Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaMarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
Overall
8.5
8.8
Beach
8.1
8.6
Food
8.2
8.8
Service
8.6
8.7
Rooms
8.2
8.6
Luxury
·
8.5
Value
8.0
·
Romance
8.0
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (5,543)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,024)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.6
8.2
Food
8.8
8.6
Service
8.7
8.2
Rooms
8.6
8.4
Pools
8.7
–
Luxury
8.5
8.0
Value
–
8.7
Family
8.9
8.0
Romance
8.5
7.7
Nightlife
–
7.1
Quiet
–
–
Wellness
8.5
7.2
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
–
Activities
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
MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from CFU
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 · MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- Premium All Inclusive officially verified.
- Strong family programming and water park.
- Good food reputation and dine-around.
- Renovated 5-star resort product.
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 · MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- Pebbly beach entry.
- Babysitting and supervised childcare may cost extra.
- Airport shuttle is surcharge.
- Restaurant planning matters in peak season.