Check in:
We arrived at Dreams before noon. We were originally booked for supersaver room, but I asked for a room 3rd floor or above in hopes to have a little bit of an ocean view. I was told only 1st floor was available. Since it was early, I asked if something might come available. Jorge said come back at 3pm and he might have something. Came back at 2pm to check and he told me he had a room for us in the TOWER!!! Just goes to show, a little politeness and patience go a long way! Also you don’t ask, you don’t get!!!
Our room had the most fabulous ocean view! Every room in the tower has a fabulous view. I didn’t find the room dated like many people have stated. It was very clean and well maintained. They restocked our fridge everyday and we had maid service 2x a day. Everyone was so accommodating. Our luggage arrived and off we went to the beach.

Beaches:
Dreams has 2 beautiful beaches. The tower side has waves, but not as rough as further south on the strip. The beach on the pyramid side is calm with a rock climbing wall.

Pools:
The most unimpressive thing about Dreams were the pools. The small pool on the tower side was nice because you can sit along the side and relax. The other pool was very active and a lot of people smoking in the pool turned me off. I actually preferred the small pool.
We saw about 9 weddings that week. They really do a nice job and it did not interfere with our stay in the least. Actually the kids enjoyed watching them from the balcony in the evening.

Dining
The restaurants were mostly good, with Himitsu being exceptional. I usually don’t care for buffets , but World Café had a nice variety and the food looked fresh. All the ala carte restaurants are ocean side dining with gorgeous views. We ate at Seaside grill for lunch a couple times, but you must be 18 for dinner. 2 nights, they offered theme dining in the lagoon area with shows. We skipped the Caribbean themed meal, but caught the live show afterward. We did the Mexican theme. The food was decent, but a little crazy at the buffet.

Shows and entertainment
We went to most of the shows. The hypnotist was very entertaining and the kids had fun doing karaoke. The 70s and 80s show was a bit cheesy. The outdoor entertainment was fun and we always found lively activity at the resort, either an acoustic singer in the lobby, or music out at the lagoon near the swing bar at night. During the day there were lots of activities if you choose to participate. Kids liked the salsa lessons. My daughters loved the entertainment staff! They really made sure they were having fun!
They also have a bungee trampoline for the kids, which, many seemed to like, but mine were not crazy about. We also took advantage of the excellent location and walked around punta cancun.
My husband played in a Texas holdem tourney at Dreams and won us a 25 minute couples massage. He didn’t take his, but I took full advantage. I have to say it was one of the best massages I ever had! I wish it was longer! The spa is really nice!

I just want to mention a great excursion is the Selvatica tour with ziplining and swimming in the cenote. I’ll post a review for them as well.

Service:
A few things I want to mention…Someone posted in a review that the management was horrible. This couldn’t have been further from the truth for us. They gave us anything we asked for and more. They were always there offering us another drink, pulling out a chair for us, sweeping up a broken soda bottle in our room at a moments notice. Our room was always spotless! The reviewer also mentioned that the restaurants are closed during the theme nights. That is also not true. They have the theme buffets in the lagoon area, but the other restaurants are also open. All in all a great vacation!

We arrived at Dreams with a group of 30 family members and friends for our anticipated wedding on Sunday June 21st. When we arrived we were escorted to our room in the tower which was amazing with an awesome view. We were soon on the beach with a drink in our hand that was constantly refilled. I have read reviews about the servers and bartenders not meeting up to standards, however, we did not have such a problem. By the second day most of the bartenders knew us by name and greeted us with our favorite drinks. A little friendliness and courtesy does wonders here, as it does anywhere. We tried out all of the restraunts and thought the food and service was exeptional, especially for an all inclusive. There are two beautiful beaches, although we spent most of our time on the beach by the tower as it was less crowded and not many children. We also tried the Spa out, which was great, I would highly recommend a least a day pass so you can access the steam rooms, saunas, and hot tubs. I got a pedicure along with some other girls in my wedding, it was good although probably not worth the money. The massages, both single and couples, however, were great. The dolphin swim was something everyone should do at least once, its surreal being in their environment but awesome overall. The resort is somewhat older compared to other resorts, but the rooms were above par, the landscaping was picture perfect (as well as the iguanas), and the upkeep is very well maintained. I also liked the fact that you could walk everywhere around the resort without having to take a shuttle to one side or the other, which seems a bit impersonal to me. The cancun strip is within walking distance also as well as the market. Our wedding on Sunday was better than i could have ever hoped for. Cecilia, the wedding coordinator, was great and took care of every single detail. If you are considering a wedding here I would definetly recommend it without hesitation. Please contact me if you would like any information regarding the wedding. The photographer and videographer were amazing as well, and all the pictures and videos are priceless. Overall, this wedding/trip was amazing for the whole group that went with us and noone had any complaints. If you exude a little friendliness and courtesy the staff with do the same, after all they want to have a good time to. We can't wait to book a trip here for our anniversary next year and I know our friends and family will also be returning.

I have been here for 5 days and 4 nights so far. I am counting down till I can leave! I came here for my honeymoon and am so unhappy. The food is not great, barely a step above fast food. We are pestered by housekeeping wanting to clean our room or turn down the sheets, and on top of everything my camera was stolen off the beach while my husband and I were in the ocean. They avertise that they have skilled professionals who are trained to find misplaced items. I would not reccomend this place to anyone. On top of everything they have dolphins on the resort in a small pool area. Still the list goes on. Dont waste your time on the spa. They wanted 50 bucks for a hand and feet polish change, and charged my husband and I 225 bucks for a bad couples massage. Not to mention the therepist coughed the entire time she massaged me.
Cancun is beautiful, but this place needs some serious work!

This is an absolute top class hotel and holiday destination. From the initial welcome to the service to the food quality, everything during our stay was pretty much perfect.

At the beginning of our stay, we discovered that our toilet was not working; however it was promptly fixed with no quibble which enabled us to unpack and get on with our holiday. We were given a dolphin view room, which was a surprise as we did not realise we had booked it.

We ate in all of the restaurants, which were open for all of the trip bar the seaside grill restaurant which had to close due to the strength of the wind on one of the evenings. On Carribean night, we ate in Himitsu, as the food for Carribean night was being served outside. The only quibble with the food for me was that on the themed nights held outside, the food could be a little cold; however with the level of choice of places to eat this did not present an issue.

The staff in the restaurants were fantastic and always looked after us well - deserving of the tips they got. Juan who served omlettes at breakfast is worthy of mention here - always smiling and happy to help.

There are numerous bars/lounges that close at different times during the day or night. We had no problem getting a drink or with the quality. Yes, we tipped, and so should others - the guys do a hard job well. By the end of my stay, I was being handed my favourite tipple wiothout even having to ask for it (thanks folks)! We also found that common courtesy and decency goes a long way with the staff. You getter a better response being polite and asking for a drink as opposed to arriving at the bars demanding service as some holiday makers tended to do (perhaps they have written the last few reviews).

In terms of the overall hotel, yes it may be a little older than some; however the location and the amenites are excellent. I could not spend money in the hotel other than on tips. All meals, drinks and various watersports were in the price. I can now sail, cayak and snorkle dive - none of which I had done previously. My only concern would be the height of the balconies on the dolphin view side of the hotel - they are very low. I would suggest that some sort of rail be installed; particularly if young children are to stay in the rooms in question.

I would recommend some of the trips on offer from the hotel also. In terms of nightlife, Coco Bongos is a must - do the 'Bar Leap' and you get brought to the top floor (reserved)without queuing and all alcohol is included. Excellent show. Chichen Itza or Tulum - Mayan pyramids are fantastic. I did the former of which you are no longer allowed to climb; but a brilliant experience all the same. It is amazing what those guys knew about the calendar and time all thouse years ago! For fun, the jungle tour is a must where you take speed boats out on the lagoon and go out to sea.

All in all, a fantastic holiday, made particularly special by the hotel and the staff.