Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaLUX* Belle Mare
Overall
8.5
9.1
Beach
8.1
9.1
Food
8.2
9.0
Service
8.6
9.2
Rooms
8.2
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Value
8.0
·
Romance
8.0
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (5,540) | Google Rating | 4.7 (2,318) (better) |
| From $171 | Price / Night (pp) | From $161 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.2 | Rooms | – |
| 8.4 | Pools | – |
| 8.0 | Value | – |
| 8.7 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.0 | Romance | – |
| 7.7 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.1 | Quiet | – |
| 7.2 | Remote work | 8.0 (better) |
Of the 9 measures we call, Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 1 and LUX* Belle Mare leads on 8.
Vibes
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
LUX* Belle Mare
- Playful luxury on east coast
- LUX* Me Spa wellness
- Beach cinema under the stars
- Street food pop-up dining
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
- Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
- Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
- Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
- Dining costs can be high without the right package.
- Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.
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