Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: Beautiful, kid friendly resort. But not the best food

We spent 7 nights at the Dreams Onyx Resort. The layout and up keep of the property was beautiful. Most of the staff were pleasant and kind. Special attention to the amazing - Junior at the lobby, Dani at the beach and the housekeeping staff. Unfortunately at different times of our trip all of our family was severely sick, which really put a damper on the trip. Even so, we had to take our daughter to the clinic on site. Dr. Vanessa Del Rosario (with Clinic Assist) truly put us at ease and was [... read more] amazing with her. The resort came in to check on her too. But we worry it was the quality of food, since we all got six throughout the trip. I’ve been to many all inclusive resorts, several in Punta Cana. This one by far is the most beautiful- hotel room, layout, etc. But one of the lowest quality as far as food. We unfortunately didn’t get to experience all of the dinner options since we all got sick. We tried to play it safe with the buffet, but still was underwhelming. Lots of events each day for kids, which was great! Gift shop was cute, lots of supplies/meds too.

Dreams Natura Resort and Spa: Just an O-K resort.

Food was pretty good which was the highlight. Staff were nice enough, but the staff to guest ratio was off. Long bar lineups and slow pool service compared to other resorts we've stayed at - despite tipping every round. Ie. Drinks were sometimes melted by the time they got there. Hyatt seems to be intensely cost cutting, even that seemed a reason to keep drink rounds slow or self serve. Bars closed much earlier than posted hours (by 10 instead of 1030 or 11 or the disco supposedly open till 1 ?) [... read more] and we were told sorry you can get a can of beer if you want by a grumpy bartender. Seemed like staff wanted to gtfo come 930. No bar drink menus posted, no mint for mojitos a lot of the time, bar wouldn't make shots "its a family resort" which we certainly weren't going crazy by any means. Usually if you asked for a drink from their online menu they couldnt make it, only very basic recipes. Or inconsistent, some people got garnish some didnt, some got a completely different drink despite ordering the same thing. Now onto the rooms and grounds and hotel: our first room reeked of mold and had staining like it had flooded, door was all warped. I know Mexico is humid but this was insane. We asked to be moved and it was better, our families other room (swim up) had no smell and was much better. Between the 2 rooms, they had inconsistent amenities. One slippers one without, one had a soap dish, one didnt lol. We borrowed an ihome charger alarm clock that was in my sisters room because the rooms had barely any working outlets and when we returned it to her room on the last day, they called me to accuse me i stole the alarm clock when our room never had one to begin with ?. The resort itself is in o-k condition, but if it is only 5 years old that shocks me as there were signs of disrepair. Grounds are well kept but other resorts we've stayed are nicer. The pool chair game is annoying but we were able to get a spot at the preferred pool (some days better than others like some days no umbrella available and sat there burning) without going out at 6am like the other freaks. Could never get any chairs at any of the other pools. Beach and sand are nice but water murky and sargassam but if you manage expectations that way it was fine. Waterslides and zip line good, lazy river and activities and entertainment were meh. Another weird thing is they use carbon paper slips to take your order...no ipads or at nice places they do it by memory just seemed weird for a huge hotel chain, like what year is it! Charging an add on like a special bottle of wine, or spa treatments etc to your room was a whole ordeal where you were made to sign your life away in 3 highlighted spots on a carbon receipt book and handwrite 'i accept these charges' ? it was so outdated. Staff seemed legitimately scared if they didnt follow every protocol to a T. There were just a lot of cost cutting penny pincher vibes overall. For $8k for the 2 adults and a kid on this trip, I would not stay here again. Its just on the higher cusp of mid tier, and would have paid a couple more grand to have those smaller details looked after that I notice.

Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf and Spa Resort: First trip to Colombia

We really enjoyed Dreams Karibana Cartagena. I was a bit worried after reading some on-line reviews, but everything was lovely. It is a small resort, so the buffet meals had fewer options than other resorts we’ve been to but the quality of the food was great. The pool was never crowded, and we had no problems getting poolside lounge chairs. The rooms were clean, but with a bit of wear and tear. We saw maintenance people on site most days, so I would guess the whole resort is getting a bit of a r [... read more]efresh. The staff was amazing. Very friendly - by the end of our week, we knew most of the entertainment crew. A couple downsides: there was no beach to speak of, apparently due to high water levels and we didn’t always have hot water for showers.

Dreams Riviera Cancun: Great experiemce

The hotel rooms are very well kept and are equipped with hair dryer, shampoo/conditioner, soap and lotion. The grounds are clean. The food and entertainment were great. The staff are super friendly and accommodating. I would stay here again.

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort and Spa: Great Time!!!

Hotel was very clean and excellent service. This is the fourth trip I have booked with Alisa from Trip Central and as usual amazing service from her!! Thank you Alisa and looking forward to the next trip you book for us!!!

Dreams Estrella Del Mar Mazatlan : Beautiful Resort

Rooms are lovely, resort is very well maintained. Food at the à la carte’s was very good, especially at the Italian. Buffett food was so-so. Some problems: ran out of regular Nespresso coffee pods in the room, lazy River was down for 4 days, stingy on the bottled water-had to keep requesting more, not enough umbrellas by the pool -all taken by 9:00 am. Overall a beautiful resort. Beach is amazing.

Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya: Nice small resort for families

Very cute small resort, perfect for families with young kids as they cannot go far out of your site. The hotel has amazing kids activities and the staff were incredible. There is an issue with space in the pool as there really is only one pool with a small "hot tub" that apparently is supposed to be adults only but honestly the kids hang out in it. There was NOT enough seats arpund the pool or beach. Everythjng was saved for preferred. If you went over to their pool they had almost double the  [... read more]amount of seats. Beach was beautiful, white sand, they have a barrier so the waves and seaweed do not enter the swimming area. Swimming area is very shallow. The room was good, lots of space- the "pull out couch" though was not great, hard on one side soft on the other and the bottom half would slide apart. The food was okay, the restaurants were good but the buffet was mediocre at best- always the same foods and it was a small buffet. We always tried to get to a restaurant but if you didn't show up right at 6 or just before 6 it was 1.5 hours wait to get a table. Some of the evening entertainment was awesome! Some were mediocre. Im not sure we would return here. But my kids had a great first all inclusive vacation.

Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya: Well Short of Expectations

Background My wife and I travel often and stay at many resorts. We are easygoing guests. We do not walk into a room looking for issues or take photos of every small problem. We look for a good overall experience and understand things happen. This stay fell short of expectations for the price point and star rating. We will not return. What Worked Well Transportation, check in, and check out ran smoothly. The staff stood out as the best part of the resort. Every team member we met w [... read more]orked hard and treated guests with care. Staff stayed pleasant and responsive even during busy times. When we reported issues, they acted fast and tried to help each time. Their effort and attitude deserve recognition and was the only bright spot. Room Issues The room had several maintenance problems. The bed did not have a fitted sheet. The sheet kept coming loose through the night, which left us waking up on the bare mattress. For a resort in this price category, basic bedding is an expectation. The toilet had a weak flush and often clogged (which was a common issue for other guests as well). The safe also stopped working more than once. The resort relies heavily on its mobile app for service requests. We logged maintenance issues through the app multiple times during our stay. Staff responded each time to repair the problem quickly. After several visits for the same issues, however, the situation became frustrating. Seating and Common Areas Seating across the resort created one of the largest frustrations. There were not enough loungers or chairs at the pool, beach (or even seats in the lobby). Guests who did not wake early to reserve spots by the pool or beach had few options, or none at all. I say this even though we are early risers and did not have this issue, but for those who like to sleep in you will be disappointed or feel pressured to set an alarm. The lobby layout adds to the issue. The space feels cramped, and the bar and café area has limited seating. They have one bartender and one barista to serve a large number of guests, which slowed service through no fault of the staff. For a resort in this category, having loungers for guests is expected. Noise at the Pool The pool area stays extremely loud for most of the day. Our trip focused on a couples getaway. We enjoy a fun atmosphere and have no issue with activities or music. The level of constant noise made rest difficult. Organized games, announcements, and loud music ran through most of the day. Guests who want a quieter environment or a nap during the afternoon will struggle. Food and Dining Food created the largest disappointment of the trip. For the price and star rating, the dining experience fell far below expectations. We have stayed at many comparable resorts and expected a much higher level of consistency. Specialty restaurants delivered uneven, poor or barely edible meals. After a few attempts we returned to the buffet, which normally serves as the backup option at most resorts. We hoped for more reliable meals there. The biggest concern involved illness. Several members of our group became sick during the stay from the food. We travel often and follow safe eating habits when abroad. We also spoke with other guests who reported similar issues. Final Thoughts The staff work hard and deserve credit for their effort and professionalism. Outside of the service, the resort fell short in several key areas including room quality, seating availability, noise management, and food. For the price point and star rating, expectations were much higher. Based on this experience, we will choose another resort for future trips.

Dreams Sands Cancun Resort and Spa: A little piece of paradise

This was our second year in a row to this little gem of a resort &it did not disappoint,the whole resort is so easy to get around, not too big, amazing choices of restaurants, food amazing buffet restaurant , no reservations required except for Asian restaurant which is so worth it, buffet & so many restaurants to choice from, beverage service also amazing, the pools are clean, warm & the beach is just a stone throw away,so clean, clear no seafood. Grounds are so clean and all staff in every dep [... read more]artment go above & beyond for guests….we love this resort perfect for all ages…..perfect for kiddos to play in the sand

Dreams Jade Resort and Spa: Highly recommend

This was my 2nd visit to this resort. Food and staff were excellent . I will definitely visit again. The buffet was always well stocked and offered a variety of food for everyone taste. If you get a chance visit caper’s Italian restaurant and order the delicious lasagna

Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf and Spa: Fabulous resort!!

Excellent resort that surpassed all our expectations. Ideal for families, travelling with toddlers and babies. The children’s splash pad is fabulous with lots of activity for children to keep them busy. Restaurants and buffet had all excellent service and food. Beach very nice although the water is very rough so you may not be able to swim in it. Poolside along the beach is beautiful. Entertainment and poolside activities are good. Perhaps they should include shows for children at an earlier tim [... read more]e. Other than that, everything was fabulous.

Dreams Riviera Cancun: Great resort

The staff was fantastic! friendly, efficient, helpful. We think the occupancy was at 100%, so using the a la carte restaurants meant going early if you did not want to end up waiting over an hour to get in. The rooms are not very soundproof, and we ended up waking up somewhere between 2 and 4 a.m. to the sounds of a baby crying in one of the rooms on either side of ours. The hotel is very family oriented, so there were children galore.

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama: We’ll return - an honest review

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama was a great choice for our first visit to Panama. Its location close to Panama City allowed for quick and easy access to the local attractions. The resort staff are friendly and do everything possible to make your stay enjoyable. Rooms are tired and in need of renovation but were kept clean. Beds are very comfortable. Food was excellent. Pools look to be new and kept at a perfect temperature. We would suggest that more shade is needed around the pool and ocean.  [... read more] Music is played quite loud around the pool and would likely book “preferred” next time to access the quieter pool area. We saw sloths on the property and tiny monkeys at the end of the beach in the trees - so great! Note … Just be aware that you will have to travel almost 2 hours from the airport to this resort. The bus does stop for a short break and we were able to get cold drinks for the drive to the resort. We would return but hope that they are able to do some room updates.

Dreams Jade Resort and Spa: Beautiful Stay

We had a great 10 days at this resort - very clean - hardworking staff - very large and spacicous room - beautiful views everywhere ! If you love a beach, this is not the place for you - very rocky - one small section near the perferred pool to go in on sand - we did see some kayaks later in the week going out by the family pool, but I think it's based on the tide. Food was good everywhere - never had to wait for a table, we generally went for dinner around 5:30 - 6 Property is  [... read more]a great size, not long walks to anything - grounds beautiful Preferred pool was great - Melvin and his team did a great job of making sure everyone had a seat - there was quite a bit of saving chairs the first week, but I guess a lot of people left after Family day and you could get a chair anywhere anytime. Lovely resort and would recommend

Dreams Flora Resort and Spa: Well run resort

Upon arrival, we were treated courteously and efficiently. The hotel was everything we expected it to be and more. The food in all restaurants was fabulous. The waiters on the beach at your service with a smile. When they say "Welcome Family" you are treated like family. Clean rooms, the grounds immaculate and the drinks served were top shelf. The beach was great and well kept. There was live bands and great music. This hotel caters to their clients and do not disappoint.

Dreams Bahia Mita Surf and Spa: Beautiful resort but not worth the money

We upgraded to Preferred which offered nothing. Advertising shows Sip, Savour, See which promises access to additional restaurants by reserving with concierge which was not honoured by resort. Disappointing.

Dreams Curacao Resort Spa and Casino: Poor Resort

The room was not very clean especially the bathroom was moldy.Complained and was moved to another room the following day Which was slightly better. The grounds was ok. Not fantastic The food was good when the main dining room buffet was open it was closed 3 timer for dinner the week we were there and the 3 restaurants were unable to handle everyone food was cold and unavailable.

Dreams Bahia Mita Surf and Spa: Fabulous Resort

Fantastic choices on the buffets, excellent restaurants, and great food all around. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly across the entire resort. We rented one of the private cabanas and enjoyed an incredible day in our own little oasis. We watched the whales offshore all day too. It was apparently their mating season and there so many of them! The rooms were large and very spacious too. We had a Dreams Preferred reservation which gave us access to most of the Secrets areas as well [... read more]. I would definitely go back to this resort!

Dreams Onyx Resort and Spa: 2nd time enter than the first!

We visited this resort in November and loved it so much went back in February. We were not in preferred club yet felt spoiled the moment we arrived! Every single staff person from maids to servers always had a smile and welcoming comment! We would give this resort a 10/10 from rooms to food to beach to pool to entertainment etc etc. can’t wait to return!

Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa: A little disappointing!

Regarding the Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa, there were good features and some not so good features. This resort is older and unfortunately it needs quite a bit of maintenance to upgrade it. Tiles are broken throughout the resort. Pools are stained yellow. Rooms are old designs. Water pressure in bathrooms very low. The good points are the restaurants. Buffet was good although not large enough to accommodate everyone for lunch when it rains. Choice of food was great! Only went to one of t [... read more]he à la carte restaurants which was very good. And I heard very good comments from other guests regarding some of the others. Staff mostly were great! Drinks very good depending on the bar. Pools were cold due to weather being on the colder side this year. My husband and I chose to upgrade our room due to the lack of niceness or newness to our room which was very pricey! Because of upgrade, we were Preferred guests which really didn’t give much. We were able to use a preferred beach section which didn’t even have a nice section of beach. Beach was very rocky! Also we were able to go to one of the à la carte restaurants for a catered breakfast. All in all, this resort was not 4 star or higher and pricey.