Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica — Family Review
El Jobo, Costa Rica · 4-star · 4.3/5 (7,825 reviews)
- Kids club
- Beachfront
- Pools
- All-inclusive
- Spa
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica is a 4-star family-friendly resort in El Jobo, Costa Rica, about 91 minutes from Liberia (LIR). For families, it offers a kids club, direct beach access, pools and a spa. Guests rate it 4.3/5 across 7,825 reviews. KindredTrips ranks complete trips here — flights plus hotel — by total cost for your exact family and dates.
Quick verdict
| Best for | Beach-first trips · All-inclusive budgeting |
|---|---|
| Not ideal for | Kids who melt down on long transfer drives |
| Best ages | School-age kids |
| Closest airport | LIR — Guanacaste (Daniel Oduber Quirós) International Airport |
| Transfer time | ~91 min |
| Kids club | Yes — minimum age not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Yes |
| All-inclusive | Yes — live AI rates seen |
| Family room fit | A room may sleep up to 4 (confirm exact room) |
Family fit at a glance
| Star class | 4-star |
|---|---|
| Guest rating | 4.3/5 (7,825 reviews) |
| Location | El Jobo, Costa Rica |
| Nearest airport | LIR — Guanacaste (Daniel Oduber Quirós) International Airport |
| Airport transfer | ~91 min |
| Kids club | Yes — ages not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Yes |
| All-inclusive | Yes — we've seen live all-inclusive rates |
| Largest room sleeps | 4 |
Why families like it
Based on the amenity fields we've confirmed for Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica:
- A kids club
- Direct beach access
- Pools
- A spa
Watch-outs for parents
- Long airport transfer — roughly 91 minutes from Liberia.
- Largest room configuration we track sleeps 4 — larger families may need two rooms.
Best for / skip if
Book it if…
- Beach-first trips
- All-inclusive budgeting
Skip it if…
- Your kids melt down on long drives — the airport transfer is significant.
- You're a family of 5+ and want to stay in one room.
Room fit for families
- Property data indicates a room here may sleep up to 4. Room categories and occupancy vary by date — confirm the exact qualifying room before booking.
- Suites are on the room map for extra space.
Room fit can still vary by date and party size. Search your dates and kids' ages to see which rooms actually fit your family.
Planning a family trip to Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica sits in El Jobo, Costa Rica. KindredTrips doesn't make you pick a destination first — enter your home airport, dates, and your kids' ages, and we compare the total cost of flying your family here against every other Caribbean resort we track, ranked together. Prices are live flight + hotel rates for your exact party, so the number you see is the trip you'd actually book.
Recent guest reviews
Real guest reviews of Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica from our booking partners, with reviews from family travelers shown first. We show both what guests liked and what they'd warn you about.
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3/5Not Worth The Money Although Beautiful…
Liked: The location was nice. The food was really good. Particularly good was the French bistro. The Crepes Suzette dessert was exceptional. The dining staff were professional and warm. The breakfast buffet was varied and delicious.
Heads-up for parents: There were NEVER enough towels for the pool/beach. We had to beg/coerce/plan in order to get towels. The elevator was inoperative on and off during the four days we were there.
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3.5/5Most of the staff was…
Heads-up for parents: Beach was not good at…
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5/5I never wanted to leave 10/10 !
Liked: Everything was clean and beautiful.
Watch out: The property is about a hour and a half from the airport.
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2/5
Liked: Breakfast was good. The staff were very attentive and helpful.
Watch out: The resort failed to notify us at the beginning of the stay that their main and biggest restaurant would be closed for private functions on two of the four nights we were there.
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Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica appears in
- Best All-Inclusive Caribbean Family Resorts
- Best Caribbean Resorts with a Kids Club
- Best Beachfront Caribbean Family Resorts
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica FAQ
Does Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica have a kids club?
Yes — Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica has a kids club, but we don't have a confirmed minimum age on file, so check with the resort if you're traveling with a child under 4.
Is Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica all-inclusive?
We've seen live all-inclusive rates for Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica through our booking partners. Board types can vary by room and date — run a search with your dates to see which plans are currently offered.
How far is Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica from the airport?
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica is roughly 91 minutes by road from Liberia (LIR). Actual transfer time varies with traffic and transfer type.
Can Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica sleep a family of 5?
The largest single-room configuration we track sleeps 4. Room fit varies by date and party size — search your dates and kids' ages and we'll show which rooms (or two-room combinations) actually fit.
Is Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica good for toddlers?
We don't have confirmed toddler-specific facilities (infant policy, cribs) on file for Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica. Our toddler rankings list Costa Rica resorts with confirmed infant-friendly signals.
How much does a trip to Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica cost?
It depends on your origin airport, dates, and party — so we don't publish static prices. Run a KindredTrips search and we'll price live flights plus live hotel rates for your exact family, and rank this resort against every other Caribbean option by total trip cost.