Punta Arrecife

About this listing

Step out to the pool at Punta Arrecife and it runs right to the edge of the cliff, the open Caribbean breaking on the rocks below. The villa sits out on a rocky point at Punta Minitas, oceanfront on three sides, a short ride from Minitas Beach and the Marina. Five bedrooms sleep ten, and an included cook handles all the meals.

The curved infinity pool follows the line of the cliff, with a thatched pavilion at one end and loungers along the stone deck above the water. Most of the bedrooms open to the sea, each under a coffered wood ceiling with its own terrace facing the horizon. There is a private gym for anyone who wants to train without leaving the point, and an outdoor grill at the edge of the lawn for cooking out where the view is. Mornings, someone swims while the waves break on the rocks below. By evening the table goes out under the pavilion at the pool, the sea darkening past the rail.

Punta Minitas sits on the resort’s beachfront edge, a short ride from Minitas Beach and the Marina. Teeth of the Dog, ranked the Caribbean’s top course by the World Golf Awards, along with The Links and Dye Fore, is a short ride inland, with tee times through the on-site concierge and green fees paid at the pro shop. Punta Arrecife is the villa to book when the group wants the ocean right at the door, with the cliff and the open water part of the same view.

Frequently Asked Questions

How close is Punta Arrecife to the ocean?

The villa sits on its own rocky point at Punta Minitas, oceanfront on three sides, with the infinity pool running right to the edge of the cliff above the water. The sea is the view from the pool deck and from most of the bedrooms. It is one of the most exposed clifftop settings in the resort, with the open Caribbean directly below.

Does Punta Arrecife have a private gym?

Yes. The villa has its own equipped gym indoors, with cardio machines and weights, so guests can train without driving to the resort fitness center. It looks out to the garden and sits within the house. The resort spa and fitness facilities are also a short ride away if you want them.

Is a cook included, and where can the group eat?

Yes. The cook prepares all the meals at the villa — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — tailored to the group’s preferences and any dietary needs. There is a formal dining room indoors, a table under the pavilion at the pool, and an outdoor grill at the edge of the lawn. A housekeeper and waiter are included alongside the cook.

How do guests get to the beach?

Punta Arrecife is oceanfront but sits on a rocky cliff rather than a sandy beach, so swimming happens in the pool or down at Minitas Beach. Minitas Beach Club, the resort’s main beach with sand, loungers, and food service, is a short ride away. The Marina, with its restaurants and shops, is also close.

Staff Included

• Housekeeper
• Cook
• Waiter

Bed Configuration

• Bedroom 1 — King bed
• Bedroom 2 — King bed
• Bedroom 3 — 2 Double beds
• Bedroom 4 — 2 Double beds
• Bedroom 5 — Queen bed

Minimum Stays

• Low Season — 3 nights minimum
• High Season — 3 nights minimum
• Easter Week — 5 nights minimum
• Thanksgiving — 5 nights minimum
• Christmas & New Year — 10 nights minimum

Distances From Villa to Resort Amenities

• Minitas Beach Club — 0.6 mi / 1.0 km — Short ride
• The Marina — 1.5 mi / 2.4 km — Short ride
• Teeth of the Dog / The Links / Spa — 2.2 mi / 3.5 km — Short ride
• Equestrian Center — 2.2 mi / 3.5 km — Short ride
• Altos de Chavón / Dye Fore — 3.2 mi / 5.1 km — Drive
• Racquet Center — 3.3 mi / 5.3 km — Drive
• Shooting Center — 5.0 mi / 8.0 km — Drive

Distances are provided as a general guide and may vary by route within the resort.