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Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpavsShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.5
9.3
Beach
8.1
9.4
Food
8.2
9.0
Service
8.6
9.4
Rooms
8.2
9.2
Luxury
·
9.4
Value
8.0
7.6
Romance
8.0
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (5,540) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,174) (better) |
| From $171 | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min |
All Scores
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.2 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.4 |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.6 |
| 8.7 | Family | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.0 | Romance | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)7.7 | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| 7.1 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 8.8 |
| – | Wellness | 9.3 |
| 7.2 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Of the 15 measures we call, Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 3 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 12.
Vibes
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Private 350m white sand beach
- CHI The Spa
- Zipline and island hopping
- Solenne restaurant fine dining
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 · Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Two secluded beaches and a quieter northern Boracay setting.
- One of the strongest luxury resort products on Boracay.
- Excellent service and arrival transfer experience.
- Strong family facilities including Adventure Zone and family-friendly packages.
- Large spa village and strong wellness setting.
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 · Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
- Expensive compared with most Boracay resorts.
- Not walkable to central Boracay nightlife or D'Mall.
- Some guests may find the resort too removed from White Beach action.
- Pool count is less of a megaresort-style feature than the beaches, villas, and service.
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