Àni Dominican Republic

Overview

Set in manicured gardens with breathtaking, 270-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean and direct access to the sand-fringed bay known as La Piscina Natural, the resort can accommodate up to 28 guests across eight Ocean View Suites, two Bay View Suites, two Ocean View Junior Suites, and two Garden View Junior Suites. These are positioned on either side of the property’s palm-lined, central avenue as part of Villa Larimar with its sunrise vistas, and west-facing Villa Amber with its additional manmade beach and cobbled path to the sea.

Named for the region’s precious gemstones, the villas offer elevated, oceanside living with a sleek Tropical Contemporary aesthetic. Both overlook expansive infinity pools, and each boasts a poolside Living Pavilion with spacious dining spaces inside and out, an elegant lounge, convivial bar, games and entertainment areas, and a terrace with mesmerizing sea views.

Featuring spacious bedrooms and open-plan bathrooms with vaulted pine ceilings, coconut wood details, and a soothing palette of white, neutral, and sea-hued soft furnishings, the suites all open onto private terraces and/or garden courtyards. Six of the eight Ocean View Suites (two Amber and four Larimar) are completely free-standing, while the remaining suites are housed in two double-story structures. Each of these includes an Ocean View Suite and two Junior Suites (named Ocean or Garden depending on their views) downstairs, along with a shared living room and kitchenette. Upstairs, each double-story structure offers a Bay View Suite.

 A self-contained world, Àni provides every facility and service a group of guests could possibly desire during their stay. The gracious Arrival Pavilion is mirrored by an oceanside Events Pavilion; the air-conditioned Wellness Center houses a fully equipped gym and a serene spa with two en-suite treatment rooms; and a children’s swimming pool and waterslide rest beside the tennis court. A stay at Àni is all-inclusive, and the resort’s discreet and dedicated team of over 30 staff is available around the clock to tailor every detail – from special dining, cultural, and wellness moments, to kids’ activities and exploration of the region – to ensure a bespoke experience that defies expectations.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served each day in different settings across the resort, with every menu tailored according to guest preferences to surprise and delight. Free-flowing beverages including juices, premium spirits, cocktails, and wines can be enjoyed whenever a guest desires. Up to 12 spa treatments per day are included, as well as tennis lessons, guided cycling tours, movies by moonlight, cooking classes, cigar rolling lessons, rum tastings, non-motorized watersports, and more. Complimentary roundtrip airport transfers make traveling to Àni a breeze, and up to eight hours of complimentary babysitting and a daily children’s activity program keeps kids entertained. Beyond Àni’s comprehensive inclusions, the expert local team can arrange any possible experience offered along the Dominican Republic’s north coast and inland, ensuring that transportation is booked, and costs are clear.

LUXURY INCLUSIONS and ACTIVITIES

DINING

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in different settings across the resort, with every menu tailored according to guest preferences and tastes to surprise and delight
• Daily snacks and treats, homemade sorbet and ice-cream, and freshly baked cakes
• Free-flow beverages including premium spirits, cocktails, wines, soft drinks, and fresh juices
• One full day of beach butler service per stay with a beach BBQ lunch

ADVENTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT

• One sunset cruise per stay
• Guided cycling tours and local walks
• Stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and snorkeling equipment provided
• Mountain bikes available for adults and kids
• Movies by Moonlight for adults and kids 

WELLNESS

• Up to 12 spa treatments per day with a range of massages (holistic, deep-tissue, hot stone, head, and reflexology), the anti-stress grounding treatment, and nail services (manicures, pedicures, and polish changes) to choose from
• Tennis lessons and playing partners

SEAMLESS LIVING

• Roundtrip airport transfers from Samaná, Puerto Plata, Santiago, and Santo Domingo Airports, one per group
• VIP arrival and departure airport experience
• Unpacking and packing service (as per guest request)
• Daily laundry (excluding dry cleaning)
• International calling and high-speed wi-fi
• Netflix, Apple TV, and Apple Music in every room
  

YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT

• Complimentary babysitting, for up to eight hours per day
• Daily children’s activity program with face painting, arts and crafts including pebble painting, kite making and flying, and more
• Kids’ cooking/baking classes
• Mini soccer
• Shuffleboard and other games

CULTURAL IMMERSION

• Cooking classes with the Executive Chef
• Cocktail mixology sessions
• Cigar rolling class with rum tasting, once per stay
• Folklore dance class, once per stay
• Visiting ÀNI Art Academies Dominican Republic

COMMON FACILITIES

Arrival pavilion, events pavilion, air-conditioned glass-fronted Wellness Center, air-conditioned fully-equipped gym, serene spa with two en-suite treatment rooms (one single and one double with steam room and Jacuzzi), 4 acres of landscaped gardens, two infinity-edge freshwater swimming pools (one with a waterslide), white-sand beach, floodlit hard-surface tennis court, bocce ball court, multiple al fresco dining areas, and more.

ACCOMMODATIONS

OCEANVIEW SUITES

• Sunset views (Villa Amber) or sunrise views (Villa Larimar)
• Private terrace with twin chaise lounge and sunken dining table for two overlooking the sea
• Striking backlit onyx wall in suite entrance
• King-size beds (can be made up as twins)
• Large bathroom with twin basins, freestanding bath, separate rain shower, and W/C
• Outdoor shower in private garden courtyard
• Suitable for guests with accessibility needs

JUNIOR SUITES

• Ocean View Junior Suite opens onto private terrace with views towards the ocean
• Garden View Junior Suite opens onto private garden courtyard
• Twin beds or king-size beds
• En-suite bathroom with rain shower

BAY VIEW SUITES

• Enjoy an elevated position on the second floor
• Private bay-facing terrace with seating for two
• Striking backlit onyx wall in suite entrance
• King-size beds (can be made up as twins)
• Large bathroom with twin basins, free-standing bath, separate rain shower, and W/C 
  

EAST VILLA - VILLA LARIMAR

4 free-standing Oceanview Suites, another Oceanview Suite on the lower level of the double-story structure, two Junior Suites also on the lower level, and a Bay View Suite on the upper level, which overlooks the bay of La Piscina Natural. All rooms in the two-story structure share a living room (with a 65-inch Smart TV) and a kitchenette (with microwave, mini bar, and Nespresso machine).

WEST VILLA - VILLA AMBER

2 free-standing Oceanview Suites, another Oceanview Suite on the lower level of the double-story structure, two Junior Suites also on the lower level, and a Bay View Suite on the upper level, which overlooks El Hoyo Bay towards the mountains. All rooms in the two-story structure share a living room (with a 65-inch Smart TV) and a kitchenette (with microwave, mini bar, and Nespresso machine).

CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS

Fabulous venue for weddings, celebrations, and corporate retreats with a dedicated management team to assist with event coordination. Meeting room facilities are wired with tech. There are gorgeous reception and dining facilities for up to 60 guests.

ACCESSIBILITY

Every guest is welcome at ÀNI, and those using wheelchairs will find design elements to ensure ease of movement and comprehensive access to all facilities and areas. The property offers smooth, flat pathways, and slopes where necessary. A pool lift for getting into and out of the water is available on request. Bathroom handrails and a shower wheelchair can be provided.