Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus

The short version

A lighthouse stands on the grounds of Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus, a family all-inclusive of colonial-style buildings facing Bayahibe Beach. If your family likes to keep moving, look here: there are pickleball and padel courts, a PADI dive center at extra charge, five pools and the Star Camp kids' program with a splash pool. East National Park, which includes Saona Island, is about 2 km away, and there is a nightclub for the evenings.

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Good to know

• Iberostar describes it as a five-star family all-inclusive. It faces Bayahibe Beach, with colonial-style buildings and a lighthouse on the grounds.
• Five pools and five specialty restaurants, plus the Star Café, which is open 24 hours.
• Children have the Star Camp program and a splash pool. There is also a nightclub.
• Sports include pickleball and padel courts, and there is a PADI dive center.
• The hotel offers wedding and event planning and a spa, and keeps an ocean coral nursery. East National Park, which includes Saona Island, is about 2 km away.

Before you book

Diving with the PADI center carries an extra charge, and the nearby golf course charges fees.