Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort

The short version

Surf lessons are the clue to Dreams Bahia Mita. Set on Banderas Bay about 50 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, this family resort pairs a private beach with six large pools, a hot tub and a separate children's area, and all 421 suites have tropical or ocean views. Kids have the Explorer's Club for ages 3 to 12, teens have the Core Zone, and the spa is at the adjoining Secrets Bahia Mita.

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Good to know

• 421 suites, every one with a tropical or ocean view.
• On Banderas Bay, about 50 minutes from Puerto Vallarta and 35 minutes from Nuevo Vallarta.
• A private beach, six large pools, a hot tub and a separate children's area.
• Explorer's Club for ages 3 to 12 and Core Zone for teens. The spa is at the adjoining Secrets Bahia Mita.
• Surf lessons are offered.

Before you book

• There is no golf course on the property. Championship courses are nearby, so golfers will be playing off site.
• Count on roughly 50 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, so this is not a quick hop from town.