Samaná · Las Terrenas
Wellness Retreat in the Dominican Republic
Massage, spa and nature on the Samaná peninsula — the boutique, low-key alternative to the big Punta Cana resorts.
- Every day · 9am – 5pm
- In the heart of Las Terrenas
- Easy booking via WhatsApp
- We speak English, Español & Français
Why Samaná and Las Terrenas for a wellness retreat
When most people picture a Dominican Republic wellness getaway, they think of the sprawling all-inclusive resorts of Punta Cana. Las Terrenas, on the Samaná peninsula, offers something different: a small beach town where the jungle meets the Atlantic, palm-lined roads lead to near-empty beaches, and life moves at the pace of the tide.
This is the setting for a wellness retreat that feels personal rather than industrial. At Evy Spa, in the heart of Las Terrenas, you are not one of a thousand guests — you are the only appointment that hour. That intimacy is the point: real rest comes more easily when nothing around you is rushing.
Samaná is also one of the greenest corners of the country. Waterfalls, coconut plantations and protected coastline are all minutes away, so a day of massage and stillness can be balanced with a morning in nature.
What a wellness day at Evy Spa looks like
The heart of any retreat here is the treatment room. Our therapists work with natural mango, almond and rosehip oils in a calm space inside the Takuma Boutik Hotel, and every massage is adapted to how your body feels that day.
A typical wellness day might open with a relaxing or deep-tissue massage, move into a hot-stone session or our signature Noche Zen aromatherapy ritual, and finish with a facial. Couples often book side by side, with two therapists in the same room.
- Relaxing massage — gentle, full-body, deeply calming
- Deep-tissue massage — for travel-tired shoulders and backs
- Hot-stone massage — warm basalt for a deeper release
- Noche Zen ritual — our signature evening aromatherapy experience
- Couples massage — two therapists, one room
- Facials and beach hair braiding to round out the day
The Las Terrenas couples wellness retreat
For visitors who want more than a single spa day, we offer a two-night couples retreat built around rest, nature and time together.
You stay in a boutique hotel two minutes from the beach, wake to breakfast both mornings, take a guided excursion to the spectacular Salto El Limón waterfall, and share a relaxing massage for two. It is designed as an easy, affordable escape that still feels special — the kind of reset a long weekend was made for.
A sample two-day itinerary
Every retreat is flexible, but here is how a couples weekend often unfolds:
- Day 1 — Arrive and settle into your boutique hotel by the beach, then unwind with a welcome relaxing massage for two at Evy Spa and dinner in town.
- Day 2, morning — Breakfast, then a guided hike to the Salto El Limón waterfall for a swim in the pool beneath the falls.
- Day 2, afternoon — Return for a hot-stone massage or the Noche Zen ritual, and a slow evening as the town lights up.
- Day 3 — A final breakfast and a barefoot walk on the beach before you head home, rested.
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Planning your trip to Las Terrenas
Las Terrenas is easier to reach than many travelers expect. The closest airport is El Catey (AZS), about 40 minutes away. From Punta Cana (PUJ) the drive is roughly two and a half hours, and from Santo Domingo (SDQ) around two hours on the scenic Samaná highway.
The peninsula is beautiful year-round; the drier, sunnier months run from December to April, while the humpback-whale season in Samaná Bay (January to March) makes an unforgettable add-on to a wellness trip.
Whenever you come, booking your treatments ahead means your retreat is ready the moment you arrive. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll build the right plan around your dates.
Retreat packages
Couples Wellness Retreat
US$500· 2 nights
- Two nights in a boutique hotel, 2 minutes from the beach
- Guided excursion to the Salto El Limón waterfall
- Relaxing couples massage for two
- Breakfast both mornings
Spa Day for Two
Build your own
- Any two treatments per person
- Relaxing, deep-tissue, hot-stone or Noche Zen
- Booked back-to-back in the same room
- Priced from the treatment menu
What our guests say
Ready to plan your retreat?
Tell us your dates and we'll build the right wellness escape around them.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Las Terrenas from Punta Cana?
About a two-and-a-half-hour drive. The nearest airport is El Catey (AZS), roughly 40 minutes away; Santo Domingo (SDQ) is around two hours.
Is Evy Spa good for couples?
Yes. A couples massage with two therapists in one room is one of our most requested experiences, and our two-night retreat is built specifically for couples.
What's included in the wellness retreat?
Two nights in a boutique hotel near the beach, a guided excursion to the Salto El Limón waterfall, a relaxing couples massage, and breakfast both mornings — for US$500.
When is the best time to visit for a wellness retreat?
The drier months from December to April are ideal, and whale season (January to March) in Samaná Bay is a memorable time to come.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and we'll confirm your retreat or spa day. We're in the heart of Las Terrenas, open every day from 9:00 to 17:00.