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Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpavsHilton Yala Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaHilton Yala Resort
Overall
8.5
8.8
Beach
8.1
6.4
Food
8.2
8.5
Service
8.6
9.1
Rooms
8.2
9.0
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
8.0
7.3
Romance
8.0
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (5,540) | Google Rating | 4.8 (582) (better) |
| (better)From $171 | Price / Night (pp) | From $228 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 260 min |
All Scores
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.1 | Beach | 6.4 |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.2 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)8.4 | Pools | 8.3 |
| – | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.3 |
| 8.7 | Family | – |
| 8.0 | Romance | – |
| 7.7 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.1 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 9.3 |
| 7.2 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Of the 12 measures we call, Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 5 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 7.
Vibes
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
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 · Hilton Yala Resort
- Excellent Yala National Park access and guide positioning.
- Small 42-room luxury footprint.
- Strong room, service and nature-setting signals.
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 · Hilton Yala Resort
- Not a classic all-inclusive beach resort.
- Very long transfer from Colombo airport.
- All-inclusive and safari inclusions are rate-specific.
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