Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaJade Mountain
Overall
8.5
9.3
Beach
8.1
8.5
Food
8.2
9.1
Service
8.6
9.4
Rooms
8.2
9.6
Luxury
·
9.7
Value
8.0
7.2
Romance
8.0
9.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Jade Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (5,575) | Google Rating | 4.7 (575) (better) |
| (better)From $171 | Price / Night (pp) | From $810 |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Boutique |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Jade Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Beach | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.2 | Rooms | 9.6 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | 9.4 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.7 |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.2 |
| 8.7 | Family | – |
| 8.0 | Romance | 9.8 (better) |
| (better)7.7 | Nightlife | 5.8 |
| 7.1 | Quiet | 9.4 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 8.6 |
| – | Wellness | 9.0 |
| (better)7.2 | Remote work | 6.8 |
Of the 14 measures we call, Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 5 and Jade Mountain leads on 9.
Vibes
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Jade Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Jade Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | – |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Jade Mountain
- Open-wall infinity pool sanctuaries
- Piton mountain views
- Organic chocolate lab
- Scuba & snorkel included
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 · Jade Mountain
- Extraordinary Piton and Caribbean Sea views from open-wall sanctuaries.
- One of the strongest romance and honeymoon products in the Caribbean.
- Signature private infinity-pool sanctuaries.
- High-service boutique scale with only 29 sanctuaries.
- Access to Anse Chastanet beach, non-motorized water sports, estate walks, and resort activities.
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 · Jade Mountain
- Very expensive compared with most Caribbean resorts.
- Not directly beachfront in the conventional sense.
- Open-air design means no air conditioning, TVs, radios, or phones in the standard room concept.
- Limited nightlife and not a good fit for guests seeking a busy party resort.
- The road and hillside setting may not suit travelers who want easy flat walking.
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