Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Deluxe Room
Deluxe Swim-Out Room
Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean View
Manatees Swim Up Pool Bar
Barefoot Grill
Oceana Restaurant
Lobby
Veranda
Himitsu
Lounge
Core Zone Teens' Club
Barracuda
Coco Cafe
Desires
Oceana
Oceana
Portofino
Show Time Bar
Sugar Reef
Trattoria
Wine Cellar
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Swim-Out Room
Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean View
Manatees Swim Up Pool Bar
Barefoot Grill
Oceana Restaurant
Lobby
Veranda
Himitsu
Lounge
Core Zone Teens' Club
Barracuda
Coco Cafe
Desires
Oceana
Oceana
Portofino
Show Time Bar
Sugar Reef
Trattoria
Wine Cellar

The hotel

Aptly named, this Unlimited-Luxury® resort is a dream come true! Almost everything is included, including gourmet meals, top-shelf drinks and sporting amenities galore. Accommodation is also second to none, each room is graciously appointed and luxurious equipped with plenty of space to relax in. Make your holiday extra special and upgrade to a room that includes Preferred Club Privileges, you’ll feel like a true VIP! Water sports are on the agenda all day every day. There are also plenty of dry-land activities but the jewel in the crown has got to be the free-form pool, it’s incredible. One of the largest in the Dominican Republic, it stretches from the lobby all the way down to the pristine beach and is sure to be a hit with just about everyone. A visit (or two) to the world-class spa is a must, indulge in a chocolate body wrap or enjoy a water lily after-sun soothing wrap — sublime! The kids are in for a treat too. At the Explorer’s Club time flies with treasure hunts to keep them busy, sandcastle contests, hiking and arts and crafts. Teens aren’t left out either; they’ve their very own place to hang — the Core Zone — complete with rock climbing wall, basketball, video games and disco nights. The dining at Dreams is unrivalled; there are so many restaurants to choose from. As for the bars, there are ten of them, some cosy and laid-back, others with a more happening vibe. And last but not least, don your glad rags and head to the casino for a night full of sophistication and a sprinkle of good luck.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Wedding
  • Honeymoon
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Beachfront location
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Overlooking a beautiful white-sandy beach in the Uvero Alto region. Transfer time from Punta Cana Airport: 35 minutes. Transfer time from La Romana International Airport: 50 minutes.

Hotel information

620 rooms and suites. All of which are air-conditioned with ceiling fans, private, furnished terrace or balcony, alarm clock with MP3 docking station, luxury bath amenities, bathtub and shower, 24-hour room service, satellite TV, CD/DVD player, telephone, WiFi Internet access, complimentary mini-bar refreshed daily with beer, juices, soft drinks and bottled water, tea/coffee maker, safe, hairdryer and iron and board. Deluxe Rooms with a tropical or pool view, 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (aged 3-12).

All Inclusive of: Unlimited-Luxury® includes limitless access to gourmet a la carte dining options without reservations required. Unlimited international and domestic top-shelf spirits, unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks, 24-hour room and concierge service, pool and beach waiter service. Daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water and beer. Daily maid service. Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment, theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues. No wristbands required. All taxes and gratuities included. All activities and entertainment unless otherwise stated.

Enjoy the 'Sip, Savour and See' Dining Experience which includes sipping artfully prepared cocktails at the bar or lounge of your choice, savouring complimentary cuisine at the restaurant of your choice and seeing the resort's nightly entertainment at nearby Dreams, Sunscape and Now Resorts. (Dinner only. Guests are responsible for cost of transportation to and from the resort. Terms and Conditions apply). 

Deluxe Swim-Out Rooms with furnished terrace and direct walk-out access to the pool, 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Tropical View Family Room with two connecting Deluxe Rooms and a tropical view, one with 1 king-size bed and the other with 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults, 3 adults and 3 children, 2 adults and 4 children or 4 adults and 2 children (aged 3-12). Please note: Minimum occupancy required for this room type is 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Preferred Club Deluxe Tropical View Room with Preferred Club Privileges and 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (aged 3-12).

Preferred Club Honeymoon Suite with Preferred Club Privileges, spacious living room, private furnished terrace with either pool or tropical garden views, a whirlpool and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Preferred Club Junior Suite with Preferred Club Privileges and either tropical or pool views, spacious living room, private furnished terrace with either pool or tropical garden views, a whirlpool and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children (aged 3-12). 

Preferred Club Master 2-Bedroom Suite with Preferred Club Privileges, complimentary butler service, spacious living room, master bedroom with 1 king-size bed connected to a Preferred Club Deluxe Tropical View Room with 2 double beds, private furnished terrace with whirlpool plus second private, furnished balcony or terrace, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 2 children.

Preferred Club Deluxe Tropical View Family Room with Preferred Club Privileges and two connecting Deluxe Rooms, one with 1 king-size bed and the other with 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 3 children (aged 3-12). Please note: Minimum occupancy required for this room type is 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Preferred Club Privileges included

  • Personalised check-in and check-out
  • Preferred status and amenities 
  • Access to private lounge and beach area 
  • Upgraded mini-bar service 
  • Pillow menu 
  • Upgraded luxury bath amenities 
  • Daily buffet and a la carte style breakfast, as well as an a la carte lunch at Ocean Restaurant 
  • Afternoon hot and cold hors d’oeuvres in private lounge 
  • Exquisite desserts and fine liquors in private lounge 
  • Complimentary newspaper in room or suite daily 
  • Complimentary computer access in private lounge

9 reservation-free restaurants including Barefoot Grill (beachside grilled snacks), (Bordeaux (adults-only restaurant, French cuisine), Himitsu (Asian cuisine), La Trattoria (gourmet pizza and pasta), Oceana (fresh seafood), Portofino (Italian cuisine), Seaside Grill, World Café (international buffet) and Coco Café (open 24 hours). 9 bars ranging from a swim-up bar to a nightly music lounge. Enjoy the 'Sip, Savour and See' Dining Experience and indulge in dinner, sip an artfully prepared cocktail and see the nightly entertainment at the neighbouring Dreams, Sunscape and Now Resorts (terms and conditions apply).

Casino*. Theatre with live entertainment and themed nights. Daytime activities programme.

One of the largest freeform swimming pools in the Dominican Republic. Children's pool with pirate ship water slide. Dreams Spa by Pevonia®*. Fitness centre. Non-motorised water sports including kayaking, hobie cats, snorkelling, introductory scuba classes in the pool and windsurfing. Tennis, basketball, volleyball, bocce-ball, jogging trail. Dance lessons, cocktail and cooking lessons and Spanish lessons. Explorer’s Club for kids (3-12 years). Core Zone Teens' Club. Yoga, ocean trampoline, water aerobics, giant chess, bicycles, rum tasting, baseball cage, archery and pistol range. Golf*, horseback riding* and a PADI diving centre with SEA PRO motorised water sports*.

Complimentary WiFi. Business centre. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour reception. 24-hour room service. Concierge service, meeting facilities, wedding gazebo, shopping galleria, gift shop, hand crafts, cigar shop and pharmacy*. Babysitting services*. Tours and Excursions*. Medical facility*. Currency exchange.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

4 nights between 23 Dec–31 Dec.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Shabby Chic Island Living

Mar 27, 2020 timfR7539KB

One of the complaints of this resort is it's due for an upgrade. Don't disagree. Dreams is older and it shows. But for me, that's part of the allure. It's kind of shabby chic island living that felt POSITIVELY right. I thought the resort was top notch. The beach was awesome. Not as many beach lice hogging chairs and cabanas as I've seen at other… Read more
One of the complaints of this resort is it's due for an upgrade. Don't disagree. Dreams is older and it shows. But for me, that's part of the allure. It's kind of shabby chic island living that felt POSITIVELY right. I thought the resort was top notch. The beach was awesome. Not as many beach lice hogging chairs and cabanas as I've seen at other resorts. We took long, long beach walks. The resort’s meandering pool was so nice and relaxing. Our room was great as was the location of the room in the resort. I would always recommend Building 6. The Preferred Club was FIRST rate. Seriously, the Preferred upgrade is so, so, so worth it! The staff throughout the resort was friendly, engaging, helpful and attentive. I thought the service was excellent to the point where for the first time in a long time, I almost ran out of tip money. A shout out to Daniel in the Preferred Club and Guillermo (sp?) in the Oceana. Food was OK but that’s alright. Not bad but nothing to write home about though the Teppanyaki grill at Himitsu was fabulous – we went twice! Not much for entertainment but again no complaints there…we were there to decompress, relax and watch life meander past us…which is so easy with a nice, cold beer in hand. The Preferred Club check in process was less than desirable. I felt mishandled especially with respect to my privacy/security. And AMSTAR was HORRID! My travel agent and Apple Vacations are addressing AMSTAR. Bottom line- I'd go back to Dreams in a heartbeat and hope to return. I'd handle the check in process differently and avoid AMSTAR like the plague. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Mr hayler

Mar 20, 2020 L6422WYdavidh

The hotel is tired.. furnishings at the reception cocktail bar seen better days.tiered rooms.Tired shower.sofas... they need to spend some money on it .. couples stayed in the same room by the pool 3/4 years a go and said it had not changed at all in that time ... the world restaurant was cold take a jumper with you ..because of that the food… Read more
The hotel is tired.. furnishings at the reception cocktail bar seen better days.tiered rooms.Tired shower.sofas... they need to spend some money on it .. couples stayed in the same room by the pool 3/4 years a go and said it had not changed at all in that time ... the world restaurant was cold take a jumper with you ..because of that the food unless cooked in front of you was not hot..warm bordering on cold.The choice of food was superb.seafood, stakes. Mexican,Italian,French,Asian. The gardens very well kept they looked and felt well looked after. The hotel was spotlessly clean the rooms was cleane the cleaners did well,they worked hard.The service was excellent waiters male and female worked really hard to keep you happy.the pools very good lots of sunbed, lots of towels .. The beach area was just stunning again lots of sun beds, good waiter service. Wi-Fi good in your room ..but outside of that it was a struggle.. especially in the reception area .. having said that we had a lovely time and would like to go again.. sort out the furnishing. Update it ..please ..spend some money on it ..please.. Read less
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Mar 17, 2020 358beatal

My college daughter and I were there for a week. We had an absolutely amazing time! Lots of beach time and great food and drinks! We had a swim up room which was spotless and located just in the middle in building 3. The room service would come twice a day to make sure we had everything we needed. Everyone was very helpful and nice. Each night we… Read more
My college daughter and I were there for a week. We had an absolutely amazing time! Lots of beach time and great food and drinks! We had a swim up room which was spotless and located just in the middle in building 3. The room service would come twice a day to make sure we had everything we needed. Everyone was very helpful and nice. Each night we would participate in some of the entertainment activities. For dinner we dined at the world buffet, trattoria, Portofinio, steak house and Oceana. Lunch was always small at the beach grill and breakfast we preferred at the world buffet. On one rainy day we decided to spend the day in the spa. It was a great experience! Definitely would love to come again! I really liked the low key island feel! Everything was easy accessible and felt like one big family. We drove through some of the other resorts and they were way too flashy and too Las Vegas style for us. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing a bit.....

Mar 16, 2020 maureensR9627MB Aurora, Illinois

First time in DR and first time at this resort. Word to the wise - there are no elevators in the buildings!!! Only in the main building where the lobby/registration desk is, so be prepared to do your steps! Originally in 2nd floor room in building 3, which was fine. However after some mattress issues and a huge leak in our bathroom from the… Read more
First time in DR and first time at this resort. Word to the wise - there are no elevators in the buildings!!! Only in the main building where the lobby/registration desk is, so be prepared to do your steps! Originally in 2nd floor room in building 3, which was fine. However after some mattress issues and a huge leak in our bathroom from the bathtub from the room above ours, we ended up relocating to a king suite in building 2. Still had very soft mattress there, but managed to deal with it. The staff is very friendly and helpful and constantly busy. The grounds were nice and well kept, but not as pretty and colorful as other tropical places I've been to. We were told that they had flamingo's everywhere at the resort- NOT TRUE!!! What they have is 3 flamingos that roam all over the resort, so you see the same 3 everywhere. They are entertaining and not afraid of people. The food is average and they do have a large selection. Most things at the buffet seemed bland, which I get - spicy food is not for everyone, but the dishes could have benefitted from salt and pepper at least. We dined at the hibachi place and the Italian place, both were good and worth the visit. Plenty of choices for adult beverages, although the most popular were rum-based. Those seemed watered down, so we usually drank vodka or gin drinks, or wine. We had an unusual amount of rain during our stay, and the first several days were extremely windy too. When we were able to get out to the pool and beach, we did not have too much trouble finding chairs to lounge in. The rooms are decent but definitely need updating, we had bad mattresses in both rooms, our furniture was broken (dresser leg broke and if you opened the drawers the entire dresser listed to one side), and our built in cupboard refused to stay shut. We visited their casino, which is tiny, had about 12 slot machines and maybe 6 roulette and card tables. Saw 2 of their evening shows, which were decent. Overall an average place, definitely not horrible but not the best either. Read less
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Mar 14, 2020 G1785CTsandrab

We're a group of 6 seasoned travellers return this week, had a wonderful time. Yes the rooms are outdated and showing signs of wear: multiple caulk lines, scuffed walls minor details. They are CLEAN. The staff and grounds are amazing. We are early risers, put make up room sign on door. It was cleaned every morning by 9:30. Simon (happy… Read more
We're a group of 6 seasoned travellers return this week, had a wonderful time. Yes the rooms are outdated and showing signs of wear: multiple caulk lines, scuffed walls minor details. They are CLEAN. The staff and grounds are amazing. We are early risers, put make up room sign on door. It was cleaned every morning by 9:30. Simon (happy happy) at breakfast buffet along with all staff, cheerful, joking while doing a fantastic job set the tone for a Fabulous day. Food -Hot 100s of choices plus bloody Mary's and mimosas! No need to save chairs, there are plenty as pool meanders the length of resort. The BARacuda was our favorite place to try new drinks. Pedro & Wrangler (?) Were happy, fast did a great job! Will be making the Cucumbericius at home! The flamingos that wander about were a hit must have taken a 100 pics. Lots of choices for lunch. Wish they served French fries or chips with burgers. Again lots of Choices for dinner. Would return here and highly recommend it. Read less