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Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Five-Star·4.5
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Four-Star·4.4

Scores at a Glance

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaMargaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Overall
8.5
8.3
Beach
8.1
8.7
Food
8.2
7.6
Service
8.6
8.8
Rooms
8.2
7.8
Value
8.0
7.4
Romance
8.0
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

8.5
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (5,543)
Google Rating
4.4 (2,188)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer

All Scores

8.1
Beach
8.7
8.2
Food
7.6
8.6
Service
8.8
8.2
Rooms
7.8
8.4
Pools
8.2
8.0
Value
7.4
8.7
Family
8.1
8.0
Romance
7.7
Nightlife
5.0
7.1
Quiet
7.2
Remote work

Vibes

Yes
Romance
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

Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

  • 1 pools
  • 3 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa

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 · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

  • Beachfront location on Playa Flamingo.
  • Family-friendly resort amenities with pool, spa, dining and activities.
  • Recurring praise for friendly staff and the beach setting.

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 · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

  • Food and value feedback is more mixed than beach and service feedback.
  • Nightlife is limited compared with party-focused destinations.
  • All-inclusive exclusions make the package less simple than a default wristband resort.
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