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Luxury Villa Rentals in The Dominican Republic
Villas with private pools on the Caribbean coast, from Casa de Campo in La Romana to Cap Cana and the beaches of Bávaro
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Palm-fringed sand, merengue and the oldest city in the Americas
The Dominican Republic covers the eastern two thirds of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti. Its south-eastern corner has some of the longest beaches in the Caribbean, pale sand with coconut palms behind it and calm, clear water in front. Inland and along the coast there is far more than beaches: Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone, sugar country around La Romana, and humpback whales off Samaná each winter.
Our collection runs to 170+ villas and apartments, most of them along the south-east coast. They include family villas within Casa de Campo, beach houses at Cap Cana, Bávaro, Macao and Uvero Alto, and a handful near Nagua on the quieter north coast. Many have private pools and sea views, and the largest has 13 bedrooms.
The notes below cover the coast, the country beyond it and the best months to come.
The Dominican Republic at a glance
- Villas
- 170+ villas and apartments, with up to 13 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £10,500 to £30,000 a week, from around £6,000
- Best areas
- Casa de Campo at La Romana, Cap Cana, Punta Cana and Bávaro
- Best time
- December to April, the dry season; the hurricane season runs from June to November
- Airports
- Punta Cana, which has direct flights from the UK, and La Romana
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Casa Vega Dominican Republic | 12-Bedroom Villa in La Romana La Romana12 bedrooms
Villa Alisio Cabeza Uvero: Luxury 8-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool – Dominican Republic8 bedrooms
Villa Caiman Dominican Republic | 6-Bedroom Villa in La Romana La Roma6 bedrooms
Villa Hallaca Montenegro6 bedroomsWhere to stay in the Dominican Republic
La Romana and Casa de Campo for golf, the marina and family villas, Cap Cana for gated beachfront living, Bávaro and Punta Cana for long beaches close to the airport, and Higüey for a look at the island's spiritual heart.
Fairways by the sea and a village of stone
Casa de Campo, just east of La Romana, is a large gated resort of villas, beaches, polo fields and a marina. Its best-known course, Teeth of the Dog, was designed by Pete Dye, and several of its holes run right along the Caribbean shore. Golfers tend to come back to it year after year.
On the cliffs above the Chavón River sits Altos de Chavón, a village built in the 1970s in the style of a sixteenth-century Mediterranean town, with cobbled lanes, artisans' workshops and an open-air amphitheatre. Boats leave for Isla Catalina, a small island known for its snorkelling. La Romana's own airport is only a few minutes from the resort gates.
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The long beaches of the east
The eastern tip of the island is where the beaches go on longest. Bávaro has miles of soft sand and calm water inside the reef. Cap Cana, to the south, is a gated community with its own marina, the sweep of Juanillo beach and Punta Espada, a Jack Nicklaus course laid out along the clifftops.
To the north, Macao is one of the few beaches on this coast left largely undeveloped, and it has the island's best-known surf break for beginners. Beyond it, Uvero Alto is quieter again. Most villas here are within a short drive of Punta Cana airport, which makes this the easiest part of the country to reach after a long flight.
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Islands, a basilica and the first cathedral
Saona Island, inside the Parque Nacional del Este, is the classic day out by catamaran or speedboat, with shallow, clear water where starfish lie on the sand. Inland, Higüey is home to the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, a soaring modernist building where pilgrims arrive from all over the country every 21 January.
Santo Domingo makes a good day trip from La Romana. Its Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds the oldest cathedral in the Americas and the Alcázar de Colón, the palace of Columbus's son Diego, along with streets of colonial houses that now hold cafés and small museums.
Explore Higüey
La bandera, merengue and the whale months
Lunch for most Dominicans is la bandera, meaning rice, beans and stewed meat. Breakfast is often mangú, mashed green plantain with pickled red onion, and sancocho, a thick meat stew, is what people cook for family gatherings. Drink the local rum or an ice-cold Presidente, and treat the mamajuana, rum steeped with bark and herbs, with some caution. Merengue and bachata are on every radio and both are on UNESCO's list of intangible heritage.
December to April is dry, sunny and the busiest season. From January to March humpback whales come into Samaná Bay to breed. The hurricane season runs from June to November. Our concierge can arrange tee times, boat trips, whale watching and airport transfers.
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Villa Doralis Dominican Republic | 8-Bedroom Villa in La Romana8 bedrooms · sleeps 20From £47,620 a week
Villa Esmeralda Juanillo CapCana: 11-Bedroom Estate with Private Pool – Eden Roc Cap Cana11 bedrooms · sleeps 24From £46,500 a week
Villa Ceruleo Macao Dominican Republic: Luxury 8-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Dominican Republic8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £43,785 a week
Five Bedroom Classic Villa Dominican Republic | 5-Bedroom Villa in La5 bedrooms · sleeps 11From £43,253 a week
Villa Resplandor Chavon Romana: 10-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool – Casa de Campo Dominican Republic10 bedrooms · sleeps 20From £42,748 a week
Villa Coral Juanillo Cana: 5-Bedroom Ocean View Villa with Swimming Pool – Eden Roc Cap Cana5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £41,030 a week
Villa Embat Macao Dominican Republic: Luxury 6-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Dominican Republic6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £40,565 a week
Dianelys Estate Dominican Republic8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £39,238 a weekWhy book your Dominican Republic villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
The Dominican Republic's villas are spread from La Romana to Cap Cana, Bávaro and the north coast, and we know which are close to a calm swimming beach, which suit golfers and how long each transfer takes. With 170+ properties in the Dominican Republic, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
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You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Tee times at Casa de Campo and Cap Cana, catamaran trips to Saona Island, whale watching in Samaná Bay, a private chef, nannies and transfers from Punta Cana or La Romana. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in the Dominican Republic?
Casa de Campo at La Romana is the choice for golf, the marina and a well-run resort with plenty for families. Cap Cana suits those who want beachfront villas in a gated setting, and Bávaro and Punta Cana put the longest beaches close to the airport.
When is the best time to visit the Dominican Republic?
December to April is the dry season and the most popular time to come. The country is warm all year, but the hurricane season runs from June to November, so if you travel then, take good travel insurance and keep your plans flexible.
Can you see whales in the Dominican Republic?
Yes. Humpback whales gather in Samaná Bay on the north-east coast from around January to March to breed and calve. It is a long day trip from the south-east, and our concierge can arrange it.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in the Dominican Republic?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in the Dominican Republic cost?
Across our 170+ villas in the Dominican Republic, weekly rates typically range from £10,500 to £30,000, with the most affordable from around £6,000 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to the Dominican Republic from the UK?
There are direct flights from the UK to Punta Cana. Most villas around Bávaro and Cap Cana are a short drive from the airport, and La Romana is around an hour away by road. Our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Are there villas in the Dominican Republic for large groups?
Yes. Our Dominican Republic collection includes properties with up to 13 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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