Located on the white-sand beaches of the Dominican fishing village of Bayahibe, this all-inclusive resort overlooks the Caribbean Sea. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and spa tub, full-service health spa, sauna, and steam room. Guest laundry facilities are also on site. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/sunscape_casadelmar/hotel/1853/22/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:29:41 EST Sunscape Casa del Mar is on the south east coast of the Dominican Republic, in the La Romana area of “Bayahibe”, 20 minutes from the La Romana International Airport, 75 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport, and 90 minutes from Santo Domingo International Airport. Bayahibe, known throughout the world for the incredible golf at the Casa de Campo (“Teeth of the Dog”) Golf Course is just 30 minutes away. This resort offers 563 guestrooms and suites in low-rise buildings set amid tropical foliage. All rooms have sliding-glass doors that open onto patios or balconies with views of the garden, pool, or ocean. Colorful wood furnishings and tropical-print bedspreads complement red tiled floors. Rooms are available only in the All-Inclusive Plan. Large, spacious and well-equipped accommodations with poolside terraces or balconies are among the many amenities included in your vacation. The resort offers a selection of 563 comfortable and luxurious guest rooms. A majority of the rooms provide full views of the Caribbean framed by palm trees. Guestrooms are distributed into the following categories: * Deluxe Garden View * Deluxe Partial Ocean View * Sunscape Club Garden View * Sunscape Club Partial Ocean View * Sunscape Club Suite * Sunscape Club Suite Ocean Front All rooms have the following amenities: * One king size or two double beds * Balcony or terrace * Air-conditioning * Full bathroom * Hair dryer * Coffee maker * Satellite-TV * Direct dial telephone * Private in-room safe* * Mini-bar refreshed daily with soft drinks, bottled water and beer * Guests staying in Sunscape Club rooms will receive the additional exclusive services: * VIP additional amenities * Nightly courtesy * Bottle of Rum * Upgraded mini-bar including chips, peanuts, chocolate and Gatorade * Two Sunscape t-shirts * Bathrobe and slippers * Chef courtesy (once per stay) * Artesanal gift * DVD player Activities Center Located adjacent to the beach near the main pool, the Activities Center is open daily from 8am to 6pm offering a full listing of daily activities, beach towels, board games, plus equipment for shuffleboard, horseshoes, bocce ball and Non-Motorized Water Sports equipment including Catamarans* Paddleboats* Kayaks* Windsurfing Lessons* Boogie Boards* Snorkeling Tours* Banana Boats* Sailboats* Scuba Lessons Try something new! Free scuba lessons are available in the pool. Beach Soccer Court If you love soccer, you will love it even more when you play in the beautiful Caribbean sand of Bayahibe. Practice with the team or join in a daily game at various hours. Beach Volleyball Court For some fun and exercise in the sun play beach volleyball. Games daily. Play 1 on 1, pairs, or join our afternoon team events. Daily Employee vs. guest tournaments are held in the late afternoon. Explorer's Club for Kids (for children ages 3-12) Our fully supervised children's program will entertain the little ones with a different daily program based on science, nature and exploration. The kids will enjoy sandcastle competitions, arts and crafts, movies on the beach on our big screen TV, ocean trampoline and our weekly Campout adventure! One night a week, kids will have the opportunity to sleep in tents at the club or on the beach, subject to parents approval. A full listing of daily activities is posted in our Activities Center including the nightly Movie program. Tennis Center Our tennis center staffed with trained professionals. Open daily from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Try your backhand on our 2 lighted soft courts. Tennis professional is available for tournament play or private lessons. (*extra fee for private lessons) Stop by our tennis center for a full listing of the weekly tournaments and daily events. Bicycle Center Located adjacent to our Tennis Center is our bicycle center for riding enthusiasts. Open daily from 8am to 6pm, bicycles are provided for rides around Bayahibe. Daily group tours leave at 10:00am daily. Stop by the center for information on daily events. Swimming Pool The resort wraps around a large central swimming pool that includes a Jacuzzi. Guests at the pool or beach can enjoy snacks, cocktails, and beverages at the Beach Café, Beach Bar and Grill or at the Pool Bar. Spa The Metamorphosis Spa offers world-class treatments such as: reflexology, hydrotherapy whirlpool baths, facial treatments and a full service beauty salon to pamper you in luxury. Our wonderful spa also includes two cedar saunas, two outdoor whirlpools, private massage cabins and the beautiful magic gardens, which feature outdoor massage areas, quiet relaxation areas, fountains and a fresh fruit and juice bar for your enjoyment. The resort offers several dining options, in addition to midnight snacks and late-afternoon tea. Bayahibe Buffet Restaurant - Buffet-style restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All meals included in price of stay. Seaside Grill - Snacks served. Dinner is available here as well. A la carte restaurant during dinner hours. De Mario Italian Cuisine - A la carte Italian; open for dinner. Asia Restaurant - A la carte Asian cuisine served at dinnertime only. Jungle Cash Bar - Grilled lobster and other selections. Not part of All-Inclusive plan; must be paid directly. Bars and lounges include: Lobby bar, pool, bar, Saona North, Saona South, and the beach bar. Type: All Inclusive No. of Rooms: 563 Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Dominican_Republic/sunscape_casadelmar/hotel/1853/22/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:29:41 EST