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 Teeth of the Dog Golf Course.

Vivero
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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 Mangos

Los Mangos might not have many top sights, but Playa Minitas and Teeth of the Dog Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Los Mangos
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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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Cacique

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

Cacique
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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
Casa de Campo Resort and Villas

Casa de Campo Resort and Villas

5 out of 5
Carretera La Romana-Higuey, La Romana, La Romana
The price is NT$7,556 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
NT$7,556
NT$9,672 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Wonderful resort , We will come back"

Reviewed on 2025/8/20

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,918 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
NT$3,918
NT$5,014 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & 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! (279 reviews)
"The ac turnsnoff every 45 minutes"

Reviewed on 2025/8/20

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
The price is NT$762 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
NT$762
NT$899 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
includes taxes & 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! (88 reviews)
"It has parking and on the main road"

Reviewed on 2025/6/18

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.
Residencia Katya

Residencia Katya

3 out of 5
Calle 7, Vista Catalina, 34, La Romana, La Romana
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in La Romana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions La Romana Port and Casa de Campo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Perfect location and beautiful house"

Reviewed on 2025/7/29

Residencia Katya
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 2025/6/25

Apartamentos Melya
Residencial R.A.I

Residencial R.A.I

3 out of 5
M-2 no.72, LA ROMANA, REP.DOM., La Romana
Stay at this 3-star apartment in La Romana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions La Romana Port and Casa de Campo Marina ...
Residencial R.A.I
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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