Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica

This was my first time to Dreams Costa Rica but I have done 2 other resorts with this brand. A Secrets and Dreams in Mexico and I would give this resort and average of 4 our of 5. We already knew when we booked that it was a 1 hour 30 minute drive from the airport so do not book if this is too long for you. Also since the drive is that far, the excursions are just as far so think wisely if you plan on during an excursion it will take the entire day. Positives: The resort was beautiful. So much green and very large. There was 2 pools but it seems like 10 since they were all spread out and had infinity walls. There was plenty of seating around the pools. There was always a waiter coming around to see if we needed drinks. The buffet food was ok but we only went there for breakfast. The food at the nighttime restaurants was amazing and we enjoyed ordering many items off the menus. The service was great at those restaurants also. We could get into any restaurant without a problem besides the Japanese place. We had to wait about 40 minutes to get a normal table. The piano/martini bar was the best place to hang out. Great drinks and the gentleman playing the piano made the night. People mentioned the racoons at night and yes they are everywhere but they were funny and did not bother you so just enjoy the night. Negatives: Starting with the piano bar. It was the only place at night to get drinks on the entire resort. Not only that there was people in there with the kids and strollers and I know it was a kid friendly hotel but it would be nice to have one place to hang out with adults since it was the only bar at nighttime. The other resorts I was at had like 100 bottles of liquor behind each bar. I think this one had 20 so the selection was poor. The coca café was always a favorite for these brands but this one was terrible. No alcohol to put in the coffee drinks, the sandwiches or snacks selection was poor, and the lady who worked there in the afternoon was not nice to us. I always loved that you could get 24 hour room service and we got pizza one night. They were disgusting and a frozen pizza from the grocery store would have been better. I rarely went to the beach because there was constant sales people for souvenirs and excursions. They really need to do something so you can enjoy some time on the beach. All in All it was a great vacation. I probably would not have had so many negatives if I did not go to other resorts within the same brand.

One of our best family vacation. There’s nothing to complain about, the hotel was clean. The staff was wonderful and friendly, always smiling and acknowledging you as you walk by. The staff don’t say you’re welcome when you thanked them for their help or services, they replied it’s my pleasure. I was very impressed with this resort. Looking into going back for my bday and I never visited a hotel twice. Don’t hesitate to book this hotel, you won’t be disappointed.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dreams Las Mareas. The resort is lovely and well-maintained, the restaurants' decor and food were top notch, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We have stayed at all inclusive resorts on several occasions, and I often get tired of the food, but not at Las Mareas. There are a good variety (Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Seafood, Steakhouse, etc.) and all of the restaurants were excellent. The pools are great and plentiful. The beach is nice, but a bit overrun with folks trying to sell souvenirs and various excursions. We wound up spending more time at the pools to avoid the sales on the beach. We took two excursions recommended by the Delta representative, Owen, and they were wonderful. One excursion included ziplining, water tubing, horseback riding, mud bath and hot springs. The other was a full day trip to Nicaragua that included breakfast, lunch, visit to an active volcano, Masaya, visits to two small towns and to the colonial city of Granada with tours of a cigar factory/store, and a chocolate factory/store. The trip was totally worth taking a day to visit another country, especially since the resort is so close to the border, One slight irritant on the property was that there were many racoons roaming around freely looking for foods. I t was a bit off putting to see so many moving about the property. Overall an excellent vacation!!

Overall the resort is very beautiful and well maintained. It is quite small compared to resorts my fiance' and I have been to in the past. So if you prefer to be around lots of different people this would not be the place for you, we constantly saw the same people. This is not a terrible thing, just an observation. It is very family friendly. Yet, there seemed to be many more activities for children than there were for adults. The live shows only took place twice each night and did not last very long. There are a decent amount of restaurants to choose from for dinner, but honestly aside from two of them the food is very bland.Normally I would not comment about food, but this time it just wasn't very fulfilling. My fiance' and I did not feel as though there was anything that we have never eaten before, aside from some local fruits. The room was very spacious and relaxing. The tub on every balcony is fun to utilize. Housekeeping was amazing the entire trip!! We stayed for six days and never had to worry about our room not being cleaned. Also the turn down service was a pleasant surprise. Oh and the hidden spa is lovely! That was one of the highlights of the resort for us!! We would definitely recommend checking it out if you go to this resort. The drive/ride is about 90 minutes from the airport, this is always important information for me when reading reviews. If you are looking for a relaxing and beautiful place to connect with your family or just a significant other, then this is the resort for you. If you are more social and just want to hang out at the bar all night to chat with fellow travelers or prefer lots of live shows and activities, I would not suggest this resort. Also, there were two weddings that took place while we were there. This place is a very popular destination wedding venue! That being said there were large groups of people around dinner time to socialize with, but after that they all seemed to disappear and do their own thing within themselves so the resort would be pretty dead after 10pm.