Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Puerto Plata and Samaná · ★★★★★ · 9.0/10 Exceptional · guest rating
An adults-only, all-inclusive resort in Miches with 500 rooms, eight restaurants, three pools with a waterslide, a spa and a nightclub, far from the main Punta Cana hub.
Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort in Miches, in El Seibo province on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic. The minimum check-in age is 18. It has 500 rooms, all with 24-hour room service and air conditioning. Check-in starts at 3 pm and check-out is at noon, which suits couples and friends who want a large, child-free beach resort away from the busier tourist areas.
Eight on-site restaurants are listed, together with a free breakfast buffet, a swim-up bar, a poolside bar and a nightclub. The three outdoor pools include a waterslide. The spa lists a hot stone massage, reflexology and facials, and there is a gym. Basketball, kayaking, beach volleyball, tennis courts and tennis lessons are also listed, plus designer stores on site. Confirm with the resort what the all-inclusive plan includes.
Adults-only and all-inclusive at this resort
- Adults only, with a minimum check-in age of 18
- All-inclusive resort with eight restaurants and a nightclub
- Three outdoor pools with a waterslide and a swim-up bar
- On-site spa with hot stone massage, reflexology and facials
- In Miches, about 109 minutes by car from Punta Cana airport
The setting
The resort is on the Playa Esmeralda coast near Miches, a quieter and less developed stretch than the Punta Cana hotel strip. Playa Esmeralda is a nine-minute drive away, and the Lagunas Redonda y Limón wildlife refuge is about 19 minutes by car. Because the area is remote, most guests spend their stay on the property. Free self parking and valet parking are listed.
Facilities
- All-inclusive plan
- Adults only (18+)
- Beachfront location
- 3 outdoor pools with waterslide
- Swim-up bar and poolside bar
- 8 on-site restaurants
- Free breakfast buffet
- On-site spa with hot stone massage
- Nightclub
- Gym
- Basketball, kayaking and beach volleyball
- Tennis courts and lessons
- 24-hour room service
- Free WiFi and parking
Location
The resort is in Miches, El Seibo province, on the road to Costa Esmeralda. Playa Esmeralda is a nine-minute drive, the Lagunas Redonda y Limón refuge 19 minutes, Montaña Redonda 35 minutes and Playa Arriba 36 minutes. It is far from the main Punta Cana area: Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is about 109 minutes by car, so plan the transfer time into your trip.
Address: Camino a Costa Esmeralda, Miches, El Seibo, Dominican Republic
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Frequently asked questions
Is Secrets Playa Esmeralda adults only?
Yes. It is an adults-only resort and the minimum check-in age is 18, so it suits couples, friends and honeymooners who want a stay without children.
How far is it from Punta Cana airport?
The resort is in Miches, about 109 minutes by car from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Ask the resort about transfer options and allow extra time on arrival and departure days.
What does the all-inclusive plan include?
The resort is all-inclusive, with eight restaurants and several bars on site. Drinks, specialty dining and activities can differ, so confirm what is included with the resort before you book.
Is there a spa?
Yes, an on-site spa is listed, with treatments such as a hot stone massage, reflexology and facials. Ask the resort which treatments are part of your plan and how to reserve them.
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