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Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpavsSandals Grenada Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaSandals Grenada Resort & Spa
Overall
8.5
9.2
Beach
8.1
8.5
Food
8.2
9.1
Service
8.6
9.2
Rooms
8.2
9.0
Luxury
·
9.0
Value
8.0
8.3
Romance
8.0
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.2 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (5,540) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,949) (better) |
| From $171 | 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 | 15 min |
All Scores
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Beach | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.2 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | 9.2 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.0 |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.3 (better) |
| 8.7 | Family | – |
| 8.0 | Romance | 9.4 (better) |
| 7.7 | Nightlife | 7.8 (better) |
| 7.1 | Quiet | 7.8 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 8.9 |
| – | Wellness | 8.7 |
| 7.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 11 measures we call, Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 0 and Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa leads on 11.
Vibes
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from GND
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 · Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Very strong all-inclusive scope.
- Adults-only couples focus.
- Short complimentary airport transfer.
- Excellent pool and private-pool room inventory.
- Included scuba for certified divers.
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 · Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa
- Not for families or mixed-age groups.
- Spa treatments cost extra.
- Some guest reports say the beach is good rather than best-in-brand.
- Room selection matters because categories vary widely in privacy and wow factor.
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