Just returned from a week at the Dreams. Everything was excellent. The staff is incredible. This resort was recommended by a friend and his description was perfect. As soon as we arrived the staff was very welcoming with a glass of champaign.
The food was excellent, the pool was very large and clean and the room was perfect.
There are two things that I had a problem with, one is the vendors that are allowed to come to the resort to sell their products are very pushy and the ocean is very rocky directly behind the resort, although we walked down the beach a short distance at it was fine there.
We will be returning in the future.

My 2 girlfriends and I went to DR to seek a place for my wedding. It will NOT be in Punta Cana! The room was nice but very small. They had no towels for us at the pool and told us to come back in one hour. We had lunch at the World Cafe then went back and they had plenty of towels. The pool was by far the best part of the trip. Except very poor service by the pool. Generally I am a beach person but it had a horrible odor. The pool was amazing. It wrapped around the entire resort. The food was less than average at all of the restaurants. The drinks were gross. Exactly what you expect at an all-inclusive. Room service was not good. A very limited menu. No alcohol permitted unless you want to pay$$$. Tons of kids. NO singles, if that is what you are looking for. Night club was cheesy. The photographer on site was terrific. A great place to take family photos, engagement pics or pics of the kids. The had daily animals walking thru the resort to take pictures with (monkeys, snakes, parrots). Expect to pay $10-$15 per photo. Be aware of the sun....VERY STRONG. I have traveled a lot but this was the strongest I have ever been around. Overall, just okay. Nothing spectacular! Would never go back.

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..