How many people does Hacienda Tala sleep?

Twenty-two, across six en-suite bedrooms and five king suites. The estate is booked by one group at a time, so the whole property and its staff are yours for the stay.

On the north coast of the Dominican Republic — remote enough to feel private, and positioned so the coast and the surrounding area are still easy to explore.

Is the estate exclusive use?

Yes. One group books the entire estate. There are no other guests, no shared spaces and no fixed schedule to work around.

What is included with a stay?

Dedicated service throughout, the infinity pool and hot tub, the wellness pavilion, and a dining table that seats the whole group. Excursions and adventures nearby are arranged as part of planning the week.

How do I plan a stay?

Answer a few questions about the group and the kind of week you want, and a personalised itinerary comes back — including what the weather is likely to allow while you are here.

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Dominican Republic — North Coast

A tropical sanctuary built
for unforgettable gatherings. With absolute exclusivity transforming your stay.

Eleven luxury suites, a wellness pavilion, and an infinity pool over the ocean — reserved entirely for your group.

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Rum at golden hour. Nothing on the clock but sunrise and sunset.

Cocktails by the infinity pool at Hacienda Tala

Tropical garden and fountain at Hacienda Tala

Palm trees and hibiscus at Hacienda Tala

Dining table with ocean view at Hacienda Tala

The Property

Built for the way your group wants to gather.

The Main Villa

Floor to ceiling glass windows with king size beds that open straight into the garden and a master suite that opens straight to the terrace.

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Ocean-view suite in the new wellness building at Hacienda Tala

Gaspar Hernández · North Coast

Walk the grounds before you arrive.

One hilltop, yours alone. Move through it from above and see how it all sits together.

Excursions & Adventures

Something for everyone in your group.

Answer a few questions about your group and what they love doing, and we'll show you what a week here could look like — day by day, ready to share with everyone travelling with you.

Takes about two minutes · A sample itinerary, yours to refine with us later

Stays & Gatherings

Thoughtfully designed for groups who travel as one.

From milestone weekends to full-week reunions, Hacienda Tala adapts to the gathering you have in mind.

Live-edge dining table set for a milestone celebration at Hacienda Tala

Milestone Celebrations

A 40th, a 50th, an anniversary worth gathering the whole family for.

Family Reunions

Massage treatment room at the Hacienda Tala wellness pavilion

Wellness Retreats

Terrace lounge and dining for corporate retreats at Hacienda Tala

Founders' & Team Retreats

Weddings

The Main Villa

Six en-suite bedrooms, and the rooms everyone ends up in.

Floor-to-ceiling glass windows, king sized bed rooms that open straight onto the garden and one master suite with its own living area and sun terrace upstairs. Click any photo to look closer.

The Suites

Five king suites, steps from the pool, each with a horizon view.

Every suite has a king bed, ceiling fan, air conditioning, a dedicated workspace, a sofa and a walk-in closet. The en-suite bath has a double sink, a shower and a tub, with a roller blind to close off the view whenever you would rather. A private balcony puts the horizon in front of you, with nothing but green either side. Click any photo to look closer.

Tala's Newest Chapter

A wellness pavilion,
always ready for you.

An infrared sauna, a cold plunge, a full gym, and a massage room — with its own private bath. No sign-up sheet, no waiting your turn.

Life at the Villa

A table for the whole group.

A buffet breakfast comes with every stay, so mornings are easy. Beyond that, our culinary team can elevate the experience — chef-prepared lunches, themed dinner nights, and a premium open bar — through an optional all-inclusive package built around your group.

The Grounds

An infinity pool, a hot tub, and a horizon that never gets crowded.

Sun loungers and outdoor dining wrap the pool deck; a hot tub sits just off the lawn. High-speed Starlink and triple-redundant power keep it all running, quietly, in the background.

Tailored Hospitality

Uncompromising Comfort & Dedicated Service

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Full Private Staff

A dedicated concierge and head of household, full-time housekeeping with laundry, and daily breakfast for the whole group. Chef-prepared lunches and dinners are available through our all-inclusive package.

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Private Wellness Center

Exclusive access to your personal spa featuring an infrared sauna, cold plunge, full gym, and massage sanctuary with its own private bath. Glass on every side looks out to the forest, and it’s yours morning, noon or night.

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Uninterrupted Luxury

High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi across all grounds, dual solar backup systems, and full-estate climate control for total ease. Each king suite adds air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a sofa, a walk-in closet and its own dedicated workspace.

★★★★★4.9out of 5 30 Reviews on Airbnb Guest Favorite

Every gathering has found its reason here.

It truly feels like having a private luxury resort all to yourself.

Diogo — Montreal, Canada

July 2026 · Stayed a week

40th Birthday · 22 Guests, incl. children

The views were stunning and the property was private and peaceful.

Gabriel — New York, NY

May 2026 · Stayed with kids

Family Trip

The view is really nice, the house is spacious and beautifully designed.

Behzad — Toronto, Canada

February 2026 · Group trip

Founders' Retreat · 6 Guests

So authentic, and really gave us the true Dominican taste.

Yannick — Charlotte, NC

July 2025 · Group trip

On the Dining Experience

Your Host

Hi everybody. I’m Ben.

After 20+ years as a journalist which took me around the world, my wife and I decided to move to the Dominican Republic and share our beachfront property.

I love writing and love eating and cooking. I love sharing stories. My journey so far has been full of adventure, and this latest chapter as a host is truly fun and rewarding.

My wife and I took all of the best experiences we gathered from our travels around the planet and applied them to our concept at Barefoot, which is actually really simple: create an amazing space, and listen to your clients. It has been working great so far.

Please come visit us.

Ben Host, Hacienda Tala

clientservices@barefootgroupdr.com

Hilltop setting above the ocean at Hacienda Tala

The Setting & Access

Remote enough to disappear. Perfectly positioned to explore.

Seamless Travel

One round-trip airport transfer from Santiago or Puerto Plata, included with every stay, from the arrivals hall straight to the hilltop above Gaspar Hernández.

North Coast Beaches

A short drive to golden-sand beaches and surf bays along the North Coast — and, for your group, scheduled access to our beach club, with transport included.

All That's Left

Bring your group. Sleep in Luxury. Wake to the ocean and lush views

11 Bedrooms Sleeps 22 Wellness Pavilion Infinity Pool

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A tropical sanctuary built
for unforgettable gatherings. With absolute exclusivity transforming your stay.