What it is

Eden Roc Cap Cana is a lush beachside resort with 60 lagoon-side villas and sumptuous suites.

What it isn't

Hands off. This is a Relais & Châteaux property—in fact, the Dominican Republic’s only one—and staff are appropriately doting.

What we think

Christopher Columbus must have been over-the-top gleeful when he hit La Hispaniola in 1492. It would have had the same crystalline waters and powdered sugar white beaches it offers up today. Eden Roc Cap Cana sits on the Dominican Republic side of the isle, specifically on the 30,000-acre Cap Cana development, with amenities Columbus could never have dreamt of. Take the 3,000 square meter Solaya Spa, where you can opt for a diamond dust massage that utilizes oil from Moroccan Damask roses; the Jack Nicklaus-designed seaside golf course that’s been a PGA Champions tour stop for three years running; the three bars and restaurants on-site, including La Cava, inspired by Mediterranean wine cellars (order the Sacramento valley squab with wine pears and cardamom reduction). Rooms at Eden Roc Cap Cana are awash in sea blues and textures—rattan, linen— plus only in the Caribbean touches, like coral stone bathtubs. Oh, and did we mention daily breakfast is included in the rate? You want the mashed plantain, deep fried cheese and Dominican salami, plus a Nutella crepe on the side.

You're here because

The kids programs at Eden Roc Cap Cana are more pampering than any grandma. Expect a mini spa for pint sized glamazons (manis! pedis!) in the treehouse-inspired clubhouse.

The Moment

Solaya Spa is brand new—30,000 square feet of anti-gravity yoga, freshwater pools, and even a wellness bar for fresh-pressed juice. But that’s not what you came for. Today, you’re here to try something as Dominican as it comes: the coffee wrap and scrub, applied in an open-air cabana set along the sea. The only thing more invigorating than coffee is a sea mist from head to pampered toe.

Restaurants & Bars

Mediterraneo - Elegant venue which include a menu that exudes a journey of flavors and ingredients from Mediterranean cultures

La Palapa - Seafood prepared to the perfection and sumptuous gnocchi

Blue Grill + Bar - Blends urban, rustic and chic styles with an oceanfront view

La Cava - Charming domed roof made of bricks is a charming gathering spot that feels like a cozy cellar in a historic hacienda

Riva Bar & Lounge - The Exquisitely crafted Riva Aquamaran pleasure boat that was the symbol of glamour in 1960s Monte Carlo - Classic cocktails

Location

The east side of the island, on frothy beach. Punta Cana International Airport is just a ten minute drive away.