I have been twice. (May '03, May '02) We have always enjoyed ourselves here and would have no reservations about going back.
The entertainment staff are very friendly, its nice and clean, food is ok, the 2nd pool is 'smack bang' on the beach (not literally), there's plenty of things to do. Only 3 hotels in Playa Dorada have a Casino (i think the one there is the best). Erm...........there's lots of things i could say. I am sure you will enjoy it there, if you can name a particular room you want - i would request the blocks facing the larger pool
Enjoy yourself