Tony Ranch: frequently asked questions
78 straight answers about the day pass, rooms, groups, prices and getting here. Can’t find what you need? Message us on WhatsApp. We speak English.

About Tony Ranch
What is Tony Ranch?
Tony Ranch is a countryside resort in Piedra Blanca, Bonao (Monseñor Nouel province, Dominican Republic), one hour from Santo Domingo. It offers a day pass with pool, jacuzzi, lunch and river access, cabins to stay overnight and a thatched pavilion for events of up to 500 guests.
Is Tony Ranch a hotel?
Yes. Tony Ranch is a countryside hotel complex in Piedra Blanca, Bonao: 16 rooms with hot water and air conditioning, a restaurant and bar, a pool and jacuzzi, the Maimón river about 50 m away and an event pavilion. It also offers a day pass if you only come for the day.
Does Tony Ranch have good reviews?
Yes. It is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google Maps from 22 reviews (November 2026). Guests mention the family-friendly atmosphere, cleanliness, the hospitality of Tony and his team, good prices and the river nearby.
Who is Tony Ranch for?
Families, couples and friends looking for a day in the countryside, plus church groups, mission teams, schools and companies planning retreats, and Dominican families abroad planning reunions.
Do they speak English at Tony Ranch?
Yes. The team speaks Spanish and English, on WhatsApp and in person.
What amenities does Tony Ranch have?
A big pool, kids’ pool, jacuzzi, a natural river about 50 m away, restaurant and bar, rooms with hot water and air conditioning, an event pavilion for up to 500 guests, two big screens with Netflix, a pool table, a hookah area, horseback riding, ATV rentals, free parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Is Tony Ranch open every day?
That detail isn't published on the website yet: please confirm it on WhatsApp or at +1 (809) 330-6696 before your visit.
Are there animals at Tony Ranch?
Yes: horses for riding and peacocks that often stroll around the cabins.
Does Tony Ranch have Instagram?
Yes: @tony_ranch.
Where can I see photos of Tony Ranch?
In our photo gallery: pools and jacuzzi, rooms, the pavilion, the river and activities, in photos shared by the ranch.
Location and getting here
Where is Tony Ranch?
In La Privada, Juan Adrián, Piedra Blanca municipality, Monseñor Nouel province, Dominican Republic (postal address: Bonao 42000). It is 5 minutes from the Piedra Blanca exit of the Autopista Duarte. Directions.
How far is Tony Ranch from Santo Domingo?
About one hour by car, driving north on the Autopista Duarte (DR-1).
How do I get to Tony Ranch from Santo Domingo?
Take the Autopista Duarte (DR-1) north, exit at Piedra Blanca and follow the road toward Juan Adrián for about 5 minutes to La Privada.
How far is Tony Ranch from Santiago?
About one hour, driving south on the Autopista Duarte past Bonao to the Piedra Blanca exit.
How far is Tony Ranch from Punta Cana or Las Américas airport?
From Las Américas (SDQ), add the drive into Santo Domingo plus about one hour on the Autopista Duarte. Punta Cana is on the far east coast, so it is a much longer drive: plan it as a separate trip or an overnight stay.
Do I need a car to get to Tony Ranch?
A car or a private driver is the easiest option. If you plan to take a bus up the Autopista Duarte, message us first and we will help you with the last stretch.
Is Tony Ranch on Google Maps and Waze?
Yes. Open the route in Google Maps or navigate with Waze.
Is it safe to drive to Tony Ranch?
The Autopista Duarte is the country’s main highway. Drive in daylight if you can, and take your time on the last 5 minutes of country road.
Is Tony Ranch a good stop on the way to Jarabacoa or Constanza?
Yes. It is 5 minutes off the Autopista Duarte, the same highway that leads to La Vega (for Jarabacoa) and Bonao (for Constanza): a good stop for lunch and a swim. Read the guide.
Is Tony Ranch near the beach?
No. It is a mountain, river and pool getaway in the center of the country, about as far from Santo Domingo as many east-coast beaches.
Day pass
What is a "pasadía"?
It is what Dominicans call a day pass: you spend the day at a resort, hotel or river spot using the pool and facilities, usually with lunch, and head home in the evening.
How much is the day pass at Tony Ranch?
RD$1,200 per adult (ages 10+) and RD$600 for kids ages 5 to 9, in Dominican pesos. Children under 5 enter free. See the day pass.
How much is the day pass in US dollars?
Prices are set in Dominican pesos: RD$1,200 per adult and RD$600 per child (5–9). The dollar amount depends on the exchange rate of the day. Ask us on WhatsApp about payment options.
What does the day pass include?
Pool and jacuzzi, lunch, access to the natural river and changing rooms. Rooms are not included: they are booked separately.
Is lunch included in the day pass?
Yes. Lunch is cooked at the ranch and served under the thatched pavilion.
Do kids pay for the day pass?
Kids ages 5 to 9 pay RD$600. Children under 5 enter free. From age 10, the adult rate (RD$1,200) applies.
Do I need to book the day pass in advance?
It is recommended, especially on weekends and holidays. Message us on WhatsApp with your date and how many adults and kids are coming.
What time does the day pass start and end?
That detail isn't published on the website yet: please confirm it on WhatsApp or at +1 (809) 330-6696 before your visit.
What should I bring for a day at Tony Ranch?
Swimsuit, towel, flip-flops, sunscreen and a change of clothes. There are changing rooms on site.
Are horseback riding and ATVs included in the day pass?
No. Horses and ATVs are rented separately from the day pass and room stays. Prices and availability are confirmed on WhatsApp.
Can I bring my own food or drinks?
That detail isn't published on the website yet: please confirm it on WhatsApp or at +1 (809) 330-6696 before your visit.
How much does a day pass cost for a family of four?
It depends on the ages. For example, 2 adults and 2 kids ages 5 to 9 pay RD$3,600 in total. Children under 5 are free.
Rooms and cabins
Does Tony Ranch have rooms?
Yes. It has cabins and rooms with hot water, air conditioning, a private bathroom and a TV, next to the pool and about 50 m from the river. See the rooms.
How much is a night at Tony Ranch?
From RD$4,000 a night per room (base rate), with 2 beds for up to 4 adults. Meals are quoted separately.
How many people fit in a room?
Each room has 2 beds and sleeps up to 4 adults. Traveling with kids? Tell us their ages on WhatsApp and we’ll advise you.
How many rooms does Tony Ranch have?
16 rooms, all the same: 2 beds for up to 4 adults each, so up to 64 adults in total.
Is breakfast included with the room?
No. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are quoted separately from the room rate.
Do the rooms have hot water and air conditioning?
Yes. All rooms have hot water, air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower and a TV.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
That detail isn't published on the website yet: please confirm it on WhatsApp or at +1 (809) 330-6696 before your visit.
Can overnight guests use the pool and river?
Yes: the pool, the jacuzzi and the Maimón river, about 50 m away.
Is Tony Ranch good for a couple’s getaway?
Yes. It is a short mountain escape one hour from Santo Domingo, with a jacuzzi, a pool and the river close by.
Is there Wi-Fi?
That detail isn't published on the website yet: please confirm it on WhatsApp or at +1 (809) 330-6696 before your visit.
Are pets allowed?
That detail isn't published on the website yet: please confirm it on WhatsApp or at +1 (809) 330-6696 before your visit.
Groups, reunions and events
Can Tony Ranch host a family reunion?
Yes. Cabins, buffet meals, pool, river, music and a thatched pavilion for up to 500 guests. See family reunions.
Can we plan a family reunion from the United States?
Yes. Our team speaks English and we can plan the whole reunion over WhatsApp.
Do you host church retreats and mission teams?
Yes. We host retreats, mission teams, school camps and company groups, with lodging, buffet meals and a meeting pavilion in one place. See group stays.
How many people can the event pavilion hold?
Up to 500 people.
How many people can stay overnight?
Up to 64 adults, in 16 identical rooms that sleep up to 4 adults each.
Can I have a wedding at Tony Ranch?
Yes. Tony Ranch hosts countryside weddings of up to 500 guests under a thatched-roof pavilion, with food, a bar and cabins for guests. Ask us for a quote on WhatsApp.
What meals do you offer for groups?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. We send the menu and price per person on WhatsApp.
How do large groups get to Tony Ranch?
A chartered bus or a private driver is the easiest option. The ranch is 5 minutes off the Autopista Duarte and parking is free.
Is the event pavilion covered?
Yes. It has a large thatched roof and ceiling fans, so events are protected from sun and rain.
Can I have a destination wedding at Tony Ranch?
Yes. The pavilion holds up to 500 guests, with a bar, buffet meals and 16 rooms for family flying in. See weddings and events.
Activities
What can I do at Tony Ranch?
Swim in the pool and jacuzzi, walk down to the Maimón river, have lunch under the pavilion, go horseback riding, rent an ATV, play pool, relax in the hookah area and watch the game on big screens. See activities.
Does Tony Ranch offer horseback riding?
Yes. Ride through the Piedra Blanca countryside, between mountains and pastures. Rides are booked separately.
Can I rent an ATV at Tony Ranch?
Yes. The ranch has two ATVs (locally called RTVs) for the country roads around Juan Adrián. They are rented separately; ask on WhatsApp for price and availability.
Is it safe to swim in the river?
In good weather, yes, with care. Mountain rivers rise fast after rain: if it has rained, ask the staff before going in and never leave children alone in the water.
Is there a hookah area at Tony Ranch?
Yes. Tony Ranch has a hookah area. Ask on WhatsApp about price and availability.
Can I watch baseball or soccer at Tony Ranch?
Yes. The pavilion has two big screens, which also have Netflix.
Is Tony Ranch good for kids?
Yes. There is a kids’ pool, a trampoline, gardens and room to run, and children under 5 enter free.
Is Tony Ranch wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible.
Is parking free?
Yes. Parking is free and on site.
Booking and contact
How do I book Tony Ranch?
Send us a WhatsApp message or call +1 (809) 330-6696. Tell us your date and group size and we’ll confirm.
What is Tony Ranch’s phone and WhatsApp number?
+1 (809) 330-6696 (phone and WhatsApp).
Can I book from abroad?
Yes. You can message us on WhatsApp from any country, in English or Spanish.
Do you accept credit cards or US dollars?
That detail isn't published on the website yet: please confirm it on WhatsApp or at +1 (809) 330-6696 before your visit.
What is the cancellation policy?
That detail isn't published on the website yet: please confirm it on WhatsApp or at +1 (809) 330-6696 before your visit.
If you’re looking for…
What is a good day trip from Santo Domingo to the mountains?
Tony Ranch in Bonao, about one hour north: pool, jacuzzi, lunch and a river for RD$1,200 per adult. Plan your day trip.
Where can I spend a day by a river and a pool near Santo Domingo?
At Tony Ranch, in Piedra Blanca, Bonao: a pool and jacuzzi plus the Maimón river about 50 m away, one hour from Santo Domingo.
What is an affordable day pass in the Dominican Republic?
The Tony Ranch day pass is RD$1,200 per adult and includes lunch, the pool, the jacuzzi and the river. Kids 5 to 9 pay RD$600 and children under 5 are free.
Where can I have a family reunion in the Dominican Republic?
Tony Ranch in Bonao hosts reunions with cabins, buffet meals, pool, river and a pavilion for up to 500 guests, one hour from Santo Domingo. We speak English.
Where can a mission team stay in the Dominican Republic?
Tony Ranch in Bonao offers rooms, buffet meals and a meeting pavilion in one place, one hour from Santo Domingo, with an English-speaking team.
Where can I go horseback riding near Santo Domingo?
At Tony Ranch, one hour from the capital, with rides through the Piedra Blanca countryside. Rides are booked separately.
What are the best things to do in Bonao?
Visit the Cándido Bidó Museum, swim at the Jima waterfalls, walk the Ébano Verde cloud forest, cool off in a river and catch the carnival in February. Read the Bonao guide.
Where to stay near Bonao?
Tony Ranch, in Piedra Blanca, has cabins from RD$4,000 a night with hot water, air conditioning, a pool and a river nearby.
How do I visit the Jima waterfalls?
Drive from Bonao to the community of Charco Prieto, where a 1.8 km trail with wooden stairs leads to the falls. It closes on rainy days. Read the guide.
Can I visit the Ébano Verde cloud forest?
Yes, with permission: access is regulated by Fundación Progressio. In 2023 the guided trails cost RD$300 per person. Read the guide.
When is the Bonao carnival?
It starts on the last Sunday of January and parades every Sunday in February around Parque Duarte. In 2026 it ended with a regional parade on March 8.
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