Dreams Dominicus La Romana

First and last experience staying at a Secrets resort. Went for our honeymoon only to fall ill with a severe GI illness on day two. After reading many reviews, we chose this as our destination and were encouraged by the reviews regarding the food… only to learn that our experience would be quite opposite. Upon arriving, we ate at the adults buffet. Took 10 minutes for a waiter to bring water to the table and then observed almost all staff handling food without gloves bare hands or contaminated utensils (touching raw meat to utensils/plates and serving customers with same utensils). After reading Mare was a great choice for dinner- we decided to give it a try. How I regret that choice. I ordered water to drink and the filet cooked medium with mashed potatoes. Steak did have an odd flavor to it. Not even 8 hours later, stomach upset began for my husband and I. For three days we did not drink anything but water and $13!!!! Pedialyte from the gift shop. Multiple other couples we encountered had the same issues after eating meats at Mare, Chinola and the buffets. Luckily, we were able to check out 3 days early and return home where I am still experiencing GI upset. If you are thinking about booking here, don’t. The atmosphere is beautiful, but the risk is not worth it.

Diorka Mejia (drink fairy) was amazing! Our time on the beach has been the most relaxing and hospitable experience we have had. We look forward to our next visit.

Fantastic resort with great staff. Location perfect with lots of choice regarding food all of a good standard. Preferred club well worth the extra cost. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Currently here, hotel is beautiful, food is so good, drink service around the prefered pool at Secrets is amazing but drink service at the beach is poor, waiting 2 hours for a drink. No smoking policy except in designated areas but today people are allowed to smoke at the beach and nothing is said. Cleanliness around the prefered beach is shocking, rubbish everywhere, drinks cans, straws, and plastic lids. This is not what I expect for a 5 star resort. No one comes round to check on this area. Very disappointed for the price point. If you prefer to clean up and get your own drinks then BOOK prefered!! Other aspects of the hotel are amazing but not the beach area. Staff stand around doing nothing, this has been noted on several occasions. We are not entitled people, we work hard to save for our holidays and expect to get what we have paid for.

Beautiful resort with so many delicious restaurants. Beach is amazing. Service is excellent.