Located on a private peninsula on the Dominican Republic’s north coast, ÀNI Dominican Republic is a fully private, all-inclusive oceanfront estate reserved for one group at a time. The resort combines dramatic Atlantic views, spacious villas, tailored service, family-friendly facilities, and regional adventure.
Quick facts
Setting: Private peninsula, north coast, Dominican Republic
Capacity: Up to 28 guests
Accommodation Mix: 8 Ocean View Suites, 2 Bay View Suites, 2 Ocean View Junior Suites, 2 Garden View Junior Suites
Nearest Access: Samaná, Puerto Plata, Santiago, Santo Domingo, or helicopter from Punta Cana
Location
ÀNI Dominican Republic sits between the Samaná Peninsula and Cabarete on the Amber Riviera, an area known for golden beaches, jungle, mountains, marine life, whale migration in season, nearby golf, and cultural access to Puerto Plata and Laguna Gri Gri.
Getting There
The resort is around 65 minutes from Samaná El Catey Airport, 75 minutes from Puerto Plata Airport, 2 hours 25 minutes from Santiago, and 3 hours from Santo Domingo. Helicopter transfer from Punta Cana can also be arranged.
Resort Overview
Spread across 4.2 acres with 270-degree Atlantic views, the resort includes Villa Larimar and Villa Amber, expansive infinity pools, living pavilions, indoor and outdoor dining areas, bar and entertainment spaces, an events pavilion, wellness center, gym, and spa. A dedicated staff of over 30 supports each stay.
Accommodation
Accommodation is distributed across:
Ocean View Suites: large suites with private terraces and outdoor showers
Bay View Suites: upstairs suites with balconies and access to shared living areas
Ocean View Junior Suites: ground-floor suites with sea-facing terraces
Garden View Junior Suites: more compact suites with private garden courtyards
Dining
Dining is fully included and designed as a sensory part of the stay, from breakfasts overlooking the water to dinners under the stars. The resort also offers beach butler service and beachfront barbecue lunches.
Wellness & Recreation
Wellness includes up to 12 spa treatments per day, massage and nail services, a fully equipped gym, tennis, pickleball, kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling gear, guided cycling, and Movies by Moonlight in outdoor locations.
Family Features
The property is well suited to multigenerational stays, offering up to eight hours of complimentary babysitting daily, children’s programs, cooking classes, arts and crafts, face painting, mini soccer, shuffleboard, a children’s pool with waterslide, and a manmade beach ideal for sand play.
Signature Experiences
Standout experiences include sunset cruises, whale watching in season, scuba diving, surfing and kitesurfing lessons, mangrove boat trips at Laguna Gri Gri, cigar rolling with rum tasting, cocktail mixology, folk dancing, and visits to ÀNI Art Academies Dominican Republic.
