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Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpavsSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
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Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
Overall
8.5
9.3
Beach
8.1
8.7
Food
8.2
9.2
Service
8.6
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Rooms
8.2
9.3
Value
8.0
8.7
Romance
8.0
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (5,567) | Google Rating | 5.0 (5,665) (better) |
| From $171 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 15 min | Airport Transfer | 10 min (better) |
All Scores
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Beach | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | – |
| 8.2 | Rooms | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.7 | Family | – |
| 8.0 | Romance | 9.4 (better) |
| 7.7 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.1 | Quiet | – |
| 7.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 9 measures we call, Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 0 and Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam leads on 9.
Vibes
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from RMF
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 · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- True all-inclusive product
- Adults-friendly concept
- Very strong review profile
- Five-pool resort scale
- Good reef/snorkeling access
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 · Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Remote location
- Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
- Premium services and transfers extra
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