Wonderful visit to Dreams. Spent the week of May 3 to May 9 there, so Im just recently back.

The good -

Entertainment Staff - These folks show you a really good time. They are always out at the pool and beach trying to get people involved in activities. These included darts, croquet, beach and pool volleyball, and many other activities. You play for Dreams money to be used at an auction.

The people my group got to know were 50 Cent and Stephanie, as they were around the "middle pool" often, which is where we were. Very nice people and I wish them nothing but the best. Stephanie, if you do read these, I hope your leg has improved since you joined the pool volleyball game.

The surroundings - Ahh the pool, what can i say? Gorgeous, nice rap around pool that is shallow enough for all kids to enjoy. Plenty of floats to go around. Plenty of bars around the pool area, be sure to try the Drink of the Day. Give the Dirty Monkey a try, delicious. The beach is also beautiful. Great snorkeling, no need to pay for excursion to do this. Stay on north side of the beach to avoid rocks.

The not so good -

The food - to be honest, I had no problem with it, didnt expect gourmet, but my wife didnt care for it. Nice variety of restaurants. Stay away from beef dishes, they overcook everything.

The bad -

The room - Im just referring to the basic rooms. Ive heard the suites were great. Had water problem in the bathroom of our first room, safe and bug problems in the second room we switched to because of the water problem. Small and cramped, musty. Wouldnt recommend a room on the first floor. If you can swing it, go for a suite and get a deal from the travel company you work with that booked your trip. They will ask for 100 dollars a night extra if you want to upgrade.

Overall - I would recommend this to all as its a great time and I will be back.

My girlfriend and I spent a week in April, 2008 at what has to be one of the most relaxing, enjoyable resorts in the Carribbean.
The room - with ocean view - was clean and comfortable, with an electronic safe, satellite TV, plenty of storage, iron, hair dryer, outstanding housekeeping and room service. The beach was clean, well maintained, and offered great swimming, snorkling (coral and lots of colorful fish just beyond the sand) and just plain ol' relaxing. Throughout the beach area were small thatched-roof cabanas and lounge chairs. Drink orders were taken and delivered on the beach throughout the day by resort employees. A snack bar offering hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, fresh fruit and soft drinks was located on the beach. Such activities as ATV rides, snorkling, scuba diving, kayaks, Hobie cats were readily available - or could be arranged - at beachside. Fresh beach towels were readily available free at the beach or pool. The pool (with swim-up bar)
was an attraction in itself - very large (but only three feet deep), situated among small islands, cabanas and palm trees. The restaurants offered a wide range of fare. The Oceanside had a wide range of seafood, and offered breakfast buffets every day. Only complaint there was that the buffet was invariably cold, except for a great omelet bar. The steakhouse offered outstanding steaks and salad bar. Another dining disappointment was Thai and Chinese food at the Himatsu. The meals (Thai sweet and sour pork and a Chinese dish)were more like tepic soups than the expected fare. The World View buffet was another great experience - every dish imaginable for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and an all-night (or almost all-night) pizza shop. The resort shops are very expensive ($14 for an 8-ounce sun screen). Periodic on-site vendors and nearby fishing villages offer a much better selection and better prices - but be prepared to bargain. (It's worth it!) There are bars and mini-bars throughout the resort, offering a very wide range of domestic and premium drinks, including daily specials. I highly recommend arriving with a large wad of one dollar bills, as you'll find yourself tipping for various services, such as at the bars, at certain restaurants, baggage handlers and others. The resort offer off-site tours through various vendors, such as a counrtyside excursion, horseback riding, swim with the dolphins, snorkling scuba diving, shopping and others. Be careful using a credit card, as fees are advertised in US dollars, but charged in pesos. The the staff was attentive, friendly, and courteous, contributing to a very relaxing, enjoyable vacation. I highly recommend the Dreams Resort and Spa to anyone who
wants a laid back, relaxing Carribbean experience..

We stayed at Dreams Punta Cana from May 3-9th. It was my first all-inclusive experience outside of Club Med. The transfer from the airport to the hotel is about an hour. Once you arrive to the hotel you are greeted with Champagne and the words of "Welcome Home" . We did have to change rooms but they were very accommodating. We were are on the ground floor which is nice and convenient to the pool. If you have a child, you should ask for bldg 8,9. The explorer club for kids only is wonderful (Go Marilyn and Santa). The activities change daily. My son never wanted to leave. And the activities for adults is great. Stephanie and 50 Cent are amazing, they keep you very busy. And they enjoy what they do. The night time entertainment begins every day at 8:30 with a kids show, which is wonderful. Just pay attention to last minute location changes ie beach or theater.

I can't say enough about the staff, they made the vacation a memorable one.

Food - was okay. Skip the mexican, world buffet is fine cause it changes daily and you can always find something. I was a big fan of the pizza. Breakfast - get a smoothie, and freshly squeezed juices ie. watermelon, cantaloupe. Don't forget the donughts. And the restaurants by the beach are fine. The French Restaurant is great esp the view. The best treat was the custard machine by the middle pool bar and beach bar btwn 1-4. It's very creamy and refreshing.

Use bottled water only to brush your teeth!!! Bring your on Pepto Bismol ($12 in the gift shop)

Resort was booked for our third trip to the Dominican Republic this year (Love the Punta Cana Beach) making it our fifth trip to the islands so far this year. The resort was impressive as we arrived and the staff very friendly and accommdating. It however went downhill from there. Our room was very nice but the grass by our patio was 10-12 inches high which led to a very large pool which was starting to grow algae. You could wade to a swim up bar but it generally closed early making quite a few people unhappy. The dining experience was the worst that I have had in the islands. After generally an hour wait (they do provide a pager) you were seated with a limited menu and tasteless dishes. I mean it was BAD!!! The only decent meal we had was when I purchased a $50 US lobster for the wife and it was average. When we did check out we asked 3 times for a baggage pickup over a 40 minute period and received no response. How this resort can claim 5 stars is beyond me as it is the worst place I've stayed in years. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.