About this hotel
General information
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas spreads across some 7,000 acres of the Dominican Republic’s south-east coast, just outside La Romana. The land was once a sugar plantation; in the 1970s part of it became a private retreat for corporate guests, and it has since grown into one of the best-known resort addresses in the Caribbean. The Dominican designer Oscar de la Renta had a hand in shaping its look.
It works more like a small town than a hotel: 315 rooms and suites, a collection of staffed villas with private pools, three Pete Dye golf courses led by the celebrated Teeth of the Dog, a yacht marina, the private Minitas Beach and Altos de Chavón, an artists’ village built in the manner of a 16th-century Mediterranean hamlet above the Chavón River. Distances are generous, so every room and villa comes with its own four-seater golf cart for the length of the stay.
Location
The resort lies on the country’s south-east coast, on the edge of La Romana. La Romana International Airport, which also handles private jets, is about ten minutes away by car; the airports of Santo Domingo and Punta Cana are each roughly a 50-minute drive, and guests can also fly by helicopter from Santo Domingo to the resort’s own heliport. Arrivals by sea use the marina, which takes yachts up to 250 feet (about 76 m).
Spa
The Spa, rated four stars by Forbes, covers more than 2,000 m² of indoor and outdoor space. Its hydrothermal circuit combines a sauna, steam room, vitality pool, cold plunge, heated loungers, a Kneipp walk and an outdoor pool, and treatments take place in 12 rooms. Rituals of up to 110 minutes draw on EviDenS de Beauté, Ayuna and Moringaïa, the last built around moringa, hibiscus, honey and cassava; there are also infrared detox sessions in an MLX i3Dome, a beauty salon and the Spa Café. The hydrothermal area and treatment rooms are open to guests aged 18 and over.
Sports & leisure
The sports offer covers almost everything that can be done on land or at sea:
- golf on three Pete Dye courses: Teeth of the Dog, laid out across coral rock above the sea, Dye Fore with cliff-top holes over the Chavón River, and The Links; 63 holes in all, plus golf instruction and night golf with glowing balls
- the Racquet Center, with 11 Har-Tru tennis courts, 4 padel courts and 8 pickleball courts
- a shooting centre of about 245 acres with more than 200 stations for sporting clays, trap and other disciplines
- an equestrian centre with lessons and trail rides, and polo fields with lessons for all levels and horse hire
- a 350-slip marina for yacht outings and sport fishing for blue marlin, sailfish and wahoo
- kayaks, snorkelling, pedal boats and other water sports at Minitas Beach
- a fitness centre, physical therapy and a three-screen cinema by the marina
- Altos de Chavón, with artists’ studios, a gallery, an archaeological museum, St Stanislaus Church and a 5,000-seat amphitheatre
- trips to Catalina and Saona islands, Santo Domingo, the Cueva de las Maravillas and a cigar factory, as well as buggy rides and ziplining
For children
Supervised programmes cover ages 1 to 17 and are split by age: Toddlers ’N’ Casa (1–3), Kidz ’N’ Casa (4–6), Casa Tweens (7–12) and Bonche 4 Teens (13–17), a teens-only zone with billiards, air hockey, music and films. The younger groups run for half or full days with counsellors: playground time, arts and crafts, puppet shows, pony rides and tennis lessons, with kayaking and horse riding for the tweens. There is also a football school for ages 4–17, a family pool at Minitas Beach with a shallow children’s area and a lifeguard, and a babysitting and nanny service.
Restaurants & bars
The resort has eight restaurants, two food trucks, several cafés and seven bars spread between the hotel, the marina, Minitas Beach and Altos de Chavón; villa guests can also book a private chef.
- SBG — Mediterranean cooking at the marina
- Minitas Beach Club & Restaurant — fine dining with Caribbean Sea views on Minitas Beach
- La Piazzetta — the resort’s first restaurant: Italian cooking, fresh pasta and seasonal dishes in Altos de Chavón
- Lago — breakfast and lunch overlooking Teeth of the Dog and the sea
- Causa — Peruvian cuisine in a modern room at the marina
- La Casita — seafood at the water’s edge in the marina
- Chilango Taqueria — Mexican street food above the main plaza of Altos de Chavón
- La Caña Restaurant & Bar — French-leaning dishes built on local produce, with live music in the lounge at night
- Brasa and Massa — food trucks at Minitas Beach, next to Squeeze! Juice Bar for fresh juices
- The Spa Café — breakfasts, smoothies, salads and sandwiches at the spa
- Villa Minuty — a gazebo wine bar and lounge with light bites
- Premier Club Bar — the bar of the Premier Club lounge
- La Caña Pool Bar — the main pool bar, with a swim-up counter
- Coco Mar — a beach bar on Minitas, known for piña coladas served in a fresh pineapple
- Veuve Clicquot Sun Club — adults-only cabanas and champagne on Minitas Beach
- The 19th Hole — the Teeth of the Dog golf bar
- Dye Fore Bar — cocktails on a terrace above the Chavón River in Altos de Chavón
- Genesis Nightclub — a nightclub in Altos de Chavón, running since the 1970s
Swimming
Beach life centres on the private Minitas Beach, with white sand, clear turquoise water, loungers, cabanas, water sports and places to eat. The pools fall into three areas: by the lobby, an Olympic pool and a waterfall pool with a swim-up bar, cabanas and poolside service; at Minitas Beach Club, an adults-only infinity pool facing the sea; and nearby, a family pool with a shallow children’s section and a lifeguard, plus a larger pool overlooking the beach. Boat trips reach the quiet beaches of Catalina and Saona islands in the Parque Nacional del Este, including the Palmilla sandbar with its starfish.
Pets
Pets are not allowed; exceptions for service dogs of guests with special needs are considered case by case.
Rooms
The hotel has 315 rooms and suites in three tiers — Premier, Elite and Superior; Premier guests have their own reception, bar and lounge at the Premier Club, with drinks and canapés from the chef. The resort also offers villas in four categories from three bedrooms, each with a private pool, Jacuzzi, breakfast cooked in the villa and dedicated staff.
A four-seater golf cart, terrace or balcony, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, minibar, espresso machine, safe, bathrobes and slippers, and fitness centre access.
Premier Presidential Suite
A second-floor suite with three bedrooms (a king in the main room, double beds in the others), a private office, a full kitchen with a separate staff entrance, a dining table for eight and two balconies over the gardens and golf course. Sleeps six; two further rooms can be added to take the whole floor.
Premier Suites
One- and two-bedroom suites with a king or two double beds, a full wet bar and a private terrace or balcony. Sleeps four, with Premier Club access.
Premier Jr. Suites
Generous junior suites with a king or two double beds, a wet bar and a terrace or balcony with views. Sleeps four, with Premier Club access.
Elite Suites
One- and two-bedroom suites in the main part of the hotel, with a sitting room, a dining table for six, one and a half bathrooms, a large walk-in wardrobe and two terraces. Sleeps four; can be joined to an adjoining Elite Room.
Elite Rooms
Rooms finished in mahogany and local stone: ground-floor rooms open onto a patio, first-floor rooms have a balcony and high ceilings, and the Elite Deluxe version has a king bed plus a sofa bed. Garden or golf views; sleeps four.
Superior Casitas
Updated rooms in the resort’s original lodge, a few steps from the golf course, with a king or two double beds, a terrace in a tropical garden, a walk-in shower and a large walk-in wardrobe. Sleeps four.
Oceanfront Villas
Villas on the Caribbean shore with coastal views, from four to twelve bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Private pool and Jacuzzi, breakfast in the villa, maid and butler, an airport transfer and golf carts.
Exclusive Villas
Villas of four to six bedrooms with a pool, Jacuzzi and landscaped garden. Breakfast is cooked in the villa, a maid and butler look after guests, and an airport transfer is included.
Classic Villas
Colonial-style villas of three to five bedrooms with a pool, Jacuzzi and barbecue. Breakfast in the villa, maid and butler, and a transfer from La Romana airport.
Garden Villas
Villas set among gardens, with three to five bedrooms, a private pool and a Jacuzzi. Breakfast is cooked in the villa and a maid comes daily.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.