Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaEla Excellence Resort Belek
Overall
8.5
8.8
Beach
8.1
8.5
Food
8.2
8.6
Service
8.6
·
Rooms
8.2
·
Value
8.0
·
Romance
8.0
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (5,543)
Google Rating
4.7 (6,852)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.5
8.2
Food
8.6
8.6
Service
–
8.2
Rooms
–
8.4
Pools
9.0
8.0
Value
–
8.7
Family
9.3
8.0
Romance
–
7.7
Nightlife
–
7.1
Quiet
–
–
Wellness
8.6
7.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Ela Excellence Resort Belek
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
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 · Ela Excellence Resort Belek
- Excellent family infrastructure
- Strong kids club and children's dining
- Large pool and waterpark inventory
- Officially clear all-inclusive inclusions
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 · Ela Excellence Resort Belek
- Can feel busy in peak periods
- Water sports cost extra
- Some à la carte access depends on reservations and operating schedules
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