Scores at a Glance
Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & SpaZafiro Palace Alcudia
Overall
8.5
8.7
Beach
8.1
8.2
Food
8.2
8.7
Service
8.6
8.6
Rooms
8.2
8.8
Value
8.0
7.8
Romance
8.0
7.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (5,543)
Google Rating
4.6 (1,342)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.2
8.2
Food
8.7
8.6
Service
8.6
8.2
Rooms
8.8
8.4
Pools
9.2
8.0
Value
7.8
8.7
Family
9.2
8.0
Romance
7.6
7.7
Nightlife
–
7.1
Quiet
7.2
7.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
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
Zafiro Palace Alcudia
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 55 min from PMI
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 · Zafiro Palace Alcudia
- Excellent pool depth for families.
- Strong food reputation for a European all-inclusive option.
- Walkable Port d'Alcúdia setting.
- Swim-up and penthouse-style suite options.
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 · Zafiro Palace Alcudia
- All-inclusive is optional and rate-plan specific.
- Not directly beachfront.
- Quiet adult areas can be limited in school-holiday periods.