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Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
Five-Star·4.5·Adults Only
Tierra Patagonia
Tierra Patagonia
Five-Star·4.8

Scores at a Glance

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaTierra Patagonia
Overall
8.5
9.3
Beach
8.1
·
Food
8.2
9.0
Service
8.6
9.5
Rooms
8.2
9.1
Luxury
·
9.3
Value
8.0
8.3
Romance
8.0
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaMeasureTierra Patagonia
8.5Overall Score9.3 (better)
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.5 (5,567)Google Rating4.8 (274) (better)
(better)From $171Price / Night (pp)From $1364
YesAdults OnlyNo
YesKids' Club
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
(better)15 minAirport Transfer60 min

All Scores

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaMeasureTierra Patagonia
8.1Beach
8.2Food9.0 (better)
8.6Service9.5 (better)
8.2Rooms9.1 (better)
8.4Pools8.7 (better)
Luxury9.3
8.0Value8.3 (better)
(better)8.7Family7.2
8.0Romance9.2 (better)
7.7Nightlife
7.1Quiet9.5 (better)
Adventure9.8
Wellness9.1
7.2Remote work

Of the 12 measures we call, Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 3 and Tierra Patagonia leads on 9.

Vibes

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaMeasureTierra Patagonia
YesRomanceYes
YesLively
YesQuietYes
AdventureYes

Activities

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaMeasureTierra Patagonia
YesSpaYes
YesWater sports
YesNightlife
YesKidsYes

Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa

  • 3 pools
  • 7 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites
  • 15 min from PVR

Tierra Patagonia

  • 1 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 60 min from PNT

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 · Tierra Patagonia

  • Exceptional Torres del Paine views.
  • Strong included excursion model.
  • High-touch lodge service and guides.
  • Included meals, open bar and spa facilities.
  • Quiet luxury atmosphere with only 40 rooms.

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 · Tierra Patagonia

  • Not appropriate for beach-resort filtering.
  • Premium drinks and spa treatments cost extra.
  • Children under ten are not a natural fit.
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