Dreams Vallarta Bay Resorts & Spa - All Inclusive

We had some issues at check-in as the initial room (loud HVAC unit next to the door) so assigned a new room. That room was much better location with no noise, but had not been restocked for new guest with amenities. We had to call to get that taken care of. Room was 1561 with beautiful ocean view as all rooms are at this resort. It cleaned routinely and towels promptly exchanged. After our initial issues with the mini-bar and coffee center, we were stocked daily and extra water was left which we appreciated very much. Overall, the food at every restaurant was very good! We enjoyed every meal and the service staff was excellent! Our first and last meals were at Castaways with Jasmin and Eduardo serving us – all of the ceviche was fantastic and so was the whole fried fish. The Mexican restaurant was delicious, Roberto took good care of us and having table side guacamole made by Israel was a superb addition. Tamarind was fun sitting in the sunken table and we met the fabulous Sandra! She was so much fun and we had the pleasure of seeing her again at the buffet and while she serviced as private event…she is fantastic. The buffet was good (excellent green juice), but the staff was wonderful. Special thanks to Andres for providing my husband a shirt (cover his sleeveless shirt) one morning and the pleasant greeter Glendenith. Dreams Preferred Bar is not that spectacular as its in an odd setting almost like an after thought but the bartender was great and made good drinks! Beach is where we spent our time and not the pools. Alfonso was the best server – he was constantly checking on us and never missed a beat. Bring water shoes as the beach is rocky and has strong currents at times. The only negative about the beach is the constant vendors coming up, but that is not the resort's doing! As for the evening entertainment most shows were held in the lobby, were enjoyable and one evening included an awesome Mariachi band. We enjoy the pre-history Mayan cultural dance show held in the amphitheater. This resort is close to the airport (a bonus) and easy walk to shops around the area. We took an Uber downtown to Malicon (seaside promenade) and spent a day in PV - it is worth going to visit.

Lovely resort. Loud most nights. Pretty busy. Beach not the best but nice access to town and massages ect.

My husband and I booked our Wedding and stay at Dreams Vallarta Bay, and had the most incredible experience! From the very start, I knew the Dreams Vallarta Bay was the PERFECT location for us. It was beautiful, looked fun, and had an amazing Weddng Venue and package. When planning our wedding, Livier Cortes, our wedding planner, made the experience so special and so customized to US and what WE loved. She was so warm, friendly, and informative. There was absolutely zero stress in planning this wedding thanks to Livier, and the Dreams Vallarta Bay team! From Livier, to our videographer, Alfredo, my make-up and hair stylist in the Secrets Spa, Monica, the DJ, to all the staff and bartenders....it was a true dream that came together! So grateful for everyone who helped make our wedding so special and so memorable! If you are looking for an amazing wedding location, or even an unforgettable vacation, you HAVE to choose Dreams/Secrets Vallarta Bay!

We went with our three children for a wedding and were so impressed with the variety of activities, food and drinks available. It was a breathtakingly beautiful place and would highly recommend!

We had a great experience at Dreams Vallarta Bay. The food was better than anticipated, the drinks were great, and the evening entertainment was enjoyable. We’ve stayed at other Dreams resorts before, such as Dreams Sands in Cancun, and this experience was by far better than that one. The ocean can be a bit aggressive at times due to the tides, but it was still swimmable. Bring water shoes if you’re sensitive to rocky areas near the shore. Overall, for what we paid, it was a great experience. I would highly recommend it if you’re looking for an affordable place to stay with good vibes.

Got scammed by the front desk. The old bait & switch. I called the week before check-in to confirm all reservation details. The on-site reservation dept at the resort assured me I would have a King room with one bed (we stayed for our wedding anniversary). Upon check-in, we were shocked to discover we were being forced into a room with 2 small beds. The manager Luciana, did absolutely nothing. The only solution offered was to upgrade to a swim up pool suite for $216 more per night. I tried contacting anyone who could help us on the premises but Luciana assured us there was no other solution and no one to help. She said the reservation dept simply ‘didn’t notate my request’ and therefore we had to live with the consequences of their errors. No one helped us or cared about our issue as a result of their error. Worst start to a vacation. We got dragged around for hours and didn’t get keys to this upgraded room that we paid extra (so we could sleep in 1 bed for our anniversary) until 4:30PM despite check in being 3PM. Funny enough, the next day, my husband and I overheard another poor couple going through the same hell upon their check-in…it’s clearly a regular scam they now treat as common practice to take advantage of customers. Wish we would’ve stayed at the Marriott….

There was some nice things about the resort. We were only there 3 days . 2 of the days they had no internet and there was no urgency to fix it, this is a smaller resort in size of land, with too many people. 2 of the days they had run out of ice cream, pizza and ketchup, the weddings occupied a lot of the space around the pool area which made it impossible to get any loungers by the pool . On the one day that there was not a wedding it was still unlikely to get a spot. The food is not bad and more than enough items were quite good. Most staff are wonderful . The ones that were rude left a bad taste and not necessary. ( check-in was terrible) The resort being small in size definitely made it impossible to find a quiet area at nite. . Do not plan on going to sleep until the earliest 11pm. The noise will die down after that. I’m not complaining about that but it’s surprising given there are so many small children. The rooms are lovely and the cleaning ladies did a great job. I don’t think I will return to that Dreams. Too overpriced for what is offered. There are many Dreams that are quite a bit better than that one .

Dreams Puerto Vallarta provides a relaxed and pampered experience. The hotel never feels over crowded. The all inclusive food and drinks are diverse, plentiful, and of high caliber. The hotel is in good repair, clean, and well ventilated. Our room on the 10th floor proved to be spacious, our bed comfortable, and the view spectacular. Overall a great experience within a moderate budget.

Really disappointed with this trip. Housekeeping did not hit the bar. Food was below average. Breakfast buffet service was inconsistent. Pool service staff was great!

We stayed at Dreams Vallarta Bay in January 2026. I cannot express enough how amazing this trip was. When booking the trip with friends, the Secrets side was fully booked, and we were very worried because we wanted to have the same access as they did. When we arrived, we asked about an upgrade, and the gentleman at the front desk let us know we could upgrade to the Preferred Penthouse and have VIP access. This would give us full access to the Secrets side, along with a steakhouse on the 2nd floor of Oceana. We were worried, but accepted and are SO glad we did. With the Penthouse, we had our own concierge and access to snacks, alcohol, and more! Shout out to Yareli, who went above and beyond for my husband and I. This trip was beyond amazing; we couldn't have asked for better food, service, and sunsets. This was our first time to PV, and when we go back, it will be at Dreams Vallarta Bay!!