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Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpavsMango Bay Hotel
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpaMango Bay Hotel
Quick Stats
7.2
Overall Score
8.1
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.3 (351)
Google Rating
4.4 (429)
Under $300
Price / Night
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No
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
7.0
Beach
8.5
6.8
Food
7.8
6.7
Service
8.3
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Rooms
7.6
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Pools
7.0
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Value
8.0
8.0
Family
7.6
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Romance
8.1
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Quiet
7.2
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Remote work
6.6
Vibes
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
RomanceQuiet
Mango Bay Hotel
RomanceQuiet
Activities
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
SpaDivingWater sportsNightlifeKids
Mango Bay Hotel
SpaWater sportsKids
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Guests 18 and over get free access to the neighboring Secrets Playa Esmeralda, which adds adult-only dining and bars
Mango Bay Hotel
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from BGI
Pros — Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Strong family amenity set with waterpark, splash zone, kids club and teen programming.
- New-build room inventory with swim-out options.
- Beachfront setting in a less-developed Dominican resort zone.
Pros — Mango Bay Hotel
- Excellent west-coast walkability.
- Boutique all-inclusive atmosphere.
- Good fit for travelers who dislike large resorts.
Cons — Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Early Reddit and TripAdvisor-style guest commentary flags service, food and room-service inconsistency.
- Beach swimmability appears less reliable than the marketing photos suggest; some guest sources mention rough water.
- Accessibility and elevator/reliability concerns need more verification before scoring higher.
Cons — Mango Bay Hotel
- Limited dining and pool variety.
- Not a high-luxury resort.
- Some room categories may feel less special.