Located on a lush and enchanting island in the Dominican Republic, the family-owned Cayo Levantado Resort is dedicated to offering an expertly curated, distinctly Dominican, and decidedly authentic experience. Local culture and lifestyle, sustainability and the care of mind, body and soul are the main inspiration of every corner of this brand-new, upscale five-star 24-hour all-inclusive resort, as well as its superior amenities and gastronomy. All aspects work seamlessly to elevate any vacation to be a truly meaningful personal journey.
Cayo Levantado has been recognized as one of the world’s best wellness destinations in National Geographic’s ‘Best of the World 2024’.
To get to Cayo Levantado Resort, there are several options: if you are arriving by plane you can land at the Catey Airport (56 km / 35 mi) or Santo Domingo Airport (171 km / 102 mi). SIMI BAEZ is the welcome before the island welcome, where guests are received within the grandeur of its historic, Victorian architecture which reinterprets the quintessential Dominican experience. An inspired refreshment and welcome toast completes each guest’s seamless check-in. Just past the lush and tropical garden, a boat awaits to take you on the short but memorable sail to Cayo Levantado Resort, where your Ambassador will share all that the island offers and you will be blessed by a Tainos welcome.
Designed to embrace the island’s enchanting natural splendor, guest rooms take inspiration from the unique island environment and are designed to embrace natural rhythms that beckon just outside each room. There are four distinct settings ranging from the intimacy of Junior Suites to the opulence of Signature Villa, each room is expertly styled and purposefully appointed, taking its cues from the tropical beauty of this Caribbean paradise – its vibrant colors, breathtaking scenery, and exceptional wildlife
Wellness offerings are holistically incorporated to nurture the mind, body and spirit with four distinct wellness paths to choose from – Refresh, Restore, Relax and Renew. Gastronomes will delight in an elevated global cuisine experience, emphasizing the rich cultural traditions and utilizing the freshest local ingredients.
To guarantee a superior approach both service and facility-wise, Cayo Levantado Resort has partnered with Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the global authority on hospitality excellence, that provides world-class professional services to the hospitality industry and other service-oriented businesses through bespoke training solutions, evaluation services and custom service standards. FTG is also the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas and its prestigious annual Star Awards can only be earned through the company’s objective, in-person inspection process.
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General Policies & Fine Print
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Customer Ratings & Reviews
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126 reviews
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Jan 08, 2025Good w an opportunity to improve and become excellent.
Beautiful, well set hotel. Peaceful, integrated w nature. Food quality doesn't hold to the standards of the place though the ingredients do, they need an executive chef in residence. Bars, beach, wellness, people kindness exceeded our expectations. Improving food it'd be a top experience.
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Jan 04, 2025Haters hate! Amazing place
First time at Cayo. Already booked for March. Anybody that doesnt give a five is a plant from another property. Cant wait to get back. Stayed on the top floor with a metal roof which was awesome even though we had a rain out week. Place was still so nice and people were super sweet. Lobster one night and fillet the next. Bothe excellent! Hate saying its so good so y’all blow up this place but i couldn’t stand seeing the fake haters. Cayo is all that!
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Jan 03, 2025Not sure if we would come back a 3rd time
Came here when it 1st opened in 2023. Back for a 2nd visit in December 2024. This place is gorgeous. Setting is incredible. Decor is fabulous. Food is really amazing. Esp. Compared to *any* all inclusive resort anywhere. Did expect better service as a returning patron. Treated poorly when it came to getting a “reservation” at any restaurant. Which was always ridiculous and absurd as a guest at the hotel spending $20,000 in 8 days. The idea that eating dinner was always problematic is insane and created stress for us as a family of only 3 people! Restaurants were always empty and we were always told we must “hurry and eat quickly” before other guests that ultimately never came. They need to stop with the B.S. with the restaurant situation. Completely ruining the 5 star experience we are ALL paying for. And forget the concept of the “ambassador”. They hardly ever respond to your needs. And when they do - they don’t actually secure any requests you have. We were told they had secured reservations for 4-5 different things for us and then when we turned up to said event - told “you have no booking”. Most requests are completely ignored. The “ambassador” idea is a complete failure - so don’t expect it to work. On the fence if we would come back a 3rd time after spending $30,000 for 2 stays for just 3 of us. It is an absolutely gorgeous setting. What ruins the experience, overall, is the fact that the restaurant treatment is unnecessarily problematic and off-putting for no reason. And the “ambassador” concept / service is a complete failure.
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Dec 13, 2024
Absolute Gem 10/10
Truly the best vacation we've ever had. This resort is an absolute gem. We've traveled all over the DR, and Cayo is a complete stand-alone. Nothing else compares. The beaches, the pools, the grounds, the staff - All over-the-top. The cleanest resort we've ever seen - a true paradise. Excellent food, accommodating for our 4 kids – The plunge pool family suites are huge. No swim-up bars, No nightclub, this isn’t a “party” resort where you need to stand like cattle in line for a buffet. No loud music drowning out conversations. No running down to put a towel on a chair to “save it” – None of that – Cayo Levantado is elegant and refined. It was the first vacation where we didn’t have any “groundhog” day effect. We wish we stayed longer. 10/10 on all fronts. We had an amazing time. Andrea & Chris – Toronto Canada
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Dec 11, 2024
Next Level
From start to finish it was a fabulous holiday at a one of a kind property! The physical nature of the island is serene, peaceful and picturesque. These physical attributes of the island are elevated by the resort itself offering several unique room styles with unparalleled views and/or privacy. The beach, bars, restaurants and even room service elevates the experience yet again. The food and beverage offering was exceptional and far above what you might expect from an all inclusive resort. For comparison they far exceeded that of sanctuary cap cana, the excellence brands or secrets brands we have tried in Punta Cana. The topper is the truly professional staff that work very hard to ensure the ultimate experience. Keddy was seemingly everywhere all the time offering help with everything from cart rides to luggage and was so kind to our group. Bartenders Juan, Jose and Santa were very engaging and really went above and beyond for our group and showed extra patience when practicing our Spanish. The team at the front desk were so eager to please and our Ambassador Adrian was super responsive and almost seamed to know what we needed before we did. He looked after our group of 6 wonderfully. Housekeeping at CLR was outstanding. Our room was genuinely spotless, and kept that way through our one week stay. The common areas were just as clean as were the restaurants. Not a spot on a glass or piece of cutlery. If you prioritize a quiet peaceful vacation with stunning accommodations and next level food and beverage offerings CLR will exceed your expectations. Add to this almost personalized activities at Yuburta with Floorana or Eric at the gym and there is more than enough activities to keep you busy if that’s more your style. Congratulations CLR Team!