La Romana is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. La Romana works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around La Romana, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 2 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from La Romana, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in La Romana starts at around €30 per night, with a typical rate near €84 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 827 reviews, from €146 per night; Palmares Suites, 2-star, guest rating 8.8 from 25 reviews, from €49 per night; Hotel La Casona MC, guest rating 8.4 from 78 reviews, from €30 per night; Hilton Garden Inn La Romana, 3-star, guest rating 8.4 from 371 reviews, from €118 per night.
Day trips & routes: Punta Cana — about 77 km, 58m drive; Santo Domingo — about 121 km, 1h 36m drive. Fastest option is Punta Cana: 58m by car.
La Romana: what to know
Things to see: "Exclusive Island Cruise Party with Music Dance and Drinks", rated 5 from 73 reviews, from €58.06; "Affordable Private SUBURBAN Transfer from Punta Cana Airport", rated 5 from 62 reviews, from €5.81; "Punta Cana VIp Booze Cruise Snorkeling Entertainment Bar shots", rated 5 from 55 reviews, from €44.66; "Punta Cana Boat Ride Turn Up Entertainment Sunset Party Celebrate", rated 5 from 43 reviews, from €39.48; "Luxury VIP Punta Cana Party Boat", rated 5 from 20 reviews, from €40.2.
La Romana has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 2 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in La Romana is around €84, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in La Romana you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 2 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Dominican Republic, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
