La Romana

Travel Guide

La Romana showing a coastal town and a bay or harbor
La Romana showing a sporting event as well as a small group of people
La Romana featuring a sporting event as well as an individual male
La Romana featuring a sporting event as well as a small group of people
Altos de Chavon Amphitheater showing theater scenes

Visit this destination famous for meals of fresh seafood, large caves and access to Isla Saona. 

Savor urban delights and explore the tropical landscapes that surround La Romana. As one of the country’s biggest cities, this coastal hub provides a wide range of shopping, oceanfront promenades and luxurious clubs. Use La Romana as a gateway to discover the raw natural beauty of the Dominican east coast.

The city was founded in the 1900s as a trading center for sugar cane production. Today, more than 200,000 residents retain a simple lifestyle among pretty European-style streets and buildings. Walk around the main square to see the Spanish-style church, Santa Rosa de Lima, Town Hall and a number of stately banks. Find shops and bars where you can enjoy a cold beer along the adjacent Avenida Santa Rosa.

For a taste of luxury in oceanfront accommodation, visit one of a few nearby villages. Paddleboard or kayak off beaches around Bayahibe or Dominicus and savor authentic cuisine at restaurants along the water. The developed Casa de Campo Marina in the city’s east is an elegant location to drink a cocktail or browse art galleries.

Local culture can be explored at the Altos de Chavon. This village, modeled on a 16th-century Mediterranean settlement, is home to bakeries, artworks and an archeological museum where you can learn about the region’s indigenous Taino Indians.

Use La Romana’s proximity to the Dominican Republic’s East National Park to embark on a wild adventure. Take a boat tour to Isla Catalina or Saona, where you can snorkel over marine environments and relax on empty white beaches. Alternatively, journey west to the Cueva de las Maravillas (Cave of wonders) and see stalactites that have taken millennia to form.

Take a daytrip to the town of Bavaro, where you can tour Dolphin Island Park and swim with playful mammals.

Get to La Romana from Santo Domingo by bus for a small fee. Alternatively, fly into La Romana International Airport. Get around town on foot or use local taxis.

Where to stay in La Romana

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Vivero

While Vivero might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Playa Minitas and The Links.

Vivero
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Los Mangos

Los Mangos might not have many top sights, but Playa Minitas and The Links are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Los Mangos
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Los Lagos

While there might not be top attractions in Los Lagos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Playa Minitas and Teeth of the Dog Golf Course.

Los Lagos
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Los Naranjos

Though Los Naranjos might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Playa Minitas and Casa de Campo Marina.

Los Naranjos
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Los Limones

Though Los Limones might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Playa Minitas and Casa de Campo Marina.

Los Limones
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Central Romana

When in Central Romana, you can plan a visit to La Romana Port and Playa Caleta, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Central Romana
Casa de Campo Resort and Villas

Casa de Campo Resort and Villas

5 out of 5
Carretera La Romana-Higuey, La Romana, La Romana
$244 nightly
The price is $313 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$313 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in La Romana. Enjoy 8 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,025 reviews)
"I had an amazing stay at Casa de Campo. The property is absolutely beautiful, the drinks were great, and the bartenders were some of the friendliest people I encountered. I didn’t run into any major problems during my stay, except for one issue that I cannot overlook. The golf cart I was given was ..."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Casa de Campo Resort and Villas
Hilton Garden Inn La Romana

Hilton Garden Inn La Romana

3.5 out of 5
Calle A, esq. Calle 15, La Marina, La Romana, La Romana
$123 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$158 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in La Romana. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (271 reviews)
"The service,their employees are friendly and courteous"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn La Romana
Hotel La Romana Center

Hotel La Romana Center

3.5 out of 5
Av Padre Abreu, 9, La Romana, La Romana
$25 nightly
The price is $30 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$30 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in La Romana. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions La Romana Port and Casa de ...
7.2/10 Good! (81 reviews)
"It has parking and on the main road"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Hotel La Romana Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oceanfront, Luxury Villa on Golf course, fully staffed including 5 star chef.

Oceanfront, Luxury Villa on Golf course, fully staffed including 5 star chef.

La Romana
Book a stay at this golf villa in La Romana. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions La Romana Port and Casa de Campo Marina are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Buenísimas vacaciones
"Costamar 10 fue una experiencia inolvidable. Una propiedad hermosa con excelentes trabajadores. La mejor chef y concierge que puedan encontrar. Todos nos sentimos como en casa gracias a todo el personal."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024

Oceanfront, Luxury Villa on Golf course, fully staffed including 5 star chef.
Apartamentos Melya

Apartamentos Melya

3 out of 5
no.146 Calle 8, La Romana, La Romana
Stay at this 3-star apartment in La Romana. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions La Romana Port and Casa de ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
"Milagros very Nice attentive and all her staff"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Apartamentos Melya
Amazing Apartment , Altos de Chavon

Amazing Apartment , Altos de Chavon

Casa de Campo
Stay at this condo in La Romana. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions La Romana Port and Casa de Campo Marina are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Family trip
"Spacious, well appointed villa with great location. Only detraction was the fact that the exterior unit was being painted during the whole week while we were there. Otherwise, an excellent experience."

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2025

Amazing Apartment , Altos de Chavon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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