La Romana & Casa de Campo: the Honest Guide to a Luxury Destination
If Punta Cana is the destination everyone knows, La Romana is the one almost nobody mentions until someone with real money recommends it. World-class golf, a Mediterranean village built over a river, and one of the most exclusive coastlines in the Caribbean. Here's who this destination is for, what it really costs, and whether the extra spend is worth it.
What Makes La Romana Different
La Romana isn't a cheap resort destination or a backpacker spot. It's the part of the DR chosen by serious golfers, honeymooners with a real budget, and families who want villa-level privacy instead of the crowd of a giant all-inclusive resort.
The heart of it all is Casa de Campo — 7,000 acres of resort, villas, and residential community on the southeast coast. It's not just a hotel, it's almost its own town, with a marina, tennis courts, stables, and three championship golf courses.
What to Do Beyond Golf
Altos de Chavón is the surprise that gets everyone — a Mediterranean-style village built in the 1980s on a cliff above the Chavón River, with stone streets, an amphitheater where artists like Frank Sinatra and Julio Iglesias have performed, and art and craft galleries. It feels more like Italy than the Dominican Republic, and that's exactly the appeal.
Isla Catalina is the classic beach escape from La Romana — white sand, coral reef close to shore, great for snorkeling. It's calmer and less crowded than Punta Cana's Isla Saona.
If you like fishing, the Casa de Campo marina runs deep-sea fishing trips — marlin, mahi-mahi, and tuna are common in these waters.
Want to see how Isla Catalina compares to the rest? Check our guide to the best beaches in the Dominican Republic.
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What the Trip Really Costs
| Expense | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Round-trip international flight → La Romana (LRM) or Santo Domingo + transfer | $320–600 USD |
| Villa or room at Casa de Campo (per night) | $280–560 per room |
| Boutique hotel outside the resort (per night) | $70–150 per room |
| Round of golf at Teeth of the Dog | $400–550 per person |
| Isla Catalina excursion | $50–75 per person |
| Altos de Chavón entry & tour | Free to walk · guided tours from $20 |
A couple staying 4 nights at Casa de Campo with one round of golf included, flights included, can expect to pay $2,500–4,500. That's more than a standard all-inclusive in Punta Cana — which is why this isn't the destination for every budget.
Who This Destination Is For (and Who It Isn't)
If you're after partying, nightlife, and a resort full of young people — stay in Punta Cana or Bávaro. La Romana is quiet, exclusive, and built for unplugging, playing golf, or celebrating something special like a honeymoon or anniversary.
If you're traveling with young kids, Casa de Campo's villas give you more space and privacy than a traditional all-inclusive resort, but you'll pay for it. It's worth it if the budget allows.
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La Romana isn't "cheap" by any measure, and if your idea of the DR is a beach packed with merengue and colmados on every corner, you won't find it here. This is the Dominican Republic dressed up — championship golf, art and architecture, and a level of service built for people who can pay for it.
But if you have the budget and want something different from the standard all-inclusive formula, La Romana gives you a version of the island very few tourists ever see — and it's still, at the end of the day, as Dominican as any other corner of it.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Romana
What is Casa de Campo?
Casa de Campo is a 7,000-acre resort in La Romana with villas, a marina, tennis courts, stables, and three championship golf courses, including Teeth of the Dog, considered the best golf course in the Caribbean.
What is Altos de Chavón?
It's a Mediterranean-style village built in the 1980s atop a cliff over the Chavón River, with stone streets, an amphitheater where international artists have performed, and art and craft galleries.
How much does a round of golf cost in La Romana?
A round at Teeth of the Dog costs $400-550 per person. It's one of the most prestigious golf courses in the world, designed by Pete Dye.
How much does a trip to La Romana cost?
A couple staying 4 nights at Casa de Campo with one round of golf included, flights included, can expect to pay $2,500–4,500 — more than a standard all-inclusive in Punta Cana.
Is La Romana a destination for every type of traveler?
Not exactly: it's quiet and exclusive, built for golf, honeymoons, or unplugging. If you want partying and nightlife with a young crowd, Punta Cana or Bávaro are the better fit.
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