What's Included at Dreams Playa Esmeralda
Dreams Playa Esmeralda offers Unlimited-Luxury® where everything is included.
UNLIMITED-LUXURY® INCLUSIONS
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Limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining options without reservations required
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Unlimited international and domestic top-shelf spirits
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Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
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24-hour room & concierge service
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Pool and beach wait service
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Mini-bar refreshed daily with soft drinks, bottled water, juices and beer
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Daily maid service
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Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment
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Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues
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No wristbands required
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All taxes and gratuities
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Enjoy free Wi-Fi
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Tennis, volleyball and basketball court
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Trampoline and batting cage
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Beach volleyball
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Pool tables
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Aerobics and water aerobics
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Dance classes
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Spanish classes
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Tennis clinics*
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Non-motorized watersports
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Snorkeling
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Introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
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Sailing
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Scuba diving*
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Kayaks
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Fishing*
*Additional costs apply.
POOLS
Dreams Playa Esmeralda offers 4 swimming pools on property, including one pool for Preferred Club guests only; the hotel also offers 3 different hot tubs including one for Preferred Club guests only. Pools Heated
Infinity Pool
Located beachfront
Activity Pool
Located within the main pool
Kids Pool
Located in the family area
Preferred Club Pool
Exclusively for Preferred Club guests
WATERPARK
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Note: For ages 9 and older
Inclusions:
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Pool
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Racer slides
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Toboggan slides
RESTAURANTS
Dreams Playa Esmeralda offers ten gourmet dining options, including six à la carte restaurants, a buffet, a café, a grill by the beach and an ice cream parlor. No reservations are required. All restaurant openings rotate throughout the week. The number of restaurants open for each meal is dependent upon occupancy levels.
1844 Dominican Cuisine | Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
À la carte Dominican specialties
Approximate seating capacity: 84
Dress code: Casual Elegance
Bluewater Grill | Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
À la carte grill serving delicious grilled specialties
Approximate seating capacity: 120
Dress code: Casual Elegance
Capers | Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
À la carte gourmet Italian cuisine
Air-conditioned with outdoor seating available
Approximate seating capacity: 102
Dress code: Casual Elegance
Dolce | Open 24 Hours; Late night bites from 11:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Premium coffee, snacks and ice cream in a casual and relaxed atmosphere
Late night bites include soup, sandwiches, and pastries
El Patio | Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
À la carte gourmet Mexican cuisine
Air-conditioned with outdoor seating available
Approximate seating capacity: 120
Dress code: Casual Elegance
Himitsu | Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
À la carte gourmet Asian cuisine
3 Teppanyaki tables (restricted to guests ages 12 and older)
Air-conditioned with outdoor seating available
Approximate seating capacity: 98
Dress code: Casual Elegance
Tides | 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Delicious burgers and hot dogs served poolside
Tierra | Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
À la carte South American food
Air-conditioned with outdoor seating available
Approximate seating capacity: 104
Dress code: Casual Elegance
Windows | Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Lunch 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Dinner 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
À la carte restaurant for breakfast and lunch
Approximate seating capacity: 132
Dress code: Casual
Exclusively available for Preferred Club guests
World Café | Continental Breakfast 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. | Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Lunch 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Dinner 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Buffet-style restaurant serving a variety of international and local specialties
Air-conditioned with outdoor seating available
Approximate seating capacity: 208
Dress code: Casual
Gluten-free Dining Options
Dreams Playa Esmeralda offers a gluten-free menu at each of its restaurants. If you are allergic to gluten, please notify the resort in advance, as well as your waiter, so the resort can personalize your meals according to your tastes.
BARS
Dreams Playa Esmeralda offers seven bars and lounges including a pool bar for Preferred Club guests only. Bars and lounges all serve top-shelf spirits and range from a swim-up bar to a nightly music lounge.
Half Time | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Sports bar and night club
Adults only after 11 p.m.
Marlin | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Swim-up bar with walk-up access
Moments | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Lobby bar
Revive | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Spa bar
Sea Legs | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Swim-up bar with walk-up access for Preferred Club guests only
Located in the Preferred Club pool
Showtime | 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Theater bar
The Sandbar | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Beach bar
EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES
All adult guests (+18 years old) from Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa will have free flow access to Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, located next door. With additional restaurant and bar options, additional pools and more!
*Exchange Privileges may be limited due to private events and resort buyouts.
**Preferred Club areas of Secrets Playa Esmeralda are excluded from Exchange Privileges
SIP, SAVOR & SEE DINING EXPERIENCE*
As part of the privileges of Unlimited-Luxury®, guests of Dreams Playa Esmeralda have the chance to Sip, Savor & See at participating sister properties in the region. Enjoy dinner and live entertainment at neighboring sister resorts, including sipping complimentary cocktails, savoring delicious cuisine at the restaurant of your choice and the opportunity to see that evening’s entertainment.
The Sip, Savor & See Dining Experience is available for dinner only. This is not a day pass. Guests must arrange through the resort concierge by 3 p.m. Guests may choose to dine at any of the restaurants that are serving dinner. Guests are responsible for cost of transportation to and from the resort. A maximum of 4 people are allowed per seating. Special restrictions may apply for Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinners and special events. Guests can utilize the facilities at the resort they are visiting from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., including bars and theater.
*Sip, Savor & See is subject to availability
ROMANTIC DINING EXPERIENCE
For your honeymoon, wedding anniversary or when you just decide to have a very special dinner with your sweetheart or friend, we can set a spectacular private dinner for your party, with a delicious menu, served exclusively at one of our appointed spots. This special dinner is served only by advance reservation through our concierge. *
*The Romantic Dining experience is valid on all new bookings at select resorts. Cost and availability varies by location. With this package, guests will receive one Romantic Dining experience during their stay. The Romantic Dining experience can be arranged with the concierge upon check-in. Blackout dates and restrictions may apply. This offer is combinable with other promotions. Not applicable to group bookings.
BABYSITTING
Available separate from Explorer’s Club, babysitting is available for $20 per hour per child (for the first 3 hours) for a maximum of two children. After the 3 hours, additional hours are $10 per hour. Arrangements can be made through the concierge.
EXPLORER’S CLUB FOR KIDS
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Ages: 3 – 12
At this fully supervised children's program, kids will enjoy the following activities: Arts & crafts
Playground
Indoor game room with TV and video games
Weekly campout adventure
Big screen movies on the beach
All Explorer’s Club staff members are certified by the American Red Cross in CPR for children.
*Children must be fully potty-trained for admittance to the Explorer’s Club.
CORE ZONE TEENS CLUB
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Ages: 13 – 17
At this supervised program, teens can meet each other, enjoy indoor and outdoor activities and have fun with no parents around.