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Cayo Levantado Resort
Samaná, Dominican Republic · Unbound Collection · High Luxury
The only island resort in the Dominican Republic, this 218-suite private-island property opened on 1 June 2023 in Samana Bay and is reachable only by a ten-to-fifteen-minute boat ride past a humpback whale nursery. Grupo Pinero's first luxury hotel, it is set to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in 2026 while keeping its name.
- 218 rooms
- Opened 2023
- Neighborhood: s/n
About Cayo Levantado Resort
- Cayo Levantado Resort opened on 1 June 2023 on the private island of Cayo Levantado, the first luxury property of family-owned Grupo Pinero and the only island resort in the Dominican Republic.
- Its Yubarta wellness zone draws on Taino healing traditions, and the 218-suite resort is accessible only by a ten to fifteen minute boat ride across Samana Bay, a humpback whale nursery.
- Forbes Travel Guide rated Cayo Levantado Resort Four-Star in 2026.
- It is set to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in 2026 while keeping its name and independent character.
History
Cayo Levantado Resort opened on 1 June 2023 as a brand-new, completely reimagined property occupying the private island of Cayo Levantado in the Dominican Republic's Samana Bay. It is the first luxury property of family-owned Grupo Pinero (Bahia Principe) and the only island resort in the country.
The 218-all-suite resort, accessible only by boat, is billed as the Dominican Republic's first luxury wellness resort, with a Yubarta wellness zone drawing on Taino traditions. It is set to join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in 2026 while keeping its name and independent character.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
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