La Romana, Dominican RepublicPlaya Bayahibe
Secrets La Romana Resort & Spa
Adults-only beachfront resort
Playa Bayahibe   La Romana, Dominican Republic
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort SocialOutside the door
The house
HyattAdults-only beachfront resort
An adults-only resort set on Playa Bayahibe, where days revolve around oceanfront infinity pools and open-air seaside dining.
What it’s good at
Notable
Seaside massage palapas and a hydrotherapy circuit inside a 21,000-square-foot Pevonia spa.
Notable
Secluded palm-lined grounds with oceanfront infinity pools, swim-up bars, and open-air beach dining.
Listed
Open-air poolside swim-up bars and an evening lobby lounge named for local coordinates.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Tucked along a pristine stretch of Bayahibe’s palm-fringed coastline, this all-inclusive resort blends romantic seclusion with high-end service and signature Unlimited-Luxury perks.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On Playa Bayahibe along the Caribbean Sea, framed by tropical palm grounds outside La Romana.
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The rooms
Suites look out over tropical gardens, and selected rooms come with direct swim-out pool access or balcony soaking tubs.
The infinity pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A curved oceanfront infinity pool looks over the Caribbean Sea, flanked by shaded daybeds and a thatched swim-up bar.
The spa
Thatched seaside palapas host open-air massages by the water. Indoors, the spa holds a hydrotherapy circuit and steam baths.
At the table
Mare Grill serves fresh Caribbean seafood at open-air tables by the water, and Sakura prepares sushi beside teppanyaki grills.
How it began
First built in 1997, the sprawling beachfront property was divided into a dedicated adults-only resort in 2019.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.