Dreams Dominicus La Romana - All Inclusive

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11250 reviews

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  It's a friendly place.

  The facilities are clean. The entertainment is good. Plenty of activities thru out the day. Foods are just OK. Staffs are friendly. David , my butler, has done a great job serving me. The shower was great. The ocean is rougher than I would expected.

  Jan 30, 2025
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  relaxing post cruise stay.

  My wife and i have just returned from a lovely, relaxed week at the Dreams Dominicus. We booked the hotel partially because of the short transfer time from the La Romana cruise terminal, following a week cruising. After a quick check in procedure. We were offered the preferred club upgrade for $350. We didn't bother with this. We were a little early for our room, so were directed to the main buffet for a bit of lunch. After lunch we went to our room in block 50, on the upper floor of a two storey building. fairly adjacent to the reception area. nicely appointed rooms, high ceiling gave it an airy feeling. The air con worked perfectly, a definite bonus as it was boiling hot outside all week. Plenty of storage in the room, free mini bar, coffee machine large TV with plenty of channels. We had a well appointed shower room with separate WC. water was always hot. Outside we had a large balcony with table and chairs. Every day we ate breakfast and lunch at the world cafe ( the main buffet). we were always warmly greeted by the lovely girls at the entrance desk. My wife is gluten free, and was able to pre book waffles, pancakes etc for breakfast. The food was pretty good, standard all inclusive fare, with a few cooking stations omelettes, grilled meats etc. The tropical fruit selection was lovely. We always ate at the outside areas, nice and quiet, views over the pool and beach. We thought it was a bit hectic inside. The waiting staff were brilliant, attentive and cheerful. Angela and Elvin in particular stood out for us, our glasses and cups were never empty!! for dinner we ate in the a la carte restaurants. The Asian show restaurant was ok, probably wouldn't cut the mustard on a UK high street. The Italian Portafino was very nice and the French, Bordeaux was our favourite. No booking needed, we always got a nice table, even at busy times (8pm). We didnt go to the BBQ restaurant, although it must have been good as there was always a queue for tables there. We did not feel obliged to tip at any time, although we did tip now and again as the service was so good. There was a bit of up selling going on, special discounts, high priced spa treatments etc but nothing too heavy, a 'no thank you' was normally enough. A couple of times during the week some local jewellery stalls were set up. You did feel like you had to run the gauntlet with these chaps, as they were a bit more persistent, and positioned so you couldn't walk around them. The pools were great, clean warm and large. sunbeds were a little sparce and soon taken up early in the morning. there were very few areas in the shade, and the sun was very hot. The beach and sea were spectacularly beautiful, always managed to get a sunbed on the beach, although again shade was at a premium. The beach and sea were Blue flag standard and of a quality that puts the UK beaches to shame. Stunning white sand and crystal clear sea water. The sea was generally calm but the occasional wave could catch out an unsuspecting nipper. The entertainment team were very good, hard working, good performers. The evening shows were of a high standard in comparison with many we have witnessed in other resorts, the team had a high level of dance skills and never failed to entertain. There are a few mozzies about, even with our full regime of protection, the little blighters still managed to get us. The drinks were of a good standard. Premium brands in the lobby bar, reasonable quality everywhere else. All in all we had a beautiful week, not a massive complex. As English guests we were a small minority amongst mainly north and south Americans. This however did not make us feel any less welcome. We had a great time and were sad when we had to leave. Well done to all the staff.

  Jan 29, 2025
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  Fun time

  The suite was comfy and clean, and the cleaning staff was great! Italian restaurant didn't like very much, the pasta was overcooked. Buffet was great! Chairs near the pools were limited and you had to be there before 7:30 to put a towel on chair, they could use a few more chairs poolside. Staff was friendly. Entertainment was also limited, if you like being up late.

  Jan 29, 2025
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  Family wedding

  I recently spent a week at this hotel and found it quite nice. We attended a family wedding and I booked a swim up room in the preferred section. Although it was pricey, I enjoyed the amenities. We were not able to enjoy our swim up pool because none of the pools are heated and they were very cold. There is a large, heated hot tub pool in the quiet area which we used and it was nice. Our room had a good mattress and pillows, a fridge filled with soft drinks and beer and a coffee maker. The bathroom is a good size with separate water closet and a large shower. Plenty of towels and our room was cleaned daily. We preferred to have breakfast at the small restaurant by the beach although the buffet was fine. Typical all inclusive buffet. We enjoyed the Italian and Japanese restaurants. No reservations needed, just show up. We ate around 6 pm and never had to wait. The wedding was beautiful on the pier with a delicious dinner served next door at the Flying Fish. Although some of our group suffered from a stomach ailment, I had a very enjoyable experience.

  Jan 28, 2025
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  A gem of a resort

  A gem of a resort with extremely hardworking and friendly staff, top notch accommodations, food, and amenities . The entertainment staff were very talented, friendly, and engaging with the guests, during the many performances on their filled schedule. The pool and beach areas were extensive with plenty of space to enjoy the water and sun without feeling crowded.

  Jan 28, 2025