Dreams Dominicus

We enjoyed our 1 week stay at Dreams Dominicus. Our arrival very disappointing and discouraging. We had booked a king swim up suite and it was communicated that we were celebrating our 30th anniversary while here. My husband communicated with the resort and told everything was looked after. Upon arrival, security at the gate congratulated us. Unfortunately, guest services, in the Preferred check in Section seemed oblivious and uncaring towards this. They didn’t have a room for us and we [... read more] were told to return after having a meal. Many other guests appeared to have the same issue. We went to eat and came back to find the Checkin space filled with some new upset individuals as well as others returning like us. We were finally placed in a room that clearly was not really intended to be ours. It wasn’t decorated to acknowledge our special occasion and we found a welcome letter to some unknown to us individual. We shared thus and still staff had no regard. Not at all a nice way to start a vacation. After this though, the rest of our experience was positive. Building 50 was a great location for us, close to lobby and fresh coffee and tea every morning. Joanna took good care of us each and every morning. If she was not serving, she ensured the coffee was made right. May not be ideal for all but we liked it for it’s privacy and quietness. A la carte service was hit and miss depending on the restaurant. Family section was never busy and service was always exceptional. Great friendly service always. Seaside restaurant was our favorite with the soups, nachos and the meat plater. The coffee bar was always a nice evening stop. Good snacks and coffee. She had my chi latte figured out after a couple attempts. She was always friendly and willing to help and learn. Beach restaurant was okay but the services was poor. Denis on the grill and Genesis at the bar took good care of us in the preferred section to the left. Always lots of chairs and shade to be found. Only went in the main pool once. Enjoyed the paint night and the sailing lesson from Izero. Danny our butler did a great job organizing our anniversary extras that he had for us in the room. The spa was a nice treat at the end of our vacation. We did spend a lot of evening in our swim up pool. The walk to town was easy and many shops to be found along the way. It is much quicker to go by beach. Safety was never a concern. Dominicus shopping plaza is just getting started. Cheap booze and coffee to take home. We did have a cheese and meet player one evening in the room. Not sure who had set the up but a thanks goes out to you. We could easily have done two weeks. The buffet was always good, a lot of repeats but you never go hungry.

Beautiful beach

Great resort overall. Beach is superb you cannot go wrong. Room was ok. Food was not bad overall however i wish they had more options. Juan Carlos supervisor at the buffet was excellent, great work!!!

Amazing Resort - Highly recommend!

We stayed here from March 7-14, 2020. This is our 2nd time to La Romana area but 1st to this resort. We were upgraded to a 2-room suite, which was very nice. The grounds, pools, beach were all very clean and well kept. There was many staff, which are all very friendly, no need to wait for anything. We had no issues with the food, it was very fresh & lots to choose from. Love the idea that there is no need to book a la carte restaurants and you are seated by staff for all restaurants (even  [... read more]buffets). Overall, a great resort!

Beautiful resort

The rooms are pretty big and spotless clean. The sheets were crisp and white and changed every day even if we didn’t really them to be. The grounds were immaculate and with the lights and trees, it looks like a postcard! Very beautiful and very clean. The staff are fun and friendly and very efficient. The pool activities were fun and varied and the entertainment staff worked really hard to entertain us. The buffet and restaurants had a great selection of food although the Himitsu restaurant wa [... read more]s difficult to get a seat for the Tepanyaki. The beach restaurant La Trattoria stayed open really late and served pizza at 2 am when we left the Disco.

Beautiful resort.

We are big fans of the Am resorts we have stayed at Dreams palm Dreams Punta Cana and the Now Larimar. So we thought we would give the Dominicus a try. The resort was very nice and clean but had a different layout. All the restaurants were at the back of the resort near the beach and main pool which was fine but really no where to relax and have a drink before dinner. The a la carte restaurants were very good and breakfast was ok but the lunches were not very good. Under cooked burgers and a lot [... read more] of fish and rice. Beach was very steep and hard to walk but the ocean was gorgeous. We spent most of our time at the main pool and the pool servers there were great. Overall we had a nice vacation but probably won’t return.

Hit and Miss- Wouldn't Recommend

We travelled to Dreams La Romana for 7 days with 3 adults and 2 children. We have travelled to Dreams Tulum, Mexico multiple times and were expecting a similar experience but sadly we were disappointed. The food was a 3 star at best. The children were happy but for the adults, it was not comparable to Dreams Tulum. This was both for the buffet and a la carte restaurants. Very disappointing Service was a definite hit and miss. Some staff members were pleasant while others were straight up r [... read more]ude and unfriendly. Rooms were also a hit and miss. We needed to change one of our two rooms because the smell of sewage was outrageous. There is definite signs of wear and tear that could use updating. Again, housekeeping was not consistent. The beach was quite busy and as with most resorts, best to wake up early to snag a chair. The sand was soft but quite a drop off once you get in the water. Many days the waves were so strong that they knocked grown adults off their feet. The resort should monitor water conditions more closely. We stayed at the pool for the most part. Overall, we would rate this hotel at a 3.5 star and would NOT recommend this to any friends or family.

Amazing resort very clean

Very nice beach very clean, staff very polite and courteous, good service food was awesome had 4 à la carte and 1 buffet style. The entertainment at night was very nice to have we enjoyed it very much.

Honest Review and Important Infor

GROUNDS: Fantastic. Flowers are maintained daily. You don’t wear wristbands. Unlimited towels everywhere you look. Great layout with 3 pools. A quiet pool for reading. A pool for kids. And a bigger pool for events/by the beach/swim up bar. There is a large beach area and another beach area to the East for more privacy/room. Umbrellas and shade are expected like at every other resort; Early bird gets the worm. It’s a big resort but not overly large like ones in Mexico and a straight forward l [... read more]ayout with beautiful grounds to walk daily. Walking never hurt anybody (they do have golf carts zipping around if you need it tho) There are so many beautiful places to catch shade and sun throughout the day it’s not hard to find the right spot. Take a walk. The Sea is warm and calmer than the Atlantic at Punta Cana and Puerto Plata. Security is all along the beach to keep you safe and local vendors come by but do not bug you because of the security. Santiago was also great at taking photos during sunset. The ONLY thing to be aware is that the beach slopes decently to the water here and along the entire stretch of the beach even for all the other resorts. It’s just the geological make up, tides and I’m sure climate change. Don’t expect endless beach along ankle high water for as long as the eye can see. When you step into the water it’s all sand. Few scattered rocks but waist high water which is the perfect temperature too. The beach area is groomed nightly as well. FOOD: The Coco Cafe Coffee Shop is where we start our day usually with a nice americano, patio seating, and garden views. At the main buffet there are lots of food options and solid food. May not always have exactly what you are looking for each and everyday day but there are plenty of options. Preservatives are washed well no stomach issues. Plethora of fruits and desserts. There are a ton of good options. BE AWARE Like at every tropical location be weary of the meat. Just ask for well done and a little more grill time. No harm in asking and they get it too. Service from Domingo at the main Buffet is the best. He is always enthusiastic and quick to assist. The main restaurant and all the reservation ones are beside each other conveniently located. Christian and Yerkys are very kind and helpful in booking you a reservation and teaching you some Spanish. George and Jorge are fun guys and also sommeliers that give you a wide variety of expertise and wine options from around the world at standard 2.5x restaurant market Prices (can bill easily to the room too). Restaurant service is good, understand the workers are busting their ass 8am-12pm everyday so be understanding. You have the Seaside grill which is cute, Tappanyaki experience is fun as expected. Also can do the Asian restaurant or sit down for all you can eat sushi at the Sushi bar with Johni (great with the knife). Upstairs are the French and Italian restaurants and the wine cellar. French is classy with pants and shoes needed. Italian we think was the best food and has a nice outdoor seating area. ACTIVITIES/ENTERTAINMENT: We played Tennis daily on the 3rd floor roof at the preferred building across the street (take the easy tunnel that goes under the road and gets you there). There is a basketball court there too. Our buddy Jimmy always helped us book a court and provide much needed towels. The Court is solid, not perfect but it is on flat roof so not a lot of cracks and damage. Interestingly painted green. The weight/fitness room overlooks the beach and the main section of the resort. It has everything you need including a tire flip area and battle ropes. The spa is located under the gym, we never attended but it looked good. There is a kids section and nightclub in the basement as well. The entertainment team has a lot of energy and keep the volleyball, yoga, Zumba, dancing, aerobics, etc going all day regardless of the weather. At night there are dance shows, fire shows, movies etc. We were there for Valentine’s Day and the oscars and they set up really nice nightly events for both that were a lot of fun. They even keep the shows going on if there is a passing rain shower. Great commitment! They offer free scuba classes, free sailboats, wind surfing, water trampoline etc. As well EXCURSIONS: 1) national park to the East- we walked along the main road to the east and visited the national park. It’s a 20min walk with a small sidewalk from the resort. then you take a dirt road to the tourist area. It’s $5 USD to get in. Then you follow a long path that either takes you through the wilderness to a cool cave or you turn right in the fielded area fork and go to a private little beach. Wear nice shoes as the walk is tough and going to both locations there + the walk to and from the hotel took us about 3hrs and 13km. Be aware. 2) Saona Island Tour- we booked with air transat as they gave us a 15$ discount. It was $105 USD for both of us. It’s what you expect In a tour, take a bunch of tourists on a catamaran/speed boat to the saona island (1.5hr trip). Open bar is unlimited hard alcohol and chase. Music is good. Island is really cool and beautiful. You spend a few hours there. Meal included. Then go to a shallow area for a bath and see some starfish before coming back to the hotel. Bring towels and sunscreen. BE AWARE that the tour guides will ask to take photos and bargain for you to buy the photos via a memory stick/direct upload. Don’t pay more than 50$ for them, they will tell you stories and try to weasel as much money from you. Stay firm with a price and move on. Photos are nice, not great, but good memory to have. Just don’t get scammed for them.

Amazing resort!

This resort had all the immentities needed for a week's vacation as well as plenty of activities for people of all ages, resort was very clean and well maintained, staff was very friendly , would visit again anytime

Dream dominick's... would recommend with one reservation

The hotel was very nice, rooms were nice and the cleaning was always good. The service in the restaurants was sometimes slow but always friendly. The beach was fabulous and because of the way the resort handles the beach and pool chairs, there isn't that need to get up at 7 AM to reserve a chair. the only thing that was a real negative for me was the smoking. There were ash trays everywhere and people could smoke anywhere ( except in the room)- but there was an ash tray on the balcony. In [... read more] the bars the smoke would drift towards you and we actually moved several times. If smoking is to be allowed, it should be only in designated areas. Apart from the smoking this is a great resort

Sweet Dreams

Had a great 11 days at Dreams Dominicus. Beautiful beach, clean pools, nice grounds. Perfect size resort. Room was spacious and comfortable. Staff pleasant and accommodating. Love tbe ladies at the lobby bar ! Only negatives were that this is smoking resort ! And evening restaurant service is very slow.

Amazing resort and staff

We have been to many all inclusive resorts and were not disappointed with our decision to go here. We upgraded to preferred which made the difference in our experience. Resort is clean lovely beach area. And the staff are great. They go out of their way to make you happy. We will be back.

Excellent Resort

Excellent Resort! Spacious rooms, beautiful beach and pools. Service was excellent from the restaurants and bars. Only downfall was the buffet had limited options compared to other resorts (in my opinion); however the a la carte restaurants made up for it.

Overall review

Hi, - Staff: very friendly and nice, but generally speaking on "island time", sometimes no follow-ups on requests - Meals & food: overall very average for main packages with limited choices, sometimes a little sub-part (poor). Preferred club had better quality food, but only near the preferred reception, far from the beach. - Beach: excellent water, really appealing. Much better than Punta Cana. Clear blue water - Activities were fun This is really a 4 star hotel. Regards,

Beautiful Resort

Had a wonderful week here. Friendly staff, grounds were very well maintained, clean & well taken care of. Food and restaurants were great. Only complaint, and it's very minor, is trying to get towels each day (pools/beach) was difficult. Often ran out quite early on and didn't restock very often.

Dreams

The property is pristine. It is not a large property therefore easy to get to all amenities. The food was Ok always something to eat. The restaurant were a nice change but not anymore tasty than the buffet. The staff are friendly and willing to please.

Repeat guest , great resort

Repeat guest was our third time Enjoyed our stay once again As usual Friendly, professional and clean well maintained resort Enjoyed very much the preferred restaurant at night, best food !!! Best service!

Awful experience

Dirty rooms and buffets, no good food (there is plenty of food and wide variety of dishes BUT YOU CANNOT EAT THAT) and you need to ask for beverages for 3 times.There is no privacy in your rooms, so be ready that the staff keep looking in your windows non stop if you are at the 1st floor. People believe that "service" is the number of time the towels are changed and not cleaning up the rooms. Try to put a white towel on the floor in the bedroom and you see how dirty the floor is.

Dreams Dominicus - La Romana

This was our first stay at a Dreams Resort, and our first time in the Dominican Republic. The resort was a perfect balance of quiet and fun activities! Grounds were clean, staff friendly, good food!

Beautiful resort

This resort is beautiful, very well maintained, great hard working, friendly people and very good food. We did not eat much in buffet, only breakfast but the selection was decent, lunches we always had on beach, bbq in preferred area and some pizza, fried chicken, fries etc in regular beach area. Dinners we always had in restaurants. You do not need reservations, walk in. Food was great, french was our favourite (adults only and dress code for men mandatory). The only reservation is neede [... read more]d for Tapenaki show in Japanese restaurant (honestly have seen much better then this one). Beach is kind of narrow and divided in half, preferred and regular. We did not like that regular have umbrellas and preferred pallapas. Umbrellas in our opinion did not have sufficient shade, you need to upgrade to preffered to get decent shade on the beach. Overall we had great time and would recommend this resort.