Weddings & Celebrations at Araya
Celebrate Somewhere That
Feels Entirely Yours
Intimate Weddings, Elopements, Wellness Retreats and Private Celebrations overlooking Samaná Bay.
A Celebration With Space to Be Present.
Intimate. Design-led. Entirely yours
Host Your Dream Event at Araya
Araya is a boutique Hotel perched on a hillside above Samaná Bay in Las Galeras, Dominican Republic, one of the most naturally beautiful and least developed corners of the Caribbean.
When you host your event here, you are not choosing a venue from a list. You are choosing a place.
A place where panoramic ocean views frame your ceremony. Where dinner at Las Estrellas stretches long into the evening under open sky. Where your guests wake to the sound of the hills, swim in an infinity pool above the bay, and experience something they could not have found anywhere else.
Araya is not competing with the large all-inclusive resort wedding. It is the alternative that offers the exclusive space you’ve been looking for.
Every Meaningful Moment Has a Place at Araya.
Weddings + Elopments
Invite your guests to stay at Araya and let the celebration unfold for a long weekend with welcome dinners, morning swims, shared breakfasts, the ceremony, and the slow, easy hours after it that nobody wants to rush.
Wellness and Yoga Retreats
Araya offers what Tulum was ten years ago, before the crowds arrived. Seclusion, natural beauty, a yoga sala surrounded by open views, spa and wellness facilities, and a setting that does the heavy lifting before your first session even begins.
Private and Creative Retreats
For founders, leadership teams, creative agencies, and organizations seeking an inspiring environment for strategic thinking, connection, and renewal.
Milestone Celebrations
Our team can help you design a private dining experience at Las Estrellas, a gathering on the Luna Terraza, or a full stay celebration for the people closest to you.
Spaces Designed for Beautiful Moments
Ocean-View Ceremony Setting
+ Event Spaces
Exchange vows or host a meaningful gathering with the natural beauty of Araya as the backdrop.
La Luna Terraza
An open-air terrace perched above the Ocean.
the perfect setting for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and evening gatherings under an open sky. The views from this space are, simply put, unlike anything else in the region.
Seating Capacity: 30 Guests
Restaurant Las Estrellas
Araya’s signature dining experience, where the setting is as much a part of the meal as what is served.
From Private dinners, welcome gatherings, rehearsal Dinners, reception dining and farewell brunches, Las Estrellas makes every meal part of the memory.
Perched above Araya Resort, it is a beautifully designed circular platform with breathtaking views of the Bay of Samana.
Seating Capacity: 40 guests
Yoga Sala
Our gorgeous Sol Sala is a beautiful yoga space with breathtaking jungle and ocean views!
The perfect space for your small to mid-size retreats catering to any kind of gathering including workshops, fitness classes, dance and of course yoga.
Seating Capacity: 20 Guests
Exclusive Accommodations for your event
Stay Together. Celebrate Longer.
Your event can become a shared escape. Host your closest guests in Araya’s private villas and let the celebration extend into relaxed breakfasts, poolside time, and moments together beyond the main event.
For groups requiring additional lodging beyond 26 guests, our planning team can discuss nearby accommodation options during your consultation
A Complete Private Experience for your Event
Araya can be experienced in its entirety for your upcoming wedding, retreat or celebration. For larger groups + celebrations.
We offer full property buyouts, creating a private and immersive setting for you and your guests.
This gives you the freedom to enjoy the resort experience with privacy, ease and more time to connect.
Our team will work closely with you to curate the ideal accommodation experience for your event
Food That Becomes Part Of The Story
From welcome dinners and celebration meals to post-event brunches and relaxed group dining, Las Estrellas helps make food part of the memory.
Welcome dinners or cocktail evenings.
Ceremony and reception dining.
Private group meals and farewell brunches.
Menus planned around the tone and needs of your celebration.
Culinary Excellence
Our expert chefs at Las Estrellas Restaurant create memorable dining experiences featuring international cuisine and gourmet Dominican specialties, all prepared with the finest local and imported ingredients.
Buffet & Plated Options
Choose from elegant buffet service or refined plated dining to match your event style and guest preferences
International & Dominican
Choose from world-class international dishes or authentic gourmet Dominican cuisine prepared with passion
Fully Customizable Menus
Work directly with our culinary team to design a personalized menu that reflects your tastes and vision
Dietary Accommodations
We cater to all dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other special needs
Support for the Details That Matter
Every celebration is different. Our dedicated event planner team will work with you to understand your vision and guide you through the experiences and coordination available for your event.
Setting and Flow
Plan the atmosphere and order of moments that will shape your celebration.
Dining and Guest Experience
Coordinate meals, welcome moments, book a private band and experiences for the people joining you.
Decor and Creative Details
Discuss styling, floral or special touches based on your vision and available partners.
Local Logistics
Explore support for accommodations, transportation and on-site coordination where available.
The Guest Experience
There Is No Direct Comparable in Las Galeras. Araya is the only property in the area that combines boutique villa accommodation, a celebrated on-site restaurant, a full wellness offering, private event buyout capacity, and a hillside setting with panoramic views of the Ocean.
Couples actively searching for something more intimate, more personal, more beautiful, arrive at Araya and understand immediately:
“This is what they we have been looking for.”
The setting photographs unlike anything else in the Caribbean.
The hillside elevation, the bay below, the sunset light across the water, the open-air spaces, every photograph taken at Araya tells a story that a beachfront venue simply cannot.
The property can be entirely yours.
A full buyout means no other guests, no shared spaces, no intrusions. Your group has the infinity pool, the restaurant, the yoga sala, and the views, all to itself.
Las Galeras is still undiscovered.
Your guests will arrive somewhere they have not been before and could not easily find on their own. That sense of genuine discovery, of being somewhere rare is increasingly hard to offer and one of the most talked-about aspects of an Araya event.
The team makes it personal.
Araya is not a machine. It is a boutique property with a team that genuinely cares about the experience of every guest and every group. We do not sell packages. We build experiences around your vision.
The Stay Guests Still Talk About
Real experiences from guests who came for the view and left remembering the care, calm and beauty of Araya.
Start Planning Your Event
We would be delighted to co-host your event with you. Complete the enquiry form below and our team will get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about hosting your event at Araya Resort.
How do we begin?
Submit a quote request with your preferred dates, event type, and a brief description of your vision. Our team will review and respond within 48 hours to begin the conversation.
Can we have exclusive use of the property?
Yes. Araya offers full property buyouts for select weddings, retreats, and private celebrations — giving your group exclusive access to all four villas, the infinity pool, the restaurant, the yoga sala, and the spa. This is available at peak rates with minimum night requirements.
How many guests can Araya accommodate?
Up to 24 guests can stay on-site across the four villas. Las Estrellas and the event spaces can accommodate additional guests for ceremonies and dining. For groups requiring more accommodation, our team can advise on nearby options.
Can we customize the experience?
Yes. We do not sell fixed packages. Every event at Araya is built around your priorities, your guests, and the experience you want to create. The quote request is the beginning of that conversation.
Is Araya available for events year-round?
Yes. Peak season runs December through April — during which full buyouts are available at peak rates. Weddings and retreats are particularly well suited to the off-season months of May through October, when the lush green landscape is at its most dramatic and the property offers even greater seclusion.
What about wedding planning support?
Our team will work with you on the setting, flow, dining, and on-site coordination of your event. For full wedding planning services, we can connect you with trusted local partners who know the Samaná Peninsula and work regularly with boutique properties like Araya.
Can we customize our event timeline and activities?
Absolutely. We carefully assess the unique needs of every event and provide tailored solutions, building a day-of timeline and activity plan that adapts seamlessly to your vision.
What is the maximum group size you can accommodate?
Our event spaces accommodate up to 40 guests, keeping every celebration intimate and exclusive. Las Estrellas seats up to 40, while La Luna Terraza is ideal for gatherings of around 30.
Submit a quote request with your preferred dates, event type, and a brief description of your vision. Our team will review and respond within 48 hours to begin the conversation.
Yes. Araya offers full property buyouts for select weddings, retreats, and private celebrations — giving your group exclusive access to all four villas, the infinity pool, the restaurant, the yoga sala, and the spa. This is available at peak rates with minimum night requirements.
Up to 24 guests can stay on-site across the four villas. Las Estrellas and the event spaces can accommodate additional guests for ceremonies and dining. For groups requiring more accommodation, our team can advise on nearby options.
Yes. We do not sell fixed packages. Every event at Araya is built around your priorities, your guests, and the experience you want to create. The quote request is the beginning of that conversation.
Yes. Peak season runs December through April — during which full buyouts are available at peak rates. Weddings and retreats are particularly well suited to the off-season months of May through October, when the lush green landscape is at its most dramatic and the property offers even greater seclusion.
Our team will work with you on the setting, flow, dining, and on-site coordination of your event. For full wedding planning services, we can connect you with trusted local partners who know the Samaná Peninsula and work regularly with boutique properties like Araya.
Absolutely. We carefully assess the unique needs of every event and provide tailored solutions, building a day-of timeline and activity plan that adapts seamlessly to your vision.
Our event spaces accommodate up to 40 guests, keeping every celebration intimate and exclusive. Las Estrellas seats up to 40, while La Luna Terraza is ideal for gatherings of around 30.
Still Have Questions?
We’re here to help. Reach out and our team will guide you through every step of planning your celebration at Araya.