6/10
Dreams Cap Cana
More like a 3*, definitely not 4 or 5.
My observations:
Staff - Servers and bartenders very nice, however you will be constantly solicited by staff aggressively selling excursions, upgraded food and alcohol, spa services, and vacation club. While sitting by the pool, we were approached by someone every 30 mins which got quite annoying after the first day. You will also be offered a resort credit to sit through a vacation club presentation. Don’t fall for it! Our room also had concierge service, but I really don’t know what their function is, as no reservations are required for dining.
Rooms - Our room was basic, but had a nice ocean-view balcony and an upscale bathroom with soaker tub and rain shower. All sounds great except that tub and shower were exposed to the rest of the room which could make getting washed a little awkward depending on who you are sharing a room with. You will have zero privacy. At least the toilet was in a separate water closet.
If your room is in the same building as the main bar as ours was, be prepared to not get to sleep until after midnight as the nightly entertainment is outside in front of the bar. Entertainment starts at 8pm and moves inside to the sports bar/night club around midnight.
Food - Food was just ok, more like 3 star than 5. Buffet had lots of options so we always ate well, especially at breakfast. Other restaurants were hit and miss.
Entertainment - Typical resort singing/dancing, ok but nothing memorable.
Edward Brennan
7-night family trip