Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaRixos Premium Belek
Overall
8.5
9.0
Beach
8.1
8.8
Food
8.2
8.9
Service
8.6
8.8
Rooms
8.2
8.5
Luxury
·
9.0
Value
8.0
8.5
Romance
8.0
8.2
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
4.7 (9,563)
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
40 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.8
8.2
Food
8.9
8.6
Service
8.8
8.2
Rooms
8.5
8.4
Pools
8.8
–
Luxury
9.0
8.0
Value
8.5
8.7
Family
9.3
8.0
Romance
8.2
7.7
Nightlife
8.4
7.1
Quiet
7.0
–
Adventure
8.8
–
Wellness
8.7
7.2
Remote work
7.8
–
Accessibility
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
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
Rixos Premium Belek
- 5 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
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 · Rixos Premium Belek
- Excellent family infrastructure and included Land of Legends access.
- Large private beach and strong pool/spa footprint.
- Broad dining, snack and bar program with daily minibar refills.
- Very high review volume with consistently strong overall sentiment.
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 · Rixos Premium Belek
- Lively entertainment can reduce quiet-resort appeal.
- A la carte booking and seasonal venue availability can frustrate some guests.
- Some extras, including airport shuttle and spa treatments, are not part of the base plan.
- Large-resort scale means peak-period crowding is possible.