When you are browsing luxury villa rentals at Casa de Campo®, the price tag is rarely the “final” number. (See our breakdown of the cost of Casa de Campo® villas for the full picture.) Because the resort operates as a private, gated community of over 7,000 acres, the logistics of your stay involve a mix of villa-specific amenities and mandatory resort fees.
To ensure your 2026 trip has zero “check-out friction,” here is the definitive breakdown of what is actually included when you rent a villa.
1. The Mandatory Resort Registration Fee
This is the most common surprise for first-time renters. If you are renting a private villa (rather than booking a hotel room directly through the resort), every guest must pay a registration fee to the Villa Owners Club.
2026 Rates:
Adults (13+): $30 per person, per night
Children (4–12): $15 per person, per night
Children under 4: Free
What this fee buys you:
Access to the resort gates and 24/7 security.
Use of towels and chaise lounges at Minitas Beach Club and the main hotel swimming pools.
Access to the fitness center, equestrian center, and tennis courts (note: court fees and gym classes still apply).
2. Transportation: The Golf Cart Rule
At Casa de Campo®, a golf cart is not a luxury — it is a necessity, because the resort is larger than many small towns.
Not included: golf carts are rented separately, from about $80–$120 per day for a 4-seater and $105–$150 for a 6-seater, per cart, depending on the season. We arrange them for you before arrival.
Important Note: However, these carts are for internal resort roads only — they are not the same as the “golfing carts” used on the Teeth of the Dog or Dye Fore courses.
3. Villa Staff & Daily Service
While every villa is independently owned, there is a gold standard for staffing in the Dominican Republic.
Daily Meals: A dedicated staff member prepares fresh meals in your villa every day (you provide the groceries).
Staff Service: Daily service is standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
After 5:00 PM: No staff live at the villa. If you need the cook or any other staff member to stay past 5:00 PM, a transport allowance of US$60 per staff member covers their ride home. Arrange it with your concierge in advance so the evening is planned rather than improvised.
Concierge Access: You will have access to our Concierge, who can handle your spa appointments and restaurant reservations.
Not included by default: airport transfers (arranged separately), groceries, and the resort access fee.
Also excluded: catering (chef nights, yacht service, jet provisioning), groceries, and the resort access fee.
Likewise, booked separately: excursions (Saona, snorkelling, sport fishing, buggy tours, cultural day trips), groceries, and the resort access fee.
Similarly, not in the rate: pre-stocking (groceries, beverages, specialty items), catering, and the resort access fee.
Finally, arranged separately: car rentals or golf cart rentals (sedans, SUVs, 4 or 6-seater carts), groceries, and the resort access fee.
In addition, not included: private aviation (jets, group charters, helicopters, air ambulance), commercial flights, and the resort access fee.