Beachfront Twelve Bedroom Villa in La RomanaN°001
La Romana, Dominican Republic
Private poolSea viewWaterfront
From $15,000 per night
Photo by Conal McGuirkLa Romana sits on the Dominican Republic's southeastern coast, a refined Caribbean retreat of golf, marinas and pale-sand beaches. Renting one of the luxury villas in La Romana brings private pools, staffed service and easy reach of Casa de Campo, ideal for families and groups seeking unhurried tropical comfort.
- Staffed villas with private pools inside and around Casa de Campo
- Three championship golf courses including the renowned Teeth of the Dog
- Day trips to Saona and Catalina islands for diving and sailing
- Altos de Chavon, a hilltop Mediterranean-style artisan village
- Concierge-arranged dining, watersports and private transfers
Known forCasa de Campo resort, championship golf, marinas and beaches near Saona and Catalina islands
Best time to visitDecember to April for dry, sunny weather; May and June are quieter and warmer
Nearest airportLa Romana International Airport (LRM), roughly 15 minutes from Casa de Campo
Ideal forFamilies, golf enthusiasts and groups wanting privacy with concierge service
Oceanfront Twelve-Bedroom Villa in La RomanaN°002
La Romana, Dominican Republic
Private poolSea viewPrivate chef
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La Romana, Dominican Republic
JacuzziBalconyFireplace
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Beachfront Estate with Private Access in La RomanaN°004
La Romana, Dominican Republic
Private poolSea viewWaterfront
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La Romana, Dominican Republic
JacuzziBalconyFireplace
From $9,000 per night
Luxury Cozy Villa | Pool & Jacuzzi | Casa De CampoN°006
La Romana, Dominican Republic
JacuzziBalconyAir conditioning
From $8,100 per night
57homes available
4–12bedrooms
up to 25guests
35with a pool
La Romana in pictures
Where to stay in La Romana
Events not to miss in La Romana
- Year-round, busiest December to April
Altos de Chavón Amphitheatre Concerts
The 5,000-seat Grecian-style amphitheatre above the Chavón river hosts international headliners under the stars. Concert nights are a signature Casa de Campo experience, minutes from your villa.
- February
Dominican Carnival
Every Sunday in February the country erupts in masked parades and music, with La Romana staging its own colourful celebrations and the famous La Vega carnival within day-trip reach.
- March or April, Holy Week
Semana Santa
Holy Week is the Dominican Republic's great domestic holiday, when beaches and rivers fill with families and music. Expect a festive, busy island; villas offer a private retreat from the buzz.
- Late July to early August
Santo Domingo Merengue Festival
The capital's Malecón, around ninety minutes away, hosts the country's biggest celebration of merengue with open-air stages and dancing. A worthwhile excursion for music-loving guests.
La Romana through the seasons
- High Season (December – April)
Dry, sunny and social
The Caribbean's classic dry season brings reliable sunshine, championship golf at Teeth of the Dog and the liveliest calendar at Altos de Chavón. Peak villa season at Casa de Campo.
- Late Spring (May – June)
Warm seas, softer pace
Temperatures climb and brief showers green the gardens while rates and crowds ease. Excellent for families ahead of the summer rush.
- Summer (July – August)
Full tropical swing
Hot days made for Minitas Beach, catamaran trips to Saona Island and long afternoons by the villa pool. Evening showers pass quickly.
- Autumn (September – November)
Quiet months, best value
The quietest stretch of the year, with warm seas and uncrowded fairways; it is also hurricane season, so flexible plans and travel cover are wise. November dries out nicely ahead of the festive season.
The Area
La Romana anchors the Dominican Republic's southeast, an hour or so east of Punta Cana and built around the landmark Casa de Campo resort. The mood is polished and low-key rather than party-driven, defined by manicured fairways, a stone marina and a coastline of calm turquoise water. The hilltop village of Altos de Chavon, recreated in Mediterranean style above the Chavon River, holds art galleries, craft workshops and an amphitheatre with sweeping valley views. Beyond the resort gates lie the fishing village of Bayahibe and the protected waters of Cotubanama National Park. Pale beaches, coral reefs and offshore islands frame a destination that rewards slow days as readily as active ones, all within a compact, easily navigated stretch of coast.
Where to Stay
Casa de Campo is the natural base for luxury villas in La Romana, a vast gated estate where private homes sit among golf courses, gardens and the marina. Expect staffed residences with private pools, golf-cart access and the security and service of a self-contained resort community. Smiling House curates a collection of villas here suited to families and golf groups, many within easy reach of the beach club, equestrian centre and dining. Outside the estate, the Bayahibe and Dominicus areas offer a more relaxed, village-edged feel close to the national park and island ferries. Wherever you settle, concierge support handles provisioning, chefs, transfers and tee times so arrival is effortless.
Things to Do
Golf is central, with three celebrated courses at Casa de Campo, among them Pete Dye's clifftop Teeth of the Dog. The marina is the launch point for sailing and catamaran trips to Saona Island, a postcard stretch of palms and shallow lagoons within the protected park. Catalina Island draws divers to its reefs and wreck sites, while Bayahibe offers snorkelling and easygoing beach time. Ashore, the equestrian centre runs polo, riding and shooting, and Altos de Chavon rewards an afternoon of galleries and river views. Families appreciate the calm swimming beaches and organised watersports, and concierge can arrange private boats, instructors and excursions tailored to your group's pace.
Dining and Nightlife
La Romana's dining leans sophisticated, blending Dominican flavours with Mediterranean and international cooking. Within Casa de Campo, La Cana serves polished Caribbean cuisine and SBG pairs Latin and Mediterranean plates in a stylish setting, while Tracadero on the coast is a romantic spot for sunset seafood. The marina's waterfront lounges, such as Peperoni, draw an evening crowd for drinks and music. Nightlife is refined rather than raucous: the Genesis club in Altos de Chavon brings energy when you want it, and beach bars around Bayahibe, including the long-running Onno's, offer barefoot cocktails. Villa guests often prefer a private chef at home, with concierge arranging tastings, provisioning and reservations across the area.
When to Visit
The dry season from December to April brings reliable sunshine, warm days and lower humidity, making it the prime window for golf, sailing and island excursions. This period coincides with high season, so villas and tee times reserve early, particularly around the festive weeks and Easter. May and June stay sunny and noticeably quieter, a good balance of value and weather. The summer and early autumn months are hot and humid with a higher chance of passing showers, and the official hurricane season runs June to November, peaking late summer. Year-round sea temperatures remain inviting, so even off-peak visits suit those wanting warm water and a calmer, less-booked coast.
Getting There
La Romana International Airport (LRM) sits just minutes from Casa de Campo and receives seasonal direct flights from North America and Europe alongside regional connections. Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) offers wider long-haul choice and lies around an hour east by road, while Santo Domingo's Las Americas airport is a similar drive to the west. Many guests fly into Punta Cana or Santo Domingo and transfer by private car. Smiling House concierge arranges airport meet-and-greet, private transfers and in-resort transport so the journey from runway to villa is seamless. Once settled, golf carts and short drives cover most of the estate and nearby coast, with boats reaching the islands directly from the marina.