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We were a group of 6, age ranging from 10 years old to 68! Some Pros: - The beach is fantastic! This is a #1 beach for families, in my option... for safety, cleanliness, and service of the beach bar staff. The water is so blue, and incredibly calm (most days). The free beach activities were great (paddleboards, canoes, etc.). -Saona Island Excursion was amazing, but the beach at the resort was better. I still recommend that you go to the island for the experience, but, temper expectations. - Rooms were very clean and mostly modern with upgraded amenities. -Entertainment was really good. The fire dancers were a favorite with our group. -The highlight of our trip was our Bali bed experience with the fantastic bartender at the beach bar. His name was Ray. Elias was also very helpful with information and was a pleasure to meet! Cons: If you are looking for good food, this is not the resort for you! The food was NOT good at almost any of the restaurants that we tried, and we are well-traveled to know how various cultures prepare food, and this food was not prepared well at all. The staff need training on proper food temperature, temperature regulation and seasoning options. The beverage selection is very poor for a Dreams resort. The drinkware and service are not at all up to par with sister resorts. Being a family resort, I recommend that there is consideration for keeping the pool open past 6 pm. The bartenders need NEW frozen drink machines. The entertainment team need new paddleboards, as the ones we used caused cuts on our knees and feet. The resort also needs new beach towels and new bath towels. The hot tub in the honeymoon suite is in desperate need of upgrade, as it was rusted and small. The pool table needs to be refurbished with new table felt. The pool balls need to be replaced, as they are cracked and dented. The cue ball was pitted and didn't work properly. The restaurant chairs need to be repaired and/or replaced. If we were to return to DR, we would look for a resort with better food options.

The services from Jesus, Benjamin, Mauri, angel, Ariel, brahian and Ramon was amazing, the best service was from them. The entertainment team Rafi, Nicki Minaj, nanny, peluche and oso was incredible. They would treat you like family and make sure you’re having fun

Woooohoooo. I just booked yet another stay at this paradise. We will be there at the end of October just in time for Halloween. We were there last year for Halloween and I tell you....this place knows how to put on a party!!!

Pros: Dreams Dominicus La Romana is part of the World of Hyatt loyalty programme, this resort is a fantastic choice by the Caribbean Sea; we experienced no sarcassmus problem (stay April~May 2026). It is less crowded then Punta Cana, an hour from the airport. Would recommend to get a private taxi instead of shared shuttle to save time. It’s a beautiful, smaller property with very well-maintained, clean grounds… and the standout feature is definitely the stunning beach. The hotel is very much catered to spanish guests, but we did not mind, the staff are incredibly hardworking and attentive throughout the stay. We stayed in a Preferred Club Suite with balcony section 56 located in the middle of the resort, which I would highly recommend. It strikes the perfect balance, close to both the reception and the beach, while remaining peaceful and quiet. We would recommend any of these building in the middle - 52 to 57 are ideal). The buffet offers a wide variety of options. While it can feel slightly repetitive after a week, the overall selection is still very good, so it wasn’t an issue for us. In fact, we preferred the buffet over the à la carte restaurants, which have a more limited menu. I would have liked to see the food better sign posted on allergens and type of meats etc. We also booked a cultural tour to Santo Domingo through the Hotel’s tour company, Amstar. Our driver, Hector, expertly navigated the back streets, and our guide, Norberto, was extremely knowledgeable, definitely recommended! There is a “preferred” beach area to the right, but if you’re looking for something quieter, I would suggest heading to the far-left side of the jetty and public beach/shops, where there are more peaceful loungers also a “preferred” section. Cons: The resort gets noticeably busier over the weekend due to day-passes and corporate events. I would recommend avoiding spa bookings during this time, as it is located near the main pool and can be quite noisy, taking away from the sense of tranquillity. It would be helpful if guests were made aware of this in advance about these events. The steam room could benefit from some refurbishment. The reception/bar area can feel quite warm and could do with additional fans or better ventilation. Other Tips: Support the local vendors, we had an excellent massage at the shops to the left of the resort at a much lower price.. we found the spa too pricy for the treatments received. For a bit of adventure, take a taxi to a nearby cenote near Bayahibe (Cave Chicho)). It’s a great place for a refreshing swim… just remember to bring a torch.

Dreams Dominicus La Romana is a wonderful place to celebrate any occasion, as we did when we celebrated our daughter's 30th birthday. The staff was very accommodating and our butler was very helpful. He took care of the details regarding the special-order birthday cake, from ordering it to making sure it was at the restaurant where she would later blow out the flaming candle. In addition, the staff was friendly, helpful, and attentive. Especially, members of the Entertainment Team: Yuberki, Domingo, and Rudy. I enjoyed the nightly entertainment, too. The shows featured the following themes: Rock, Latin, and a magic show, to name a few. Most importantly, the private white sandy beach was just like a postcard. It was the perfect temperature and we saw several rainbows. Sometimes we saw double rainbows. How idyllic!