Punta Espada Golf Course · Cap Cana · Dominican Republic
Villa Espada is the Caribbean's premier golf trip villa, a private 8-bedroom estate built directly on Fairway 5 of Punta Espada Golf Course, ranked the #1 course in the Caribbean and consistently rated among the top golf destinations in the world. Your group wakes up steps from the first tee, plays Punta Espada at exclusive member rates, and rides 3 minutes by golf cart to the brand-new Las Iguanas Golf Course for a second Jack Nicklaus Signature round. That's 36 holes of world-class golf without ever leaving Cap Cana.
Looking to play more? Corales Golf Course, home of the PGA Tour Corales Puntacana Championship, and La Cana Golf Course (27 holes, designed by P.B. Dye) are both 15 minutes away by private chauffeur. Your personal butler arranges every tee time across all four courses, handles cart logistics, and manages scorekeeping. Your private chef fuels the group with pre-round tournament breakfasts and post-round victory dinners. With 8 private bedrooms sleeping up to 22 golfers under one roof, Villa Espada is purpose-built for the serious golf group.
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Villa Espada gives your group access to four of the best golf courses in the Dominican Republic — two on your doorstep and two a short private transfer away. No other villa in Cap Cana offers this combination of on-site access, member-rate pricing, and proximity to PGA Tour-level golf.
Designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 2006, Punta Espada is the Caribbean's #1-ranked golf course and one of the most photographed layouts in the world. Eight holes play directly along the Caribbean Sea cliffs. Villa Espada sits on Fairway 5, giving guests member-rate tee times normally reserved exclusively for Cap Cana property owners.
Jack Nicklaus's newest Cap Cana design, Las Iguanas is a 3-minute golf cart ride from Villa Espada. With modern conditioning and Nicklaus's signature risk-reward design philosophy, it offers a completely different strategic challenge from Punta Espada. Booking both courses back-to-back in the same day is entirely possible from the villa.
Designed by Tom Fazio and host of the PGA Tour's Corales Puntacana Championship, Corales is 15 minutes from Villa Espada by private chauffeur. It consistently ranks among the top resort courses in the Caribbean and is a must-play for any serious golfer visiting the Dominican Republic.
La Cana offers 27 holes across three distinct nines designed by P.B. Dye, also at Puntacana Resort. Its ocean-view holes and more forgiving design make it a popular complement to the more demanding layouts at Cap Cana. The butler arranges same-day or back-to-back tee times at La Cana and Corales on request.
At a golf resort, your group scatters across separate rooms. At Villa Espada, everyone stays together in one private estate — 8 bedrooms, one kitchen, one terrace, one scoreboard. You replay every hole over dinner cooked by your private chef, not in a crowded resort restaurant. Morning tee times are coordinated by your butler before you've finished your first coffee.
| Feature | Villa Espada | Golf Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Full group under one roof | 8 bedrooms, sleeps 22 | Separate hotel rooms |
| On-course location | On Fairway 5, Punta Espada | Usually a drive or walk away |
| Member-rate tee times | Included for all guests | Standard public rates |
| Private chef for all meals | Included | Resort restaurants only |
| Tee time management | Butler handles all bookings | Self-service or concierge queue |
| Two 6-person golf carts | Included throughout stay | Rental carts by the round |
| Direct booking savings | No commission or agency fee | Usually booked through OTAs |
| Private bar / 19th hole | On-site private bar | Shared resort bar |
Direct bookings get priority dates and no commission fees. We respond to all golf group inquiries within 2 hours.
Yes, Villa Espada is Cap Cana's best-positioned golf trip villa, sitting directly on Fairway 5 of Punta Espada Golf Course, the Caribbean's #1-ranked course. Guests receive member-rate tee times at both Punta Espada and the brand-new Las Iguanas Golf Course, along with two 6-person golf carts, a personal butler who manages all tee time bookings, and a private chef. Corales (PGA Tour host) and La Cana are an additional 15 minutes away by private chauffeur.
Up to 22 golfers in 8 private en-suite bedrooms. The villa is rented exclusively, meaning the entire property is yours for the duration of your stay. For slightly smaller groups, 6 bedrooms can be configured for 12 to 16 guests. Two 6-person golf carts are included with every booking.
Punta Espada is a private Jack Nicklaus course normally accessible only to Cap Cana property owners. Villa Espada guests receive the same exclusive member-rate tee times, booked and confirmed in advance by the villa butler. This access is one of Villa Espada's most significant advantages over renting a standard vacation villa or booking a golf resort in the Dominican Republic.
Villa Espada sits on Fairway 5 of Punta Espada Golf Course. Three minutes away by golf cart is Las Iguanas Golf Course, Jack Nicklaus's newest Cap Cana design. Fifteen minutes by private chauffeur are Corales Golf Course (host of the PGA Tour Corales Puntacana Championship) and La Cana Golf Course (27 holes, P.B. Dye design) at Puntacana Resort. In total, your group has access to four world-class courses and 72+ holes within 15 minutes of the villa.
Villa Espada is priced per night for exclusive use of the entire estate. Golf rounds are booked separately through the butler — Punta Espada at member rates (significantly below standard public green fees) and Las Iguanas at regular rates. Food and beverage is billed at cost plus a 15% service charge through the private chef. For current nightly rates, visit the Rates page or contact us directly; direct bookings receive priority dates and no commission fees.
Punta Espada is consistently ranked the #1 golf course in the Caribbean and is widely considered the best course in the Dominican Republic. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 2006, it features eight holes along the Caribbean Sea cliffs and regularly appears on lists of the world's top courses. Corales Golf Course, also in the area, hosts the annual PGA Tour Corales Puntacana Championship and is another strong contender. See our full Punta Espada review.
Yes. Villa Espada is well-suited for corporate golf retreats and client entertainment trips. The exclusive-use private estate format means your entire team or client group has the property to themselves with full privacy. The butler manages all tee time logistics and transportation, while the private chef handles all meals and any catered events. The villa accommodates up to 22 guests and is available year-round. Contact us directly for corporate rates and multi-night packages.
November through April is the peak season, with lower humidity, consistent sunshine, and ideal conditions for golf. January, February, and March are particularly popular for groups escaping winter in North America and Europe. May through August can be warmer and more humid but the courses are less crowded and the villa may have more availability. The Dominican Republic's golf season is effectively year-round, with very few rain-out days even in summer.