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Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica

El Jobo, Acceso a Playa El Jobo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Providence, 51001, Costa Rica

Five-StarNear CoastMid-Size
4.4
4,290 reviews on Google
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Highlights

3 pools
8 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
Swim-up suites
90 min from LIR

Activities & Experiences

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Guest Reviews

Kara Abel · a year ago

This resort was my first experience in an all inclusive, and I must say I loved every aspect of the experience. The remote jungle beach location was phenomenal. The drive there did take a couple hours, but you were able to see the countryside and volcanoes along the way. It added to the experience, ...

Brandon Z · a year ago

Dreams Las Mareas has its highlights—excellent food, beautiful grounds, and very clean facilities. The standout for us was the frontline staff: housekeepers, bell boys, servers, and bartenders were all incredibly friendly and went above and beyond. They truly made the experience better. That said, ...

Lauren Baird · a year ago

My overall impression is that this is a beautiful resort. The maintenance and cleanliness is outstanding. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. The food was pretty good with only one or two bad meals. Outside of this, I would give the food a good review. The staff was extremely friendly and attentiv...

Rebecca Colussi · a year ago

Gorgeous resort with amazing attention to detail. This resort was the perfect size for us, not too big but not too small. Great variety of pools and beautiful grounds. We really enjoyed our meals at the Mexican, Asian, French and Italian restaurants for dinner. We were blown away by the quality of f...

Jessica Artiaga · a year ago

We came to this resort for a wedding. The resort is beautiful, you are surrounded by nature, but it is very far from everything. Airport is 2 hours away. Excursions are about 1.5 hrs away and being at the resort can get repetitive and a little boring. We went with kids 2, 6, 10 and it was not very k...

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Details
El Jobo, Acceso a Playa El Jobo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Providence, 51001, Costa Rica
Getting There
Nearest airport: LIR
Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
1h 30min transfer
The Vibe
Romantic
The Grand Escape file
Grand Escape Score
8.3/10
Dreams Resorts & Spas
Guanacaste
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Scores

Beach8.3
Medium
Food7.8
Medium
Service8.2
Medium
Rooms8.7
High
Pools9.0
High
Value7.8
Medium
Family9.1
High
Romance8.2
Medium
Remote work8.0
Medium

Pros

  • Excellent family amenities with kids and teens programming.
  • Large suites with hot tubs on balconies or terraces.
  • Strong pool complex and swim-up options.
  • Scenic beach and jungle setting with wildlife sightings.
  • Good fit for destination weddings and multi-generation trips.

Cons

  • Remote location increases transfer time and limits off-property spontaneity.
  • Food receives mixed reviews.
  • Some guests report service or maintenance inconsistency.
  • A full week can feel repetitive without excursions.

Things to know

  • Dreams Las Mareas is a large family-friendly all-inclusive on Playa El Jobo near the Nicaragua border.
  • Its strongest advantages are suite size, pools, kids and teens amenities, wildlife, and the dramatic natural setting.
  • The resort is remote; do not book it expecting walkable towns, shopping, or easy off-property dining.
  • The beach setting is scenic and useful, but pools are often the highlight.
  • Food feedback is mixed: many guests find it fine to good, while some longer-stay or picky guests report repetition or inconsistency.

Hidden tips

  • Book excursions intentionally because the resort is remote and not naturally walkable to much.
  • Choose Preferred Club or swim-up if pool convenience matters.
  • Use this as a family resort with wildlife and pools, not as a local-culture base.

What guests say

Most loved
  • Large suites
  • Pools and swim-up areas
  • Family programming
  • Wildlife and jungle setting
  • Scenic Playa El Jobo location
Most common complaints
  • Remote location
  • Food consistency and repetition
  • Service or maintenance variability
  • Beach experience can be polarizing
Things people wish they knew
  • The resort is far north in Guanacaste, not near Tamarindo or central Papagayo nightlife.
  • The pools are often the highlight, even for guests who like the beach.
  • Excursions matter if guests want a broader Costa Rica experience.
From Reddit

Reddit feedback is divided: some guests praise the service, rooms, wildlife, privacy, food, and family fit, while others report poor food, beach, maintenance, or noise experiences.

Rooms

Best Value Room:Entry-level suites are strong for space because all rooms are suites with furnished balconies or terraces and hot tubs.Medium

Room value is stronger than food value based on recurring guest sentiment.

Best Room Category:Preferred Club swim-up or ocean-view suite categoriesMedium

Best fit for families or couples who want upgraded access, better views, or easier pool use.

The facts

447
Room Count
3
Number Of Pools
8
Number Of Restaurants
SpaGood WifiKids ClubTeen ClubBeachfrontClub LevelSwim Up BarSwim Up SuiteFamily FriendlySwimmable Beach

How we scored it

Food
Repetition Caveat: 6.8Restaurant Variety: 8.3Guest Food Sentiment: 7.5Family Food Flexibility: 8.2
Restaurant Inventory And Guest Food Sentiment Analysis · sources: Official, The Points Guy, Reddit, TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Agoda · verified 2026-06-28
Beach
Scenery: 8.7Beach Access: 8.8Swimmability: 8.2Polarization Caveat: 6.8Guest Beach Sentiment: 7.8
Beach Score From Playa El Jobo Private Beach Access Guest Sentiment And Beach Caveats · sources: Official, The Points Guy, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Reddit, Google Hotels · verified 2026-06-28
Pools
Swim Up Bar: 8.8Pool Scenery: 9Pool Inventory: 9Family Usability: 9.1
Pool Score From Three Pool Inventory Swim Up Bar And Guest Family Feedback · sources: The Points Guy, TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Reddit, Agoda · verified 2026-06-28
Rooms
Views: 8.4Suite Size: 8.8Cleanliness: 8.2Balcony Hot Tubs: 8.8Maintenance Caveat: 7.2
Room Score From Official 447 Suite Inventory Hot Tub Balconies And Guest Feedback · sources: Official Rooms, Fact Sheet, The Points Guy, Reddit, Booking.com, Agoda · verified 2026-06-28
Value
Pool Value: 9Food Caveat: 7Suite Value: 8.6Family Amenities: 8.8Remote Location Caveat: 6.8
Value Score From Suite Quality Family Amenities And Food Service Caveats · sources: The Points Guy, Reddit, Booking.com, Agoda, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-06-28
Family
Pools: 9Wildlife: 8.7Kids Club: 9Teen Club: 8.7Suite Space: 8.8
Family Score From Kids Club Teen Club Suite Inventory Pools And Activities · sources: Official, Hyatt, The Points Guy, Reddit, Booking.com, Fact Sheet · verified 2026-06-28
Overall
Food: 7.8Pools: 9Rooms: 8.7Service: 8.2Booking Review Count: 633Expedia External Review Count: 226
Weighted Review Platform And Guest Sentiment Analysis With Polarized Review Caveat · sources: Official, Official Rooms, TripAdvisor, Reddit, The Points Guy, Booking.com, Agoda, Fact Sheet · verified 2026-06-28
Romance
Beach Setting: 8.3Remote Privacy: 8.3Suite Hot Tubs: 8.7Family Resort Caveat: 7.2
Romance Score From Beach Setting Suite Balcony Hot Tubs And Remote Location Balanced Against Family Resort Context · sources: Official Rooms, The Points Guy, TripAdvisor, Reddit, Booking.com · verified 2026-06-28
Service
Family Service: 8.5Service Consistency: 7.3Negative Report Caveat: 6.7Positive Staff Mentions: 8.6
Guest Sentiment Analysis Balancing Strong Staff Mentions With Negative Review Reports · sources: TripAdvisor, Reddit, The Points Guy, Booking.com, Official · verified 2026-06-28
Remote work
Wifi: 8Balcony: 8.5Suite Space: 8.7Family Activity Caveat: 6.8
Remote Work Score From Wifi Suite Space Balconies And Remote Family Resort Caveat · sources: Official Rooms, The Points Guy, Booking.com · verified 2026-06-28

Sources

AgodaHyattRedditOfficialFact SheetTripadvisorOfficial RoomsThe Points GuyBooking ReviewsReddit Negative

Scored with Grand Escape methodology v1.0.