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Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Five-Star·4.5
Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
Five-Star·4.7·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaHyatt Zilara Cap Cana
Overall
8.5
9.2
Beach
8.1
9.1
Food
8.2
8.8
Service
8.6
9.0
Rooms
8.2
9.3
Value
8.0
8.0
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 (5,543)
Google Rating
4.7 (2,054)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer

All Scores

8.1
Beach
9.1
8.2
Food
8.8
8.6
Service
9.0
8.2
Rooms
9.3
8.4
Pools
9.2
8.0
Value
8.0
8.7
Family
8.0
Romance
9.3
7.7
Nightlife
8.0
7.1
Quiet
8.0
7.2
Remote work

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa

  • 3 pools
  • 7 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites
  • 15 min from PVR

Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 3 pools
  • 7 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • Swim-up 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 · Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana

  • Top-tier adults-only all-inclusive in Cap Cana.
  • Excellent room and swim-up suite inventory.
  • Strong beach, pools, water park and lazy river mix.
  • High review-platform 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 · Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana

  • Premium pricing can make value subjective.
  • Club benefits are useful but not universally worth the upgrade.
  • Seasonal sargassum can affect the beach.
  • Coordinates are not verified as exact main entrance.
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