by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 10:50 AM ET, Tue September 2, 2025
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is celebrating the grand opening of Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, a new all-inclusive resort located along the beach in the Dominican Republic.
It’s part of the Dreams Resorts & Spas brand and Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection. World of Hyatt members can enjoy earning 500 Bonus Points for qualifying stays at the new resort for a limited time.
The family-friendly resort focuses on a more nature-focused resort experience, with a secluded beachfront, waterpark and large garden areas. It boasts 500 rooms and suites, including some with swim-out access.
Rendering of a Junior Suite Partial Ocean View Bedroom at the Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa. (Photo Credit: Hyatt Hotels Corporation)
Travelers who choose the Preferred Club can enjoy upgraded suite locations, butler service, lounge and pool access just for members and more.
With ten restaurants and seven drinking venues, travelers can try as many flavors as their heart desires, like Mexican at El Patio, Dominican cuisine at 1844 Dominican Cuisine, or South American staples at Tierra.
Adults also have the opportunity to enjoy amenities and restaurants at the adults-only Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa. Connecting both resorts together is the Public Square, a village-style area where various dining and drinking venues, gathering spots or shopping opportunities await.
Families can enjoy two dedicated clubs for kids ages 3 to 17, along with daily programming tailored to every age, including a family-friendly pool, on-site waterpark, fitness center and spa, over 15,000 square feet of flexible event spaces and more.
“Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa invites families and multigenerational travelers to relax, reconnect, and discover the beauty of the Dominican Republic,” said Ángel Medina, general manager, Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa. “Blending warm Dominican hospitality with the all-inclusive ease that defines the Dreams Resorts & Spas brand, we’ve created a place where every detail inspires connection.”
The resort is located near several of the Dominican Republic’s most beautiful natural places, including Montaña Redonda, Los Haitises National Park, Samaná Bay and Salto La Jalda, the tallest waterfall in the Caribbean.
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