Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya, Cancun

Virgin rating

The hotel

A fantastic fun-filled resort for both families and couples, Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya provides everything you need for a memorable Mexican holiday, and then some! As well as a great location, overlooking a beautiful stretch of private beach, the resort boasts multiple speciality themed restaurants and bars, and an endless range of day and evening activities. There's also a great kids' club to keep younger guests entertained with weekly camp-out adventures!

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service

Where is it

Overlooking a private beach in the resort community of Puerto Aventuras with its 9-hole golf course and eclectic collection of shops, restaurants and clubs. 15 minutes south of Playa del Carmen and 20 minutes from Tulum's Mayan ruins. Transfer time from Cancun Airport: 1 hour.

Hotel information

305 rooms and suites in 1 building of 7 floors with lifts. All rooms have air conditioning, private balcony or terrace, TV, concierge service, telephone, mini-bar refreshed daily, coffee maker, 24-hour room service*, safe, cloth steamer, shower, bathrobes and slippers and hairdryer. Deluxe Garden View Rooms with views from over the gardens, from a private, furnished terrace, have 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds.

All Inclusive of: Unlimited-Luxury® includes all meals (buffet and à la carte) and snacks, afternoon tea, all alcoholic and soft drinks (premium and domestic brands) by the glass. Stocked in-room mini-bar with water, soft drinks and beer. 24-hour room service is also included. All activities and entertainment above unless otherwise stated. No restaurant reservations are required. Concierge service and pool and beach waiter service. No wristbands required.

Enjoy the 'Sip, Savour and See' dining experience which includes sipping artfully prepared cocktails at the bar or lounge of your choice, savouring complimentary cuisine at the restaurant of your choice and seeing the resort's nightly entertainment at companion properties (dinner only. Guests are responsible for cost of transportation to and from the resort. Terms and Conditions apply).

Deluxe Pool View Rooms are located on the ground, 2nd and 3rd floors with views from the balcony looking over the pool. They have 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Marina View Rooms are located on the 4th-6th floors and have a private furnished balcony, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children.

Deluxe Ocean View Rooms are located on the 3rd-6th floors, with a private furnished balcony from which to admire the views across the stunning ocean, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Preferred Club Swim Out rooms have a private furnished terrace with direct pool access. These rooms have 1 king-size bed or two-double beds with the option of a rollaway bed on request, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children.

Preferred Club Family Room Marina Views feature a private terrace or balcony. These rooms are larger and sleep maximum 5 adults and 1 child or 4 adults and 2 children.

Preferred Club Family Pool View Rooms are located on the 2nd-3rd floors with a private furnished balcony and 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 3 children or 2 adults and 4 children.

Preferred Club Family Ocean View Rooms are located on the 3rd through 6th floors with ocean views, with 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 3 children or 2 adults and 4 children.

Preferred Club Family Room Pool View have a private furnished terrace. These rooms are larger with two double beds, and sleep maximum 3 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 3 children.

Preferred Club Honeymoon Hot Tub Ocean View Rooms have a furnished terrace with a hot tub. Each room features 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Preferred Club Honeymoon Hot Tub Marina View Rooms have a furnished terrace with a hot tub. Each room features 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Preferred Club Marina View Rooms are located on the penthouse floor (7th floor) facing the Marina, with private balcony, the rooms have 1 canopy king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children. These rooms offer superior amenities including 32” cable TV, pillow menu, superior room service menu, upgraded mini-bar and access to Preferred Club Lounge.

Preferred Club Ocean View Rooms have either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children. This room type includes Preferred Club benefits.

Preferred Club Family Room Ocean Views have 2 double beds and sleep maximum 3 adults and 3 children or 2 adults and 4 children.

Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean View Rooms are located on the penthouse floor with spectacular views of the ocean and a private furnished terrace. There is 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. A rollaway bed is available upon request.

Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean View with Hot Tub Rooms are located on the penthouse floor with spectacular views of the ocean and a hot tub. There is 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. A rollaway bed is available upon request.

Preferred Club benefits include:

- Personalised check-in and check-out with concierge service

- Access to private lounge

- Complimentary access to wet areas of the spa from 1-2pm every day

- Upgraded mini-bar service

- Pillow menu

- Upgraded luxury bath amenities

- Daily continental breakfast service, afternoon hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and exquisite desserts and fine liquors served in the lounge

- Complimentary newspaper in suite daily (English and Spanish)

- Complimentary computer access in private lounge and complimentary internet access in suite

- Exclusive access to lunch and dinner at Oceana Restaurant

- Exclusive access to Preferred Club pool area.

8 dining options: World Café (International buffet; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Portofino (Italian à la carte; open for dinner), El Patio (Mexican à la carte; open for dinner), Oceana (seafood à la carte for Preferred Club guests only; open for lunch and dinner), Gohan (sushi à la carte; open for dinner). Coco Cafe/Gelato Factor (open 24-hours). Seaside Grill (light snacks during the day, steak à la carte in the evenings) and Barefoot Grill (beachside brick oven pizza and Italian "trattoria" menu; open for lunch and dinner twice per week). 4 bars: Manatees (swim-up bar in adults-only section), Sugar Reef (poolside swim-up bar), Barracuda (beachside), Desires (Music Lounge/Sports Bar). Please note: all restaurants may not be open every night due to occupancy levels. No reservations required at à la carte restaurants.

Enjoy the 'Sip, Savour and See' dining experience which includes sipping artfully prepared cocktails at the bar or lounge of your choice, savouring complimentary cuisine at the restaurant of your choice and seeing the resort's nightly entertainment at companion properties (dinner only. Guests are responsible for cost of transportation to and from the resort. Terms and conditions apply).

Regular daily and evening entertainment. Themed nights and events. Big-screen family films on the beach. Spectacular live performances, theme nights and festive outdoor events.

2 swimming pools (including a separate adults-only pool), water park annex featuring two water slides, natural saltwater pools, kids' spray park, 30-person beachside heated Jacuzzi. 2 hot tubs (1 in the adults-only area). Dreams Spa by Pevonia* with beauty salon*, Jacuzzis*, steam bath*, sauna*, massages*, kids and teens special treatments (all treatments require advance reservations). Billiards. Fitness centre with fitness classes. Multi-purpose sports court. Aerobics and yoga. Volleyball, ping-pong. Water sports include: sailboats, snorkelling, kayaks, catamarans*. Bicycle centre and Exploration of Puerto Aventuras*. Dance, cooking and Spanish lessons. Board games. Explorer's Club for kids, (supervised activities for 3-12 years). New outdoor lounge area and Core Zone teens' club (age 13-17 years). Pool and beach waiter service.

Babysitting service*. Convenience shop*. Dry-cleaning/laundry service*. Medical facility*. Business services*. Computers are available for guest use*. Complimentary WiFi access throughout.

Please note: a travel tax of $11 per adult (over 15 years old) applies when visiting the Mexican state Quintana Roo. The payment can be made prior to travel, upon arrival or during the stay, as the tax will be imposed upon departure. There is also an additional Environmental Sanitation Tax of $3.72 USD per room, per night (payable locally, subject to change).

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: child ages at this property are up to and including 12 years.

Rating summary

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating It was very fun. Lots of laughs and memories.

Apr 18, 2024 Dominic B

Esveydi, Julio, Piero are all absolutely amazing. We had a blast, they are always making sure everyone is having a good time.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating We can and had a relaxing trip with great drinks!

Apr 18, 2024 Tyler V

Esveydi, Julio, and Piero are the best workers at the resort. Very welcoming and fun. I would recommend to anyone especially if you can meet these guys! I would 100% make sure to try all the different restaurants and activities that they have here as well! Water volleyball, Karaoke, bars, pools, sand volleyball, and much more!
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Apr 18, 2024 Precious A Sudbury, Canada

My friend and myself loved the people at this resort. They are very caring and go out of their way to help make you feel at home. The beach area was perfect and very clean. Felt protected as a result of the break wall but still able to view ocean! Loved our experience!
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Apr 18, 2024 Leland and Meli... S

Small resort but with plenty of amenities. We had a swim out patio room on the preferred club level and enjoyed the privacy of our own swimming area along with access to the Preferred Club pool, bar, and restaurant. The evening entertainment was excellent and especially liked the fire show. We took advantage of scheduling an excursion off property… Read more
Small resort but with plenty of amenities. We had a swim out patio room on the preferred club level and enjoyed the privacy of our own swimming area along with access to the Preferred Club pool, bar, and restaurant. The evening entertainment was excellent and especially liked the fire show. We took advantage of scheduling an excursion off property to see the centones caves and Tulum. The only critique I would give would be the hard sell at the start of the trip to sign up for the Hyatt Unlimited membership. Read less
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Apr 18, 2024 Bobby F Epsom, United Kingdom

Absolutely amazing staff from check in- to restaurants Jesus and basillo to name a few .. just such 5 star service . The location couldn’t be better- felt so safe in such beautiful surroundings. The room was spacious with a superb ocean view. I can not fault this hotel - and would highly recommend