Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The food was delicious, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the room service was excellent. The entertainment was amazing especially the dancing and the great atmosphere. The staff were incredibly kind, friendly, and sweet, which made our stay even more special. We would definitely come back!

Wonderful week. The beach is beautiful. The food was very delicious especially Christmas eve we had lobster and crab legs in the buffet. Staff all attentive and friendly. Only suggestions I can make is they need pool side servers. Beach service was excellent. Our housekeeper was so friendly and did a wonderful job every day. We would recommend and will return. Thank you Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus!

The rooms are pretty nice, clean, and well air-conditioned. The bed could’ve been a bit more comfortable, but I really have no complaints about the room itself. The grounds of the hotel are absolutely beautiful. The hotel itself is nice and the beach and pool are nice. The issues that I had was the cleanliness and quality of the food. It seems they don’t take food safety very seriously as I witnessed bugs and hair in the food multiple times. The food quality is also awful. It was hit or miss whether or not the staff was friendly. Certain staff were friendly, other staff were rude. It also isn’t very relaxing on the beach when they are blasting music all day long, and it’s awful trying to find a lounge chair that has a view of the water, and it’s impossible to find a lounge chair without cigarette butts surrounding it. This hotel cheaps out in a lot of ways for how expensive it is. Definitely not an 5 star experience. All in all it was an ok vacation but I would never come back.

Amazing place, we will miss it. The staff is so friendly and we feel looked after at all times. Lots of fun and activities and beautifull beach and sea just nearby. Would recommend for anyone.

The best part of hotel is animation team , especially MilkyWay . Always checking on us and make sure that we are doing great ! As well as management team , Daniuska And Gabriella make our stay super easy and comfortable! They all go way above and beyond! Beach is very nice and clean .

If you’re looking for an amazing beach with beautiful well kept grounds look no further. Great coffee shop which is open 24 hours. Check in with Jazmin was smooth. Resturant reservation and membership were worked on by Lemorin who was very professional and nice to work with. Overall great time

I booked this holiday for my daughter and I, a treat for her 18th birthday.|I’ve never been to DR before so did lots of research.||The hotel is stunning. The staff are very attentive generally. ||Excellent à la carte, our favourites were the Italian and El Colonial. The buffet was also a very high standard. |The bar service at the pool bar and beach bars were great, I didn’t get their name but one in particular at the beach and pool bar went out their way to remember orders and do cocktails which weren’t on the menu. |The lobby bar could sometimes be a wait whilst Spanish speaking customers were served first. |The pool was amazing, huge with plenty of beds. Unfortunately the pool with the multicoloured ball wasn’t in use. We weren’t aware beforehand that work was being done and it was noisy at times around the pool.|The beach was stunning. Soft white sand and clear water. Only one day there was seaweed and they worked tirelessly to clean in. |The entertainment team work very hard and try to include everyone. Sexy black English was excellent and a credit to the hotel. |We went to the entertainment a few times and this was good too.|The rooms were fresh and clean, the bathrooms amazing and minibar restocked daily. ||I would definitely recommend this hotel and would go again without hesitation.

This is not my first visit to Hacienda; I was here 10–12 years ago a couple of times. While I love Royal Beach in Punta Cana, I have to admit that there is nothing better than the beaches of Bayahibe (La Romana): beautiful white sand, minimal wind, warm and clear water. I know guests who have been coming to this resort for 10 years in a row. There are a lot of spots/activities for kids, but I'm not reviewing its.|Service|We arrived around 3:00 PM after a 7:00 AM flight. The first impression was not great due to construction near the entrance, but the reception staff, especially Jose, quickly changed that by finding us a comfortable room that matched our preferences. For the rest of our stay, service from the staff was consistently excellent.|Location & Lodgings|The resort is directly on the beach, about a one hour drive from PUJ. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and very well maintained. Peacocks, ducks, and geese roam freely, adding extra charm.|The older two and three story buildings have been fully renovated while keeping their original character (note: no elevators). Rooms are modern, clean, and comfortable, with very good beds and linens. The layout allows you to walk under cover to restaurants, pools, and the beach in case of bad weather.|Food & Bars|The main buffet is very good, with fresh, tasty food and a wide variety of dishes. The French à la carte restaurant was excellent and worth highlighting, while the other specialty restaurants were less impressive. Everything was very clean, and staff were attentive. There are plenty of bars with mostly local and some imported drinks; the cocktail quality is good and the bartenders are friendly.|Pools & Beach|There are several large pools, including one with a swim up bar, plus many sunbeds and shaded areas. Even in high season, the pool areas did not feel crowded.|The beach is the best part of this resort: pristine, very well maintained, with an enormous number of shaded spots. No seaweed, clean and clear water, fine white sand, and almost no rocks – perfect for swimming. The swimming area is large, with zones of different depths, and the beach feels secure and generally very clean, with no disturbance from vendors.|Entertainment|The entertainment team does a great job, especially on the beach. In the evening, there is music, dancing, and small shows or concerts in different areas of the resort, creating a lively but not overwhelming atmosphere.|Serious Drawback – Illness|Unfortunately, there is also a serious downside. Many guests, including my wife, several friends, and myself, experienced stomach problems with vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. In most cases it lasted 24–48 hours, but for elderly or medically fragile guests this could be a serious issue. |My personal suspicion is that the problem may be linked to the drinking water system. Iberostar has switched from bottled water to on site purified water stations where guests refill glass or reusable bottles. You must press and hold a button while filling the bottle, which means if one sick person uses the station, there is a risk of contaminating the button area and, indirectly, other guests’ bottles and hands. If you fill a bottle in the morning and take it to the beach, the water can smell off by the end of the day in the heat. Based on other online reviews, similar issues seem to be reported at multiple Iberostar properties in the Dominican Republic.|Conclusion: The resort, beach, and staff are excellent, and under normal circumstances I would gladly return. However, the recurring stomach illness issue is serious and, in my view, needs to be addressed at a systemic level before I could fully recommend this hotel, especially for older guests or those with health problems.