Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaExplora Atacama
Overall
8.5
9.0
Beach
8.1
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Food
8.2
8.2
Service
8.6
9.1
Rooms
8.2
8.4
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
8.0
7.8
Romance
8.0
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (5,543)
Google Rating
4.6 (340)
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
75 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
–
8.2
Food
8.2
8.6
Service
9.1
8.2
Rooms
8.4
8.4
Pools
8.6
–
Luxury
8.8
8.0
Value
7.8
8.7
Family
–
8.0
Romance
–
7.7
Nightlife
–
7.1
Quiet
9.3
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Adventure
9.8
–
Wellness
8.7
7.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
–
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
Explora Atacama
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
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 · Explora Atacama
- Exceptional included exploration program with nearly 50 guided options.
- All meals and round-trip airport transfers included.
- Quiet desert setting with observatory, pools and spa facilities.
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 · Explora Atacama
- Very expensive.
- Dining is more lodge-style than multi-restaurant resort-style.
- Not ideal for travelers who mainly want to lounge.