Hotel Information: Attracting guests from Europe and North America, this resort near Santo Domingo ensures comfort with a wide range of choices at two buffet restaurants, two à la carte restaurants (one is not part of the All-Inclusive plan), and activities such as volleyball, aerobics, and dance lessons that appeal across national boundaries.

Insider tip: A refreshing afternoon tea is served on a shaded terrace outside Chez Fontaine restaurant, with views of a flamingo pond.

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Rooms

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

The Barcelo Capella Beach Resort offers a total of 500 guestrooms. Standard rooms are located in four pastel-colored, three- and four-story buildings with elevators. Rooms feature furnished balconies or terraces with sea or garden views. Cherry-colored furniture, bright fabrics, two cushioned chairs, and a table are included. Minibars are stocked (on day of arrival only) with national bottled water, soft drinks, and beer. Bathrooms offer tub/shower combinations, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Room Amenities

• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Cable/satellite TV
• Telephone
• Private bathroom
• In-room safe (surcharge)
• Hair dryer
• Iron/ironing board
• Climate control
• Voice mail

• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Bathrobes
• Housekeeping
• Wake-up calls
• Air conditioning
• Smoking rooms
• Television
• Shower/tub combination
• Window opens

Recreation

The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

Miniature golf and tennis are among the popular land activities at this resort. Popular water sports include windsurfing and kayaking. Children join new friends to enjoy beach and pool activities through a daily supervised program.

Golf enthusiasts can arrange tee times at the 18-hole Guavaberry Golf and Country Club, which is 15 km (9 miles) from the hotel.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Basketball on site
• Golfing nearby
• Fishing nearby
• Tennis on site
• Kayaking on site
• Sailing on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Boating nearby
• Volleyball on site

• Scuba diving on site
• Swimming on site
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Water skiing on site
• Aerobics on site
• Surfing/boogie boarding
• Parasailing nearby
• Windsurfing on site
• Playground on site

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

A long narrow garden containing ponds and fountains runs alongside the center of the Barcelo Capella Beach Resort - All Inclusive, inviting strolling during cool mornings and starlit evenings. Facilities include an open-air theater for nightly shows presented by the resort's staff and band, a supervised children's club with adjacent playground and pool, and an air-conditioned fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights. Massage and hair braiding are available on the beach (surcharges).

The amphitheatre is the site of not only entertainment shows but business functions. The all-inclusive resort near Santo Domingo offers business travelers three event rooms with a capacity of 110 people and a business center.

• Fitness equipment
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Private beach
• Swimming pool - children's
• Arcade/game room
• Supervised child care/activities
• Conference room(s)
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Bar/lounge
• Nightclub
• Room service (24 hours)
• Currency exchange
• Dry cleaning service
• Porter/bellhop
• Hair salon

• Gift shops or newsstand
• Shopping on site
• Audio-visual equipment
• ATM/banking
• Concierge services
• Babysitting or child care
• Security guard
• 24-hour front desk
• Multilingual staff
• Banquet facilities
• Medical assistance available
• Pool table
• Swim-up bar
• Parking (free)
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Number of rooms: 500
• Kids' club

Policies

There are no room charges for two children under the age of 2 occupying the same room as their parents or guardians.
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is 1 PM

Dining

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate. Dining at Chez Fontaine is not included (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

El Pescador - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets of international selections. This is also the place for late night fast foods such as burgers.

El Batey de la Costa - This open-air restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets of international selections.

Las Olas - Open for lunch and dinner, this open-air, à la carte restaurant specializes in grilled foods. Reservations required for dinner. Dress code: Long pants and sleeved shirts for men. After dinner, Las Olas becomes a Disco with dancing on two levels—one under a thatched roof and the other on a wood deck overlooking the sea.

Chez Fontaine - Not part of the All-Inclusive Plan, this restaurant is a small, intimate, candlelit spot offering à la carte choices such as crab gratiné and lobster. Reservations required. Dress code: Long pants and sleeved shirts for men.

Two Snack Bars - One serves grilled items on the beach from late morning through the afternoon; the other is open late night only.

The resort also serves drinks at two pool bars and a beach bar.

All-inclusive Details

The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, activities, gratuities, or use of both land and water sports equipment. Click each link below for more details.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• Daily meals, snacks, and afternoon tea
• Unlimited national alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• National wine with lunch and dinner
• Welcome cocktail
• Minibar drinks (stocked on day of arrival only)
• Taxes and gratuities
  Not included: Imported wines and liquors; wine or champagne by the bottle; dining at Chez Fontaine restaurant; select dishes at select restaurants; room service food and drink

  Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.

All-Inclusive activities and equipment

All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports (as per activity schedule)

• Daily water activities program
• Windsurfing
• Kayaking
• Canoeing
• Snorkeling
• Sailing
• Pedal boats
• Introductory scuba diving lesson in the pool
• Water polo
• Use of two swimming pools/beach and pool chairs, chaise lounges, and umbrellas/towel service
  Not included: Snorkeling trips; scuba diving courses, certification, and trips; motorized water sports

  Land sports (as per activity schedule)

• Daily activities program
• Tennis (daytime)
• Miniature golf (daytime)
• Volleyball
• Ping-pong
• Foosball
• Billiards
• Use of fitness center/games room
  Not included: Tennis (nighttime)

  Classes/instruction

• Aerobics
• Spanish
• Merengue dancing

All-Inclusive children's activities

All-Inclusive children’s activities
A Kids’ Club offers children 4–12 years a program of supervised activities including:

• Beach and pool games and contests
• Videos
• Use of children’s activity center/playground
  Not included: Babysitting services

All-Inclusive entertainment and nightlife

All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife

• After-dark entertainment on an open-air stage with a live band, or staff music and dance shows
• Children's on-stage dancing before shows
• Entrance to on-site disco at Las Olas

Not included

Not included

• Imported wines and liquors; wine or champagne by the bottle
• Dining at Chez Fontaine restaurant
• Room service food and drink
• Snorkeling trips; scuba diving courses, certification, and trips
• Motorized water sports
• Babysitting services
• Airport transfers
• Optional or outside tours and excursions
• Massage and hair braiding
• Incidental purchases
• Telephone, fax, and Internet access charges
• In-room safe
• Business services
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Video and photo services
• Wedding services
• Medical services
  Airport taxes may or may not be included.

Policies

Policies
There are no room charges for two children under the age of 2 occupying the same room as their parents or guardians.

Scroll down to the Policy section for more details.

Address

Villas del Mar

Juan Dolio,

Dominican Republic

Nearest major airport:

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ-Intl. Las Americas)