Nicole Lindsey Travels ✈️

Resort Reviews • Travel Tips • Hosted Stays

I'm Nicole, a travel creator sharing honest resort reviews, destination tips, and unforgettable getaways.

From family-friendly escapes to couples retreats and girls' trips, I help travelers find resorts worth booking and experiences worth having.

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✨ My Top Dominican Resort Picks

The stays I'd book again (and recommend without hesitation)

I've visited every resort in this guide personally. For detailed reviews, room tours, beach walkthroughs, comparisons, and honest pros & cons, visit my Instagram and TikTok where I share hundreds of resort videos and travel tips.

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Dreams Dominicus La Romana

Great For:
* Couples looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway
* Families with young children
* Food lovers
* Destination weddings and honeymoons
* Travellers wanting easy access to Saona & Catalina Island excursions

What I Loved:
* Some of the best food I've had at an all-inclusive
* No restaurant reservations required
* Gorgeous Blue Flag beach with crystal-clear turquoise water
* Beautiful main pool and swim-up bar
* Spacious Honeymoon Suite with hammock & jacuzzi
* Very walkable
* Rustic beach feel - not jammed with resorts
* Great beach BBQs and plenty of daytime activities
* Stunning atmosphere after dark

Not My Favourite:
* Butler service was disappointing
* Beach chairs filled up quickly unless you paid extra for premium beds
* Disco below the Honeymoon Suites could be heard at night
* Spa feels dated
* Café lacked some specialty drinks and ice cream
* Quiet nightlife compared to other Dreams resorts

Overall:
* A beautiful, relaxed resort with outstanding food and one of the prettiest beaches in the Dominican Republic. Best for couples and families who value a laid-back atmosphere over nightlife.

⭐ Overall: 7.5/10
🍽️ Food: 10/10
🏖️ Beach: 7/10
🏊 Pool: 9/10
🛏️ Room: 7/10
🎉 Entertainment: 7/10
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families w Young Kids: 9/10
❤️ Couples: 7/10
💰 Value: 7/10

Link to Website

Dreams Onyx

Great For:
* Families who love water parks, splash zones, and lazy rivers
* Couples who want access to the adults-only amenities, restaurants, and nightlife at Breathless Punta Cana

What I Loved:
* Modern, clean rooms
* Beautiful Preferred Club pool
* Lazy river
* Family-friendly atmosphere with plenty to do
* Most restaurants are located in one convenient area
* Lots of dining options
* Access to both Dreams Onyx and Breathless

Not My Favourite:
* Main pool felt crowded
* Pool bar wasn't a standout compared to other resorts

Overall:
* A fun, modern resort that works well for both families and couples looking for plenty of amenities and entertainment.

Dreams Onyx Website

Royalton Bavaro

Great For:
* Families looking for a fun, activity-packed resort
* Travellers who love lazy rivers and pool time
* Guests wanting upgraded Diamond Club amenities

What I Loved:
* My favourite lazy river in Punta Cana
* Unique cave bar tucked into the lazy river
* Beachside buffet for easy lunches with an ocean view
* Beautiful Diamond Club pool
* Beach beds for relaxing by the water
* Beautiful, well-maintained grounds
* Huge room with our Diamond Club upgrade
* Great variety of activities for all ages

Not My Favourite:
* Rooms felt a little dated and could use some updating
* Main pool felt smaller than expected
* Room wasn't musty and was still comfortable, but lacked the modern feel of newer resorts

Overall:
* A fun, lively resort with one of the best lazy rivers in the Dominican Republic and plenty of amenities for families and couples alike.

Royalton Bavaro Website

Dreams Flora

Great For:
* Couples looking for a more relaxed, upscale resort experience
* Travelers who prefer a smaller, boutique-style resort over a massive complex
* Guests who value a beautiful beach and modern accommodations

What I Loved:
* Location felt quieter and more secluded than many Punta Cana resorts
* Nothing developed to the left of the resort, allowing for long walks on natural beaches
* The overall setting felt more like an island escape
* Boutique feel without sacrificing amenities
* Gorgeous Preferred Club pool
* Preferred Club beachfront restaurant was one of my favourite spots on the property
* Swim-out rooms connect directly to the larger Preferred Club pool
* Fantastic daybeds outside the swim-out rooms
* Modern, clean rooms
* Beautiful beach with calm water
* Main pool was spacious and attractive
* Loved the palapa-style swim-up bar in the main pool
* The beach party was a highlight of the nightlife

Not My Favourite:
* Smaller resort means fewer restaurant options over a longer stay
* Nightlife was fairly quiet outside of special events like the beach party
* Guests looking for a high-energy atmosphere may find it too relaxed

Overall:
* A beautiful, modern resort with a more intimate feel than many Punta Cana properties. Perfect for couples or travelers looking to relax, enjoy a great beach, and escape the crowds.

Dreams Flora Website

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