Casa de Campo is the Dominican Republic’s original golf resort, and still its most storied — a 7,000-acre community near La Romana built around Pete Dye’s Teeth of the Dog, a marina, and a recreated 16th-century village. Here’s what it’s actually like, and the villas available.
What Casa de Campo is like
The resort centers on three golf courses: Teeth of the Dog, carved along the coastline with seven oceanfront holes and ranked the #1 course in the Caribbean (a regular in GOLF Magazine’s global top-100), plus Dye Fore and The Links. Beyond golf, the resort has its own marina, a polo field, equestrian and shooting facilities, and Altos de Chávón — a recreated 16th-century Mediterranean village with an amphitheater, art galleries and artisan workshops, genuinely worth an afternoon on its own. It’s the most established, resort-scale option of the country’s three main villa communities, with the infrastructure to match.
Getting there
Casa de Campo is near La Romana, roughly 1.5 hours from Punta Cana International Airport — longer than the 15-minute transfer to Punta Cana or Cap Cana. It’s the trade-off for the resort’s golf pedigree and scale.
Who Casa de Campo suits
- Golf groups who want three courses, including one of the world’s best, on the doorstep.
- Multi-generational families who’ll use the polo, equestrian and marina facilities beyond the beach.
- Travelers who want resort infrastructure — dining, culture, activities — built in rather than assembled.
If beach access and a shorter transfer matter more than golf pedigree, compare Punta Cana or Cap Cana in our full Dominican Republic villa guide.
Villas at Casa de Campo
Starting points: the 8-bedroom Casa del Sol at Las Palmas, the 7-bedroom Barranca 29 Villa Serenity and Villa Palms at Las Palmas, and the 6-bedroom Barranca 14A Casa Zens. See the full set on the Casa de Campo villas page.
Booking a Casa de Campo villa direct
Golf access, marina privileges, and which villa cluster you’re in all vary property to property here more than in most resort communities. Book direct and confirm the specifics with the managing team — no listing-platform fees on top.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Teeth of the Dog worth playing?
Yes — it’s ranked the #1 golf course in the Caribbean, designed by Pete Dye along the coastline with seven oceanfront holes, and a regular fixture in global top-100 course rankings.
How far is Casa de Campo from the airport?
Roughly 1.5 hours from Punta Cana International Airport, longer than the 15-minute transfer to Punta Cana or Cap Cana.
What is Altos de Chávón?
A recreated 16th-century Mediterranean-style village within Casa de Campo, with an amphitheater, art galleries and artisan workshops — a genuine cultural stop, not just a resort backdrop.
Is Casa de Campo good for families?
Yes, particularly multi-generational groups — beyond the beach, the resort has polo, equestrian and marina facilities, plus villas sized for large families.
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