Hyatt to Open 2 New Resorts within the Dominican Republic’s Playa Costa Esmeralda

In a vacation spot as well-liked because the Dominican Republic, it may be laborious to think about that there are any locations that might nonetheless be flying below the radar. However there’s one stretch of dreamy white sand with clear, turquoise waters that has been largely missed: Playa Costa Esmeralda. Better of all? The world will welcome two new splashy, all-inclusive motels. 

Hyatt is about to open Secrets and techniques Playa Esmeralda, an adults-only resort, on August 1, and its family-friendly different, Desires Playa Esmeralda, on September 1. Each resorts are situated side-by-side on Playa Costa Esmerelda, on the Dominican Republic’s northern coast.

“What makes Secrets and techniques and Desires Playa Esmeralda really distinctive is their location, set alongside the untouched, undiscovered shores of Playa Esmeralda within the Dominican Republic,” stated Angel Medina, the resort’s common supervisor, in an interview with Journey + Leisure. “This space has remained largely below the radar, permitting friends to expertise a aspect of the nation few have seen: secluded seashores, lush landscapes, and a way of serene remoteness that feels worlds away from the standard resort scene.“

Secrets and techniques Playa Esmeralda has 500 suites with personal balconies or terraces, providing pool, backyard, or ocean views. Friends can dine at 10 eating places, none of which require a complicated reservation. Choices vary from the informal seaside Seaside Membership, which serves Latin-Caribbean fusion delicacies, to the upscale Bordeaux, an à la carte French restaurant with a wine cellar. As a part of Hyatt’s Limitless-Luxurious inclusions, vacationers take pleasure in top-shelf drinks, whether or not it’s on the swim-up bar Manatees or on the open-air Piano Bar, the place they will hearken to reside music whereas having fun with craft cocktails.

You probably have little ones in tow, Desires Playa Esmeralda is situated proper subsequent to Secrets and techniques. It additionally has 500 suites, lots of which have both ocean views or swim-out pool entry. Household-friendly highlights embody a waterpark with two slides and a splash zone, a supervised youngsters’ membership for kids aged three by way of 12, and a separate hangout program for teenagers. Babysitting companies can be found as nicely.

As for eating, there are 9 eating places and 7 bars. Choices embody Himitsu with teppanyaki-style delicacies, El Patio, a casually elegant Mexican eatery, and Tides, a poolside grill serving kid-friendly fare like burgers and sizzling canine. Cannot sleep? Head to Dolce, the espresso store/ice cream parlor open across the clock and providing late-night bites.

“Whether or not they’re absorbing a romantic sundown at Secrets and techniques or laughing poolside with household at Desires, the expertise ought to really feel easy, enriching, and unforgettable,” added Medina. “Above all, we wish each visitor to really feel that they’ve found one thing uncommon and particular in Playa Esmeralda, a vacation spot and expertise that stays with them lengthy after they return house.”

With the Caribbean Sea to the north and a mountain vary to the south, Miches, the closest city to Playa Costa Esmeralda, has stayed comparatively unnoticed and is a perfect vacation spot for vacationers in search of a extra laid-back Caribbean trip . Close by sights embody Montaña Ronda, a peaceable mountain the place guests can hike, zip line, or take photos from a swing that overlooks the valley, and Los Haitises Nationwide Park. Guests to this stunning nook of the Dominican Republic additionally take pleasure in over 30 miles of white-sand seashores, together with these on the picture-perfect Samaná Bay.

There’s been a current surge of resort openings on this space. Marriott soft-launched Marriott Miches Seaside, An All-Inclusive Resort in Could, Hilton opened Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort on the finish of June, and 4 Seasons Resort Dominican Republic at Tropicalia is slated to open in 2026. The closest and most handy worldwide airport to Playa Costa Esmeralda is Punta Cana Worldwide Airport (PUJ), slightly over 60 miles away.

Nightly charges at Secrets and techniques Playa Esmeralda begin from $230, and from $190 at Desires Playa Esmeralda.