New Year’s Eve Getaways in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic for New Year’s Eve attracts travelers seeking the thrill of beachside fireworks, masquerade balls and costumed parades.

The start of each new year means new beginnings — so why celebrate with the same crowd in the same city every year? If you’ve never rung in the new year in the Caribbean, now is a perfect time. Not sure where to go around the Dominican Republic?

Whether you’re traveling with friends, family, or kids, these are the best Getaways in the Dominican Republic for New Year’s: From the best Dominican beaches, we’ve found 5 New Year’s Eve Getaways sure to bring a unique start to the New Year!

1. Punta Cana

The hottest NYE celebration is at sea and better if we are speaking about the Caribbean Sea!

Punta Cana is the epicenter of the action, where celebrations officially start at around 8pm when live music shows and huge buffet dinner in luxury and medium restaurant take place. In Punta Cana you can go in some resorts if you want to be part of a special gala dinner on NYE. We’ve been to resorts that had a spectacular buffet and others that have a sit down dinner with a choice of two entrees and others that post just one specific menu.

This city boasts an unbeatable location right next to some of the Caribbean’s most beautiful beaches, surrounded by nature park, great golf courses, and world-class hotels; as if all this weren’t enough, the city now hosts New Years parties in its bars, nightclubs, and, even better, all along Punta Cana, Bavaro and Cap Cana, drawing in tourists from all over the world every year.

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If you want to live the NY Eve in a cool spot just in front of the beach, Huracan cafe will offer a New Year’s Party with electronic music from 12 to morning with Steve Bug, Haru and Felipe Alemais.

In Soles, you can celebrate your NYE at the edge of the sea with a delicious dinner with open bar and Dj Taro for music.

If you want to have an elegant dinner in an unique restaurant with music and champagne we recommend you the NYE PARTY AND DINNER in Bachata Rosa.

2. Casa de Campo, La Romana

What about a NY Eve Getaway in Casa de Campo Resort and Villas?

It’s the most exclusive resort destination in the Caribbean and the perfect place to be with a group of friends and relatives. You can enjoy the full experience of luxurious Caribbean living at Casa de Campo Resort and Villas by renting your own private villa with swimming pool and all the comfort you need!

You can hire out a boat, bring your own bubbles and start the countdown early directly in the Caribbean Sea. Alternatively, you can have a delicious dinner in one of the restaurants that offer a gourmet dining experience that will take you around the world depending on your taste!

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Nicky Jam and Afrojack join to say goodbye to the year in Altos De Chavon: both super stars will offer a great show on Saturday, December 29.

3. Jarabacoa 

Jarabacoa is a very famous getaway for the Dominican people that love nature, adventure and mental relaxation far from the crowd parties! With a number of good hotels outside town and a lot of beautiful home to rent this is the place to go if you want to raft, hike, bike, horseback ride, go canyoning or simply explore rural life.

Take advantage of the holidays to rent an house and have a different NY Eve in the middle of the nature with friends and relatives!

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Enjoy a relaxing NY Eve with your friends by renting a villa or house in the valley of Jarabacoa or go to some restaurants with a stunning view, contact us if you need information and prices.

We recommend you to have a delicious dinner in La Baita, an italian typical restaurant where you can taste delicious pasta dishes, fondue and charcuterie. If you want to have party we recommend you to go to Venue Bar & Lounge, a swanky lounge where velvet ropes cordon off VIP areas and neon lights illuminate the beautiful people.

4. Santo Domingo

The capital city of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, it’s a center of a lot of private parties, elegant dinner in fancy restaurants or bar and magical atmosphere in the Colonial Zone. For party people, Santo Domingo’s glitzy hotels host exclusive events with open bars, and private fireworks displays to boot.

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Looking for the best New Year’s Eve party in Santo Domingo?

Go to La Gloria, the new fancy Rooftop club of Santo Domingo will surprise you for NYE!

Another option we recommend you is La Tonteria, a 1920s inspired Bathub Gin Bar hidden, that for NYE will offer you an open bar of 30 USD with good DJ’s and atmosphere!  If you want to enjoy a reggeaton open bar party you must go to La Fabrica with El Alfa Live performance|

If you are looking for some Caribbean dances and fun go to El Embajador Hotel, this is THE hotel to be on New Year’s Eve: open bar and one of the best Caribbean artists such as Los hermanos Rosarios.

5. Las Terrenas

Great beaches and lively town – would seem to be the perfect definition of the place! Because of that, the time around the New Year is also extremely popular with travelers and vacation villas are in high demand. If you’re thinking about counting down to 2018 in Las Terrenas, contact us now to see what’s available and book the villa that’s perfect for your needs!

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Island Beats music with Top local talent, international DJs and the best spot Las Terrenas will offer you a NYE oceanview in Afreeka Beach Hostel from 10 pm until morning. Contact us for more info!

If you want a cool spot with an international atmosphere, we recommend you to go to Mosquito Bar, the most famous bar of Las Terrenas, that will be the perfect place for a Caribbean NYE!

So, are you ready to rock 2019 in the Dominican Republic?