Beachfront suites and palms seen from the ocean deck
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

WELCOME TO LAS CANAS

A private beachfront haven

A celebration surrounded by nature

Las Canas Beach Retreat is a private beachfront setting on the north coast of the Dominican Republic for weddings, yoga and wellness retreats, family events and corporate retreats.

Your group has the suites, pool, beach and grounds to itself, with our complete staff at your disposal.

The main retreat has 18 suites and 24 bedrooms for up to 48 adults. Capacity can reach 60 guests when children are included.

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Guests gather beside the pool and garden at Las Canas
  • 18 suites24 bedrooms
  • Up to 48 adultsup to 60 guests when children are included
  • Starting at $3,000 a nightdepending on the season
  • 55 minutesfrom Puerto Plata airport
Choose your gathering

What brings your group together?

Oceanfront pool with palms and loungers
From above

The retreat at a glance

Included in your stay

It’s all yours while you’re here

Weddings, yoga and wellness retreats, family gatherings, corporate retreats or a long weekend with friends: the whole retreat revolves around your group.

Ocean deck, cabana, palapa, pool and jacuzzi
A pool and jacuzzi at the main retreat, an ocean deck and a bonfire area right on the sand.
The beachfront villa is available separately · starting at $650 a night
A private 4 bedroom beachfront oasis with its own pool, set apart yet steps from the group.
Surf, paddle and play
Surfboards and paddleboards at no charge, a pickleball court and beach volleyball.
A full team and a chef
Our complete staff is at your disposal, including 24 hour security.
Beachside cabana and palapa for meals and meetings
The Ocean Front Restaurant cabana and the ocean-breeze palapa (which has its own kitchen) are where your group eats, holds events and meets, with a projector, sofas, a pool table, the bar and a coffee and tea station.
Starlink internet
Fast internet across the property when you need it.
See the grounds
Guest relaxing on a black daybed on the ocean deck
Guest reading on a black daybed outside a beachfront suite
Hover or focus to reveal the deck by day
Wedding reception set beneath palms beside the ocean
Wide view of the North Coast beach and Atlantic Ocean
Your own stretch of coast

The gate closes behind your group. Most days the only people on the sand are yours, and all you hear is the Atlantic.

Cabarete's restaurants and kite beach are about 30 minutes away when you want them.

Guest stories

See what our guests say

“We had a wonderful stay at Las Canas! The location is perfect, we loved that we could take nice beach walks, lounge in the various options and swim in the pool or the ocean. The staff are very nice and accommodating and the service was excellent. We can also really recommend the food, as the chefs will prepare anything you could wish for. Everything we ate was so fresh and delicious. We were altogether more than pleased with our time here and we‘ll definitely come back.”
— Emma Pförtner · Google Review
Guests gather beside the pool and garden at Las Canas
Guests carrying paddleboards along the path to the lagoon
“Our experience at Las Canas was excellent! We went for a 2025 strategic kickoff meeting and games (Alpha Games), and the venue was perfect. It has great spaces for various activities (on the beach, in the pool, for presenting results, sports facilities, green areas, etc.). The jacuzzi is at a very comfortable temperature. The overall atmosphere is very peaceful and relaxing. The food is excellent. The staff is outstanding! Yasper, Alex, and the entire team are exceptional. They take care of every detail to ensure you have a great experience. The decor and the overall ambiance of the place are excellent. I highly recommend it to any company looking to hold a corporate event!”
— Noel Flores Camarena · Google Review
Open air dining table set beneath a thatched roof
Guest swimming in the pool beside a palm garden
Guest relaxing on the wooden ocean deck
More reviews
“Las Canas stands out as an absolute gem on this island, offering the perfect escape for those seeking a true reset and deeper connection with loved ones. Our family's vacation was top notch, perfectly aligning with everything I'd envisioned for an unforgettable experience. The service here is simply phenomenal! Alex and Jasper masterfully guide a team that embraces you like family. A special shout out goes to Suleimy and Sahonny at the bar; they not only mixed the best drinks but also showed incredible warmth and attentiveness to our little ones, which truly made a difference. We're also incredibly grateful to the ladies in the kitchen, who poured love and authentic Dominican flavor into every single meal. Each moment was wonderful, and I'm already counting down the days until our next incredible family getaway!”
— Marielly Rodriguez · Google Review
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The people who run Las Canas

Renate, Host at Las Canas Beach Retreat Renate Host
Alex, Host at Las Canas Beach Retreat Alex Host
Mirian, Housekeeping at Las Canas Beach Retreat Mirian Housekeeping
Carina, Housekeeping at Las Canas Beach Retreat Carina Housekeeping

Meet the whole team

Find us on the North Coast

On the beach between the palms

Las Canas is a quiet beach neighborhood of Gaspar Hernández, about 30 minutes east of Cabarete.

  • Puerto Plata airport (POP)about 55 minutes
  • Santiago airport (STI)about 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Cabareteabout 30 minutes
  • Sosúaabout 45 minutes

Driving times from Google Maps. We arrange transfers from any airport.

Illustrated map of the Las Canas grounds: suites, pool, palapa, restaurant, bonfire area, pickleball court and deck

Questions about booking Las Canas

What is Las Canas Beach Retreat?
A private beachfront retreat on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, reserved for one group at a time. The main retreat has 18 suites and 24 bedrooms, a pool and 10,000 square meters (about two and a half acres) of beachfront gardens, with our complete staff at your disposal. The separate 4 bedroom villa next door is available separately, starting at $650 a night.
How many people can stay?
The main retreat sleeps up to 48 adults in beds. Capacity can reach 60 guests when children are included, using sofa beds and the bunk room in Unit 1. Smaller groups are welcome and pay the same nightly price for the whole retreat.
How much does it cost to book the whole retreat?
Exclusive use starts at $3,000 a night, depending on the season, with a minimum of 3 nights. The villa is available separately, starting at $650 a night. Holiday weeks are $5,000 a night with a 7 night minimum.
Are meals included?
Meals are optional. The meal plan starts at $65 per person per day. A chef cooks to your group's program.
What kinds of groups stay at Las Canas?
Weddings, yoga and wellness retreats, family events and corporate retreats.
How do I check dates?
Message us on WhatsApp. We reply within 24 hours and hold your dates free for 72 hours.
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One group at a time · limited annual dates

Book the whole retreat

Because Las Canas hosts only one group at a time, peak weeks and long weekends book out months in advance. Reach out with your dates to see if the retreat is available for your group.

starting at $3,000 a night, depending on the season for exclusive use of the entire retreat, for up to 48 adults or 60 guests when children are included. The villa is available separately, starting at $650 a night. $5,000 a night over Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. Prices as of .

What each guest pays per night for exclusive use of the whole retreat, starting at $3,000 a night depending on the season. Meals, drinks and transfers are extra.
GuestsStarting per person per night
40$75
48$63
54$56
60$50

3 night minimum (7 nights over the holidays). Staff, Starlink internet, surfboards and paddleboards are included. Meals are an optional plan starting at $65 per person per day.

  1. Reach out with your datesSend us your dates and group size on WhatsApp or by email to see if the retreat is available.
  2. We reply within 24 hoursYou get availability and a quote, and we can hold your dates for 72 hours at no cost.
  3. Confirm and arriveWe send a booking agreement, then plan meals, transfers and activities with you.

Pick your dates

Choose your check in date.

3 night minimum, 7 over the holidays.