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Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpavsUNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
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Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaUNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
Overall
8.5
8.8
Beach
8.1
8.5
Food
8.2
8.8
Service
8.6
8.8
Rooms
8.2
8.9
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
8.0
7.6
Romance
8.0
8.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (5,540) | Google Rating | 4.6 (5,295) (better) |
| (better)From $171 | Price / Night (pp) | From $209 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Beach | 8.5 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.2 | Rooms | 8.9 (better) |
| 8.4 | Pools | 8.9 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.6 |
| 8.7 | Family | – |
| 8.0 | Romance | 8.9 (better) |
| (better)7.7 | Nightlife | 6.8 |
| 7.1 | Quiet | 7.8 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 8.0 |
| – | Wellness | 8.7 |
| (better)7.2 | Remote work | 6.4 |
Of the 14 measures we call, Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa leads on 5 and UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya leads on 9.
Vibes
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa | Measure | UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from PVR
UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
- Adults-only locally inspired luxury
- Personal host concierge
- Art walks and tequila tastings
- Esencia spa with cenote pool
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 · UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
- Strong adults-only positioning with a polished, modern Mexican design identity.
- Spacious 624-square-foot entry-level rooms with terraces and upscale bathrooms.
- Five-restaurant dining program with strong multi-source praise.
- Three-pool layout gives guests a choice between more social and more relaxed areas.
- Strong spa, wellness, fitness, and hydrotherapy offering.
- High review volume and broad agreement across TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit, and professional travel sources.
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 · UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya
- Beach conditions can be affected by seasonal seaweed and Riviera Maya surf conditions.
- Not a town-walkable resort.
- Value can feel weaker when rates are high or when guests experience service inconsistency.
- Some guests report pressure around membership or vacation-club presentations.
- Wi-Fi evidence is mixed; Booking.com shows a weaker Free WiFi subscore than the resort’s general luxury positioning would suggest.
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