Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaHeritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
Overall
8.5
8.7
Beach
8.1
8.4
Food
8.2
8.5
Service
8.6
8.7
Rooms
8.2
8.2
Luxury
·
8.5
Value
8.0
8.2
Romance
8.0
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (5,543)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,634)
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
50 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.4
8.2
Food
8.5
8.6
Service
8.7
8.2
Rooms
8.2
8.4
Pools
8.4
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Luxury
8.5
8.0
Value
8.2
8.7
Family
9.0
8.0
Romance
–
7.7
Nightlife
–
7.1
Quiet
–
–
Adventure
8.8
–
Wellness
9.0
7.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
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
Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from MRU
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 · Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- Official five-star all-inclusive resort.
- Strong kids club hours and family programming.
- Golf, spa and Bel Ombre estate access.
- Large review base and strong service sentiment.
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 · Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- Package rules can be confusing.
- Some premium dining and golf benefits vary by plan.
- South-coast beach conditions can be more variable than sheltered lagoons.