Secrets Playa Esmeralda - Serene adult luxury on the wild coast of the Dominican Republic

On the untamed coast of the Dominican Republic, a refuge is whispered between the lines of sand and the breath of wind: Secrets Playa Esmeralda. It's not just a hotel. It's a break. A break from the hustle and bustle. An art of living reserved for adults, where every second stretches gracefully in the light.

An Eden reserved for adults (18+)

Children are not forbidden here. They are simply somewhere else, and that's fine. The whole spirit of the place is based on this idea: to offer a space to those who are looking to find themselves. Or to lose themselves in another way. The complex, set on the edge of the ocean, lines up its 500 suites like so many alcoves opening onto the blue, the tropical gardens or the calm reflections of the pools.

Rooms are not rooms. They are refuges. With terraces or balconies, they reflect the art of Caribbean living in a hushed palette of light woodwork, natural materials and airy volumes. Some have direct access to a swimming pool (the famous 'swim-out'), while others have a direct view of the sea. The ultimate? A presidential suite on the water's edge, unique of its kind, where the world seems to have lost its grip.

And for Preferred Club insiders, there's attention at every turn: discreet butler, à la carte minibar, customised pillows. Here, hospitality takes the time to get to know your first name.
Opulence is on the plate.

Eating here is not an activity: it's a journey. And a privilege. Forget lengthy bookings: gastronomy can be enjoyed without constraint, at any time of day, in ten restaurants that cross continents with elegance.

Lunch with your feet in the sand at the Barefoot Grill, an evening in the subdued lights of Bordeaux, for an escape between foie gras and a wine reduction. An Italian stopover at Portofino, a Mediterranean diversions at Meraki, a local explosion at Doña Altagracia... or a borderless buffet at Market Café, where breakfast becomes an ode to the whole world.

And for even more gourmets, the Rose Water, reserved for Preferred guests, distils its exclusive dishes in a peaceful atmosphere.

When time slows down, anything is possible

Secrets Playa Esmeralda doesn't force anything. It suggests. It suggests. It inspires. For the more active, there's a cascade of free activities: trampoline, beach volleyball, basketball, Spanish or dance lessons, introductory diving, kayaking... Even sport has a holiday flavour.

And then there are the others, those who don't feel like moving any more. They sit down by one of the three huge pools, cocktail in hand, served directly from their deckchair. They read, close their eyes and let themselves be carried away.

When night comes, the resort changes its skin. Shows, themed evenings, mellow or exuberant music as the mood takes you. You can get carried away, without ever getting lost.

The spa: a parenthesis within a parenthesis

The Secrets Spa is perhaps the resort's most personal offering. It's a cocoon where you can let off steam like a heavy coat. Massages, facials, hammam, sauna, whirlpool baths, hydrotherapy circuit, relaxation zone, wellness bar, bridal suite... You come in for an hour. Leave having forgotten the time.

It is also the venue for numerous ceremonies, wedding preparations and honeymoons. A special bridal suite is dedicated to these occasions.

A sanctuary to celebrate... or bring together

But Secrets Playa Esmeralda is more than just an individual retreat. It can also be the setting for your big group events: weddings, incentives, seminars.

The resort boasts an impressive events infrastructure, dominated by the Miches Ballroom (1,440 seats in theatre configuration, 900 for banquets), as well as a series of elegant, modular rooms, offering a host of possibilities for a grand reception or an intimate meeting.

The planning team turns every request into a well-oiled choreography, from the decor to the menus, and from ancillary activities to private parties.

Ultra-inclusive reinvented

The Unlimited-Luxury concept®the brand's signature, goes far beyond the classic 'all-inclusive' package. It includes :

all meals à la carte, without reservation
top-of-the-range spirits, fresh juices and soft drinks on tap
24-hour room service, concierge service, minibar replenished daily
Free Wi-Fi
entertainment, shows, land and water-based activities
beach or poolside service
and above all, no wristbands, no timetables: just you, the place and the moment.

There are hotels that you visit. And then there are those that you experience, that you carry with you long afterwards. Secrets Playa Esmeralda falls into the latter category. It doesn't just promise you a stay: it offers you a memory, the memory of having suspended the world for a while.