Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaEmerald Maldives Resort & Spa
Overall
8.5
9.3
Beach
8.1
9.5
Food
8.2
9.2
Service
8.6
9.4
Rooms
8.2
9.4
Luxury
·
9.1
Value
8.0
·
Romance
8.0
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (5,543)
Google Rating
4.9 (503)
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
45 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
9.5
8.2
Food
9.2
8.6
Service
9.4
8.2
Rooms
9.4
8.4
Pools
–
–
Luxury
9.1
8.0
Value
–
8.7
Family
8.9
8.0
Romance
9.3
7.7
Nightlife
–
7.1
Quiet
9.2
–
Adventure
9.0
7.2
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
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
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 45 min from MLE
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 · Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
- True Deluxe All-Inclusive concept.
- 120-villa private-island layout with beach and overwater options.
- Strong food variety for the Maldives.
- House reef, dive center, spa and kids club.
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 · Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
- Transfers can add cost and complexity.
- Exact premium beverage exclusions should be checked.
- Resort-specific Reddit depth is limited.