Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaMaxx Royal Belek Golf Resort
Overall
8.5
9.0
Beach
8.1
8.6
Food
8.2
9.1
Service
8.6
·
Rooms
8.2
·
Luxury
·
9.4
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
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (5,543)
Google Rating
4.8 (4,623)
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
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All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.6
8.2
Food
9.1
8.6
Service
–
8.2
Rooms
–
8.4
Pools
9.2
–
Luxury
9.4
8.0
Value
7.4
8.7
Family
9.0
8.0
Romance
–
7.7
Nightlife
–
7.1
Quiet
–
–
Adventure
8.7
7.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Golf
Yes
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort
- 10 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
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 · Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort
- Extensive official pool complex with heated options.
- Large entry-level suite sizes compared with many all-inclusive resorts.
- Strong family facilities and golf positioning.
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 · Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort
- Premium pricing can make value highly season-dependent.
- Ultra All Inclusive boundaries for top-shelf labels and some activities require further manual confirmation.
- Large luxury resort footprint may not suit travelers seeking a boutique stay.