Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaReethi Faru Resort
Overall
8.5
8.9
Beach
8.1
9.1
Food
8.2
8.5
Service
8.6
8.8
Rooms
8.2
8.8
Luxury
·
8.6
Value
8.0
8.4
Romance
8.0
9.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (5,543)
Google Rating
4.6 (977)
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
9.1
8.2
Food
8.5
8.6
Service
8.8
8.2
Rooms
8.8
8.4
Pools
7.8
–
Luxury
8.6
8.0
Value
8.4
8.7
Family
8.2
8.0
Romance
9.0
7.7
Nightlife
–
7.1
Quiet
9.2
–
Adventure
9.0
–
Wellness
8.4
7.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
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
Reethi Faru Resort
- 1 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
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 · Reethi Faru Resort
- Strong house-reef and snorkeling appeal.
- Wide villa range from garden to two-bedroom overwater suite.
- All-inclusive and dine-around all-inclusive package options.
- Good fit for couples, families needing two-bedroom villas and quiet-island travelers.
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 · Reethi Faru Resort
- All-inclusive inclusions vary by package.
- Premium drinks and some menu items may cost extra.
- Pool is secondary to the beach and lagoon.
- Transfers add cost and planning complexity.