Cap Cana is the Dominican Republic’s newer, marina-anchored luxury community — a gated development on the southeast coast built around a full-service yacht marina, a Jack Nicklaus golf course, and one of the region’s best-regarded beaches. Here’s what it’s actually like, and the villas available.
What Cap Cana is like
The centerpiece is Punta Espada, a Jack Nicklaus signature course — his first in the Dominican Republic — with eight holes playing alongside or over the Caribbean Sea and five more with ocean views. It was ranked the top course in the Caribbean and Latin America by Golfweek for several years running and hosted a PGA Tour Champions event in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Marina Cap Cana adds full yacht berths and waterfront dining, and Juanillo Beach — Cap Cana’s own stretch of sand — is regularly ranked among Punta Cana’s best, known for calmer, turquoise water and a more polished, less crowded feel than the resort-dense beaches further north. Scape Park, with its Hoyo Azul cenote, ziplines and cave swims, is also inside the community — a genuine day out without leaving Cap Cana.
Who Cap Cana suits
- Golfers who want a Nicklaus-designed, tournament-pedigree course on the doorstep.
- Boat owners and charter groups, with a full marina inside the community.
- Travelers who want a quieter, more polished beach than the busier resort corridor further north — see our full Punta Cana beaches guide for the comparison.
- Families, with Scape Park’s adventure attractions inside the gates.
For the resort-scale golf pedigree of Casa de Campo, or the broader beach corridor of Punta Cana proper, see our full Dominican Republic villa guide.
Villas in Cap Cana
Starting points: the 11-bedroom Founders Villa at Eden Roc, the 9-bedroom Yayari Royale and Yarari Royale, and the 8-bedroom Blue Oasis. See the full set on the Cap Cana villas page.
Booking a Cap Cana villa direct
Golf course access, marina privileges and proximity to Juanillo Beach all vary by exact villa location within the community. Book direct and confirm the specifics with the managing team — no listing-platform fees on top.
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Frequently asked questions
Who designed the golf course at Cap Cana?
Jack Nicklaus designed Punta Espada, his first course in the Dominican Republic. It was ranked the top course in the Caribbean and Latin America by Golfweek for several years and hosted a PGA Tour Champions event from 2008 to 2010.
Is there a good beach in Cap Cana?
Yes — Juanillo Beach, Cap Cana’s own stretch of sand, is regularly ranked among Punta Cana’s best, known for calmer water and a more polished feel than the busier resort corridor further north.
Does Cap Cana have a marina?
Yes, Marina Cap Cana — a full-service yacht marina with waterfront dining inside the community.
What is Scape Park at Cap Cana?
An adventure park inside the community with the Hoyo Azul cenote, ziplines, cave swims and other attractions — a family day out without leaving Cap Cana.
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