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Where to stay in La Romana

6 min readJune 5, 2026

La Romana — the DR's luxury adults-only base

La Romana is the smallest of the DR's southeast coast destinations — 90 min west of Punta Cana, 30 min west of Bayahibe. It anchors two distinct draws: Catalonia Royal La Romana (adults-only AI, our quietest premium pick) and Casa de Campo (the 7,000-acre golf and luxury complex with Altos de Chavón, Teeth of the Dog course, and Minitas Beach).

Where to stay

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Our quietest adults-only DR pick — Catalonia Royal La Romana — for the slow-travel honeymoon trip.

La Romana

Catalonia Royal La Romana – Adults Only

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Best for

Honeymooners and couples on a quiet adults-only week
Golfers (Teeth of the Dog course at Casa de Campo)
Second-time DR travelers

Why stay here

Catalonia Royal La Romana — boutique-scale adults-only with the calmest pace on the DR's south coast.
Altos de Chavón (10 min) — the DR's strongest cultural counterweight outside Santo Domingo.
Casa de Campo's golf, marina and Minitas Beach as extension options.

Catalonia Royal vs Casa de Campo

Catalonia Royal La Romana — all-inclusive adults-only base, beachfront, boutique-scale (~250 rooms), Caribbean-quiet pace. Casa de Campo — not all-inclusive, à-la-carte luxury, includes Altos de Chavón village, Pete Dye's Teeth of the Dog golf, Minitas Beach club. For honeymoons and adults-only quiet, Catalonia Royal is the pick; for golfers and ultra-premium travelers, Casa de Campo.

What to do nearby

Altos de Chavón (10 min — replica Mediterranean village), Saona Island day trip (Bayahibe launch, 30 min east), Casa de Campo marina (yacht hire, lunch). 4-night minimum stay recommended for the slower pace.

“La Romana is where you go when Punta Cana feels too busy and Cayo Levantado feels too remote.”

What's nearby

Altos de Chavón10 min
Bayahibe (Saona launch)30 min east
Punta Cana90 min east
Saona IslandCatamaran from Bayahibe
PUJ airport90 min

Getting around

90-min PUJ transfer — most resorts include. Internal: resort shuttle to Altos de Chavón typically extra. Casa de Campo is golf-cart-accessible internally; rent on arrival.

When to visit

Same as Punta Cana — Dec–Apr peak, May/Nov shoulder. Off-season golf rates at Casa de Campo drop sharply Jun–Nov.

Frequently asked questions

Is Catalonia Royal La Romana adults-only?

Yes — 18+. Enforcement is strict; confirm all travelers meet the age policy at booking.

Is Casa de Campo all-inclusive?

No — it's à-la-carte luxury. Catalonia Royal next door is the AI alternative.

Can I visit Altos de Chavón as a day trip?

Yes — 10 min from Catalonia Royal. Most travelers visit afternoon for the golden-hour light.

How long is PUJ transfer?

90 min. Resort transfers usually included for premium AI.

More Dominican Republic guides

Attraction

Altos de Chavón — visit guide

Quiet

Bayahibe diving & quiet beaches

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