The resort is excellent. The views are wonderful from any corner of the resort. Excellent service, excellent beaches, excellent rooms. Food is great (especially the breakfasts). I recommend the resort to everyone.

However, I ran into a huge problem with long distance calling. Cell phones don't really pick up service there (atleast Cingular didn't), so that leaves two methods of calling:

1. You can directly call to the US by dialing 91 and the number. This method charges $1/min and goes directly onto your bill for the room.

2. Next to the phone there is a number for collect calls and credit card calls (same number). At the reception desk I was told that this also will cost $1/min, so I used my credit card to call the US. When you dial the number, a recording asks for your credit card information and the number, and you are connected. The rates are never mentioned. Long story short, I was charged nearly $400 for about 30 minutes of phone time throughout the week. When I called the company, International Sattelite Communications, turns out the rate is: 15$ connection fee per call (even if the call fails), 4.99$ - 5.99$ per minute, and a minimum of 5 minutes.

Do not call that number. Buy a pre-paid phone card or use the 1st method.

Other than that, the resort is beautiful and great for vacation.

We were a group of 16 travelling from the state of Maine who had previously booked for another resort next to the Iberostar. After reading the reviews for the other place, we quickly cancelled. When we read the reviews for IHD and also talked with a couple who has been there, we booked our trip for the third week in March. Well, we cannot say enough good about our trip! The place is immaculate, service superb, wonderful food, entertainment and the people that work there are the best! We want to especially thank Carolina, Shakiera, Johnny, Angel, Julio, Raul, Daysee and George. They always had big smiles for us, they work extremely hard, spoke very good English and made our stay awesome. Usually we like to try different places each year, but we really want to come back again next year! The building that we requested prior to our trip was granted; the rooms are large and comfortable, the refrig in the rooms always was stocked; the maids do a wonderful job, what else can we say, except you will definitely enjoy this resort. One week is just not enough!!

Our family had the best time . . .truly remarkable experience. All of the comments from other visitors are spot-on. So -- we'll add to what isn't usually included beyond the super service, the impecible grounds, the awesome beach, and the attentive staff: We had great experience with Dressel Divers; Tom, Camilo, Olivier and Ana-- they were paitent, kind and fun; Our 8 year old had the greatest experience learning to dive in the pool and then in the ocean with Camilo -- there were literal tears of joy upon recalling his experience of seeing his first fish up close under water. Incredible! Camilo is now our son's idea of superhero. The family went on the 2-hour snorkeling tour in Bayahibe with Dressel -- It was like putting your head in a tropical fish aquarium. Colorful fish everywhere you turned. Dressel staff was awesome. At night, the entertainment was fun -- hardworking talent and genuine smiles of the Star Friends made for many good memories -- kids loved it! You can't go wrong. Bravo! Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus -- You got it right!

Wow - what a place - we went there last week of March 2007 for my wife's 50th birthday treat and had a fantastic time - it is very difficult to fault anything - it is superb - the grounds, rooms, food, entertainment, staff, service, beach, clientelle - all fantastic!!! - congratulations to the management and staff on running such a suberb complex - this was our first all inclusive experience and it was great - eat, drink and enjoy, all day and night - we will hopefully be back soon!!!