Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaRoyal Davui Island Resort
Overall
8.5
9.5
Beach
8.1
9.4
Food
8.2
9.4
Service
8.6
9.5
Rooms
8.2
9.5
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
8.0
8.4
Romance
8.0
9.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (5,543)
Google Rating
4.5 (38)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
8.1
Beach
9.4
8.2
Food
9.4
8.6
Service
9.5
8.2
Rooms
9.5
8.4
Pools
9.2
–
Luxury
9.4
8.0
Value
8.4
8.7
Family
–
8.0
Romance
9.8
7.7
Nightlife
–
7.1
Quiet
9.7
–
Adventure
9.3
–
Wellness
8.8
7.2
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
–
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Royal Davui Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 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 · Royal Davui Island Resort
- Only 16 villas on a private island.
- All villas have private plunge pools.
- Meals and selected non-motorized lagoon activities included.
- Exceptional romance, quiet and snorkeling fit.
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 · Royal Davui Island Resort
- Fiji needs guide-country setup.
- Alcohol is not included in the standard meal-inclusive model.
- Diving, spa and signature experiences cost extra.
- Remote transfer logistics require planning.