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@libellulebleue1680 Yes, my bad, I sped up the video without stabilizing. Safe travels

@@elelece3119 Hi 👋 It's included as part of the all-inclusive package for guests staying in rooms noted as "Royal Level" safe travels!

@@IAMJESSICANICOLE I'm jealous of your upcoming trip! Enjoy and safe travels ❤️

@@Aga-o5g Przepraszam, zapomniałem numeru pokoju

@@steveparrish4282 Actually, yes, several by the beach & along the pool

Glad it was helpful! Safe travels ❤️

@ChristineTurner Hi Christine - We stayed at Dreams Karibana as well. I know you're a Hyatt lover like myself. Excited to share about it!

@@tayyabah9615 It's about 4 feet deep

@@gobaliksocialsthanks!

glad to share 🙂

Safe travels! Let me know what you think after your vacation 🤩

Awesome! We had such a weird experience here but LOVED Coral Level at Iberostar Selection in Punta Cana. When we went here to the Cancun one they were charging $580++ per night. Which compounded to our unhappiness with the limited active amenities during our stay. Enjoy your trip & safe travels 🩵

Hi! There are a couple of specialty items for upcharge, but most items are included. Safe travels 💙

Here's the version with the bathroom: th-cam.com/video/oE9sT4JocT8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bubr1kjUH_gZbzBI AC works well. We actually recently went back to this resort, video coming soon, and it's even better now! Enjoy your vacation. Safe travels 🩵

@@gobaliksocials Awesome! Thanks!

Yes, at least at the time we went, bottled water was provided in the mini fridge and throughout the resort. Pool and beachside service are available for Royal Level guests. Enjoy your vacation!

Happy to share. Safe travels, always!

cost per night greatly varies depending on the season and the hotel's occupancy levels

@@gobaliksocials i know but how much did YOU pay specifically per night?

@@ggaboveaveragegamer $278/night in March 2022

Enjoy your vacation! Definitely a great value, relaxing & fun. I can't remember the brands in the fridge, but, yes, it's stocked. Safe travels!

Taxis and Ubers are easy to get on that coast of Mexico, even at the airport. The bellboys called taxis for us, and all rides were fairly priced. Enjoy your vacation ♡

Thank you! We were luckily upgraded to this room. I did some research after a few others asked me the same question. I actually learned this room is now only available upon request via e-mail concierge3.drevc@dreamsresorts.com. Enjoy your vacay! Definitely a great place

Thank you so much

Love your Amber Cove video!

Reservaste el club de nivel real? El nivel real es una experiencia mucho mejor

Hi, actually, no, not that we saw. I see cats on resorts more often in Mexico than Dominican Republic

Hi hi the pool is not heated, at least not at the time we were there, but the temperature is comfortable. Enjoy your vacay 😊

Thank u so much! Is the main pool heated?

@jodls2358 When we went, the weather was hot, so we weren't able to tell if the pools were heated. It's a new resort in Uvero Alto, where it's usually cooler than Bavaro, so I'm guessing the pool would have the capability of being heated. Wish I could be a bigger help!

In case the liquor isn't great, we make a habit of picking up a bottle or 2 from duty free when we land. In this resort's case, it came in clutch! Still a good resort though. Have a great trip!

@@gobaliksocials thanks I just booked a week at this place in February. Might have to bring a bottle of Don Julio with me. Do you remember what kind of tequila they have there?

@pushap137 I'm jealous! The beach is s t u n n i n g, the dominican fried chicken is so good! For tequila, they had Jose Cuervo, we spotted a nicer brand 1x, but they also have a couple local tequila brands

Happy to help, safe travels

Hi - the room numbers at this resort are all over the place because they recently combined Catalonia Punta Cana and Catalonia Bavaro. I can't 100% confirm, but I believe our room was 0605. However, I am sure that all first floor rooms in our building began with 06. If you're hoping to pre-request a room before arrival, I'll share that we tried to contact them/the hotel in advance repeatedly with no success.

Hi - The rooms translate better in photos/videos than they actually are in-person. They're not bad, but I've stayed at a few Catalonias, and the Privilege rooms here, have been my least liked. Again, they're fine. Secondly, I live in a fairly new apartment in Manhattan & am a true NY-er to the core, so perhaps I'm picky. 🙃 Enjoy your vacation!

Great question. There are hours depending on the season, essentially morning til after sunset. However, a couple folks took a quiet dip and weren't asked to get out.

@@gobaliksocials Thank you for your prompt response. I wasnt seeing much difference between the amenities offered but just loved the ease of access to the pool.

@kashaansmalltrusty6820 No difference in amenities between the Coral Level rooms. Coral Level is essentially the VIP section of Iberostar Selection Suites and Coral Level guests have access to the other Iberostar resorts on the complex besides Iberostar Grand. Iberostar Grand is the "ultra premium" resort on the Iberostar complex and has no reciprocal to the entire complex. Glad to help and enjoy your travels

Very good question and, yes, somewhat. If you prefer not to hop up, there are stairs every few rooms

Haha I love your eye for detail! Upon arrival, there was a champagne bottle in the room along with fruits as a welcome gift. Then, concierge came by with a bottle of red wine and another welcome gift, small desserts & chocolate covered strawberries. I know that some guests received red wine & a small bottle of tequila. We received champagne & red wine. (The other bottles in this video are from a previous resort - I know, we committed alcohol sin by not consuming enough lol.) I'm sure if you want an additional bottle, they'll be happy to provide. Enjoy your vacation! Don't forget swim shoes. 😊

@@gobaliksocials haha, yeah as I was typing it I thought “hope this doesn’t come off as creepy” lol! Thank you for the clarification, and yes, swim shoes are in the suitcase! :)

@riahtrinity1168 I'm the same way lol. Sneak over to Secrets for the better food. Safe travels!

Great question! There are hours posted, I can't recall the exact time, I believe it was 7pm. However, as long as you're not loud/playing music/doing anything seemingly dangerous or disruptive to other guests, they'll let you do laps, float, chill in the pool past that time. I'm jealous you're going here. This property punches above its weight class for sure! Enjoy & safe travels

The beach was great, especially for Uvero Alto. Waves were fun & from U.S. fall to late spring, there should be very little seaweed, if any at all. Another thing is, the food is very good for an all-inclusive!

Enjoy your vacation! Happy & safe travels❣️

When the seas are rough, the beach is not good. When it's calm for a week, the beach is clearer. But, yes, definitely the food is very good for an all-inclusive!

It's pricey but visually stunning for sure ✨️

I agree with you! Two hotels that don't have a tier system, fantastic all around, are Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun and Catalonia Royal La Romana

Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun: th-cam.com/video/rCjIYZL9UdQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=K62tgLAQ09CvnBku

Catalonia Royal La Romana: th-cam.com/video/0CHi-E268zQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=C_sFW5Ybsa_F87kB

Honorable mention -- Venta Ha: th-cam.com/video/LZB07B1zd8k/w-d-xo.htmlsi=S2r1a_y9xR5TQ9pP

Hi! There are a few restaurants on the Ventus Ha side - Aakat for one, there's also an Asian restaurant and rooftop tapas. As a Ventus Ha guest, you have access to the restaurants of Ventus & Marina El Cid. Enjoy your vacation 😊

@sylvainastous9822 here's my overview video, sorry it's shakey th-cam.com/video/LZB07B1zd8k/w-d-xo.htmlsi=jkC08PITs3DEA1u0

@@gobaliksocials thank you

Great question & absolutely! This resort, Ocean El Faro & Barcelo Bavaro Palace are perfect (and safe) for a mother/daughter trip. Enjoy your vacation 💞

There are several adults-only resorts in the Dominican Republic. I'd say there's a "best" for every budget. For a mid-range budget adults-only, TRS resorts in DR are awesome. In the La Romana area, there are only a few resorts and among the best is this one, Catalonia Royal. There's also Hilton La Romana with an adults-only side. Dreams La Romana (next door to Catalonia) is not adults-only but it's also great! Re: the pool, as a Catalonia Royal guest, you get access to the pools at the family side of Catalonia, so you have options for pool side lounging. Let me know if you have any specific questions. Happy to help. Enjoy your vacation! ♡

You'll have a blast! @Coolist just did a great room tour and overview of this resort but I'd disagree and say the main pool is also fun. Safe travels!

Unfortunately, yes, that's a weird thing to me. I recently heard that wiifi is still $60 per week.

There is an adults-only pool (tucked towards the back of the resort) but the rule isn't enforced because there are family rooms nearby, it's more a quiet pool. Truly a great property overall. Huge bang for the buck. Best pricing is on the Playa Resorts website. I'm excited for you! Enjoy your vacation 😊

Just an fyi, I edited the answer since I realized I wasn't clear last time. Happy travels

Yes, Dreams guests could utilize Sunscape & Secrets as if those resorts were part of Dreams - full access (restaurants, pools, activities, even any preferred club areas, etc). Good to remember is that Secrets is adults-only, so if you're traveling with kids below 18, they'd either have to do their own thing or go over to the kids club while you're on the Secrets property

@@gobaliksocials awesome! Thank you so much for sharing all these details. Would you recommend staying at Dreams? Planning a trip the first week of September but still debating where to stay at. Thanks again

@CLCUADRA505 Because of the somewhat poor buffet food quality, I'm so-so about Dreams. It's definitely one of the best in Cozumel but only so-so for the Riviera Maya. Are you going with children or adults only? If you share approximate dates, I'd be glad to point you to the best bang for the buck!

Thank you soo much! Trip will be for the 1st week of September and no kids! I was looking at Catalonia Gran Costa Mujeres but still undecided 🤷🏻‍♂️

@CLCUADRA505 Costa Mujeres definitely has the best stretch of beach in the Riviera Maya (at least currently). To be in the middle of all the action & a huge bang for the buck - Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen, for a semi luxe experience without the price tag (but only only if you're ok with a so-so beach) - Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun, for a great value in Cancun - GR Solaris Cancun, hidden gems: Catalonia Tulum, Dreams Tulum, Dreams Aventura, Privilege at Ocean Maya or Ocean Riviera Paradise, Grand Catalonia Costa Mujeres is also great but man there are so many group trips there - if you're okay with that, go for it! Booking tip: if you choose a Playa Resort, Catalonia or Ocean Resort, book directly on the hotel website after checking the promos tab - almost always the best pricing & most flexible payment terms. Otherwise, Agoda.com! Enjoy your vacation! Happy to give you some time tips once you choose a resort. 😊 I live for this! Love helping people travel

Happy to share. You can't go wrong with a Playa Resorts property 😎 Enjoy your travels!