ÀNI DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
NORTH COAST

Claiming its own private peninsula with 270-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, ÀNI Dominican Republic, a luxury all-inclusive private resort welcomes you and yours alone to this spectacular bay-cradled setting on the island’s verdant north coast. Encompassing Villa Larimar with its sunrise vistas and west-facing Villa Amber with its man-made beach and path to the sea, this breathtaking Caribbean retreat accommodates from 12 up to 28 guests, with a dedicated team of over 30 staff members fine-tuning every aspect of your all-inclusive stay.

Situated in the center of the Dominican Republic’s north coast between the magnificent Samaná Peninsula and Cabarete, the birthplace of kite surfing, we are perfectly placed to arrange any possible experience in the region beyond our comprehensive inclusions. Known as the Amber Riviera for its amber deposits and golden beaches, the coastline is backed by lush jungle and the Cordillera Septentrional Mountains – all combining to offer a rich natural playground.

The tropical waters offshore teem with marine life, offering superb scuba diving and fishing year-round, and whale-watching from January to March. Private cruises and the region’s world-class golf courses offer different perspectives of the coastline, while horseback riding and canyoning, cascading, and rappelling through caves and down waterfalls reveal the raw beauty of the mountains. Or explore the Republic’s cultural heritage in Puerto Plata with a personal guide.

Born in southern Spain, Málaga, educated at a Lycée Français and formally trained in Switzerland, Francisco Llamas’ global outlook has taken him all across the world. He was just 11 when he embarked on his first solo expedition to London, carrying luggage larger than he was. Factor in a mother who cooks with soul and devotion, a father who worked as an aircraft captain, bringing home stories and traditional presents from over 90 different countries and a globetrotting hotelier brother and it was only natural that Francisco chose a career in hospitality. He has worked in some of the world’s leading hotels, including Shangri-La Paris, Bulgari Resort in Dubai and Amanjena in Morocco. A hunger for new experiences and different working dynamics, drew him to the Dominican Republic and his current role as General Manager of ÀNI Dominican Republic. 

“My passion for F&B is one of the reasons that brought me to the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic has incredibly fertile soils, with perfect weather in which to grow all sorts of fruits, vegetables and, of course, cacao. ÀNI Dominican Republic welcomes guests from all around the world, so the direction is a large variety of global menus, integrating the best local products that our chefs can get their hands on.”