We stayed at Dreams Curaçao for our wedding in early May 2025, with 43 guests who stayed 7 days at the resort.
We were quite nervous beforehand, especially after reading some of the negative reviews online in recent months. That’s why I wanted to share our experience—to help others who might be in the same situation feel more at ease and maybe reconsider the resort, which surprised us positively.
Rooms:
Spacious and clean, with fresh white linens and towels. Housekeeping came 1 to 3 times a day. The room view was truly beautiful.
Food:
Varied and tasty, mostly local dishes, with just the right amount of seasoning. Dinner always had a suggested soup, starter, main dish, and dessert. Three restaurants were open at night (Italian, grill, seafood)—all were good, and guests had different favorites, which means all of them were pleasing.
Special mention for the ice cream (Oreo, strawberry, vanilla, chocolate) at the back of the snack shop by the pool—it was everyone's favorite. That same place also had sandwiches. Room service took longer, but those who tried it liked the pizza and sandwiches.
Drinks:
Frozen mojito and piña colada were the most popular. Aperol and a coffee liqueur cocktail were also ordered a lot. Drinks weren’t watered down, and they didn’t overload on ice (which is often a trick at other all-inclusives). Beer was on tap at bars; bottled beer only in the room’s minibar.
Service & pace:
Staff were kind and helpful, but the island pace is slower than some might expect. Meals, for example, are served step by step—you’re offered water, then drinks, and only after that do you order food. Not a problem, unless you’re in a rush. Same for the bars. We learned to order multiple drinks at once, which helped.
Activities:
Fun animation team. Our group joined painting classes, beach volleyball, pool games, and water polo. Evening shows were also available. Some guests went diving with the on-site diving school and had a very positive experience with good instructors and new equipment.
Hotel infrastructure:
The hotel is about 15 minutes from the airport. Easy to find taxis (most are large vans, $20 to the city center).
The property is well maintained. The lobby is open-air with plenty of seating. There’s a glass elevator to the beach.
The pool is large, and there’s a separate kids' area (which is great). The beach is small but stunning—clear water and tons of fish, even in the shallow area, perfect for snorkeling.
There’s a hot jacuzzi in a quieter area near the gym, and an infinity pool with sunset views. Some guests used the gym and liked it—modern equipment and a great view.
The spa was very relaxing—we did the hot stone massage and loved it.
Wedding experience:
We were lucky to have Indiomar coordinating our wedding. He was responsive, flexible, and calm, both during planning and on the big day. He tailored the details to our preferences and executed everything beautifully. The wedding was flawless.
Arrival & welcome:
Since we were a large group, we were welcomed with cold towels and sparkling wine. We had a welcome meeting to explain how the resort worked and to handle check-in.
Some rooms were delayed, but the staff offered lunch and drinks while we waited. It could’ve been a downside, but it was handled fairly well.
All-Inclusive:
For us, it was worth it. Food and especially drinks are expensive outside the resort.
We did a couple of excursions (one day visiting beaches around the island and another to Klein Curaçao), but most days we enjoyed relaxing at the hotel. It was a great mix of adventure and rest.
Final thoughts:
We’d honestly choose the same resort again. The slower service is a weak point, yes, but everything else—location, beach, food, cleanliness, and staff kindness—makes up for it.
We travel a lot and wanted our guests to have a great Caribbean resort experience—and they did.
When I read old negative reviews, I truly don’t recognize the resort we experienced.
Thank you, Dreams Curaçao, for an incredible week! We hope many others will discover this improved and welcoming version of you.