Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort
Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort is a family all-inclusive on Banderas Bay in the Punta de Mita area, part of the Hyatt Inclusive Collection and the family-friendly half of a shared complex with the adults-only Secrets Bahia Mita. All 421 rooms are suites with tropical, partial ocean or ocean views, and the Unlimited-Luxury plan covers gourmet dining, top-shelf spirits, free Wi-Fi, free calls to the US and Canada and 24-hour room service. Its signature is the evening entertainment, anchored by an immersive 360-degree sight, sound and waterfall art show that travelers consistently call a highlight.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +An immersive 360-degree sight, sound and waterfall art show runs as part of the evening program, and it is a genuinely creative production rather than the usual cover band and fire show
- +Dinner is a la carte with no reservations needed at most venues, across 10 restaurants that include Portofino (Italian), El Patio and Tacoyotl (Mexican), Seaside Grill and Meraki, a Mediterranean-Asian fusion spot with teppanyaki tables
- +Explorer's Club for ages 3 to 12 runs from 9am to 10pm, and the CoreZone teens club for 13 to 17 runs from noon to 10pm, so parents get real evening downtime
- +Round-trip airport transfers are included in the all-inclusive plan, which takes the sting out of the longer drive up to Punta de Mita
- +All 421 rooms are suites, with Preferred Club junior suites on a panoramic-view tier for families who want the club lounge perks
- +Free Wi-Fi throughout and free calling to the US and Canada are part of the rate, along with 24-hour room service and a refreshed minibar
- +Sip, Savor & See lets you book dinner at nearby participating Hyatt Inclusive Collection resorts from 6pm to 1am through the concierge, a handy break on a week-long stay
Cons
- −Surf lessons cost extra despite the 'Surf & Spa' name; what is included at the beach is an introductory diving lesson, while the dive shop and motorized watersports are also paid
- −The hydrotherapy circuit, spa treatments and salon are all extra charges, not part of the all-inclusive rate
- −Two of the best restaurants, Portofino and Himitsu, are adults only, and Himitsu needs a reservation, which narrows the family dinner rotation
- −The beach faces Banderas Bay with rocky patches, and families with young children report scrapes from stones and shells, so it is not a soft wade-in beach
- −The resort spreads across a slope, so getting between your room, the pools and the beach can mean a real walk with small kids or a stroller
- −Only three pools (an activity pool, an infinity pool and a kids pool) serve 421 suites, so chairs go early in high season
- −Punta de Mita is quieter and less walkable than Puerto Vallarta, and evenings off the resort usually mean a taxi
- −Some travelers have mentioned nearby construction affecting the view from certain rooms, so ask about room placement if the view matters to you
Dining runs across 10 restaurants and 8 bars: World Cafe buffet, Seaside Grill, Barefoot Grill, El Patio and Tacoyotl for Mexican, Coco Cafe & Gelatto, Mita Cafe, Meraki for Mediterranean-Asian fusion with teppanyaki, plus Portofino (Italian) and Himitsu (Asian), both adults only. Dinner needs no reservation except at Himitsu, which is a real plus with kids. The pool setup is an activity pool, an infinity pool and a kids pool, with a swim-up bar at the Seaside Pool Bar. Explorer's Club (ages 3 to 12, 9am to 10pm) and the CoreZone teens club (13 to 17, noon to 10pm) cover the kids, and pickleball, shuffleboard and ping pong fill the afternoons. Surf lessons, the dive shop, motorized watersports, the hydrotherapy circuit and spa treatments all cost extra.
This resort suits families with kids of school age who want a polished, activity-heavy Dreams with good evening entertainment, and who do not mind a hillside layout and a beach that is better for boogie boards than toddlers. Couples without kids are usually happier at Secrets Bahia Mita next door. It prices above the Nuevo Vallarta family resorts and in the same conversation as other Riviera Nayarit premium all-inclusives, with round-trip airport transfers included to offset the longer drive. Sayulita, the Punta de Mita town beaches and the Marietas Islands boat trips are all nearby.
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What's nearby
Sayulita Beach30 min drive · 13 mi
San Pancho Beach35 min drive · 19 mi
Marina Vallarta40 min drive · 20 mi
Puerto Vallarta Malecón45 min drive · 24 mi
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle8 min drive · 4.8 mi
11 min drive · 5.2 mi
More things to do (24)
- Whale watching (December to March) · excursion40 min drive · 20 mi
- Playa de los Muertos (Sayulita) · beach30 min drive · 13 mi
- Sunset sail from Marina Vallarta · excursion40 min drive · 20 mi
- Playa Monterrey · beach55 min drive · 30 mi
- Splash Water Park · water park30 min drive · 15 mi
- San Francisco (San Pancho) · town35 min drive · 19 mi
- Las Caletas beach day trip · excursion40 min drive · 20 mi
- Destiladeras Beach · beach5 min drive · 2.5 mi
- Playa Litibú · beach13 min drive · 6.3 mi
- Camarones Beach · beach45 min drive · 24 mi
- Playa La Lancha · beach7 min drive · 3.6 mi
- Punta de Mita · town8 min drive · 4.8 mi
- La Manzanilla Beach (La Cruz) · beach9 min drive · 5.0 mi
- Marina Riviera Nayarit (La Cruz) · marina11 min drive · 5.2 mi
- Playa Careyeros · beach12 min drive · 5.9 mi
- Bucerías · town15 min drive · 8.6 mi
- Flamingos Golf Club · golf25 min drive · 12 mi
- Playa Patzcuarito · beach30 min drive · 12 mi
- Paradise Village Marina · marina30 min drive · 15 mi
- Aquaventuras Park · water park30 min drive · 16 mi
- Las Huertas Golf Club · golf35 min drive · 19 mi
- Playa Malpaso · beach35 min drive · 17 mi
- Evening show and dinner at Las Caletas · excursion40 min drive · 20 mi
- Sport fishing charter · excursion40 min drive · 20 mi
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Google Reviews★ 4.1 · 2,134 reviews
“We stayed at Dreams Bahia Mita for 4 nights (adults only trip — no kids) and had such a wonderful experience. The property is beautiful, the rooms were great, and there are so many different pools and areas to enjoy that it never felt repetitive. One...”
“Phenomenal all-inclusive resort. Recently stayed for a friends wedding and was blown away by the cleanliness and the attention to detail of all staff. Never once entered a gross/dirty bathroom which is impressive. Food was great all around. I did not...”
“Had a wonderful vacation here for seven days it was very relaxing. The shower in the room was great. It was very spacious with high ceilings and a comfortable bed. The breakfast buffet on the secret side was delicious. They always had a really amazin...”
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