Adventure | – |
| (better)8.2 | Wellness | 7.4 |
| 7.0 | Remote work | 7.2 (better) |
Of the 16 measures we call, Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa leads on 9 and Treasure Beach Art Hotel, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort leads on 7.
Vibes
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Treasure Beach Art Hotel, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Treasure Beach Art Hotel, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive 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
Treasure Beach Art Hotel, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from BGI
Pros · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- New rooms
- Water park and kids/teen clubs
- Strong beach
Pros · Treasure Beach Art Hotel, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Small adults-only all-inclusive with strong food identity.
- Direct West Coast Barbados beach setting.
- All-suite layout feels more residential than standard hotel rooms.
Cons · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Long airport transfer
- Dreams beach can be choppy
- Service still uneven
Cons · Treasure Beach Art Hotel, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Limited number of restaurants and bars.
- Pool scene is modest.
- Service can feel slow to some guests.
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