TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

A very pretty and spacious resort...but you better bring your walking shoes for the resort and pack some patience for the drive to and from the resort. Also if you are a tall person >6'5" like me, seriously consider booking private transportation. There was only one seat on the van (nexus tours) that was comfy.

We were very pleased with how lush and beautiful. The whole resort was. The whole resort was well kept, and there were many beautiful pools to swim and and lounge by. The wait staff were great and catered to all of our needs. The ocean and beach area were beautiful, but the water was cold. Be prepared to pay $75 a day for a cabana by the pool, there are not a lot of loungers to lie in that you don’t have to pay for. The food was good overall. Our favorite part of our stay was the monkeys. We fed them every morning and every evening, they are very friendly and adorable. There is also a resident raccoon on the property and his name is Reggie, he is also very friendly and will eat just about anything. I would definitely recommend This resort to anyone who likes a laid-back atmosphere with beautiful scenery.

Beautiful resort, plenty of pools. We spent most of our time at the quiet, adult only pool. The resort is off the beat and path, so excursions are at least 1 1/2 hour drive. I saw a lot of negative reviews on the food, so we were worried. It wasn’t bad, but typical resort food. Breakfast buffet was fantastic. Fish and meats were overcooked. In hindsight I would have requested shorter cook time when ordering. All the sides and appetizers were really good, maybe order off the appetizers menu exclusively. The chicken mole was great at Patio restaurant. Dreams Las Mareas is probably our best resort experience, compared to others we’ve visited in Central/South America and the Caribbean.

An absolute first rate all inclusive resort that excels in service and quality of meals/amenities. The restaurants are all fine dining quality and easily enjoyed even as walk ups. Pools, bars, disco, fitness areas were all up to same level of standards. An all inclusive resort that clearly delivers a memorable experience through staff that clearly are trained well. Great value for the cost. You will be impressed . Try the sushi restaurant for a treat.

Our family of 4 (2 boys aged 12 and 15) had a fantastic time at Dreams Las Mareas. We are Canadians looking to escape the cold, and we found paradise in Costa Rica. The hotel is absolutely stunning, with beautiful vegetation and grounds, multiple pools with ample umbrellas and chairs, and a lovely, calm beach. Our room, although starting to show some wear and tear, was well appointed and very clean. Housekeeping did a great job keeping the room up during our stay, with towels and mini bar replenished daily before noon. The pools area is immaculate - the deck staff are busy constantly cleaning vegetation from the deck, cleaning the pool, tidying towels and moving lounge chairs. I must commend Kendall on his fantastic work ethic ... this young man really takes pride in maintaining the pool areas in which he is assigned. He is constantly busy, and works in "fast-motion". Beach is tidy, no garbage/debris to be found anywhere. Food was very good at all restaurants. We enjoyed all the a la carte restaurants we went to (Mexican, Italian, Hibachi and both seafood/surf&turf restaurants). The buffet was excellent for breakfast with many options. Fantastic and friendly service at both the buffet and a la carte restaurants. Zero language barriers for our non-spanish speaking family - all our questions about the menu were answered, and staff were sure to ask about any allergies or restrictions. The selection of beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, was fantastic. And drinks were prepared fairly consistently at all bars. All with a smile. The bar staff - bartenders and pool waiters/waitresses were friendly and courteous. Service was prompt and attentive. The lobby bar can be busy at times, but again, the employees are attentive and jovial, and most patrons use the "line up" to the bar, as opposed to barging in, which makes service fair to all patrons. Entertainment staff are fantastic! Lots of fun had playing (and even just watching) volleyball and crazy pool games. The evening entertainment was fun - we really enjoyed bingo. And the evening shows are really impressive - the dancers are great, and they had some really cool feature shows like a fire show. This whole crew works really hard to engage all hotel guests! The beach is lovely for families, situated in a calm bay. The sand is nice and soft, and the water gradual. Yes, there are vendors - we did not book any excursions, but a polite no thank you, and they are on their way. We certainly did not feel harassed by them. Overall, we had an amazing trip and would definitely return to Dreams Las Mareas. We would highly recommend this resort to our friends. We really enjoyed our 6 nights here and wished that we could have stayed longer.