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Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Five-Star·4.5
East Winds
East Winds
Four-Star·4.4

Scores at a Glance

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaEast Winds
Overall
8.5
9.4
Beach
8.1
8.8
Food
8.2
9.2
Service
8.6
9.5
Rooms
8.2
9.0
Value
8.0
8.8
Romance
8.0
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

8.5
Overall Score
9.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (5,543)
Google Rating
4.4 (1,372)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
90 min

All Scores

8.1
Beach
8.8
8.2
Food
9.2
8.6
Service
9.5
8.2
Rooms
9.0
8.4
Pools
7.9
8.0
Value
8.8
8.7
Family
8.0
Romance
9.4
7.7
Nightlife
7.1
Quiet
9.5
7.2
Remote work

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
Yes
Quiet
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Kids

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa

  • 3 pools
  • 7 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites
  • 15 min from PVR

East Winds

  • 1 pools
  • 1 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 90 min from UVF

Pros · Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa

  • Official all-inclusive Unlimited-Luxury package with top-shelf spirits, room service, minibar, Wi-Fi, and gratuities included.
  • Strong family programming with both kids and teens covered.
  • Convenient beachfront location close to downtown Puerto Vallarta and the airport.

Pros · East Winds

  • Only 30 cottage-style accommodations.
  • Excellent service and food sentiment.
  • Quiet romantic beach-garden setting.
  • Strong inclusive activity list for a small resort.

Cons · Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa

  • Not the quietest option because it is a family resort in an active hotel-zone location.
  • Some premium wine-cellar or spa experiences cost extra.
  • Beach conditions and surf can vary more than at sheltered Caribbean beaches.

Cons · East Winds

  • Limited pool and nightlife infrastructure.
  • Not suitable for families with young children.
  • Long transfer from UVF.
  • Coordinates are not verified as the exact main entrance.
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