Cap Cana

Name

Cap Cana

Legal name

Cap Cana S. A.

Website

https://capcana.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Resort and Destination Development

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Accommodation (721), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

Keywords

• Luxury resort destination
• Master-planned community
• Golf tourism
• Marina services
• Destination hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Punta Cana

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Luxury Hospitality Services: Cap Cana operates as a destination city generating revenue through luxury resort operations, hotel partnerships (St. Regis, Eden Roc, Hyatt Zilara, Sanctuary), vacation rentals, and real estate sales.
2. Sports Tourism and Events: Revenue from hosting international sporting events including golf tournaments, tennis ATP Challengers, sportfishing tournaments, youth football tournaments, and triathlon events.
3. Marina Services: Superyacht slip rentals, marine services, fuel, provisioning, and elite services for captains and crew at the marina with over 150 slips.
4. Real Estate and Residential: Residential property sales and rentals through Cap Cana Real Estate, including developments like 7 Mares tower.
5. Dining and Entertainment: Revenue from restaurants, beach clubs, bars, and culinary experiences throughout the destination.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cap Cana is a private, master-planned luxury destination city on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic. It develops, owns, and operates an integrated portfolio of resort, sports, marina, equestrian, theme park, and residential real estate assets, and licenses and partners with global luxury hotel brands (St. Regis, Eden Roc, Hyatt, Sanctuary) to deliver hospitality, sports tourism events, and lifestyle experiences to affluent travelers and residents.

Product overview

Cap Cana is a master-planned luxury destination city (Ciudad Destino) on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic. The offering comprises a portfolio of distinct products: Marina Cap Cana (world-class superyacht marina), Punta Espada Golf Course and Las Iguanas Golf Club (Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses), Los Establos Equestrian Center and Padel Club (equestrian and racquet sports), Cap Cana Sports City/The Fields (sports complex for tournaments), El Dorado Water Park (theme park), beach venues (Juanillo Beach, Api Beach), multiple luxury hotels and resorts, and the Cap Cana Foundation (environmental sustainability initiative). The destination functions as an integrated hospitality, leisure, and sports tourism ecosystem rather than a single unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Punta Espada: Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course ranked among the world's finest, located within Cap Cana destination city.
• Marina Cap Cana
• Cap Cana Sports City
• Los Establos

Products and services

• Marina Cap Cana World-class superyacht marina featuring over 150 slips for vessels up to 250 feet, designed as an inland harbor for natural hurricane protection. Provides slip rentals, marine services, fuel, provisioning, and elite services for captains and crew.
• Punta Espada Golf Course Jack Nicklaus Signature championship golf course featuring holes along the Caribbean Sea. Ranked #1 Best Golf Course in Caribbean and Mexico by GolfWeek for 12+ consecutive years and #35 in Golf Digest's World's 100 Greatest Courses.
• Las Iguanas Golf Club Second Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course at Cap Cana featuring 9 holes with three holes on the ocean, currently open for members only.
• Los Establos Equestrian Center Premier equestrian facility in the Dominican Republic integrating Show Jumping, Polo, Paso Fino, Horse Racing, Dressage, Reining, Endurance, and Cross Country disciplines, with world-class stables, veterinary clinic, and training infrastructure.
• Los Establos Padel Club Professional padel courts at Los Establos Cap Cana offering competitive play and upscale leisure with professional-grade surfaces.
• Cap Cana Sports City World-class sports complex at Cap Cana hosting elite events, including The Fields at Cap Cana for football tournaments such as MICFootball.
• El Dorado Water Park Theme park featuring water slides and attractions, with a serene lake and natural surroundings, serving families and multi-generational visitors.
• Cap Cana Beach Clubs (Juanillo Beach and Api Beach) Beach venues including Juanillo Beach and Api Beach offering swimming, sunbathing, water sports, and oceanfront dining experiences with white sand and turquoise waters.
• Fundación Cap Cana (Cap Cana Foundation) Non-profit foundation dedicated to environmental protection, conservation, and restoration of ecosystems, managing marine conservation, environmental education, renewable practices, and green construction standards.
• Cap Cana Real Estate (Residential Properties) Residential property sales and rentals within the master-planned community, including developments like the 7 Mares tower (the first tourist, residential, and commercial tower in Cap Cana, presented in partnership with BDI Bank).

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 Best Golf Course in Caribbean and Mexico by GolfWeek for over 12 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Botellas de AmorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with Botellas de Amor for waste separation and recycling during ATP Challenger tennis events. Flexible plastics collected during tournaments are redirected through this initiative, with recycled materials used to create benches for Cap Cana.
• Marie BakeryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Marie Bakery partnered with Cap Cana Foundation for Plant Bingo environmental education event at Green Village Plaza, contributing prizes and support for community sustainability initiative.
• Cash & CarryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Cash & Carry supported Plant Bingo environmental education event organized by Cap Cana Foundation at Green Village Plaza, providing sponsorship for community sustainability initiative.
• Claire Durán Weddings & EventscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Celebrated wedding planner Claire Durán produces destination weddings at Cap Cana, featuring venues including Cap Cana Chapel, Punta Espada, and St. Regis Cap Cana. Her work has been featured in Vogue, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Style Me Pretty.
• International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025IAGTO awarded Eden Roc Cap Cana as Hotel of the Year 2025, recognizing excellence in golf tourism. The partnership positions Cap Cana within the global golf tourism network and attracts golf enthusiasts worldwide through IAGTO's tour operator membership.
• MICFootballcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MICFootball Tournament partners with Cap Cana to host youth football tournaments, bringing together prestigious clubs including Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, Inter Miami CF, River Plate, Club América, Olympique de Marseille, and Santos FC.
• Karisma Hotels & ResortscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Karisma Hotels & Resorts operates Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana and Margaritaville Island Reserve within the Cap Cana destination, expanding all-inclusive accommodation offerings.
• Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus designed Punta Espada Golf Course and Las Iguanas Golf Club within Cap Cana. The courses feature holes along the Caribbean Sea with ocean views, establishing Cap Cana as a premier golf destination.
• Fundación Cap CanacoreOthersCap Cana Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to protection, conservation, and restoration of ecosystems and natural resources. Launched environmental sustainability action plan in 2016, manages marine conservation, environmental education, and sustainability programs.
• St. Regis (Marriott International)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe St. Regis Cap Cana Resort operates as a luxury hotel partner within the destination, featuring oceanfront setting, championship golf access, and signature St. Regis service.
• Eden Roc Cap CanacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEden Roc Cap Cana operates as an independent luxury boutique resort within the destination, awarded Hotel of the Year 2025 by IAGTO and recipient of Two MICHELIN Keys.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Baha Mar: Integrated luxury resort destination in Nassau, Bahamas comprising multiple hotel brands (SLS, Rosewood, Grand Hyatt), casino, golf, spa and beach amenities — directly comparable as a multi-asset Caribbean luxury destination catering to affluent international travelers.
• Amanera: Ultra-luxury Aman-branded resort on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic with Playa Grande Golf Course and Aman-branded residences — directly comparable as a luxury DR destination anchored by championship golf and premium residential real estate.
• Casa de Campo Resort & Villas: Luxury master-planned resort community in La Romana, Dominican Republic featuring Pete Dye-designed Teeth of the Dog golf course, marina, equestrian center, hotels and residential real estate — directly comparable to Cap Cana's integrated luxury destination model in the same country.
• Atlantis Paradise Island: Large-scale resort destination in the Bahamas combining multiple hotel brands, marina, water park, golf, residential and convention facilities — comparable to Cap Cana as a destination-scale Caribbean resort ecosystem targeting luxury and family travel segments.
• Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita: Luxury resort on a private peninsula in Mexico with two Jack Nicklaus golf courses, residential real estate, spa and beach clubs — closely comparable to Cap Cana's mix of Nicklaus-designed championship golf, luxury accommodations and branded residences.
• Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve: Luxury resort and residential community in Puerto Rico featuring championship golf (Robert Trent Jones Jr.), spa, beach clubs and branded residences — comparable to Cap Cana as a Caribbean luxury destination combining golf, residences and beachfront hospitality.
• Baker's Bay Golf & Ocean Club: Private luxury members-only club and master-planned community in the Bahamas with marina, golf, beach club and ultra-luxury residences — directly comparable to Cap Cana's gated community model combining marina, golf and high-end residential real estate.
• Punta Cana Resort & Club: Adjacent luxury resort and residential community in Punta Cana with Tom Fazio-designed Corales and La Cana golf courses, Tortuga Bay hotel, marina and beach clubs — directly comparable as a Caribbean luxury destination anchored by championship golf and high-end residential.
• Rosewood Mayakoba: Ultra-luxury resort within the Mayakoba master-planned community on Mexico's Riviera Maya featuring championship golf, marina, residential components and wellness — directly comparable as an integrated luxury destination targeting HNW travelers in Latin America/Caribbean.

Emerging players

• Costa Palmas: Master-planned luxury resort and residential community on the East Cape of Baja California, Mexico, featuring Four Seasons resort, marina, golf and private residences — comparable to Cap Cana as a destination-scale luxury community anchored by an ultra-luxury hotel brand and marina.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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