See another side of the Dominican Republic at Casa de Campos, a luxury resort. Located in La Romana, this is a must-see place if you’re planning a trip to the Caribbean anytime soon. Don’t worry, this is NOT the resort that have been in the news lately for unfortunate events.
When I say luxury, this resort definitely takes it up a notch. There are 7,000 acres to this place. In addition to Casa de Campos being the #1 golf resort in the Caribbean, there’s so much to see and do from shopping, to outdoor activities, to the tried and true drinking and eating. Here are a few highlights from our stay.
All-inclusive
There are all-inclusive packages for $249/night per person. For the money, it really includes a lot of great things. A standard hotel room, a golf cart, food and drinks, unlimited horseback riding/non-motorized water sports/tennis, 1 round of skeet shooting, and various programs for kids and families. We opted for the all-inclusive package with a suite upgrade. The only downside to the all-inclusive package was having to cash out everywhere we went. I’m used to totally all-inclusive resorts where you order food and drinks and never have to worry about “cashing out”. This was a little inconvenient, but nonetheless, the all-inclusive package was absolutely worth it.
There’s also a bed & breakfast package that includes breakfast at Lago Restaurant or room service. Don’t worry, it also comes with a golf cart!
Living in luxury
There are private rooms, suites, and villas (think…mansions) to rent. The suites were beautiful and had a great view of the golf course. Each room and suite came with a golf cart. I don’t think we could have enjoyed the 7,000 acre resort without a golf cart.
Adults-Only Pool
I won’t lie, I almost didn’t choose to stay at Casa de Campos because it was not an adults-only resort. But when I researched just how incredible this luxury resort was, I could not pass up the opportunity to visit. Check out the adults-only pool at Mintas Beach. There’s a separate bar, DJ, and plenty of space to enjoy the sun.
Altos de Chavon
This romantic replica of a 16th century Mediterranean village is approximately a 15 minute (golf cart) drive from the main resort entrance. There’s an amphitheater for concerts and shows, a museum, restaurants, shops, and breathtaking views. We missed all of the good DJ’s when we visited in April, but almost crashed a wedding the night we visited the Italian restaurant.
Marina
Rent a sailboat, charter boat, or a freakin’ yacht! Casa de Campos has it all. We noticed that a lot of groups came to the resort by boat (…yacht).
You get what you pay for at Casa de Campos because there is so much do see, do and enjoy! I think this is a perfect place to visit with your significant other, family, or even solo.
OTHER RANDOM THOUGHTS AND TRAVEL TIPS
- Pack a light jacket! It gets chilly at night, especially when driving the golf cart.
- Bring bluetooth speakers to listen to music on the golf cart.
- There is an airport in La Romana that is less than 20 minutes from Casa de Campos, but it was difficult finding a flight from Orlando. We flew into Santo Domingo and hired a private car through the resort to pick us up and drop us off.
- Book all your excursions well in advance! Spots will fill up quickly.
- Reservations at certain restaurants are a must.
