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Just returned home. What a wonderful first experience at Dreams. Check out Pedro at VIP services, Christian for events and Antonio by the pool. Some people place a towel over a chair by the pool and return hours later to claim it, not COOL . . .

We had a great time at Dreams on a business trip. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. It was supposed to be a busy time and while I did see a good amount of people, it wasn’t overwhelming populated. The food was good but not great. Not a lot of options in the buffet ,and in the restaurants, there weren’t many options for our kids. They had really cool activities throughout the day but I did not like the service by the pool. It took us 6 times and one hour just to get water bottles. The service came by maybe once and hour and a half. It was very slow. My only other complaint is that they turn off the lights too early. People on vacation stay up late and turning off the lights at 10/11pm in my opinion makes the resort unwalkable and dies so fast at night. Rooms were nice and clean. Everything was close by which was a plus as well.

Had a great time. Staff at resort was great. Room was clean. Had requested room close to another couple 6 months in advance that didn’t happen but it all worked out. Limited food options was only draw back but what they did have was good. We are members of UVC so great value for a wonderful trip. We were able to do whale watching. Derp sea fishing and ATV riding in addition to days at the pool. Overall wonderful time

If you are considering staying here—book it. This resort exceeded our expectations in so many ways. From the moment we arrived, we knew the experience was going to be special, and it truly turned into one of the most memorable trips we’ve had. What truly made our stay exceptional was the staff. A special thank you to Mercedes at the Beach Bar and Marcos (Polo) at the Manatees Pool Bar—they were fantastic. If you have the opportunity to dine at the Italian restaurant, Portofino, I highly recommend asking for Nicco. He will make your dining experience absolutely unforgettable. This resort truly deserves its 5-star rating. The staff throughout the property were outstanding, and we met so many wonderful and kind people during our stay. One of the most incredible experiences was seeing the whales from the beach. If you have a room with an ocean view or are seated at a table overlooking the water, there is a good chance you will see whales during the day. Whale season runs from January through March, so if you have the opportunity to visit during that time, I highly recommend it. Seeing whales from the shore is something you will never forget. For breakfast, the Seaside Grill is our top recommendation. The Farmhouse sandwich was excellent, and there are many great tables with beautiful ocean views. Coco Café is also a great option—it’s open 24 hours and offers a wide selection of coffee, sandwiches, and pastries. Room service, however, was not a highlight for us. The menu selection was limited, and the food itself was not very enjoyable, so we would not recommend relying on it as a primary dining option. The resort has two pools: an adults-only pool that is quiet and relaxing, and a family pool that offers music, activities, and a livelier atmosphere throughout the day. In the early afternoon, they also set up food service near the pool. In the evenings, the Rendezvous Bar is the main spot for drinks besides the Desires Nightclub. It is a smaller venue than we are used to, but it has a DJ and even karaoke on Sunday nights. Once it fills up, the energy is high, and it becomes a lot of fun. The rooms are spacious, nicely decorated, and equipped with all the standard amenities. Ours also included a lighted makeup mirror and a steamer. There was a fully stocked minibar as well. We stayed in the Preferred Club, so I’m not sure if those extras are included in all rooms. One drawback we noticed was the limited number of beach and pool chairs. My sisters had to get up very early to reserve chairs, which isn’t an ideal system. Even when they went out at the crack of dawn, there were days when other guests had taken the spots. It would be great if the resort implemented a better system for this, especially when the resort is fully booked. Overall, this resort is absolutely worth visiting, and we had an amazing time. Aside from the chair situation, everything about our stay was fantastic.

Amazing team members, the staff was so friendly and attentive. The room was lovely with the swim up pool. Housekeeping was so nice too and would do special touches. We tried all of the restaurants and bars and the pool restaurant breakfast was amazing. The breakfast buffet had amazing staff. Especially the woman on the taco station. She custom made egg tacos for me. The bartender at Manatee was great! Our favorite dinner location was Portofino, the hostesses were extra nice to us.