Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaHalf Moon
Overall
8.5
9.1
Beach
8.1
8.8
Food
8.2
8.9
Service
8.6
9.2
Rooms
8.2
9.1
Luxury
·
9.3
Value
8.0
7.6
Romance
8.0
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (5,567) | Google Rating | – |
| (better)From $171 | Price / Night (pp) | From $230 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 15 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min |
All Scores
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Beach | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.9 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.2 | Rooms | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | 8.7 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.3 |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.6 |
| 8.7 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.0 | Romance | – |
| 7.7 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.1 | Quiet | – |
| – | Wellness | 9.1 |
| 7.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 9 measures we call, Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 2 and Half Moon leads on 7.
Vibes
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Half Moon
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from MBJ
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 · Half Moon
- One of Jamaica’s strongest luxury resort footprints, with 400 acres, two miles of private beachfront, golf, tennis, equestrian center, spa, and villas.
- Excellent service and space-to-guest ratio for families and couples seeking privacy.
- Strong dining roster anchored by Delmare and Sugar Mill.
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 · Half Moon
- Optional all-inclusive is complex and not the same as a simple wristband resort.
- High on-property dining and activity prices if not on the right package.
- Some guests report slow food or drink service during busy periods.
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