Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaExcellence Playa Mujeres
Overall
8.5
9.2
Beach
8.1
8.6
Food
8.2
9.0
Service
8.6
9.3
Rooms
8.2
9.2
Luxury
—
9.1
Value
8.0
8.8
Romance
8.0
9.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (5,541)
Google Rating
4.9 (18,078)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $251
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
15 min
Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.6
8.2
Food
9.0
8.6
Service
9.3
8.2
Rooms
9.2
8.4
Pools
9.3
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Luxury
9.1
8.0
Value
8.8
8.7
Family
—
8.0
Romance
9.3
7.7
Nightlife
8.0
7.1
Quiet
8.4
—
Adventure
7.8
—
Wellness
9.0
7.2
Remote work
8.4
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
—
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
Yes
Kids
—
—
dining
Yes
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace 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 — Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Adults-only beachfront setting with a strong couples focus.
- Seven pools and strong poolside infrastructure.
- Broad dining program with 11 restaurants.
- Large suite categories, including swim-up, rooftop terrace, and private-pool options.
- Strong recurring guest praise for service, cleanliness, food, and overall resort polish.
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 — Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Not family-friendly because the resort is adults-only.
- The beach is good but may not be the only reason to choose the resort over other Riviera Maya options.
- Premium room categories and Excellence Club can materially increase the price.
- Guests who prefer a small boutique atmosphere may find the resort large and polished rather than intimate.