Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Great Week

The grounds were amazing. From lush greenery, orchids, flamingos and peacocks walking throughout the resort as well as lots of palm trees and umbrellas of you wanted shade. Beach was very clean, although lots of wind that week so couldn't swim away far from shore. Meals were good with unlimited alacarte and no reservations required. Staff were very accommodating and service excellent. Rooms were a bit dated but basically only slept in the rooms so not a concern for us. Rate dit a 5 star and w [... read more]ould go back again.

Fiesta Americana Riviera Nayarit: I've had better Dreams......

I stayed at Dreams Villamagna Dec 15-22 with my husband and our 5 year old son. This is our 7th visit to a Dreams/Now property since our son was born. We are drawn to the family friendly nature the chain provides, and initially, that they are gated properties. Needless to say we are big fans thus repeat clients. However, we were disappointed with this stay. Property and Pools - Dreams has made us become accustomed to a grand lobby entrance. This was missing so the first impression was u [... read more]nderwhelming. Not a big deal but it got worse. The land is narrow and deep and the property itself is made up of 3 large buildings, 8 or 9 stories each. The building closest to the beach is a condo building of individually owned condo units. This building is perpendicular to the ocean, with a slight curvature to maximize the view. Running it's entire perpendicular length is 2 ajoining pools. The one fronting the ocean was not heated (my son coined in "the Canadian pool") thus very quiet. Huge disappointment. The attached or middle pool was warmer thus busier and kid friendly. The main pool was heated and the busiest. The activities led by the entertainment team occurred in this pool. The enteraiment team did a great job. Despite being called the "adult pool" it was filled with children. My son, learning to swim, could not touch the bottom in some areas but enjoyed the ledge than ran the length of the pool. We brought our own boogie boards though they are available from the activity/towel bar. This main pool was set farthest away from the beach and directly in front of the main 'ocean facing' hotel building. We stayed in this building and did have an ocean view but being set so far back on the property from the beach we could not hear the waves and while we could see the ocean, a pair of binoculars would have helped. We also could not hear the ocean. A big disappointment and unlike the other properties we have stayed at. The third building was behind ours and I believe only had views of the community. The Explorers Kids Club - despite its raving TripAdvisor reviews was not like the other Dreams/Now properties we have been to. It too was disappointing. The kids club was well secured and the caretakers seemed friendly. Our son only attended one day for just a few hours. He was content to play in the pool or on the beach for the majority of our stay. It is centrally located on the ground level corner unit of the condo building. Other properties had an expansive outdoor play area with play structure and sportcourt. Despite lacking those, the menu of activities was engaging. The Food - hmmm. Apart from the omelet station at breakfast, the buffet (World Cafe) was almost inedible. I am by no means a picky eater, in fact, I'll eat anything. I've been to over 30 countries and some of my favorite food is Asian street food so by no means do I have a trained, delicate palette. I expected far, far more/better. This was not a representation of the Dreams I know. The a la carte restaurants were very good. We did El Patio (Mexican) twice, Oceanu for lunch was nice. The attraction of the Barefoot Grill was in fact bare feet, and a wet bikini. It is attached to Oceanu and share the same kitchen. If you run into a nice server they will allow you to order off the Oceanu menu while sitting at the Barefoot Grill. This was a win. The rooftop lounge also serves sushi. Not so much a meal but a good appetizer. Sushi is definitely my thing (my son's too) and it's by far the best sushi we've had in Mexico. Mexican style containing cream cheese yet still good. We did not try the adult only Portofino. We also found the room service very good, and hot. The Coco Cafe was estetically unappealing in comparison to ones at other properties but served the same decent latte. The lime tarts are a must try. The Gym - next to Coco Cafe. Tiny for sure but had all the necessary barbells for girls who lift. There were some cardio machines too; all the usual I believe but not positive as I don't use them. The Towel Game - beach chairs on the beach need to be secured early. The chairs around the pool decks did not. This was a huge plus for this resort. It was never too busy that you couldn't find a good spot. The Beach - excellent, expansive. My son played for hours. A long walk on both directions is must. Don't get me wrong, we enjoyed our time away from the minus 20 degree weather we left behind in Calgary. You really can’t go wrong with a week of fun in the sun. But if there are certain expectations you are hoping to have fulfilled that were present at other Dreams resorts, I'm afraid you will be disappointed. We will not be returning to Dreams Villamagna but will continue to book other properties in the chain as perhaps this was a one-off.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Fantastic

We have traveled to over 15 different all inclusive resorts and Dreams is the best! The food was outstanding the beds were comfortable and the grounds and pool immaculate. I would highly recommend Dreams Punta Cana.

Dreams Huatulco: Huatulco's beautiful and environmentally friendly resort

This trip was by far my best experience to date. The hotel is meticulously maintained and the staff are continuously cleaning or the gardeners and beach staff making sure everything is up to the highest of standards. I am very impressed this resort is very involved in ensuring they are doing their part for the environment, recycling plastics, their food waste along with preserving their wildlife with having natural landscapes left for them. There are 5 beautiful pools to choose from. If you are  [... read more]with little ones, there is a segregated area for families and if you prefer quiet, there is another pool for adults only. The beach and ocean front are simply beautiful and you can not go wrong with the weather being guaranteed to be super warm for 351 days out of the year apparently. The food selection is really good and you do not have to reserve a la carte restaurants and can go as often as you like. One note, the Oceania seafood restaurant is sub-par and truly isn't a seafood place as they even have steak on their menu. General buffet restaurant, Italian and Japanese are really good. If you get a chance to enjoy a Spanish coffee, it will be the best you have ever had. They also have a dedicated little coffee shop called Café Coco which has treats and basically a Williams or Starbucks making fresh drinks for you to your liking. The rooms are quite modern and tidy, even the beds were comfortable. The service at this resort is incredible and they will go out of their way to make sure you are taken care of. The nightlife in the Rendezvous bar area has entertainment every evening however; they should consider making more seating in a quieter area if people simply want to chat or play cards because the music did over power the entire area. The theatre also had nightly entertainment but was small and their volume for showcasing dancers could be turned down a notch. The one downfall of this place, is that you do have quite a few vendors approach you while on the beach trying to sell you anything from jewellery to blankets or hand-made crafts. It would be nice to have this policed more but if you tell them nicely "no gracious", they are not pushy. If you want to buy things I would recommend getting things from them and bring things like candies, t-shirts, flip-flops, hats to barter with and you will score a super deal! Overall, very friendly people, and the hotel establishment was very safe and enjoyable.

Dreams Huatulco: Nice place

Generally hotel was good clean and staff are excelent. Generally no waiting for drinks etc Only issue was quality of food, not very good! Overall weather is great, the people are very friendly. Flight with air canada nothing to talk about at least they didnt lose our luggaga

Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana: Good Resort

We liked the resort it was overall good...beach, room, food and day entertainment were great. Our family enjoyed staying at this hotel. However the night entertainment was poor and it needs to improve to attract more families.

Dreams Huatulco: Fantastic Resort

This was our second time staying at the Dreams Huatulco. Love everything about this resort. The weather is a guarantee. It was 30-35 everyday that we were there. We were treated very well by the Dreams staff. The room was spotless and cleaned up for us in the morning. Always had a new shampoo and shower gel, as well as a sunscreen. Never had to call down to get towels or refill the bar fridge. Also, no towel cards and no need to make reservations at the a la carte restaurants. Beach was be [... read more]autiful and the pools were fantastic. love this place. will be checking out the Secrets Huatulco as well.

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort and Spa: Honeymoon dream come true!

Dreams la Mareas resort had everything to offer from AMAZING food to the biggest selection of pools ive ever seen. There was adult pools if you just wanted to relax in quiet or all ages pools where they offered a vast amount of activities. Every night, the resort offored live entertainment which was exceptional. I would definitly recommend this resort to couples and/or families. Theres something for everyone!

Dreams Dominicus La Romana: Dreams Dominicus, La Romana is the perfect sized resort !

This brand new resort is beautiful.... or should I say will be. Give them some more time and the resort will be done. Amazingly calm turquoise blue water & a bay you can walk for miles. The Dreams chain of resorts exceeds all expectations with their personalized friendly & helpful service. This was my fifth time to a Dreams Resort and the food is always great. With construction still underway with some rooms we were not given our Preferred Ocean view room. Instead we were given a swim up  [... read more]room which suited us just fine. [Nov 25 - Dec 2 2016 ~ theater & disco not open] All in all we will be back to this resort ~ but maybe in a couple of years when everything is completed and all the hiccups are ironed out.

Dreams Huatulco: Beautiful place, excellent hotel

Just came from Dreams Huatulco 2 days ago and already want to go back. The service was amazing, rooms very clean (maid service twice a day) and comfortable, the staff and local people are very friendly and welcoming. All in all, it was a problem-free vacation from start to finish. We had a very relaxing trip.

Dreams La Romana: Great time at Dreams La Romana

We had been to the Dreams La Romana in Nov 2015 also, so we knew what to expect. The resort is the perfect size for us. The service from all staff was terrific. We stayed 14 nights. Those staff with whom we dealt most learned our preferences and anticipated them. We stayed with the preferred club this time (as opposed to 2015) and in our minds, it was worth the upgrade. Food choices were good...we always found something. The Oceana made great tenderloin steak...perfect medium rare. We we [... read more]nt for couples massage, and it was very professional. The resort itself was clean. The washrooms everywhere were clean. Staff are always doing something...there is no idle time. The beach was private so there was no hard selling by people. Water was clear. The water was calm. The staff are what really sets this place apart. I would definitely return for a third time.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Dreams certainly lived up to their reputation!!

Beautiful and excellent resort with the best staff around --- typical of the Dreams resorts we have experienced so far. The one sprawling pool is really neat but could be a little of a downside if you are looking for a pool that is deeper than 3 feet. Definitely lots of quiet areas around the long, winding pool, however the activity area can get somewhat crowded and congested if that is where you choose to be. Food is fabulous at Dreams and Dreams Punta Cana certainly lived up to this rep [... read more]utation. And the staff ALL go above and beyond to engage guests and make them truly have a great time and be happy. It's a delight to go somewhere where there are actually too many staff to make shout-outs for!! :) We will definitely continue to have Dreams as our preferred chain to stay at when travelling to the Caribbean. A+ all the way!!!

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort and Spa: Beautiful country , hard working staff

The resort is very beautiful and the food is very good the room service 24hours and also very good . They had lots of really good entertainment . Cafe world had really good coffee freshly ground lattes and snacks . The only downfall is the beach dark and murky but the view is amazing. the room is was very nice no point in upgrading Oceanview because they all are and have hottubs on balcony every room . DON'T BOTHER GETTING THE 200 DOLLAR COUPON IT'S A RIP OFF. THE DUTY FREE AT [... read more] THE AIRPORT IS CHEAPER THEN THE RESORT GIFT SHOP. 2 BOTTLES 10 BUCKS. Jose maria Number 1 best bartender WE WOULD DEFINITELY BOOK THIS RESORT AGAIN.

Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa: Beautiful resort

Fantastic resort. From arrival every detail is thought out. Hot towels to greet you off the bus, welcome drinks and excellent front desk staff. The rooms are perfect. Mini bar was always stocked. Room service 24hrs a day. Gardens are beautiful with zen music playing throughout. Always something to do for the kids. Drinks and food great. The perfect size with great dining options at night. Loved the staff, friendly and hard working. Really wonderful stay. Thank you!

Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa: Excellent staff

The resort is probably the oldest Dreams we've been to therefore it is lacking some of the newer amenities ( i.e. wand in shower). It is situated on a large property which is remote from Cancun. Lots of flora and fauna and the odd Coati. The beach is walk-able.The staff will bend over backwards to make you happy. Great food, room average, nice location.

Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana: Good Family Vacation

went to this resort in Sept/16 with my daughter husband and 2 children, our 4th visit to a Dreams resort in Dominican and their 3rd visit as well to Dreams in Dominican Republic. we were accommodated with adjoining room which was wonderful and we were very grateful for. The bathroom in our room was shower only and honestly quite outdated otherwise room was great. The beach was not the calm clear water but having been there before we knew this in advance. The kids club was fabulous and our grand [... read more] children were well taken care of and we felt quite safe leaving them in their care they went above and beyond their duties to ensure the children were all having a memorable time. Food was great and resort was immaculate the only negative thing I could comment on was the water and our bathroom. I would recommend the Kids Club to any parent who had reservations about leaving their children with strangers, they all were amazing with the kids and Dreams should be very proud of their dedicated staff and workers as they truly are the heart of this resort.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: No wow factor

We have no complaints about the hotel room (we had a deluxe family room - in block 3), it was spacious and met our needs. The property was clean and well laid out. The pool was great - spacious and clean. The food was great - the themed restaurants offered great variety and the main buffet always had something interesting. Staff were attentive and responded to requests well. My let downs came with the Beach and the Kid's club. -We saw Red Flags all of the 7 days we were there - not sur [... read more]e if it was due to the time of year, or the side of the island, but we missed out on any and all water activities and just being at the beach. -The kid's club was also disappointing. There is a water slide and play ground for 3-12 yr olds - no parents allowed. This means that we were not able to be with our kids and the times they were allowed to use those features were very limited. My girls (4 and 5 1/2 - were not thrilled and did not want to go back - we sent them there 3 times). Other children seemed to like it, so it just might not have been right for our girls. Overall we enjoyed our vacation - but 7 days in the pool was more than enough, and not what we had planned to do.

Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana: Nice Resort

The resort has a lot of good qualities. The food was amazing and a lot of detail in the presentation of it. Rooms were comfortable. The pool is the highlight of the resort for us. Negatives were the beach was very windy and red flagged 5 out of 7 days. It rained for a bit every day. By the end of the week everything felt damp. Take a couple of swim suits so you don't have to put a cold damp one back on the next day. A lot of inconsistency with small things, one day no face cloths, next day  [... read more]you get one another day you get two and no bath mat you have to use a towel. Candles on all tables in the restaurants but the don't bother to light them. The only thing about the buffet(world cafe) was inconsistency with the table settings. Eg. Some days only 3 coffee cups at a table of 8 some of would have spoons and some didn't. We we go back? No, not to this Island. We might try another AMresort again but not in the Dominican.

JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort and Spa: Quiet, Remote and Beautiful

Typical AM Resort,very similar to the Secrets brand however, it is a family resort but not that different. Good food, Good selection of quality liquor. Plenty of bars and restaurants to suit whatever cuisine you like. Disappointment with housekeeping on a continuous basis. Often having to call for amenities not left or towels shorted when housekeeping did show up. We had requested Housekeeping with a three hour window that rarely was ever met. Often coming back to a room not made up after  [... read more]giving more than adequate time for that to occur. Bellman did not show up for our bags although we gave him plenty of notice as a result of only having one cart for the whole resort because the others were in maintenance we were told causing us to take her bags basically to the checkout counter in the preferred lounge. The all inclusive AM Resorts has that down to perfection unfortunately the willing staff wasn't quite always up to the task. The remote location would be perfect for someone looking for a quiet getaway and I would recommend it for people with or for that matter without children since there are areas exclusively for both. Clean and modern and simplistic would be the best way for me to describe this cookie-cutter AM resort. I guess consistency would be the best way to describe it. What's wrong with meeting someone's expectations consistently

Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana: Good vacation not excellent

We arrived on Wednesday afternoon, and this is our 4th trip to DR and 3rd to a Dreams chain. The grounds are very clean, front desk staff not exceptional. The resort layout was a bit odd with kids club quite a walk from lobby and main theatre / casino outside as well. A couple days into the trip, my parents made arrangements to visit from dreams PC and were made to wait over 30min at security gate before allowed in. (The drive from PC to Palm Beach is only 30min.) I complained to concierge a [... read more]s they were sitting there, and he told me he needed confirmation. I said get your confirmation while they sit in the lobby not in a cab in 38c heat. ( Really, what are they going to do, run and jump in the pool and get to stay for free for the day? A bit ridiculous) When my folks were allowed in to the resort, the staff had an issue with the "Dreams Dollars" issued by Dreams Punta Cana to my parents to cover the day pass cost. They asked for paperwork to verify the Dreams Bucks? Thankfully it was taken care of rather quickly by a management team member. The food was great at all the a la cartes. The pasta station and omelette station were the best part of the buffet. Abby at kids club is AMAZING, and kept the kids busy for a couple hours a day. The sunquest rep Cristian, booked us a pirate adventure and we asked for a golf outing that he said he would take care of. He never called us back about the golf so we figured it out ourselves and the pirate/shark adventure was cancelled once due to weather. On the rescheduled day we waited most of the morning and finally had concierge call him. He said it was cancelled again due to weather but what was frustrating was we wasted the entire morning packed up, sitting in the lobby waiting for the bus to show. Off the resort is very safe and a short walk to get souvenirs. Overall, it's time for something new for us, but clean, descent pools and good food.