Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Dreams Punta Cana is great value

Dreams Punta Cana did not disappoint! It's location in Uvero Alto is amazing. The grounds are truly amongst the best of any hotel - huge well designed swimming pools, a stunning beach and tons of lush foliage. The Super Saver room was absolutely fine - very clean and well maintained with everything working. Food at the resort was very good - with generally a good selection. Lots of activities for kids, with a specific call-out to the staff at the Core Zone sports area who were really great and a [... read more]ccommodating. Evening shows were well done. Lots of available loungers by the pool and the ocean and the pool mats were a nice plus. Compared to the newer resorts on either side of it, the grounds here were 100 times nicer (I'm sure the grounds in the other resorts will be great in 10 or so years, but right now they offer virtually no lushness or shade). Only complaints (very minor): more selection of fish would have been nice at the buffet (they had grouper a bunch of times, but not a lot else). And the dessert area could have been more accommodating to those with nut allergies (ie. have a distinct cooler for nut free flavours of ice cream instead of mixing them with nut varieties). When down south I like to minimize my time indoors - easy to do here except for the buffet restaurant which is very much indoors - and they could fix this easily as they had a lot of patio space outside the restaurant, but only ever 4 or 5 tables setup out there. Overall, I would highly recommend this resort as great value for the price paid.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Great resort

Beautiful well maintained grounds ! The flamingos and peacocks were beautiful and added to the surroundings. The beach was gorgeous but windy at times with lots of surf. Nice to watch but not to swim in. Great for long walks. Rooms were standard but very comfortable beds. Room service a big bonus . Quick and hot! Restaurants were good with the Steakhouse and Bordeaux topping my list. Waits were not too long with staff helping to past the time. Great hotel for families with lots to do and the g [... read more]round floor outdoors space.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Not Dreams Quality

Very Disappointed with the Dreams in Punta Cana. We were expecting better service and better food. The hotel rooms where we stayed were just ok. The attention to food allergies were taken into consideration for one night buy one waiter. Which can be very dangerous. The waitress' that did the beach service and pool service were very attentive and we showed our appreciation with our generous tipping. I do recommend the staff get training on working in the hospitality industry.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: nice resort

The hotel grounds were clean. The room we had was alright. The bathroom was showing it's age. Ceiling was starting to come apart. When the maids cleaned our rooms sometime the coffee pot wasn't cleaned or coffee mate wasn't refilled. Food was decent at most of the restaurants. Staff was friendly. I didn't care for being harassed by people saleing their items, very pushy. There was incident where some one could have potentially drowned and the staff was not very proactive. They finally react [... read more]ed once myself and my husband approached them to go save that person that was out in the ocean getting smashed by the waves. I believe the staff has little or no training in life saving, and had insuffient equipment to perform a rescue.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: All-Inclusive first-timer

The all-inclusive format is great, though I could live without the constant tipping. Resort was very nice, but the rooms need upgrading. TV and phone didn't work properly. Construction in the room above was an unwelcome wake-up call for two of the days, and the world's loudest weed-whacker took care of the other mornings. Staff were mostly friendly, with the occasional grump sneaking in. Entertainment was better than I expected, and the restaurants were excellent. Veteran travellers I talked to  [... read more]generally gave it a 6 out of 10 compared to similarly priced resorts.

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort and Spa: Absolutely Fabulous Resort

My husband, my mom and myself spent 9 glorious days at this resort and l have to say it was a DREAM! Not only is it a visual stunning resort, it has such a vast selection of food, restaurants, pools and activities. We hung out mostly at the adult pools and l have to say that the service was amazing. The wooden lounge chairs have very comfortable cushions with white terry cloth liners and a rolled up beach towel on every lounge each morning. You can have as many dry towels as you need everyday an [... read more]d there are no uncomfortable plastic wrist bands to wear during your stay. Room service is truly 24 hrs, your bar fridge is really fully stocked every day and the concierge is on top of every request. The rooms are gorgeous and large, each room has a bathtub on the terrace (we had a ground floor room). It was a trip to remember for sure and we will certainly be back. Lastly the staff are the nicest people, always smiling and there favorate thing to say is "it's my pleasure". The only bit of a downer is the hour 40 min drive from the airport, however when you arrive it's all forgotten. Loved, loved this resort!!!!!!

Dreams Huatulco: Amazing Resort

The hotel was very clean and the service was impeccable. Our rooms we're cleaned twice a day which we have never experienced. The spa was fabulous very relaxing and super clean. The grounds were kept almost perfect each day. The food was very good big buffet and you had restaurants to choose from too!

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Impressive Improvements at Dreams Punta Cana Resort and Spa

My spouse and I just returned from a 7 day stay at the Dreams Punta Cana Resort and Spa (Jan. 7 to 14, 2017) and were very happy with our stay. It is a great medium size property - not too small and not too large. My first stay at Dreams was in April 2013 and I enjoyed it so much I came back for a second visit. Improvements were noted primarily in the exemplary customer service and the higher quality of food. There were more vegetarian and gluten-free options and in general the food seem [... read more]ed healthier (e.g., vegetables steamed and not cooked in heavy sauces, etc.). The cuts of meat were of good quality. I had an exceptional filet mignon at the resort steakhouse. The in-house pastry chef outdid him/herself with daily specials - delicious! The grounds and pool areas were immaculate and very well taken care of. Although the rooms were a bit older and showed their age, they too were extremely clean and comfortable. We had a deluxe swim out room and would definitely book another again. Noticed that the resort was investing in promoting upgrades such as VIP tents on the beach, special romantic dinners, professional photos, and VIP privileges for extra money, etc. While I can appreciate they are offering a la carte upgrades, I didn`t appreciate being herded to the sales team immediately after checking in, so they could sell me time share to other Dreams properties. I just arrived for a relaxing vacation and we were immediately hustled into sales mode, offered a VIP breakfast and offered a two hour tour of the other properties. Definitely not cool. I would suggest to the management to invest more time and money in their nightly entertainment. I would rate this a 2.5 out of 5. A few of the shows (Dominican night and Circus) were great, however the Western show was more of an audience participation drinking game. Surely they can do better. Please bring in nightly Latin bands and singers in the upper lobby (next to the bar) so people can socialize and dance. They offered 30 min. of entertainment in the Santo Domingo outdoor plaza, and just when people were starting to have fun they closed down and moved people to the loud disco. The daytime activities were fun and plentiful should you wish to join in. The staff were very accommodating and friendly - specifically customer service representatives Genesis and Meiry. Overall I would highly recommend this resort.

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama: Great Resort

The hotel is a great place if you want peacefulness and relaxation. This resort doesn't have a nightlife. Food is good however, you are limited to 3 restaurants open at the same time. The only downfall to this area to which the resort is located are the chitras (sand fleas). They are bad at dusk and dawn. With not being able to see them, you don't realize that they are biting you until you start scratching. The bites are a hit and miss with different people. Another downfall is the 2 hr trip fro [... read more]m the airport. Look forward to more or less a full day of travelling on both arrival and departure day. Don't expect to be able to swim at the beach all the time with the high and low tides every 5 1/2 - 6 hrs. Rooms were beautiful and the resort was very clean. Hats off to Roger the bartender, Ricardo and Tifany from Portafino. It definitely "was a pleasure".

Dreams Huatulco: Breathtaking resort

The resort was beautiful. Staff was all very friendly. The beach had great sand. A lot of excursions available. Beautiful place for a wedding. Close to town. Great bar just across the street. The entertainment was great to watch.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Family holiday

Hotel was fantastick! Wonderful kids club felt totally secure leaving the kids .. so many activities for them to do! Gorgeous grounds great food and the beat pool and lanscaping ive ever seen! Would like to return for sure!

Dreams Huatulco: Outstanding

This was our first time at this resort and won't be our last, the resort is spotless and the staff are all very friendly. The food was great we mostly ate at the buffet and there was lots of choices, there is 6 pools 2 adult only which were very quiet and 3 regular pools and 1 kids pool all were excellent. The beach was beautiful and is where we spent the entire trip. The kids loved it you can swim with the fish and the waves were fun to play in. The beach staff was very good if you needed a cha [... read more]ir they would get one for you.the room was always cleaned daily and turn down service every day. Your fridge is filled every day with what ever you want. Very little bugs only a few wasps when you have a sweet drink, but tolerable.very happy.

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort and Spa: Amazing Family Trip

We had a great time at the Dreams Las Mareas with our 4 kids ranging age 9 to 15. Food was exceptional, rooms were comfortable and the grounds were well maintained. We booked a trip to Costa Rica for the excursions, and although they were a bit of a drive away from the resort they were well worth it. We plan to return in the future and would highly recommend this resor.t

Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf and Spa: looks great and promising, but they transferred us (voluntarily) to Dreams Tulum

Dreams Playa Mujeres looks great, but we didn't get to stay there, we were voluntarily transferred to Dreams Tulum, which we enjoyed, the icing on the cake was their offer of a free 7-day stay for going to Tulum

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort and Spa: Dreams @ Christmas

My husband and I are well traveled and have been to a lot of all inclusive resorts in Jamaica, D.R, Mexico and Costa Rica. This was our first family vacation outside North America with our 2 sons who are 5 & 6. I hope others can find this review helpful as we spent a lot of time researching and reading reviews as to where we should take out first trip. Overall we are happy with our choice to go to the Dreams Las Mareas in Costa Rica. It was our second vacation to C.R. Here are so pros a [... read more]nd cons about our trip. Bus Ride - 1.5 hrs sucks to be on the bus in the heat. The guides are nice though. The roads are bumpy and narrow. Like others posted the gravel part is extremely hard on the stomach and those prone to motion sickness should take some ginger. Grounds - Beautiful, Lush, Green, and well maintained. It was the start of the dry season so everything was colorful and beautiful. Costa Rica is a beautiful country. Pools - More than you can swim in. The resort was rather busy because we visited during the break but there was always a chair and room to play. The water was clean but always had fallen leaves and debris. Unfortunately for the grounds keepers its a constant battle because of all the surrounding trees. Cannot fault them on this. They make a good effort to keep it clean. Wildlife - We saw monkeys, iguanas (big one named coco), lots of colorful birds, and raccoons (who dump garbage cans over and eat room service plates). We went kayaking and saw 1000 puffer fish in the bay. It was crazy how many there were. We also saw baby stingrays about 15 feet from the shore at the beach. The kids found the hermit crabs to be interesting at both far ends of the beach. Rooms - Always clean and well kept. Refrigerator was always stocked. Like other people said it is a little weird that the bathroom has a class door only. The room is just one big suite. Not too much privacy except for a curtain you can pull. Another family thought it was awkward with boys who were 10 and 12 sharing a room with their mom and dad. But the beds were comfortable and linens were clean. The balconies are nice to sit out on in the morning with a cup of coffee. The tub is nice to relax in as well outside. Beach - A perfect size. Its a private beach so you don't have hundreds of people walking past you everyday. There are a handful of vendors that are nice. They don't seem to have too much competition so they are not pushy. There are nice trees to sit under for shade when the sun gets really hot in the afternoon. We always had a chair. There is also someone who takes drink orders which is a lovely touch. Kids Club - The women who worked at the Explorers Club were amazing with our kids. Probably the employees that stood out the most for me. They were friendly, active, engaging, playful, genuine, and actually played with the kids. They were wonderful. I felt very secure leaving the kids in their hands. They have a locked gate that parents can drop off and retrieve their kids. Our kids went for 2 hrs almost everyday. They handed us a buzzer (like you would get at a restaurant when you wait for a table) and the kids buzzed us when they were ready to go. Beautiful. TIP - on the resort event schedule they had a part for the kids club. It has what the kids were doing every hour. So we picked what time the boys would go and they were happy to engage in the activity. Things like zumba, sandcastle building, water balloon fights, beach time, crafts, games on the wii... etc Restaurants/Food - We found the food to be average. I wish they would have had more authentic costa rican food. Breakfast buffet was always the same. So it got a little boring. The best things was the homemade crepes and waffles. And the evening buffet only opens at 6:30 in the evenings. Way to late for kids that need to be settled and in bed by 8. The restaurants opened at 6 or 6:30 but with a la carte dinning they took even longer. There were times when food would fly out of the kitchen and times we waited 45 min for a salad. It was really hit or miss. Sometimes we couldn't get a cup of coffee or water at breakfast. Other times the cups were never empty. The ordered room service 4 times and tried different things. It was always quick (20 or 30 min) but there were not too many options. A bonus was the coco cafe was always open. So you could always grab a quick snack from there and a coffee, juice, pop etc. Overall it was a wonderful first family trip. I would recommend others to visit here. I will say if it was just my husband and I traveling we would not go to Dreams Las Mareas as a couple. The resort definitely caters to families with children. There are a lot of kids here and a lot of noise that goes along with it. We would definitely choose an adults only. I hope these tips are helpful to those planning their vacations : )

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama: Great Resort BUT

Grounds: The grounds are amazing! Pools: The infinite pool is beautiful and the adult pool is very relaxing. The floats are a great perk! Food: The a la cartes restaurant are very good with the exception of the Italian restaurant. Bordeaux restaurant was our favourite. The room service didn't work very well at first as they never answered the phone. It worked very well once we called the front desk and they provided us with an extension number to call for room servic [... read more]e. Room Service staff are very nice and they try real hard to make you happy. The fridge was always replenished and there was no issue in obtaining bottles of water. The coffee cafe was really nice. Good capuchinos and lattes! Rooms: Rooms are very nice and the beds were very comfortable. We had problems getting towels on the 1st and last day of our holiday. Service: The staff go out of their way. The bartender is amazing! He is very attentive and brings you drinks constantly. I have never received such great service! The service at a la carte restaurants is also very good! Beach: Beach is very nice for walks but since it's on the pacific side, it can't compare to the beaches in Jamaica, Mexico and Cuba. Entertainment: If you are looking for night life, this resort is not for you. There was a karaoke night which was fun and entertainment during the evening but for a short period. The jungle walk that the resort offers is nice and worth doing. Now for the bad. We were eaten alive by sand flies. It was awful. We all swelled up with sores. We've have been back for two days now and we are still itchy. We met amazing people which made our vacation very enjoyable. I would not recommend this resort because of the bug bites. Our bodies are covered from head to toe. Staff were very nice and offered us extra repellent wipes but nothing seemed to help. We met a couple who vacationed at this resort in April and said that there were no bugs back in April ]. They were quite surprised to see the bites on everyone. I would have rated this resort a 4 star if it wasn't for the bug bites.

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort and Spa: Overall - ok

Overall we were a bit disappointed by the resort on this trip. It really all came down to the level of service. We went just before Christmas this year and there was literally no staff. The bars had 1 person making drinks - getting a morning coffee was super painful and getting your own was really not an option. The room fridge was rarely stocked and this resort claims great room service options...not the case at all. There were some positives - the pools were very nice and the grounds were b [... read more]eautiful. The food in the restaurants was really top notch as far as resorts go. The buffet however was a huge disappointment for breakfast and lunch. Our room was very nice and bed was fairly comfortable. The pool walk-out was also a nice feature. Overall - my family was MUCH happier at the RIU Palace in Costa Rica last year even though it was not as highly rated.

Dreams Dominicus La Romana: dreams dominicus resort and spa

It,s difficult to write about this hotel because it's not finished The personnal is very gentle. but we waited a long time to have our room the pool are large and the spa also It,s very clean 9( the room and the place)

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Perfection

Hands down this resort is at the top of our list of favourites. The report is beautiful and we love the pool and swim up rooms. There was never a problem finding a lounge chair in the sun or shade, poolside or at the beach. The wait staff is a big reason why we would go back again, they were all very attentive and sociable. Thank you to Fransico (Benjamin Franklin) and Simon (Happy) you made our week. We especially enjoyed the fact that you didn't have to book reservation for dinner, you could [... read more] go every night when it was convenient for your schedule. Thank you to Larisa for arranging seating at the Japanese grill, that was a real treat. Larisa made sure that everything was perfect There were always pool and beach activities for all ages and the energetic staff were fantastic and entertaining The rooms could have update and maybe a dresser of luggage stand, but really we didn't spend much time there. Thank you Dreams for a wonderful vacation.

Dreams Playa Bonita Panama: Amazing resort

The grounds were beautiful. Excellent oceanfront views. Super clean pools. Food very good staff excellent. Top notch drinks. Excellent filet mignon. Great value. Would definitely stay here again. Close to canal. Lovely additions in rooms. Champagne on arrival. Lovely bathroom products and robes