The Complete Guide for a Dreams Playa Mujeres Wedding
Here is our first-hand experience of the resort and our complete guide with all the information you will need to know about planning a Dreams Playa Mujeres Wedding.
The Dreams resort is part of the AM Resorts chain of hotels that promise unlimited luxury. It did not disappoint.
It is a family-friendly hotel, and we’ve been there quite a few times. Our teens were impressed by the teens club and the variety of games and sports, the room service, and the friendliness of the staff.
We are always impressed by the food (wow, the food!) and the service was AMAZING. Additionally, I have to mention that the last time we were there it was the American Thanksgiving, and despite the hotel being at 100% capacity, the team there was attentive and had planned ahead to make things run as efficiently as possible.
Content of the complete guide for a Dreams Playa Mujeres Wedding
Where is Dreams Playa Mujeres?
Dreams Playa Mujeres is located 35 minutes from Cancun International Airport, in the exclusive Playa Mujeres residential and resort community.
Just a short ride from the resort you will have access to the Cancun Hotel Zone, and the main points of interest in the city.
Our experience with the Dreams Playa Mujeres
This is one of our top-selling resorts in the area! And it’s very easy to know why. Besides its beautiful beach, spacious rooms, wonderful amenities, and wedding locations, the staff is warm, and attentive and goes out of their way to make your stay memorable.
Our wedding groups are very satisfied with this resort, and frankly, we are too!
Resort Overview
- Rooms: 502 rooms
- Family Friendly: Yes, with a kids and teens club
- Pet Friendly: Small dogs of up to 22lbs are welcome, previous notice and fees apply
- Room Service: 24 hours
- Wi-Fi: yes, free Wi-Fi throughout the resort
- Restaurants: 10 dining options
- Bars: 12 bars, including juice bars for kids and teens
- Cafe: Coco Cafe with delicious treats and specialty coffees
- Nightclub: Yes
- Spa: Yes
- Beauty Salon: Yes, including a bridal suite
- Fitness Center: Yes, open daily
- Pools: 65,000 square feet of pools AND a water park on-site
- Water Sports: Available at the beach and include SUP paddleboard and organized activities by the resort staff
- Exchange Privileges: Yes, adults 18+ have access to the Secrets Playa Mujeres resort next door.
Pros and Cons of Dreams Playa Mujeres
PROS:
- The resort is huge! You will always have a spot for you to relax and have a good time without feeling crowded and super busy.
- Food options are aplenty. You will not get bored of eating at the many delicious restaurants here.
- The beach is amazing. Just like at most resorts in the Playa Mujeres area.
- Kids and teens will have a blast during their stay at the incredible water park, the kids, and the teens club.
CONS:
- The resort is so popular for weddings, that there is barely any availability. You need to book as soon as possible to secure a wedding date and a room block!
- For those wanting to leave the resort and explore the town, it may be tiresome to go back and forth from the resort after a few days.
- There is a dolphin swim facility on site. This can be a pro or a con depending on your own preferences, but anyone who has an issue with animals in captivity will not want to stay here.
Rooms and Sections
The rooms were super spacious, and with the two teen boys, we even had connecting rooms which made the stay that much easier. One of the perks of this job is that we visit and stay at hotels often. The downside is that I am not easily impressed. The Dreams Playa Mujeres left us wanting a much longer stay which does not happen all that often.
The Preferred Club offers elevated services and amenities, exclusive dining venues, a lounge with premium drinks, complimentary access to the hydrotherapy area of the Spa, and access to the lazy river at the Villa Section. The villas offer expansive areas with a kitchenette and dining area, a jacuzzi on the terrace, and gorgeous views of the property and the beach.
The Beach at Dreams Playa Mujeres
All resorts in the Playa Mujeres and Costa Mujeres area have an incredibly large and beautiful beach, and Dreams Playa Mujeres is no exception.
The waters are calm and deep blue. The best part is that seaweed barely hits this zone, so it’s pretty clear the whole year.
Food & Drinks
6 restaurants and 12 bars will surely satisfy all your cravings. Find a Brazilian Steakhouse, Japanese and French cuisine, Mediterranean, and Mexican, an international buffet, a salad and wrap place, grilled snacks, and my favorite, a super cute coffee shop with top tea and coffee and all-you-can-eat gelato and desserts.
In regards to drinks, you will always find a bar within a few steps. They have one everywhere! At the lazy river, the lobby, the main pool, two swim-up bars, the beach, at the theatre to enjoy the shows, and also they have two non-alcoholic bars to make kids and teens delicious mocktails and smoothies.
Activities, Sports, and Kids Club
Dreams Playa Mujeres really has everything to keep the whole family entertained. If you are looking to continue with your fitness routine, you can enjoy beach volleyball, tennis, aqua fitness, yoga, and a state-of-the-art gym.
Kids and teens will have their own adventures with video games, crafts, treasure hunts, bonfires, and much more. The staff will keep them supervised, entertained, and happy during your stay. Did we mention there is a kids’ pool with a complete waterpark with thrilling slides?!
Exchange Privileges
Adults will have access to Secrets Playa Mujeres next door. You could enjoy the restaurants and pool areas in case you want a slight change of scenery. Also, you could spend the evening at nearby Dreams Vista Cancun or Dreams Sands, just make sure to make your reservation with the concierge once you are at the property.
One of the amazing benefits of having the adults-only Secrets Playa Mujeres right next door is the exchange benefits that you have. Therefore, you can stay at the Dreams and as long as you are 18+, you can use the facilities at the Secrets!
In addition, you have access to the facilities and you can use their wedding venues! Check out videos of the Secrets Playa Mujeres wedding locations here. For example, they have an ocean-view gazebo that is on a platform, so if you want to avoid the sand, this amazing venue could be a good choice for you.
What makes this resort different from other all-inclusive resorts
What makes this resort unique is the very well-kept rooms and grounds, the size and how it feels super ample and expansive, and of course, the many incredible wedding venues. You can choose outdoor, indoor, covered, private, lawn, terrace, or ballroom. This is a place where you can truly make your wedding exactly as you envisioned it.
Dreams Playa Mujeres Weddings
Considering we see everything from the wedding’s perspective, the amount of variety for the destination wedding venues as well as the options are pretty impressive. Many large destination wedding groups have problems finding resorts that can accommodate large groups, well the Dreams Playa Mujeres has several wedding locations that can accommodate 200 and more!
Dreams Playa Mujeres Wedding Packages
Below you will see the most popular wedding packages offered at Dreams Playa Mujeres. These are the ones that give you more value for your buck and will provide you with a lot of benefits for you and your group. For detailed information and assistance, get in touch!
| Dreams Ultimate Package | Paramount Wedding Package |
| 30 Guests | 30 guests |
| Key Inclusions: | Key Inclusions: |
| * Wedding ceremony with judge or minister * Personal flowers for the couple * Basic decor package * Hairstyling and make-up for one * Private cocktail with sparkling wine * Live music during cocktail hour * Private dinner reception * Wedding cake * Couples massage * 50 images and wedding photo album * Video of the ceremony | * Wedding ceremony with judge or minister * Private rehearsal cocktail party * Bites and snacks while getting ready * Personal flowers for the couple * Hairstyling and make-up for one * Ceremony decor according package * VIP cake for 30 guests * Private cocktail with sparkling wine * Live music during cocktail hour * Private dinner reception * 60 photos total taken during the events * Couples massage |
| Pricing $3,899 USD Monday – Wednesday $4,199 USD Thursday to Sunday $89 USD – Extra guest | Pricing $7, 399 USD $60 USD – Extra guest |
Extra Costs to Consider
Depending on the wedding package you select, and the vision you have for your wedding, you would need to upgrade or add a few of the following elements, which would come with an extra cost:
- Photography and Videography
- DJ & Dance floor
- Lighting
- Decor tweaks
- Floral Tweaks
- Outside Vendor Fees
- Wedding Favors
RELATED: Top 5 destination wedding costs to consider.
Same-Sex Weddings
No matter gay, straight, queer, LGBTQ+, or anything in between, love is love at Dreams Playa Mujeres, and you can be confident the way you express your love will be honored and celebrated!
Promotions for Dreams Playa Mujeres Weddings
The Dreams Playa Mujeres offers a free destination wedding. This package is called the Wedding in Paradise Package and essentially includes a free wedding ceremony for up to 10 guests, including basic set up, sparkling wine, and wedding cake. You can add on more guests if you have more than 10 for a minimal cost per extra guest.
In order to get the package for free, you book a preferred club junior suite ocean view or higher for at least 7 nights or have the equivalent of 15 room nights in that category or higher (your group books 5 rooms for 3 nights each). In the case that you do not have the required room nights, the package cost is $999.
You need to consider that the ceremony times for the free packages, tend to be allocated earlier in the day, so chances are, your ceremony will be scheduled at 11 am or 1 pm. You can also use this package as a vow renewal. For smaller more intimate wedding groups or if you just really want to have the ceremony or vow renewal and celebrate elsewhere (a catamaran trip is always fun) this is a great option and a good way to keep your destination wedding costs down.
Dreams Playa Mujeres Wedding Locations
There are several locations for weddings at the Dreams Playa Mujeres, for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Here is a breakdown per location, including capacity and uses. You can see videos of the wedding locations at the Dreams Playa Mujeres, check out the full playlist here.
Locations: 1. Paramount Suite // 2. Beach Gazebo // 3. Pool Terrace // 4. Cove Terrace //
5. Central Garden // 6. Oceanfront Presidential Suite // 7. Beach // 8. Mermaid Terrace
Paramount Suite
The Paramount Suite is another great option for a private destination wedding venue. You need to reserve the Paramount Suite for a minimum of two nights and you can use it for up to two wedding events. The stunning ocean-view rooftop area has a capacity of 80 guests for the wedding ceremony or 60 people for a cocktail and reception. Again, despite being private, we do need to check wedding availability prior to reserving the suite.
Beach area for Weddings
The beach area can be used for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and reception dinners and can accommodate a group of up to 250 guests.
The curfew for the beach areas depends on the season as from April to November, there is no light permitted after a certain time as it is turtle season and this interferes with the laying/hatching process.
Therefore, from May 1st through until November 30th, the curfew is 9 pm, however, from December 1st through until April 30th, the events can continue until 11 pm.
This area has a capacity of 200 guests. You can use the nearby beach area for cocktail hours, and reception dinners.
Wedding Gazebo
Ocean Front Presidential Suite
The use of the Ocean Front Presidential Suite for your wedding events requires a minimum 3-night reservation. This suite is not available for general reservations on any website, so if you need availability or rates, let us know and we can help. Although this wedding venue is completely private, we also need to check wedding availability as well as the suite availability to ensure that the team of staff is available for your big day.
This area has a capacity of 80 people for the ceremony and cocktail hour. If you have been searching for an option that allows for a platform over the pool for your ceremony, this is it. The reception in the Presidential Suite can host 60 guests in the main terrace area, or 30 guests if you prefer to use the rooftop area.
Central Garden Wedding Platform
This gorgeous and ample area is a fantastic option for large wedding groups. With a capacity of up to 250 guests for a wedding ceremony or up to 350 for the reception event, it is spacious and accommodating. Please note that the minimum number of guests required here for a reception dinner is 70.
Ballroom
If you want a wedding venue where you can continue to party until the wee hours, the ballroom is your best option. This area can host up to 250 guests or has the possibility to be separated into smaller sections for smaller wedding groups. This location is also used as a backup location.
Mermaid Terrace
The Mermaid Terrace is conveniently located in the center of the main courtyard area. This area can be used for cocktail hours for groups of 150 or reception events for up to 70 guests.
Pool Terrace
There are two pool terrace areas, on either side of the pool that is closest to the beach. The pool terrace is available after 6 pm for a reception dinner. It can fit up to 8 round tables, so the capacity is capped at 70 guests.
Cove Terrace
This area can be used for cocktail hours for up to 80 and receptions for up to 40 guests.
Azure Veranda
Seeking an ocean-view wedding reception with air conditioning? This is it. The Azure Veranda has enough space for 100 guests, a dancefloor, and yes, offers A/C! The Azure Veranda is also used as a backup location.
Watch the full video playlist of the facilities and wedding venues at Dreams Playa Mujeres on our Youtube Channel.
Conclusion
We hope that this guide to weddings at Dreams Playa Mujeres has helped you determine whether or not you want to get married here. Still, have questions or doubts? Contact our team of expert destination wedding planners, we are happy to help.
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