Hyatt is promoting its new adults-only all-inclusive haven, part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection portfolio, the Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort that formally opened on 1 August 2025 in the newly developed Miches area. The hotel is about an hour and a half drive north from the Punta Cana International Airport.
Tucked along the untouched shoreline of Playa Esmeralda in the Dominican Republic’s emerging Miches region, this new adults-only resort redefines romantic travel with a curated blend of privacy, indulgence, and immersive connection to one of the Caribbean’s most pristine natural landscapes.
Set across a private, palm-lined stretch of Playa Esmeralda and surrounded by lush tropical scenery in Miches, Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa features 500 elegantly appointed suites, each with a private terrace or balcony, with many offering ocean views, swim-out access, and furnished balconies.
There are 11 dining venues and seven bars, including Doña Altagracia, a signature restaurant that pays tribute to the Dominican Republic’s culinary heritage with elevated interpretations of traditional dishes like risotto with Dominican stewed goat and mofongo – masterfully crafted and rooted in tradition.
At the heart of the resort is the Secrets Spa, a world-class sanctuary of wellness and beauty led by Spa Manager Jenny Castillo, who began her professional journey in 2009 as a therapist at Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana. Treatments range from the Total Body Renewal Ritual to customized facials and vitamin-rich manicures and pedicures, with guests invited to enhance their experience by creating personalized scrubs and masks using locally sourced natural ingredients like coconut powder, brown sugar, rose petals, and concentrated aloe vera from the spa’s expansive pantry. The spa also features a hydrotherapy circuit, sauna, whirlpool, cold plunge, bridal suite, and the exclusive Master Spa Cabin – spanning 49 square meters with a 30-square meter terrace – offering full-service treatments in one luxurious setting.
For active travelers, the resort offers a full fitness center and a wide array of sporting facilities including tennis courts and beach volleyball courts, in addition to offering water sports, aerobics, dance and Spanish classes, kayaking, snorkeling, and introductory scuba diving lessons in the pool.
Guests can explore the surrounding Miches region, one of the Dominican Republic’s most breathtaking eco-destinations, through a range of immersive excursions, including a mountaintop swing at Montaña Redonda, mangrove kayaking in Los Haitises National Park, hiking to the secluded Salto La Jalda waterfall, and seasonal whale watching in Bahía de Samaná.
In collaboration with Promiches, a local organization that promotes the sustainable development of Miches, and aligned with Hyatt’s World of Care sustainability platform, the resort recently installed a protected sea turtle nest along its beachfront – recognized as a vital nesting area for sea turtles in Playa Esmeralda.
Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa offers an exceptional backdrop for both romantic celebrations and corporate gatherings. With over 15,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, the resort is ideal for destination weddings, executive retreats, and private occasions of all sizes.
For business groups, the resort features eleven versatile venues, including the Miches Ballroom with capacity for up to 1,440 guests theater-style.
The adults-only Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa is located adjacent family-friendly resort, Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, that opens 1 September 2025. Guests staying at Secrets will also have access to the Public Square, a shared, village-style hub filled with dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. This central social plaza fosters a lively atmosphere where guests can explore diverse options together. Likewise, guests staying at Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa will have full access to Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa’s dining outlets, family-friendly amenities, and entertainment programming.
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Hyatt
5 August 2025