Casa de Campo is the perfect Caribbean escape. Spread across 7,000 acres on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, the property offers a modern version of Caribbean grandeur and the perfect getaway.
An Estate, Not Just a Resort
The property functions more like a private estate city, its golf carts threading between three championship courses — Teeth of the Dog, designed by Pete Dye and still ranked among the finest in the Western Hemisphere, a full-service marina, and Altos de Chavón, a recreated 16th-century Mediterranean village perched above the Chavón River.
Accommodations range from oceanfront villas with dedicated staff to elevated Premier Club suites and casitas. Whether you’re on a girls trip, romantic getaway, or family retreat, there is something for everyone. All stays include a golf cart for exploring the resort’s 7,000 acres and full access to the exclusive experiences that make Casa de Campo truly one of a kind.
Dining
The dining program at Casa de Campo is extensive, with several options spanning restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and fast-casual experiences. La Caña, the resort’s principal restaurant and bar, delivers fresh, simply prepared seafood against an unobstructed Caribbean horizon, while dinner in Altos de Chavón trades ocean views for cobblestone romance. Minitas Beach Club is the property’s food and beverage offering with a private stretch of sand and unhurried, attentive service that has become the resort’s quiet signature, and La Casita in the marina is the perfect place to enjoy signature paellas and Spanish food over a view of the Caribbean Sea. Lago Grill, along the golf course, provides a more relaxed daytime option, while the resort’s Italian outpost, La Piazzetta in Altos de Chavón, is known as one of the best Italian restaurants in the Dominican Republic. Designed by Oscar de la Renta, it’s a welcoming spot with seasonal takes on Italian favorites.
The Spa
The spa draws on a mix of European and Caribbean treatment traditions, with therapies built around local ingredients — cacao, coconut, and tamarind among them — that give the experience a distinctly Dominican sense of place. The signature Bamboo Massage, performed with heated bamboo stalks in place of hands, is worth prioritizing on arrival, particularly for guests coming off a long travel day or an aggressive front nine. Beyond treatment rooms, the spa’s steam room, sauna, and whirlpool facilities are unhurried by design, and the on-site salon offers a convenient stop for guests preparing for an evening out.
Amenities and Recreation
Beyond golf, the resort’s amenity list reads like an inventory built for a multi-generational stay rather than a single demographic. The Shooting Center offers sporting clays and skeet against a backdrop of rolling countryside, while La Terraza Tennis Center provides thirteen courts — clay and hard — along with a full roster of clinics and private instruction. Riding stables and a polo field cater to equestrian guests, with lessons available for beginners and matches held regularly during the season for spectators. The resort’s marina hosts options from sport fishing charters to boat excursions. Families are often thrilled with the amenties for little ones: a dedicated kids’ club, multiple pools, and nanny service keep younger guests occupied independent of their parents’ itinerary.
Cigars in Paradise
As Casa de Campo expands its programming, one of the year’s most talked-about events was the inaugural Cigars in Paradise festival, a new addition to the resort’s event calendar and a fitting one, given the Dominican Republic’s standing as one of the world’s premier tobacco-growing regions. The weekend brought together cigar makers, collectors, and connoisseurs for a program of rolling demonstrations and tastings paired with local rums, all staged against the same unhurried backdrop that defines the rest of the property. Cigars in Paradise stands to become one of the more compelling reasons to time a visit.
For more information: www.casadecampo.com.do
