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Casa Colonial Beach Resort & Spa

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<p>The absence of pink walls and plastic furniture isn't the only refreshing thing that sets Casa Colonial apart from other hotels in the Dominican Republic. Guests arriving at the 2 1/2-acre retreat, on the northern coast, pass through the lobby's majestic white arches while Edith Piaf croons in the background. They're then led to one of just 50 suites, each an homage to colonial sophistication. Once settled, they can visit the low-density beach, one of the two restaurants, the rooftop infinity pool (with Atlantic views), or the 12,000-square-foot spa, which offers beachside Pilates and yoga classes.</p>

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From Travel + Leisure , JUN 2006

Already sanctioned by such an arbiter of high living as Donatella Versace, who visited the hotel with her daughter and entourage shortly after it opened at the end of 2004, Casa Colonial is all Frette linens, 27-inch flat-screen TV's, an infinity-pool deck with four Jacuzzis, and an enormous full-service spa....MORE>>

– Alexandra Marshall The New Gold Coast

From Travel + Leisure , MAR 2006

In Playa Dorada, where the choppy surf and rugged landscape set a more adventurous tone, the 50-suite Casa Colonial reflects the area's European influence....MORE>>

– Next Great Beach Resorts

From Travel + Leisure , APR 2005

...visit the private beach, one of the two restaurants, the rooftop infinity pool (with Atlantic views), or the 12,000-square-foot spa, which offers daily beachside Pilates and yoga classes. ...MORE>>

– T+L Reports: Dominican Deluxe

Last updated June 2006