Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya, Mexico

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

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 Rooms with garden, pool or marina views from a private furnished terrace or balcony, 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 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 Ocean Front Rooms with private, furnished balcony or terrace and 1 king-size bed or two-double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Preferred Club Premium Suite Marina View King with Hot Tub with private terrace and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 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 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 Family Room Ocean Front sleeping maximum 5 adults and and 3 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 Master Two Bedroom Suite Ocean Front is also available, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

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, and lunch), Portofino (Italian à la carte; open for dinner), El Patio (Mexican à la carte; open for dinner), Oceana (seafood à la carte, open for breakfast and lunch for Preferred Club guests only; open for dinner for everyone), Gohan (sushi à la carte; open for dinner). Coco Cafe/Gelato Factor (open 24-hours). Seaside Grill (steak dinner, à la carte) 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 for Preferred Club guests only), 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 (the Main Pool has a designated area for young kids). 2 hot tubs. Water park annex featuring two water slides, natural saltwater pools, kids' spray park, 30-person beachside heated Jacuzzi. Dreams Spa* 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). 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.

Guests staying in the Mexican state Quintana Roo are required to pay a travel tax of $11 per adult (over 15 years old). The payment can be made prior to travel, upon arrival or during your stay, as the tax will be imposed upon departure. There is also an additional Environmental Sanitation Tax of approximately $2 USD per person per night that will be added to your hotel bill (payable locally, subject to change).

* Denotes local charge.

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

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Jul 27, 2026 richelieuj Greensboro, North Carolina

Location of resort was as expected near the Marina and activities. The staff were very attentive and responsive to our needs. The beach was not the best and is overrun by sea weeds in this area. Room was excellent with all the amenities promised for our stay. Staff kept the room clean and the noise level at the resort was adequate. Enjoyed the… Read more
Location of resort was as expected near the Marina and activities. The staff were very attentive and responsive to our needs. The beach was not the best and is overrun by sea weeds in this area. Room was excellent with all the amenities promised for our stay. Staff kept the room clean and the noise level at the resort was adequate. Enjoyed the food and drinks and the variety prepared at the various restaurants served. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay for a fun and relaxing week. Amado at the preferred club makes the best drinks. Read less
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Jul 27, 2026 Stuart A

We planned this 'special' holiday to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary and also one of our sons finishing his exams in the UK. Overall, we had a very enjoyable holiday. From the attentiveness in check in with Emilio to then the excellent size, cleanliness of our connecting rooms. We were part of the 'preferred' section, which always got you a… Read more
We planned this 'special' holiday to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary and also one of our sons finishing his exams in the UK. Overall, we had a very enjoyable holiday. From the attentiveness in check in with Emilio to then the excellent size, cleanliness of our connecting rooms. We were part of the 'preferred' section, which always got you a sun bed at whatever time you got down there and of course the day time drinks selection in the pool bar were flowing, whether it be a mango tango, strawberry daquiri or beer (tip ask for a can of beer as stays colder for longer). From our 12 day stay, there were 3 events laid on (2 by Oceana pool (El Divo and 4th July) and a Fire night on the beach). A la Carte restaurants were overall nice with Oceana being our favourite and the Asian restaurant needing some improvements on the menu. A la Carte breakfast is highly recommended, especially Eggs Benedict. With the hotel being quite small and part of private estate, days got quite repetitive so would highly recommend some excursions, Isla de Mujeres and Xel-Ha were both great and you could book through Cancun Adventures in the hotel lobby but found it quite expensive so expect to pay around $150 per head per excursion. Overall a fantastic family holiday, meeting some lovely people from Mexico, US and UK. Read less
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Jul 27, 2026 Adam K

We stayed in Mexico from 13th–25th July, and during our trip we celebrated our daughter’s 6th birthday. We had an amazing holiday and created some unforgettable memories together. We enjoyed a range of fantastic activities, including zip lining, swimming with turtles, exploring caves, and riding ATVs. Every excursion was well organised and added… Read more
We stayed in Mexico from 13th–25th July, and during our trip we celebrated our daughter’s 6th birthday. We had an amazing holiday and created some unforgettable memories together. We enjoyed a range of fantastic activities, including zip lining, swimming with turtles, exploring caves, and riding ATVs. Every excursion was well organised and added to what was a brilliant family holiday. When we first arrived, our room had an issue with the air conditioning. We mentioned it to the team, and they dealt with it promptly by arranging an alternative room without any fuss. It was a great first impression of the level of customer service throughout our stay. The quality of the food was noticeably better than we have experienced at previous all-inclusive resorts in Europe, and the sushi was particularly delicious. We only had two disappointing dining experiences. The first was at the seafood restaurant. Ironically, there wasn’t a great deal of seafood available. While the meat portion was generous, it arrived lukewarm and lacked any garnish or proper sides. We were given a total of six soggy fries to accompany the meal, which felt quite underwhelming. Unfortunately, our waiter also seemed quite disengaged and dismissive whenever we asked for anything, which took away from the overall experience. The second was the World Café. Much of the food felt quite bland and lacked the vibrant flavours that Mexico is famous for. We expected to see more authentic Mexican cuisine showcased. Interestingly, when we asked one of the chefs to be a little more creative with the tacos, they prepared something that was absolutely delicious. It showed that the talent is clearly there, but it felt as though the chefs were reluctant to move beyond the standard offering, which was a little disappointing. Overall, we loved the resort, the beautiful surroundings, and, above all, the staff. Everyone we encountered was friendly, attentive, and genuinely committed to providing excellent customer service. The pools were a little hit and miss and could benefit from some maintenance. However, given the stunning natural surroundings and the tropical environment, we appreciate that this is probably an ongoing challenge. One thing we found confusing was the difference between Preferred Club guests and standard guests. It often seemed as though almost everyone was a Preferred Club member, so it wasn’t always obvious what the additional benefits were. The sports bar was another highlight, particularly because it was wonderfully air- conditioned. However, it felt underused.Most of the evening entertainment took place in the main lobby, and we couldn’t really understand why the sports bar wasn’t utilised more for performances or evening events. If you wanted anything beyond standard drinks such as beers or vodka, you had to go to a separate station, which could be inconvenient. This was sometimes frustrating as the bar staff weren’t always readily available. In the evenings, it was also disappointing to be served drinks in plastic cups. I completely understand the sustainability approach during the day, but in the evening it felt a bit unnecessary for adult guests. We also felt that the number of guest service teams—including the VIP team, concierge, and main reception was slightly excessive. Depending on the question, we were often directed from one person to another, which could sometimes be confusing. Finally, the restaurant reservation system seemed inconsistent. We were told there was no reservation policy, yet guests ordering a bottle of wine appeared to be given priority for tables. For families with young children, this felt a little contradictory and could perhaps be reviewed. Despite these few areas for improvement, they were far outweighed by the positives.The outstanding service, attentiveness, beautiful location, and the genuine commitment of the staff made this a wonderful holiday.We wouldn’t hesitate to return and would happily give the resort a well deserved 5-star rating. Thank you to Karen and the team. 😘 Read less
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Jul 24, 2026 Jea201 River Edge, New Jersey

We recently stayed at Dreams Aventura Riviera Maya and had a nice overall experience, but there were definitely some pros and cons. Pros: The resort was extremely clean and well-maintained. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and very clean. The drinks were excellent, with a good variety and quality. The main pool was beautiful and enjoyable for… Read more
We recently stayed at Dreams Aventura Riviera Maya and had a nice overall experience, but there were definitely some pros and cons. Pros: The resort was extremely clean and well-maintained. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and very clean. The drinks were excellent, with a good variety and quality. The main pool was beautiful and enjoyable for both adults and kids. The Explorer's Club was a great feature for children, and the staff did a wonderful job keeping kids entertained. Cons: The beach was disappointing. It's more of a small brown lagoon than the clear, swimmable Caribbean beach many travelers expect. The food was underwhelming. While there were several restaurants, we didn't find any of them particularly good. Service throughout the resort was friendly but consistently slow, especially during meals. There was no air conditioning in the restaurants or elevators, which made dining and getting around uncomfortable in the summer heat. Overall, I'd rate Dreams Aventura Riviera Maya 3.5 out of 5 stars. If you're looking for a clean, family-friendly resort with a nice pool and kids' club, it's a solid choice. However, if a beautiful beach and great food are priorities, you may want to consider other resorts in the Riviera Maya. Read less
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Jul 23, 2026 karinadu23

Excellent service the staff is amazing, I recommend the Spa, it was a very relaxing experience. Special thanks to Brenda