Secrets La Romana is an adults-only, all-inclusive retreat on Bayahibe Beach, a Blue Flag certified stretch of shoreline on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic. With 356 rooms and suites, five restaurants and five bars, the resort suits couples and friends who want a relaxed, grown-up holiday where the beach, pools, dining and evening entertainment are all on site. Set along a quiet stretch of coastline, the mood stays relaxed from morning until late evening.

All 356 rooms and suites have a private furnished balcony or terrace with garden, pool or ocean views, a minibar refreshed daily and 24-hour room service. Deluxe and Premium rooms look over the gardens, while Preferred Club rooms add a private lounge, a dedicated beach area and a private pool with a swim-up bar, with butler service in selected suites. Swim-out rooms step straight into the pool. Rooms measure 38 square metres, and the Preferred Club Suite offers 76 square metres with a separate bedroom and living area.

Stay active with tennis and pickleball courts, ping pong, snorkelling, kayaking and other non-motorised water sports, or head out to the nearby coral reefs with the on-site PADI Dive Center. Evenings bring theme nights, live shows at the open-air theatre and an on-site casino, while dance lessons and Spanish lessons add variety to your days.

Spend your days at the outdoor pools set within the tropical grounds, each offering a different setting for swimming or simply enjoying the sun. The infinity pool has its own swim-up bar, so a cocktail is never far away. The resort spa offers massages and facials, with a beauty salon and spa boutique alongside. The fitness centre has treadmills, free weights and elliptical machines, with aerobics, water aerobics, yoga and a jogging trail.

Five restaurants and five bars cover a range of international flavours. Sakura serves Pan-Asian dishes with hibachi-style cooking, Chinola brings Latin American cuisine, Noor blends Indian and Mediterranean influences in an open-air setting, and Mare Grill & Restaurant serves fresh catches by the sea. Caoba offers an international buffet overlooking the gardens, and 24-hour room service is available. You also have access to the restaurants and bars at neighbouring Dreams La Romana.

Excursions reach the Saona and Catalina islands, Altos de Chavón and the historic streets of Santo Domingo, all within reach of the resort. La Romana Airport is nine miles away and Punta Cana International Airport is 41 miles away, so both are practical gateways for your holiday on Playa Bayahibe.