Will return but won’t take the Preferred package as it wasn’t worth it. The Beach is amazing but people with mobility issues will struggle to get in and out of sea due to steep sandbank. Pools weren’t very clean and didn’t pass my sniff test (they didn’t smell like chlorine). The World Buffet had amazing food but atmosphere temp was too hot. No A/C nor ceiling fans. Stifling hot inside with ovens and grills going.

Beautiful, clean and elegant…this resort employs people who really care about your vacation experience. The beds are comfortable, the rooms spacious and clean. Wide variety of restaurants to choose from depending on your mood…24 hour coffee shop for drinks and snacks too! Everywhere you looked, staff were busy maintaining the beautiful grounds or power washing the walkways. Lots of entertainment if you want it or quiet spaces if not. Live music at the lobby bar every night if you wanted to have a nightcap. Lots to do for the kiddies as well, water play area and different planned activities nightly…something for everyone!

The resort itself is very beautiful and clean. The pools were always clean and inviting. Our room was also very lovely. our problems begin with a severe sickness after eating at the Portofino restaurant. I had shrimp on my Caesar salad and it was very ill the next day.

Everyone had a good time and enjoyed the resort. The beach is fantastic and the staff are welcoming and very friendly. It was worth the extra money to enjoy the amenities of the Preferred Club. We wouldn’t hesitate to return.

We stayed as Preferred guests. Definitely worth it to stay under the palapas in the preferred beach area. Having a butler to meet all your needs is a bonus as well. The beach is 10/10. White sand and clear calm water. The food was very good. Loved the idea of no reservation needed for restaurants. The buffet had a lot of choices. The beef was a bit tough but otherwise all meals well prepared and presented. Quite a few bars with lots of drink choices. Overall definitely recommend this resort over many others I stayed at in Punta Cana.

We really liked so much about this resort. The only problem was that our kids both got sick (presumably food poisoning) on day three, then I got sick (again assumed food poisoning) on day five. So all of that put a big damper on our vacation and we had to miss all of our excursions.

Employees were everywhere, ensuring that everything was clean. Before entering any restaurant, guests were given hand sanitizer. The beach sand was white and the water turquoise. In the deeper water, they had sunk a line of large concrete reef balls, used to grow coral and attract fish. Every day that I snorkelled, I noticed different fish. One is able to walk a long stretch of beach, but every beach has a hotel established on the property. If you don't have a tolerance for loud music, played until 11, be sure to ask for a quiet room. I particularly like the Italian restaurant. The service was excellent, and the food was very good.

We have just retuned from Dreams La Romana listed as an almost 5 star hotel from Preferred Club .It is not a 5 star hotel and the Preferred is not worth paying for especially if you are placed across the street in a different building with a noisy street in between the Dreams main resort which is almost a cute village crossed in the middle by a giant pool. Thank you first of all to our butler, a dedicated caring lovely Kiss who has done daily everything in her power to make our stay enjoyable. Thank you also to Maximo who was always there to help us with transportation back and forth to the preferred beach. You rock both. The resort is big enough and spread on a large area leading to a wonderful beach: clean, calm vawes, no seaweed. Communication in the resort is difficult as most people do not entirely understand or speak English or French. The food makes this resort a 3 star unfortunately with cold mushy food, minimal choices and no ice cream in buffets:3 days after returning home :we are still treating ourselves with digestive pills to get through the day. Thank you to animation team who did an amazing job and to our maid Rosa who has done an awesome job also keeping our room clean. We are beach lovers and didn't touch any pools but the sea. Rules in the A la carte restos make no sense especially that it is not a 5 star hotel with no 5 star services: wear sleeves on your shirt for dinner in the preferred patio, wear long pants and no open toe sandals in the French resto.

We’ve been pleasantly surprised by our stay in Dreams Dominicus La Romana! The room was a great find—spacious, with two bathrooms and two floors, which made it extra comfortable. The beach is simply amazing, and having good coffee available anytime was a real treat (Coco Cafe). The resort itself is well-kept and enjoyable. The food is average, but we were never hungry—there’s always something to eat. Overall, it was a happy and relaxing stay, and we’d gladly come back!

Our group of 2 families (4 adults and 3 youth) had a wonderful stay here for 9 days in mid-March. I have a lot of positive things to say about this resort, beginning with the Entertainment Staff. A big reason why we enjoyed this resort was Jerry. Jerry is an absolute delight and one of the highlights of our stay. He involved my 12- and 15-year-old boys in the games and activities throughout our entire stay. Always friendly and welcoming, smiling, dancing and entertaining! He even got my 15-year-old son to dance! In addition to Jerry, other entertainers - Champion, Chicken Boy, El Baby added to the fun. Champion’s auction at the beach was another highlight! The staff all around was great – from housekeeping to pool/lobby bar, dining and towel staff. A shoutout to Marcelo at the pool bar for his positive and fun energy! Room was one of the nicest we have had at a resort, spacious and clean. Towel service was also excellent. No need for towel cards and the towels were always fresh and clean. A La Carte restaurants were excellent – no reservations was a huge bonus, and we never waited more than a few minutes for a table. Coco Café was great to have on resort – my husband and I went here for our morning coffees every day. Barefoot Grille at the beach was also great – pizzas were excellent for a midday snack. The shows were entertaining – especially the Water and Circus shows. Beach is beautiful – turquoise water and white sand. While not a challenge to get chairs at the beach, lack of shade was a bit of an issue. One of my only complaints is that those who pay for Preferred Club get better access to shade. My only other complaint was the lack of activity post-11pm. And that’s saying something for someone who normally goes to sleep at 10pm! Some musical entertainment until midnight would be a nice addition. And while there is a sports bar and disco across from the a la carte restaurants, these were not well-publicized and therefore nobody seemed to go to them. The same holds true for the teen club (which my kids used but they were the only ones there). All in all, an excellent stay at an excellent resort, thanks to Jerry and the rest of the entertainment staff.

Extremely friendly staff ,the food was good ,very clean. Resort very picturesque . The beach was very soft to walk but once in water it was excellent. We deal with Kevin Dupuis is great to deal with. He has taken the time to know what we like and don't like

We travelled as a group of 5 adults to celebrate a milestone birthday and had stayed at other Dreams locations previously so had an idea of what to expect. We also booked as Preferred Club. Pros: The beach and ocean were great, a little more waves than usual for La Romana but we had unsettled weather during the week so that's to be expected. The bar service on the beach was great, the girls came by frequently are were very friendly. We booked a cabana for a day and had a lovely day with wonderful service. Our room was a Master Swimout Suite in building 62. The room was lovely, spacious and I especially loved the alcove patio and sun beds. Very close to the beach and restaurants. Mini bar was restocked every day. Cons: The room location was very noisy. The pathway between our swimout pool and the building next to us (60 I believe) is constantly used by hotel staff as a general walkway to and from the main areas. There is constant foot traffic, housekeeping carts, service carts and golf carts rattling back and forth over the cobbles. Unfortunate because its the perfect spot for an afternoon siesta but you won't get the peace and quiet to actually have the siesta. The room was also beside the main entertainment square with the stage about 50 feet from our bedroom door. No hope for a quiet nightcap on the patio or an early night after a long day of travelling. The shows went to about 10:30 - 11:00 pm. The room also had cockroaches. They did spray the room a couple of times and I didn't see as many afterwards. The restaurants were hit and miss. We ate at all the restaurants including the buffet. Some dishes were quite good and others were close to inedible but mostly it was just okay. One thing I noticed across all restaurants is the heavy use of salt in their dishes. The food was plentiful and portions were generous. It was a challenge on a few occasions with the language barrier but that's not uncommon in the DR. The staff though tried really hard to please the guests and we had a great time with the majority. They went all out for my husbands birthday both at the buffet at breakfast and at the French restaurant for dinner. Our Butler Gustavo is a gem. Such a genuinely nice guy that takes pride in his work. I cannot say enough good things about him. He checked in with us every morning, made reservations, decorated our room and made my husbands birthday special. Would we return to Dreams Dominicus? No we wouldn't but we still had an enjoyable vacation.

Dreams Dominicus is very good vacation spot with crustal clear warm water and very nice amenities, buildings, and rooms. I have to say, the service was 5 stars. I have requested additional towels, I got them within 10 minutes (!) Gym is new, sparkly clean with nice equipment. Yoga teacher Casie made my days! The only thing that was really not 5 stars was the food. I would give it 4 stars maximum. It was not bad, but just not on the level of this hotel. The hotel is small, I lik3d that. But if you like to walk, it is not for you. The sea is shallow, but you can swim. An the water is so warm! The pools are nice and clean. The only thing I did not like very much becide of food was the crowded beach. The beach chairs in the Preffered section were placed so close to each other, you could not pass in between. So, people were lying too close to each other. Because of that I gave 4 stars to beach. It did not have very bad impact to our stay. We had very good vacation, thank you tripcantral!

We went to Dreams Dominicus La Romana for our Honeymoon and had a great time! This is resort is low key and relaxing. The staff were so kind and helpful. The food was excellent. We especially loved the buffet and Italian restaurant (Portofino). They had great gluten free options at all meals, and the a la carte restaurants clearly labelled the gluten free options. We went during September and it was not very busy - we never waited for the restaurant and were always able to find a lawn chair. The beach was absolutely gorgeous - we watched beautiful sunsets and there was zero seaweed.

Great beach with clear water and little to no algae. Enjoyed the kayaking. A variety of pools that were well suited for young children and not too busy. Food was varied and good. We loved the easy accessibility to the restaurants with no limits or reservations needed. Lots of positive attention for the three little ones. Grounds and rooms were very clean and well-maintained. The three- and seven-year old enjoyed the kids' club. We did not choose the Preferred Club as we did not feel it was worth it for us. The one negative was the lack of sufficient shade on the beach. Also, the recommendation I would make is to advertise the Kids' Club and their activities, possibly as you do the adult activities. I informed a few people I met about it after they complained there was nothing for the kids.

2nd time at this resort it did not disappoint. There are some minor things have changed since COVID as the hotel may be cutting back to save on expenses. The only item that I didn’t like was that the Pool towels are no longer readily available on pool chairs or on stands. You now have to pick them up from a towel hut and you can only get one per person after they verify your room number. Food was good we stayed at the preferred club and really enjoyed the food and service at the beach restaurant. Room was clean however we did not get the preferred club amenities despite having paid for preferred. Beach is great the the pools are beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay and will return.

Amazing Resort. Dreams Dominicus in La Romana is the best resort we have been so far. Everything was perfect. Room, food, entertainments, drinks… most impressive things was the cleanliness of the resort and in particularly the rooms. We will definitely recommend.

We were at the preferred club part and the beach was nice but if not for that the beach on the other side was crowded and no shade. We had booked a room with pool view and did not honour that when we got there. Rooms were cleaned late in the day and not cleaned on 2 days of our 7 day stay. Food was overall good and so were drinks. Service on the beach was terrible bringing us warm bear and leaving it there with the lid on the bottle. Beach was nice, ocean was rough for 3 days out of the seven. No seaweed which was nice.

The Dreams Dominicus is a very nice and well maintained property. Our room was really nice. We had room 64-103, which included our own pool. The beach was pretty good but certianly had some rocks under the water and you tend to find them the hard way...by walking into them. I really think Dreams should tell people about them. Otherwise the beach was great but a small beach front.. We upgraded to the preferred club as that is the only area that has palapas, however the cabana beds are at the front row so it does block the view of the ocean. The food and restaurant were very good. Service was also very good. The main issue we did not like at all was the upselling they do... 1. They really tried hard to get us to sit in on a 90 minute chat about timeshares. We actually had to get angry with a girl and her supervisor as they were pushing really hard. Finally I had a enough and told them to leave us alone 2. At some of the restaurants your given a "wine list" to purchase wine and they don't really explain there is also house wine available... 3. They constant ask you if you want a massage or romantic dinner. I think they need to stop doing this. So overall, we had a nice vacation.

Dreams Dominicus La Romana is a beautiful , immaculate & spacious resort approximately 1 hour drive away from the hotel. The grounds and gardens are well manicured and preserved. The best part of the Dominican Republic to me has always and will always be the Dominican people. Their warmth, kindness and engaging nature is infectious. Needless to say, the staff in all areas (i.e. Bellman team, housekeeping , dining, car, front desk, customer service kiosk, etc.) were all extremely attentive and dedicated to making our stay as pleasant and enjoyable as possible. The hotel room was spacious, clean and well lad out. Our housekeeper, Ramona was fantastic and provided service with a smile. The mini fridge was always topped up, we had fresh towels daily and hot water was never an issue. We did not take in a lot of evening shows but the Circus show was spectacular and reminiscent of Cirque de Soleil. Food was okay both at the buffet and A La Cartes. The staff work as a team to ensure your needs are met in the dining room and tips while appreciated are not expected. We tipped accordingly. Yesenia was a stand out in the World Cafe for us. No reservations necessary, they are all first come, first served. The Japanese restaurant appeared to be particularly popular, given the long lines but we did not attend. We did go to the Seafood Grill & the Italian restaurant which were both okay. Dreams offers room service with a menu to choose from. It usually takes around 45 minutes from the time of order to the time of delivery. It should be noted that menus are different to ones previously posted online from travellers and that you will need to take your phone with you to access menus via QR codes at both the restaurants & a channel on your t.v. You can also have lunch on the pier as long as there are no events going on. Drinks / Bar - readily available and served with a smile with the exception of one miserable male bartender at the beach bar & grill who didn't seem too eager to fill our Bubba mugs, even though it would mean fewer visits from us and no one would have to make sure we cleaned up after ourselves. The Spa was gorgeous and clean. We had massages which we enjoyed and then were given 1 hour in the hydrotherapy section where you could find a Jacuzzi, pool and cold pool on the roof so you still had access to the sunshine and fresh air. The beach was not to our standard and a little disappointing, in that, it was unkempt and a lot of erosion had taken place. There was a lot of seaweed and rock at the base in front of the hotel, as you entered the ocean. A problem that could easily be resolved by having a crew attend to this every morning. It definitely does not look like it does in the picture. However, once you waded into the water it was warm and reasonably clear. We found it more enjoyable to walk a short distance towards Catalonia hotel and enter the ocean there as it would appear as though they cleared their section of the beach. It was also notable that there was a divide between "preferred guests" (paid upgrade) area & the commoner section. They had a security guard monitoring the area. Loungers in both sections were much closer than we would have liked if the hotel was fully booked. We observed that towels were laid out on all loungers in the "preferred guest" section to give the illusion that it was busier than it was, and collected at the end of the day. Beach towels were handed out according to preferred guests versus commoners. No difference in the access to the beach, only lounge chairs / cabana like structures. Souvenir shops were available on site and market vendors were present on two of the seven nights we were there. There's also a vendor market on the beach if you go left of the pier. Saona Catarman Tour - there were two options for two different prices. one was $80 U.S & the other was $90 US. We opted for the latter taking in Blue Lagoon Beach (which includes lunch), Natural Pool & Saona Island. The crew was entertaining and lots of music en route. Our favourite stop was the Natural Pool, we could have stayed there the entire day and been happy. Deep Lagoon was a nice beach. Saona was a disappointing due to lots of beach shoreline erosion. Air Canada Terminal @ Pearson International - we arrived early given the horror stories we had heard from others about getting through security in the post COVID era. Thankfully, we had checked in online and only had to do luggage drop off. There were Air Canada staff available to assist with the check in kiosks and we moved through this section rather quickly ,ten minutes at the most. The security line was busy but we managed to clear security in around 35 minutes & people were generally cordial. Upon return, we fully expected to be waiting on the tarmac, to our surprise we were in the terminal within five minutes. Customs & luggage pick up 30 minutes total. We made arrangements for curb side pick- up. Airport Punta Cana, Dominican Republic - This international airport knows how to clear passengers coming and going. I was last in the D.R 25 years ago and this experience was no different. It doesn't seem to matter how many people are moving through the terminal, they clear house in 15-20 minutes and send you on your way. (And yes, I mean customs, luggage and in your mode of transportation). Impressive. Upon our return, same thing. We did online check in, dropped off our luggage and cleared security within 15-20 minutes. Dominican Republic Online Form for entry & exit of the country were pretty straight forward once you understood what they were asking of you. It's basically their customs declaration card & a few COVID screening questions. For return, it seemed like they just wanted to make sure the person leaving was the same person who entered. Both forms generated QR codes which you needed at the airport coming & going respectively. ArriveCan - what a waste of time. A lot of rig-a-mo-roll for nothing. It generated a QR code which no one asked for upon return, so unless it's linked to your passport in some way, I couldn't tell you why it was necessary to fill out. You still have to complete the Canadian declaration form via kiosk upon your return in the arrival terminal. Green sticker on your passport and you're good to go. Pink sticker means you have been randomly selected for COVID screening. This was a much needed break for us and we found ourselves able to relax & feel safe at this resort.

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 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.

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!!!

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 buffets). Overall, a great 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 was 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.

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 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.

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 rude 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.

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.

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 layout 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.

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

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 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

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.

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! 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.

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,

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.

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 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!

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.

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!

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 needed 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.

We had a great time the resort is beautiful and the service and the people were amazing the beach is beautiful the rooms are nice and clean We had a great time I will definitely come back to dream resort

From the arrival to the departure day, the smiles and fun were endless. My family had a wonderful stay and the servers were amazing. Our favourite was Jorge from the beach bar who despite the heat and hustle of people, kept his cool and humour.

This was the perfect resort. Food was incredible in taste, presentation and variety. The grounds were impeccable The room clean and big and beautiful. The beach was nice - chairs close together Ppl friendly

The resort was small but had lots of chairs by the pool. No rush to get up early to save a chair. Always clean everywhere in the resort and I felt safe at all times. The staff was so helpful and friendly- especially Ramonsito in the restaurant. I would go back to this resort anytime.

Awesome food...super clean and perfect attention to detail...drinks were cold and the sun was hot...rooms were spotless. Staff were always available and the room service was fast and a nice touch..would definitely go back to this resort

We just returned from a week at Dreams Dominica’s,this resort was suggested by Tanya Smith at Trip central,we are so happy we took that suggestion,the resort was fantastic,we have been to the Dominican on ten other occasions but this one proved to be the best of them all,fantastic is the first word that best describes this resort staff,room,food,grounds,pools,beach are top notch,we’ll be returning again next year,if you want a vacation where the staff go beyond to make your trip pleasant go to Dreams Dominica’s you won’t be disappointed,special thanks to Rosa,Joan and Fernando-at the front desk and Danny at the World Resturant

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dreams Dominicus. The property is stunning and very well kept. Our room was lovely and the daily maid service was great. The amenities that we took advantage of, i.e. poolside bars, pools, Coco Cafe were well maintained and the staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. Our a la carte meals were tasty and the wait staff and atmosphere were really nice. Loved the wandering minstrels who serenaded us during our meals. The tapenyaki was delicious and full of fun. As far as the World Cafe, we felt it was, by far the best buffet we have experienced at a Caribbean resort. We would highly recommend Dreams Dominicus to anyone and hope to return again someday! Ola!!!

Hotel and amenities were great. Nice rooms with modern touch. Amazing food, nice beach and pools. Restaurants didn't require reservation which was unusual before trying it, but it worked and there was little to no wait time and no limits. Overall 9 out of 10.

The overall a stay was ok. The beach was very clean and provided a relaxing environment for the week. The service was seriously lacking. Each bar made each drink differently they were to say the least inconsistent. If you are going to stay at this resort it is worth upgrading to the preferred club. Each experience within the preferred club was great ! Outside of that everything seemed like an inconvenience to the staff. By the end of the week we were low on small bills an went to several outlets to trying to get smaller bills including the Front Desk, Currency Exchange, Bartenders and Bell staff. We offered a tip to change the money and they were unable to make change. We were asked to purchase something at the gift shop in order to get change. We spent $30.00 and they were not able to provide us change from $40.00 so we were forced to charge the items to our room. At which time we went to the front desk to pay in cash the $30.00 item and guess what ? They had small bills. The entertainment was awful. The shows in the evening were not up to even a mediocre standard. We did not have a beach party which would have been welcome after listening to Karaoke from the other guests. We did have a few bright spots with the staff Victor and Zoleidy at the preferred bar were excellent. Champion and Eddy in the Entertainment Staff were also very good at trying to get the guests involved. Security was always lurking in the Shadows which provided and uneasy feeling like you were being watch at all times. I definitely would not be in a rush to return to this resort.

We went for the first time at a Dreams resort and we were not disappointed Beautiful, luxury hotel, beautiful large rooms, comfy beds and tons of pillows 😊 Food was good , fun staff going out of their way to assist you. Drinks not watered down , real thing 😜 Nice beach , clear water could see the 🐠 Did an excursion saona island, fun & well organized, stunning site We are planning to return in May 😊🏝 Recommend it !

A very attractive and clean hotel, with lovely rooms (we had a premium room), staff was helpful when we needed a wheelchair for my husband. Only suggestion - more golf carts needed for transport around the resort. Family accommodation was across the street, far from the beach which might have been difficult with young children.

The resort has more depth than width. It was much smaller than the Dreams La Romana. It was ‘compact’ but adequate. All the amenities were closer to the beach area; the Coco lounge (24 hrs) provided soup, sandwiches, deserts and a variety of coffee and tea. There were four a la cartes and the food was very good. The buffet was good but lacked a bit in variety. Overall, the staff was very friendly and courteous. There were two main pool areas, one quieter than the other which had the activities and swim up bar. We had preferred status so we had access to another restaurant for breakfast and lunch plus separate area on the beach for relaxing and bar and food service. I would recommend paying extra for preferred status. Across the road from the main lobby was the preferred area with access to snacks, drinks and internet and pool with jacuzzi and a kids pool. This area is furthest from the beach, so if you want to be close to all the other amenities get a room in building 60 and up.

the hotel it's very clean end beautiful food delicious ,so many chose four everybody the rums are clean end big species . sea water was very nice ,pol,s super nice . only there its some rooks on the beach

We really enjoyed the Dreams Dominicus and all it has to offer. We upgraded to the Preferred Swim-Up Rooms which were nice but we didn't get much use of the private pool. It was nice to have the preferred perks such as a buffet restaurant for only preferred guests and a section of the beach with beach service. There was also pool service and room service included for everyone which is wonderful, you feel truly spoiled. Our (we were 6 ladies travelling together) experience with the staff was great, they were friendly enough, we had no issues. The food was good, the a la carte restaurants were especially good although I wasn't overly fond of the sushi. The beach was beautiful, calm, clear water and plenty of white sand.... there was a little market about a 5 minute walk down the beach with all the souvenirs one could need. The Spa was very nice and my services with Ana were wonderful. The packages are definitely negotiable though and they have a different special every day. I would definitely recommend this resort, it's the third Dreams resort I have stayed at and probably the least favorite of the three but still a nice, relaxing place.

Beautiful resort! Food is good and lots to choose from. The drive from Punta Cana was great in a van with just my husband and myself. Highway drive so the hour goes quickly. The resort is new so the employees are still getting themselves settled in. They try hard and work hard. We had no problems. We were Preferred Club and were upgraded to a suite in Bldg 65. It was centrally located and perfect for us. I will definitely return!

Lovely little hotel with great pools and beach. We upgraded to preferred status and had a room with a private pool. Pool was nice but mostly in the shade. As preferred, we also had access to a special section of beach with nice shade huts. An added bonus was no saving of chairs until after 9 a.m. As a preferred guest we were able to enjoy a smaller breakfast and lunch buffet which was quite nice. Seaside grill and Italian restaurants were excellent. Did not try the other ala carte's. We found the main buffet a little small and crowded. Drinks and service were great. Great place for rest and relaxation!

Dreams Dominicus competes well with other 4-star resorts. We found the staff to be well trained and very helpful. Food was always well prepared, well displayed and consistently good. Having four evening restaurants besides the main restaurant gave plenty of variety at mealtime. Most food service staff are aware of food allergies (e.g., gluten) and make sure no guest suffers. However glitches occurred three times during our two-week stay with the server bringing a delicious salad or soup with a bread stick or croutons. These dishes were promptly returned and fresh ones brought back. The buildings look marvelous and clean. Our suite was kept clean and well supplied with towels and beverages. The beach area is narrow for the number of guests. The cots are comfortable and in good shape. But they were lined up row on row limiting the sea view. Far too much sun for our taste, with more shaded in the Preferred Club area than in the general area. We spent most of our time near a quieter pool that had more shade. Alcohol beverages were promptly and generously poured with top shelf brands. Coco Cafe is a quiet retreat for coffee lovers. Here also the service was friendly. Suggestions for guests. Tip modestly but often - not only for good service but also to provide a better income for staff. Men, dress well to complement what your partner and other women are wearing. Engage staff in friendly conversation.

We had a wonderful time. Hotel was lovely, rooms were spacious and modern and clean. Lots of Great food. The grounds are beautiful. It's not a loud party place but had some nightly entertainment that was enjoyable. Very accommodating loved having a Butler service with the privilege package. Make sure to inquire about what he can offer during your stay.

Resort sits on the main road to Bayahibe, with a constant flow of traffic. It is a gated resort and requires security posted at all entrances and exits. Lobby is very small with no evening entertainment whatsoever and one small bar and one bartender that has difficulty keeping up at times. We saw one waitress and she very rarely checked to see if we needed anything. The resort is long and narrow with very few 'alternate' paths that can be taken. There are 3 pools along the main strip to the beach, all well kept but had very few people at them. Never an issue getting a chair. Bar service was hard to find. The buffet and 'a la carte' restaurants were mediocre at best. The buffet offered the same selection everyday and there was rarely any type of potato to be found. The unlimted a la carte's were poor with the exception of The Seaside Grill, which was very good. All the others organized chaos with poor service. Anything other than wine to drink and you are in for a wait as they must go to one of the bars to get your beverage. Majority of the food was so heavily salted that you could not eat it. This was a recurring theme all week long. We were preferred club so our room was across the street in a 5 story brand new building, very clean and immaculate but did not feel Caribbean. It had a pool and a bar and the Flying Fish restaurant that was open for breakfast and lunch. The beach was amazing, crystal clear turquoise water and powdery white sand. Service at the preferred club section of the beach was good with it's own bar and snack area. BBQ everyday with burgers, dogs, chicken and salmon....all was very good and a welcome alternative to the buffet. Some evening entertainment at the beach, but really for the younger crowd. There was karaoke on Friday evening which was quite entertaining but was over by 10:30pm. So.....would we return.......not a chance. For the Dreams brand we expected better......everything.

We booked a swim out room because the brochure stated that there were no children allowed to stay in these rooms for safety reasons; we thought that at least we would be spared noise, temper tantrums etc by booking one of these rooms. No such luck, children were allowed in any room including these; I saw as many as three children and two adults in a swim out room; no idea how many were crammed into other rooms. The adjoining hotel which was billed as family suites had as many as six children in these rooms; needless to say the beach area was at a premium all of the time. Don't believe the brochure when it states that no towels can be put on chairs before 8:00am, try 6:30am and earlier, no towels are ever moved. There are four restaurants and a buffet, don't expect great service at the buffet restaurant unless you are willing to tip even for water, I got my own more than once! The other four a la carte restaurants were slightly better, although the French restaurant had all three courses out at once the first time we ate there, the second time we slowed them down deliberately; but, still there were two courses on the table at the same time. No children are allowed in this restaurant, so it was relatively peaceful, unlike the others, where children were allowed to run free and interrupt other diners. Trying to get something repaired in your room is a major challenge, my husband and I were quite sick our first week there ( not the fault of the hotel ); we went to bed early as we were very much under the weather; as such we would have enjoyed watching some TV; but, our TV did not work and it took a great deal of complaining and six days to get it rectified; to me this was unacceptable. No sooner had this been looked after for us we had an employee remove our lounge chairs from our patio without permission throwing my towels, swimsuits and even laundry on the floor, at this point I really had come to the end of being easygoing and pleasant. This hotel is listed as a high quality hotel, rooms food service etc. ; definitely not in my estimation.

Had an excellent time visiting dreams dominicus. Grounds were well kept. Friendly staff and great food. Rarely ate at the buffet. However room service and the restaurants were fantastic. Beach was gorgeous and the room was very clean! Housekeeping staff was in daily to do a full cleaning of the room. We purchased the upgraded room to the master suite swim up tropical view. Although the “tropical view” portion was highly misleading. As we were staring at the main pool area and coffee shop. Several palm trees to each side is hardly a “tropical view”. I believe “courtyard view” would be a more accurate description for this rooms view. Still happy with the room but it was disappointing from what was expected or explained about the suite itself. I am not sure that I would have been as satisfied without the upgraded room as we used a courtesy room prior to departing and the features to the room were very dismal. A painful shower head in the general rooms was awful. The pressure was so strong we had to turn the water barely on and it was still painful. Would only recommend this resort, if you are seeking a suite. The bathroom in our suite had 2 rain shower heads and it was spacious and elegant. I would recommend editing the explanation of the view on this room as it is very misleading to consumers. However, I would recommend this to friends or family but warn them about the regular rooms as the upgrade is well worth the price. Included with the upgraded suite was the preferred club. I would highly recommend anyone to upgrade to the preferred club as the liquor selection is magnificent for Dominican and the private beach area is breath taking. Overall I would rate this vacation a 5/5 in relation to the resort. Although I was happy with the end result the description of the room may cause Trip Central or Dreams Dominicus some flack in the future for misleading/false advertising.

Overall good resort. On the smaller size than most, but enjoyed that as its only a few minutes of walking from lobby to beach. Nice size rooms, needs some maintenance which the resort is taking care of. Beach & Pools were great. Food was ok, nothing special. I would return to this resort in the future.

What a beautiful resort. The entertainment staff stand out to me as being one of the best parts of our vacation. They worked so hard and were so enjoyable. The food was also amazing . The a la carts were done very well and the food was excellent. It was great not having to reserve. There is a few things that need improvement. The language barrier was a big one, a lot of staff couldn't speak English. At coffee bar wanted a Spanish coffee , they did not know what it was, and could not understand us when we tried to explain it. It would be helpful to have a list of drinks with ingredients listed to delete the confusion at the bars. Also for some reason we often got mugs and glasses that were dirty. One night we got a beer with a straw paper cover in it . Also one morning my coffee mug had lipstick and imprint of lips on the outside of mug. Not sure if they dont have a good dishwasher or , it appeared the glasses and mugs may have just been rinsed off. This grossed me out. I felt that at bars and restaurants they need to improve on their organization it often seemed they were running scattered. There is not a lot of shade on the beach and we had to always ask for umbrellas . Just invest in more umbrellas ....problem solved. I understand they just opened and i feel that if they listen to the reviews and address some of the issues this resort will be amazing.

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)

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 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.