Catalonia Royal La Romana
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Overview
- All-inclusive resort within the idyllic beachfront village of Bayahibe
- Enjoy the country’s best diving with an onsite partner dive centre
- Uncover additional exclusive benefits with ‘privileged’ bookings
- Wide selection of rooms, restaurants and bars to choose from
Catalonia Royal La Romana is an exclusive five-star hotel nestled on one of the region’s best beaches and surrounded by some of the Dominican Republic’s must-see sights. This all-inclusive, adults-only resort offers everything you could wish for from a sophisticated getaway to the Caribbean, including refined restaurants, high-end hospitality services, and ample opportunity for adventure. Marvel at the Caribbean’s most stunning sunsets, escape to the Cotubanamá National Park, and scuba dive some of the best sites in the country – from the St George and Atlantic Princess wrecks to the reefs of Isla Catalina and Isla Saona.
Resort amenities
Resort amenities
Dive facilities
About Catalonia Royal La Romana
About Catalonia Royal La Romana
Catalonia Royal La Romana is an all-inclusive five-star resort located around 20-minutes by car from the city of La Romana and around a 30-minute boat ride from the islands of Saona and Catalina. This adults-only resort is surrounded by leafy tropical gardens and is nestled on one of the Dominican Republic’s most dazzling beaches, Playa de Dominicus, which has been awarded the International Blue Flag in recognition of its water quality.
Guests at this resort are accommodated in 141 rooms, eac its own distinct character amongst the crisp design and dashes of Caribbean colour. Without a doubt, the most unique of these accommodations are the swim-up suites, which feature a private terrace from which guests can dive into the resort’s communal pool.
At Catalonia Royal La Romana, guests can expect to live life to the fullest, thanks to impressive onsite amenities such as numerous sophisticated restaurants and use of the spa services and entertainment facilities at the neighbouring property of Catalonia Bayahibe. But, with the natural beauty of Bayahibe on its doorstep, this resort encourages guests to explore beyond its bubble by offering an extensive array of recreational activities.
Explore the resort
Guests at Catalonia Royal La Romana can indulge in a la carte menus at one of several themed restaurants. Thalassa offers Mediterranean-inspired dishes, Siwichi serves authentic Peruvian cuisine, and La Toscana empts passersby with traditional Italian specialities. For those passionate about Asian food, Tao-Cat combines cuisines from various countries throughout the continent, while Bloved offers a menu of organic vegetarian meals, and La Isla Snack Bar serves a selection of light bites. Whether lounging in the pool, sunbathing on the beach, or wetting your whistle before dinner, this resort’s pool, beach, and lobby bars can cater to every mood.
Catalonia Royal La Romana’s onsite Spa Alegria offers a wide range of massages and treatments that can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors, along with a sauna and beauty salon. Guests that like to stay active can make the most of Catalonia Bayahibe’s gym, as well as aerobics and aqua-aerobics sessions, dance classes, and facilities for both beach football and beach volleyball. Non-motorised water sports include snorkelling, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, and kayaking.
Diving from Catalonia Royal La Romana
Diving at Catalonia Royal La Romana is overseen by Pro Dive International, a PADI 5-Star dive operator and career development centre. Founded in 2003, Pro Dive International is renowned for its high standards of excellence, quality, and safety. Guests at Catalonia Royal La Romana will have full use of Catalonia Bayahibe’s onsite dive centre, which is located on the private beach and is staffed by a qualified multilingual team and instructors.
A full range of scuba certification courses can be undertaken here, catering to guests of all kinds – from those wishing to take their first breaths underwater, to seasoned adventurers seeking a new challenge. Courses can be commenced daily and confined water sessions can be undertaken in the onsite pool.
This dive centre operates up to five local dives each day, including night dives. Three dive boats are on hand to ferry guests to a variety of sites, most of which lie within a short, 15-minute trip from the beach. New, well-maintained rental gear is available on site and nitrox fills are available at an additional cost.
About
About Catalonia Royal La Romana
Catalonia Royal La Romana is an all-inclusive five-star resort located around 20-minutes by car from the city of La Romana and around a 30-minute boat ride from the islands of Saona and Catalina. This adults-only resort is surrounded by leafy tropical gardens and is nestled on one of the Dominican Republic’s most dazzling beaches, Playa de Dominicus, which has been awarded the International Blue Flag in recognition of its water quality.
Guests at this resort are accommodated in 141 rooms, eac its own distinct character amongst the crisp design and dashes of Caribbean colour. Without a doubt, the most unique of these accommodations are the swim-up suites, which feature a private terrace from which guests can dive into the resort’s communal pool.
At Catalonia Royal La Romana, guests can expect to live life to the fullest, thanks to impressive onsite amenities such as numerous sophisticated restaurants and use of the spa services and entertainment facilities at the neighbouring property of Catalonia Bayahibe. But, with the natural beauty of Bayahibe on its doorstep, this resort encourages guests to explore beyond its bubble by offering an extensive array of recreational activities.
Explore the resort
Guests at Catalonia Royal La Romana can indulge in a la carte menus at one of several themed restaurants. Thalassa offers Mediterranean-inspired dishes, Siwichi serves authentic Peruvian cuisine, and La Toscana empts passersby with traditional Italian specialities. For those passionate about Asian food, Tao-Cat combines cuisines from various countries throughout the continent, while Bloved offers a menu of organic vegetarian meals, and La Isla Snack Bar serves a selection of light bites. Whether lounging in the pool, sunbathing on the beach, or wetting your whistle before dinner, this resort’s pool, beach, and lobby bars can cater to every mood.
Catalonia Royal La Romana’s onsite Spa Alegria offers a wide range of massages and treatments that can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors, along with a sauna and beauty salon. Guests that like to stay active can make the most of Catalonia Bayahibe’s gym, as well as aerobics and aqua-aerobics sessions, dance classes, and facilities for both beach football and beach volleyball. Non-motorised water sports include snorkelling, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, and kayaking.
Diving from Catalonia Royal La Romana
Diving at Catalonia Royal La Romana is overseen by Pro Dive International, a PADI 5-Star dive operator and career development centre. Founded in 2003, Pro Dive International is renowned for its high standards of excellence, quality, and safety. Guests at Catalonia Royal La Romana will have full use of Catalonia Bayahibe’s onsite dive centre, which is located on the private beach and is staffed by a qualified multilingual team and instructors.
A full range of scuba certification courses can be undertaken here, catering to guests of all kinds – from those wishing to take their first breaths underwater, to seasoned adventurers seeking a new challenge. Courses can be commenced daily and confined water sessions can be undertaken in the onsite pool.
This dive centre operates up to five local dives each day, including night dives. Three dive boats are on hand to ferry guests to a variety of sites, most of which lie within a short, 15-minute trip from the beach. New, well-maintained rental gear is available on site and nitrox fills are available at an additional cost.
Diving
Diving in Bayahibe
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TurtlesYear round
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WrecksYear round
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Schooling reef fishYear round