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Casa de Campo

Casa de Campo (Spanish for “Country House”) is a Ponderosa-style tropical seaside resort in La Romana on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic. It was developed in 1975 by Gulf+Western on 7,000 acres (28 km2) of its Central Romana sugar mill’s land.

It was originally a retreat for Charles Bluhdorn, who built his estate in 1975 on Gulf+Western’s sugar mill property, Central Romana. When he died in 1983, it became the first resort in the country. One of Bluhdorn’s friends, the famous Dominican designer Oscar de la Renta, was hired to do the interior design for Casa De Campo. After Bluhdorn’s death, the Cuban-American Fanjul family (the world’s top sugar barons), bought Casa and opened it to paying guests.

There are two types of villas that can be owned: “punto de villas” own only the land, with parking lots and landscaped spaces as common areas. “Villas con solar proprio” have ownership of an entire area, which includes parking lots and the landscape. About 10% of the residences at the resort are low-rise condos in buildings no higher than four levels. About 70% of the properties are large estates.

Marina

Casa de Campo has a modern, 400-berth marina, complete with a shipyard with a 120-ton TraveLift designed by Italian architect, Gian Franco Fini to resemble Portofino. Surrounding this harbor are over 70 restaurants, shops, bars, and homes.

Golf

Golf architects Pete and Alice Dye have had a home at Casa de Campo since the early 1970s, when they guided 300 local laborers with machetes to blaze the Diente del Perro, (Teeth of the Dog, opened in 1971) through the jungle and along a rocky coast. The course served as a backdrop for the 1971 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Casa de Campo has a beatiful beach called Playa Minitas, is home to the newly designed Minitas Beach Club, boasting a 23-meter infinity pool, an on-site restaurant specializing in Latin and Mediterranean cuisine, an ocean view bar, and a spacious, chic outdoor lounge deck with live music and DJ entertainment. Whether you relax on the beach, or in the lounge, the panoramic Caribbean views will stun. Water sports are offered on site, including snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboats and excursions to the Catalina and Saona Islands.

You can enjoy of Polo, Spa, Altos de Chavon and numerous attractions waiting for you.

Casa de Campo

Romana-Higuey Road, La Romana, Dominican Republic.
Post Code: 22000

(809)-523-3333

Punta Cana Resort & Club

Punta Cana Resort & Club is home to the Caribbean’s ultimate beach and golfing experience. Our magnificent Gated Beachfront Resort includes 3 miles of magnificent white sand beaches and 45 holes of championship golf, set on 15,000 acres of land.

EMBRACE THE NEW NORMAL: Health & safety protocols

The top priority of the Punta Cana Resort & Club team is to provide a clean and safe environment for all the guests and staff. Before reopening, our hotels and facilities have gone thru a strict cleaning and maintenance program to guarantee efficient operations once things start returning to normal. We made many processes digital, reinforced staff training, increased frequency of cleaning procedures, placed hand cleaning dispensers and bottles throughout the property and put signage to help social distancing in all areas.

Punta Cana Resort & Club

Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominica Republic.

Postal Code: 23000

(809) 959 2222

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Whala!Bayahibe

Five pools

Choose your favourite spot to take a dip or simply unwind while looking out to sea. Four of the hotel’s five pools are seawater.

Sun deck

Enjoy the gentle breeze while you lie back on the sun loungers and daybeds surrounding the pools.

Poolside aperitif bar

The poolside bar at whala!bayahibe serves snacks, cold drinks, excellent burgers and freshly-baked pizzas. Fancy a sunset cocktail? Trust us, this is the place for you! You’ll love the stunning sea views.

Free for guests on an all-inclusive basis.

Open from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm and from 9.30 pm to 1.00 am.

All-inclusive hotel

With the all-inclusive basis at hotel whala!bayahibe, you’ll get to enjoy all our restaurants at no extra cost (except Sushi Bar Tamashi).

Restaurante-Bar Alma de Bayahíbe

Come and savour the traditional and truly authentic Caribbean dishes lovingly prepared by our chefs.

À la carte restaurant.
Free for guests on an all-inclusive basis.
Restaurant: from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Bar: from 10 am to 11:00 pm

Sushi Bar Tamashi

At Tamashi you can taste all our sushi specialities: Asian flavours accompanied by spectacular views of the Caribbean.

Buffet restaurant

The buffet restaurant serves a varied selection of international and regional dishes. Themed evenings, such as Italian, Mexican or Caribbean, are held at this restaurant, open every day from 12.30 pm. to 2.30 pm. / 6.30 pm. to 9.30 pm.

Breakfast

A delicious and varied breakfast is served every morning at the buffet restaurant from 7.30 am to 10.30 am.

Los Corales, la Magdalena Dominicus.
Bayahibe, La Altagracia Postal Code: 23000
Dominican Republic

Whala!Urban Punta Cana

Located in the Bávaro district, in Punta Cana, Whala!Urban Punta Cana is a modern and urban hotel, which is perfect for business or leisure. The hotel has many amenities to combine leisure and relaxation in a unique environment.

The hotel bedrooms are spacious, modern and cosy. They are equipped with comfortable mattresses that will make you feel at home.

Whala!Urban Punta Cana

Bávaro, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic.
Post Code: 23302

(829) 735 0352

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Whala!Bayahibe

Commanding a seafront location in a laid-back area, the hotel Whala!bayahibe is the perfect place for you to enjoy an unforgettable holiday in the Dominican Republic. The hotel boasts direct access to the sea, five swimming pools (four of them saltwater), a poolside bar for aperitifs, à la carte restaurants, a buffet restaurant with local and international delicacies, the possibility of booking all-inclusive accommodation and a convenient shuttle bus to the Dominicus public beach, making it an authentic paradise for all-round relaxation.

Whala!Bayahibe

Los Corales, la Magdalena Dominicus. Bahaybe, Dominican Republic.
Post Code: 23000

(809) 468 1619

Whala!Bávaro

The Whala!Bávaro hotel is located a few meters from Bavaro Beach with direct access to this beach located in one of the most exclusive areas of the Dominican Republic. You will also have access to a private beach area with sun loungers. During your stay at Whala Bavaro Resort you can not only take a swim in the beautiful waters of the Caribbean but you can enjoy the best atmosphere and all the amenities in the three outdoor pools surrounded by large terraces with sun loungers. In addition, each Monday we held a barbecue on one of them.

Whala!Bávaro

Bávaro Beach, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic.
Post Code: 23301

(809) 688 1612

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Catalonia Royal La Romana (Adults Only)

At the Catalonia Royal La Romana hotel enjoy the real Caribbean with an all-inclusive stay at an exclusive five-star resort just for adults. Located on one of the beaches in the small and wonderful town of Bayahibe. Includes activities for couples and friends so you can enjoy your time to the utmost.

With exclusive suites, avant-garde restaurants, divine swimming pools….relax in this tropical paradise and enjoy the best holidays you’ve ever had… Its small details make your stay great and your personalized service makes you feel in heaven. Live a unique experience and don’t worry about anything, ¡We take care of you!

Immerse yourself in the pleasure of travelling to the Caribbean. Relax and have fun at the Catalonia Royal La Romana hotel, surrounded by one of the loveliest beaches in the country, Playa de Bayahibe, where you can chill out, play sport, hit the night life.

We have a wealth of facilities, such as a dedicated beach for guests, a pool with loungers and a wet bar, a pool with a jacuzzi, a chillout zone and a spa, plus a variety of restaurants and bars to choose from and, for more adventurous guests, an excursion service. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets from our tropical gardens and the activities we’ve prepared for you.

The Catalonia Royal La Romana Resort has 141 spacious and cozy rooms fully equipped with free Wi-Fi, pillow menu, minibar with soft drinks, beer and snacks; Coffee maker and 24-hour room service, so you can spend all the time you want in your room.

And if your big day is coming up, hold your wedding here and honeymoon with us. We have amazing facilities and a highly qualified team to guarantee you an unforgettable day.

We’re waiting to help you make the most of your holidays and enjoy a memorable stay in the Caribbean. Come and have the time of your life!

Catalonia Royal La Romana (Adults Only)

Bayahíbe Road, La Romana.
Post Code: 23000
royallaromana@cataloniahotels.com
(809) 947 3400