How far is Dreams Mazatlán from the airport?

Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort is located less than 15 minutes from Mazatlán International Airport (MZT).

When was Dreams Mazatlán built?

Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort opened in April 2024 as Hyatt’s first property in the area.

How many rooms are there at Dreams Mazatlán resort?

Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort has 358 rooms, all of which are suites. Each suite has a private balcony or terrace with ocean views.

Is Dreams Mazatlán a pet-friendly resort?

Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort allows small dogs under 22 pounds in select room categories. A pet fee of $65 per night includes a dog bed, food and water bowls, a toy, and dog waste bags.

Are there accessible rooms at Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán?

Yes, Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort has 3 accessible rooms, including 1 Junior Suite Ocean View King and 2 Deluxe Suite Ocean View Doubles. These rooms are on the ground floor or accessible by elevator and include features like wide doors, roll-in showers, grab bars, and accessible-height sinks, thermostats, lights, and mirrors.

Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort Review [Family-Friendly All-Inclusive]

Updated: July 4, 2025, 8:00am CDT

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Table of Contents

Booking Dreams Mazatlán With Hyatt Points
Getting to Mazatlán
Dreams Estrella del Mar Location
Checking In
Guest Rooms
Preferred Club
Food and Beverage
Service
Final Thoughts

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Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort is a family-friendly all-inclusive resort that opened in April of 2024. I visited for 3 nights in April 2025, just as it celebrated its first anniversary. This is Hyatt’s first (and currently only) property in the beachside town of Mazatlán, Mexico. There was talk about building a Secrets resort on the property, but those plans are on hold, so Dreams Mazatlán is the chain’s only representation in the area.

When you think of vacation destinations in Mexico, you probably picture places like Cabo San Lucas, Cancún, or Puerto Vallarta — not Mazatlán. Well, Hyatt wants to change that. Mazatlán may not be as well-known as other Mexican vacation destinations, but it has much to offer, including beautiful beaches, great food, and a rich culture. It reminded me of Puerto Vallarta, which makes sense since both destinations are found along the country’s western coast.

Let’s dive headfirst into my stay at Dreams Mazatlán to see if it’s the right choice for your next vacation — vamos!

Booking Dreams Mazatlán With Hyatt Points

Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort is part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, which means it can be booked with World of Hyatt points. I’ve stayed at 2 other Hyatt all-inclusive resorts (Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos and Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana), so I was excited to see how the Dreams brand stacked up (spoiler alert: I was impressed).

Dreams Mazatlan in Mexico — Dreams Mazatlán can be booked with World of Hyatt points.

Dreams Mazatlán is a Category B property on Hyatt’s all-inclusive award chart. A standard room for 2 people costs 17,000 (off-peak), 20,000 (standard), or 23,000 (peak) points per night. Each additional guest costs 8,500 (off-peak), 10,000 (standard), or 11,500 (peak) points per night.

These prices are incredible. In fact, I won’t be surprised to see this resort’s category increase as part of Hyatt’s annual award chart increases in the next year or 2. The cash cost is pretty reasonable, too, as I could find many nights with cash rates of under $400. So, this resort can be a great deal whether you book with points or cash.

How To Earn World of Hyatt Points

If you need to earn more World of Hyatt points to make a booking, you have options. Of course, you can earn them by staying at Hyatt hotels, but if you need a lot of points in a pinch, credit cards are the way to go.

You can earn points by using The World of Hyatt Credit Card or the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card. Even better, you can use a card that earns Chase Ultimate Rewards points, like the Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card, as Chase points transfer to Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio.

Bilt Rewards Points also transfer to Hyatt, but with just 1 credit card option, the Bilt Mastercard, which doesn’t currently have a welcome bonus offer, it’s hard to amass large amounts of points quickly.

Hot Tip:

If you’re paying in cash, whether you don’t have enough Hyatt points or want to use this as an opportunity to earn World of Hyatt points, a Hyatt credit card will be your best bet. You’ll earn 4 points per dollar spent, in addition to any points you’ll earn as a World of Hyatt member.

Getting to Mazatlán

Before booking your stay at Dreams Mazatlán, consider your flight options, because getting to Mazatlán can be tricky.

Mazatlan sign in Mexico — Be sure to explore downtown Mazatlán.

First, let’s start with the good news. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines offer nonstop flights from the U.S. to Mazatlán International Airport (MZT). The bad news is that many of these flights are seasonal or only offered a few times weekly. Depending on your origin, you could end up with less-than-ideal itineraries. My home airport is John Glenn Columbus International (CMH), and I had 2 connections each way on Delta.

Alaska Airlines offers daily flights from Los Angeles (LAX) and flights on Saturdays (November to April) from San Francisco (SFO)
American Airlines offers flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and daily flights from Phoenix (PHX)
Delta Air Lines offers flights on Saturdays (January to April) from Minneapolis (MSP)
United Airlines offers flights on Saturdays (through August) from Houston (IAH)
Sun Country offers flights on Wednesdays (November to April) from Minneapolis (MSP)

Interestingly, there are more direct flights to Mazatlán from Canada than from the U.S., with 8 Canadian cities boasting nonstop service.

Hot Tip:

The only daily, year-round direct flights from the U.S. to Mazatlán are on Alaska Airlines from Los Angeles (LAX) and American Airlines from Phoenix (PHX). American also offers year-round flights on Wednesdays and Saturdays from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW).

Exploring Mazatlán

Mazatlán is an up-and-coming destination known for its robust Carnival celebration, which is the third-largest in the world. It’s also one of the world’s largest shrimping ports and has the longest malecón (a waterfront esplanade) on the Pacific coast. If you visit the malecón, be sure to catch a ride on a pulmonia, a type of open-air taxi without doors.

Pulmonia in Mazatlan — Catch a ride in a pulmonia to explore the city.

A visit to Mazatlán isn’t complete without a stop at the recently renovated Gran Acuario Mazatlán, one of the largest aquariums in Latin America.

Mazatlan Aquarium — The aquarium in Mazatlán is architecturally stunning.

Other don’t-miss highlights in Mazatlán include the zipline stretching over the water from the lighthouse to the historic 1873 Observatory and the city’s historic section (be sure to stop by Calle Ángel Flores).

Angel Flores in Mazatlan — Don’t miss the colorful buildings on Calle Ángel Flores in historic Mazatlán.

Hot Tip:

Many guided tours of Mazatlán are available, including a Segway tour of the old town, a half-day tour with sailing and a beach lunch, or an ATV excursion.

Dreams Estrella del Mar Location

Dreams Mazatlán is just about 15 minutes from Mazatlán International Airport (MZT). You can book a private transfer to the hotel or grab an Uber — I found rates as low as 116 Mexican pesos ($5.50).

Checking In

I checked in at the main desk (I didn’t realize at the time I could have also checked in in the Preferred Club) and got my room keys right away.

Since this is an all-inclusive, all-suite hotel, it’s an excellent option for travelers without Hyatt elite status since everyone gets those benefits. If you’d like to have an upgraded experience, book a Preferred Club room.

Guest Rooms

The first thing you should know about Dreams Mazatlán is that all guest rooms have an oceanfront balcony. That means you’ll have an ocean view even if you book the base-level room with Hyatt points.

During my stay, I checked out a couple of other room types, so I’ll take you through a Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean Front (my room), a Junior Master Suite, and a Preferred Club Master Suite.

Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean Front

My room, a Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean Front, was 620 square feet. The neutral palette with blue accents gave the room a calm, modern feel.

There was a king-sized bed stacked high with pillows, and a unique welcome sign — “Upgraded Points” written out in colored rice. Power outlets (both AC and USB ports) were found on either side of the bed, ideal for travelers with multiple devices to charge.

Upgraded Points on bed at Dreams Mazatlan — This was a fun welcome sign!

Across from the bed was a television and plenty of drawer space.

Dreams Mazatlan guest room tv and drawers — There was a lot of storage space on the counters and in the drawers.

A minifridge was stocked daily with soda, water, juice, and beer.

Dreams Mazatlan guest room minifridge — The minifridge was restocked daily.

Next to that was a desk, which had a coffee station and a few other goodies, including M&M’s, Pringles, and Bacardi rum.

Dreams Mazatlan guest room coffee and tea — Coffee and snacks were available in my room.

The closet was next to the desk and coffee bar and had slippers, robes, extra blankets, a steamer, and a safe.

Dreams Mazatlan guest room closet — There was plenty of storage space and an area to work.

Across from that was a couch and a coffee table.

Dreams Mazatlan guest room sitting area — I enjoyed the welcome snacks the hotel had waiting for me when I arrived.

My oceanfront balcony had 2 chairs, a small table, and a soaking tub. You can see my balcony and a tour of my room in episode 4 of “The Upgraded Points Podcast” on YouTube!

Dreams Mazatlan balcony — Soaking tub with sunset vibes.

Bathroom

The bathroom had double sinks in front of a sliding wall, which you could open to the room or close off for more privacy.

The large shower had a delightful rainfall showerhead, a handheld wand, a bench, and a line to hang wet bathing suits.

Dreams Mazatlan guest room shower — I love a big shower.

Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front

This Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front had a separate bedroom and a huge wrap-around balcony.

Junior Master Suite bedroom at Dreams Mazatlan — This room had a separate bedroom with balcony access.

The spacious bathroom had a separate soaking tub plus a shower, 2 sinks, and a separate toilet.

Junior Master Suite bathroom at Dreams Mazatlan — The bathroom was spacious and had a soaking tub.

Check out this huge balcony (complete with outdoor shower) in the Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front.

Junior Master Suite balcony — I loved this huge balcony, complete with an outdoor tub and shower.

Preferred Club Premium Master Suite

This 1-bedroom Premium Master Suite in the Preferred Club adults-only building had separate living and dining areas with a kitchenette.

Master Suite Preferred Club living room at Dreams Mazatlan — This room had plenty of space, including a kitchenette.

The huge bathroom had a separate soaking tub, a stand-up shower, and double sinks.

Dreams Mazatlan Master Suite in the adults only building — There was plenty of space — and a tub with a view in the bathroom.

The balcony had a soaking tub and looked out onto the adults-only Preferred Club pool.

Preferred Club

The Preferred Club is an upgraded option for your stay at Dreams Mazatlán. These rooms included upgraded minibar and bath amenities, access to the Preferred Club Lounge (which served continental breakfast, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and premium liquors), 1 complimentary round of golf per person (in select room categories for stays of 4 nights or more), and access to a private, adults-only pool area.

Families traveling with children can book Preferred Club rooms, but children under 18 cannot use the Preferred Club pool.

Preferred Club rooms are located in the buildings on either end of the property (one for families and a separate one for adults only).

Amenities

Beach and Pools

There were 3 swimming pools, a lazy river, and 2 waterslides at Dreams Mazatlán.

Dreams Mazatlan pool at sunset — The pools have views of the beach and the ocean.

The 2 main pools, located at the center of the resort directly in front of the ocean, were open to guests of all ages.

Dreams Mazatlan main pool area — The main pools are for guests of all ages.

Next to the main pools were 2 waterslides and a lazy river.

Water slides at Dreams Mazatlan — These waterslides are just steps from the pools.

At the far end of the resort was an adults-only pool reserved for Preferred Club guests ages 18 and over.

Dreams Mazatlan Preferred Club pool — The Preferred Club pool is for Preferred Club guests ages 18 and up only.

Cabanas were available (for an extra charge) around both main pools.

Dreams Mazatlan lazy river — Cabanas were available for rent and were scattered around the lazy river and pools.

The beach in front of Dreams Mazatlán was spectacular. I loved it almost as much as the beach in front of the W Punta de Mita, which I visited a few weeks before this trip. It extended for what seemed like miles in each direction (I walked 1.5 miles from the hotel, and there was no end in sight), and it was practically empty.

On the beach at Dreams Mazatlan — I had this gorgeous beach to myself!

Since Mazatlán is still a bit off the beaten path, Dreams Mazatlán was the only resort on this stretch of beach (there are some condos and private homes). It’s clear that this area will be developed at some point, but for now, it’s a delightfully empty paradise.

Kids and Teens Clubs

Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort is an excellent choice for families traveling with kids of all ages.

The Explorers Club is for kids ages 3 to 12. Parents can drop the kids off so they can enjoy supervised activities with the resort staff. Parents (who aren’t allowed to leave the resort while their kids are at the club) can communicate with the kids club staff via WhatsApp to check in at any time.

Dreams Mazatlan kids club — The Explorers Club.

The Core Zone Teens Club was for kids 13 and older. It had video games, ping-pong, air hockey, and more. My 11-year-old would want to hang out in the teen area instead of the kids club, so I asked how strict the age limit was. The resort staff told me that there is some wiggle room and it wouldn’t be a problem for an 11-year-old to enjoy the space, but a parent wouldn’t be able to leave them there unsupervised.

Teen club at Dreams Mazatlan — The Core Zone Teens Club.

Dreams Spa

Put me in a spa, and I am a happy girl, and the Dreams Spa didn’t disappoint. This beautifully designed space was a tranquil retreat with everything you could ever want in a spa experience.

There were 8 treatment rooms and specialized suites perfect for group events like weddings or family trips. These spaces made me want to grab a group of friends for a spa getaway.

Specialty room at the spa at Dreams Mazatlan — The spa had multiple rooms that were designed for groups and private events.

The salon offered skin, hair, and nail services, and there was even a facial bar where you could learn what products would work for your skin.

There was a hydrotherapy circuit with a steam room and sauna. It was located outside and could be sunny. I was there around 11 a.m., and about half of the hydrotherapy pool was in the sun. If you’re a sun-lover, that’s probably desirable.

I have super fair skin and don’t like being in direct sun without being covered in sunscreen, so this wasn’t ideal for me. If you want to avoid the sun, book an early morning or evening appointment.

Dreams Mazatlan spa hydrotherapy — The hydrotherapy pool was outside.

The spa at Dreams Mazatlán has something I never thought I’d see in Mexico — a hammam! It’s one of the only real hammams in Mexico, and the space reminded me of my hammam experience in Istanbul.

Dreams Mazatlan spa hammam — Yes, there’s a hammam at Dreams Mazatlán.

Golf

The Estrella del Mar property had an 18-hole golf course. Select guests receive a complimentary round of golf.

Gym

The resort’s gym had nice ocean views from the cardio room, which had treadmills, elliptical machines, a bike, and a rower. The weight room had weight machines and free weights, and yoga mats and workout balls were available.

Dreams Mazatlan gym — The cardio room had nice views.

Turtle Sanctuary

A turtle sanctuary was located right next to Dreams Mazatlán. Guests can visit for free; however, a $3 donation is suggested.

Food and Beverage

Food at all-inclusive resorts tends to have a reputation as being okay but not great. While I’ve had some delicious meals at all-inclusive resorts (along with some pretty mediocre ones), I found the food at Dreams Mazatlán to be consistently excellent.

There were 4 à la carte restaurants, a buffet, a snack bar, an ice cream shop, and 5 bars and lounges available, plus room service 24 hours a day.

Meraki

Meraki is the resort’s Mediterranean Asian fusion (Mediterrasian) restaurant, and I loved it. Our meal started with sushi, which I love when it doesn’t involve fish. I was excited to try 2 fish-less options — a vegetarian roll and a steak roll with cream cheese and onions. I would have been happy just eating a big plate of that sushi, but our meal continued.

I tried papaya served with tzatziki sauce made to look like sliced salmon. Then we had bao buns with steak and more steak served with tempura vegetables and baba ganoush. We ended the night with mini cheesecakes, chocolate mousse, and macarons. It was an epic meal.

El Patio

We ate dinner at El Patio, the hotel’s Mexican restaurant, on the last night of the trip. I had the tortilla soup and chicken enchiladas, and they were delicious!

Portofino

On my first night, I had the pleasure of dining in the private wine room, La Cava de Don Julio Berdegue, at Portofino.

Wine room at Dreams Mazatlan — This private room would be great for a special dinner.

While the menu in the main part of Portofino, an Italian restaurant, is included, there’s an extra charge to book the wine room. Our meal started with a soup (asparagus, I think) that ended up being one of my favorite dishes of the whole trip.

Dinner at Portofino at Dreams Mazatlan — I could eat this soup every day.

Oceana

I stopped by Oceana, a seafood restaurant, for lunch, even though I don’t eat seafood. The decor was really cool (I was obsessed with the oversized fish-shaped wire sculptures hanging from the ceiling), and my meal was delicious.

I had a veggie tostada to start, and it was, simply put, a dream.

Veggie tostada at Oceana at Dreams Mazatlan — This was fresh and flavorful.

My dessert, vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce and a brownie, was also especially delicious.

World Buffet

If you know me or have read my other hotel reviews, you may know I strongly dislike buffets (sorry, not sorry). I stopped by to snap a photo but I didn’t try it.

Dreams Mazatlan buffet — The buffet had plenty of seating.

Coco Cafe

Coco Cafe is the resort’s 24-hour coffee and snack shop. I stopped in here many times during my short stay, and was thankful it was open all day — I was able to grab coffee on the first morning when I woke up super early (I was still on East Coast time) and when I had to leave at 4 a.m. to catch an early flight.

In addition to coffee, Coco Cafe had some snacks, pastries, sandwiches, and salads.

Dolce Ice Cream Parlor

I wasn’t able to try Dolce, the resort’s ice cream shop, during my short visit, but it looked like a fun place.

Room Service

Do yourself a favor and order room service at Dreams Mazatlán. You can see the menus and place your order on the Hyatt Inclusive Collection mobile app (iOS, Android). Be sure to opt for your meal to be delivered to the “secret box” (it will be located right by your door).

Of course, I had to try it out, and it was so nice to have my food delivered without having to talk to anyone (an introvert’s vacation dream).

Service

Service was great throughout my stay, from the front desk agents to the restaurant servers and spa attendants. Employees were kind, friendly, and eager to help with any request — a common thread I’ve noticed from hotels and resorts across Mexico.

Final Thoughts

I had a fantastic, but much too short, 3-night stay at Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort in April 2025. This family-friendly all-inclusive resort is part of Hyatt, so it can be booked on points — and as a Category B, it’s a great deal! If you’re looking for the next “it” destination in Mexico, where you can still find uncrowded beaches and excellent deals, put Dreams Mazatlán on your vacation wish list.