Ani Villas Comes to Dominican Republic

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 5th, 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Luxe villa company Ani Villas has expanded its operations to the Dominican Republic.

The company’s new Dominican Republic oustpost, called Ani Villas Dominicana, is a fully-staffed and serviced 14-bedroom estate set on its own peninsula.

The property was designed by noted Dominican designer Sarah Garcia, perhaps best known for designing the ultra-luxe Casa Colonial boutique hotel in Puerto Plata.

Ani Villas, located on the north central coast of the Dominican Republic, offers a private chef, 24-hour butler service, water slides, a tennis court, swimming pools and even a spa.

It’s the second Caribbean location for Ani Villas, which also has a property in Anguilla.

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