Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
8.5
9.3
Beach
8.1
9.4
Food
8.2
8.8
Service
8.6
9.1
Rooms
8.2
9.0
Value
8.0
·
Romance
8.0
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (5,543)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,915)
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
75 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
9.4
8.2
Food
8.8
8.6
Service
9.1
8.2
Rooms
9.0
8.4
Pools
9.0
8.0
Value
–
8.7
Family
–
8.0
Romance
9.5
7.7
Nightlife
–
7.1
Quiet
8.7
–
Wellness
8.6
7.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
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
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
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 · Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Exceptional swimmable beach and snorkeling.
- Adults-only Unlimited-Luxury model.
- No-reservation à la carte dining.
- Strong romance and relaxed service reputation.
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 · Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Not a hard-party resort.
- Preferred Club value depends on rate spread.
- Restaurant wait/check-in process can occasionally frustrate guests.
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