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Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpavsThe Palms Zanzibar
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Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaThe Palms Zanzibar
Overall
8.5
9.4
Beach
8.1
8.5
Food
8.2
9.1
Service
8.6
9.6
Rooms
8.2
9.5
Luxury
·
9.5
Value
8.0
8.2
Romance
8.0
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (5,540) | Google Rating | 5.0 (61) (better) |
| From $171 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 15 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Beach | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.6 (better) |
| 8.2 | Rooms | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.5 |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Family | 6.8 |
| 8.0 | Romance | 9.7 (better) |
| (better)7.7 | Nightlife | 3.5 |
| 7.1 | Quiet | 9.7 (better) |
| – | Wellness | 8.7 |
| 7.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 12 measures we call, Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 2 and The Palms Zanzibar leads on 10.
Vibes
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | The Palms Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
The Palms Zanzibar
- 2 pools
- 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 · The Palms Zanzibar
- Extremely intimate seven-villa setting.
- Strong luxury, service and romance sentiment.
- Private plunge pools and large villas.
- All-inclusive positioning is strongly verified.
- Quiet beach retreat with access to wider Zanzibar Collection facilities.
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 · The Palms Zanzibar
- Very limited nightlife.
- Restaurant variety is naturally limited at the core property.
- East-coast tides can affect swimming.
- Review volume is smaller than large resort benchmarks.
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