Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaLadera Resort
Overall
8.5
9.0
Beach
8.1
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Food
8.2
8.9
Service
8.6
9.0
Rooms
8.2
9.6
Luxury
·
9.3
Value
8.0
7.5
Romance
8.0
9.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Ladera Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (5,575) | Google Rating | 4.6 (757) (better) |
| (better)From $171 | Price / Night (pp) | From $496 |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min |
All Scores
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Ladera Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Beach | – |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.9 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.2 | Rooms | 9.6 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | – |
| – | Luxury | 9.3 |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.5 |
| 8.7 | Family | – |
| 8.0 | Romance | 9.8 (better) |
| 7.7 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.1 | Quiet | 9.4 (better) |
| – | Wellness | 8.6 |
| 7.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 3 and Ladera Resort leads on 7.
Vibes
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Ladera Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Ladera Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | – |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Ladera Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 45 min from UVF
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 · Ladera Resort
- Exceptional Piton views
- Adults-only
- Private plunge pools in every suite
- Airport transfers included
- Strong romance fit
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 · Ladera Resort
- Not beachfront
- Only one restaurant
- Open-air rooms are not for everyone
- All-inclusive-like coverage is package-dependent
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