Buying commercial property in Cap Cana — what you need to know

A Commercial Unit For Sale in Cap Cana's Fishing Lodge

What this property is, who it suits, and what owning it actually looks like

USD $599,000  |  112 m² / 1,206 ft²  |  Freehold commercial unit  |  Fishing Lodge, Cap Cana

If you've been looking for commercial property to buy in Cap Cana, you'll already know how rarely something like this comes to market. The Fishing Lodge is one of the most commercially active areas within the estate, adjacent to the marina, surrounded by luxury residences, and visited daily by an affluent, captive audience. Freehold commercial units here are held tightly, and when they do appear, they tend not to stay available for long.

This one is 112 square metres and is currently occupied by an established, popular restaurant with four years remaining on the lease. The tenant pays all operating costs; the owner's only relationship with this property right now is receiving USD $3,250 every month. That rises to USD $4,000 per month from 2029 under a contracted escalation clause already written into the lease.

I want to be straightforward with you about what you're actually buying here, because I think it's important you go into this with a clear picture. This is not a development opportunity or a value-add play. It is a functioning commercial unit in an established, high-footfall location with a tenant in place, a lease in play, and income already running. What you are acquiring is the asset beneath all of that, freehold ownership of the premises itself, in one of the Caribbean's most supply-constrained commercial markets.

The property is available two ways: as a tenanted sale, where the existing lease stays in place and income continues from the day of completion; or as a going concern, where you acquire the unit and the operating restaurant business together. If you're a hospitality operator or restaurateur thinking about entering Cap Cana's food and beverage market, the going concern route gives you an established customer base, a proven location, and a trading business from day one, without the risk of building from scratch in an unfamiliar market.

Cap Cana's master plan limits commercial development within the estate. There are a finite number of commercial units in the Fishing Lodge and very few change hands. If you're serious about owning commercial property in this location, waiting for another opportunity to appear is not a reliable strategy.

Property details

The unit

Property type: Commercial, ground floor unit

Current use: Restaurant, established operator

Total floor area: 112 m² / 1,206 ft²

Location: Fishing Lodge, Cap Cana, Punta Cana

Tenure: Freehold

Asking price: USD $599,000

The tenancy

Remaining lease term: 4 years

Tenant: Established restaurant, details on enquiry

Operating costs: Paid entirely by tenant

Tenant status: Settled, operational, not relocating

Rent escalation: Contracted from 2029 — details on request

Full documentation is available on request for buyers who want to go deeper before proceeding.

Where it is and why that matters

Cap Cana's Fishing Lodge sits at the commercial centre of an estate that is designed to keep everything its residents need within the gates. The marina is adjacent. Punta Espada Golf Club is five minutes away. Cap Cana Beach is a short drive. The people walking past the front of this unit every day are not passing trade, they are resort guests, yacht owners, golf members, and luxury residential owners who live within the estate.

That is a meaningful distinction for a commercial property buyer. The customer base is defined by the estate itself and does not depend on external marketing or high-street visibility to generate footfall. It is built into the location.

Cap Cana Marina Adjacent

Punta Espada Golf Club 5 minutes

Cap Cana Beach 5 minutes

Punta Cana Village 10 minutes

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) 20 minutes

FAQ's

Can I see the lease before committing to anything?

Yes. Full lease documentation is available to serious buyers at the appropriate stage of the process. I'll share what's relevant once we've had an initial conversation and I understand what you need.

Who is the tenant?

I keep tenant identity out of the public listing as a matter of course, it is a courtesy to the operator. I'm happy to share the name directly when we speak. What I can tell you is that they are well-established, well-regarded, and have no intention of leaving.

What happens when the lease ends in four years?

That is a fair question and one worth thinking through before you buy. A happy, established tenant who is trading well is the most likely outcome — most commercial leases in this position are renewed. But it is a negotiation, and the new terms would be agreed between the owner and tenant at that point. The contracted rent escalation in the existing lease gives you a strong starting position. I am happy to walk through the scenarios with you.

Is the going concern option available to any buyer, or only hospitality operators?

The vendor is open to both structures. If you are a commercial buyer who simply wants the premises with the tenant in place, the tenanted sale is the cleaner route. If you are a hospitality operator who wants to acquire the business as well as the building, the going concern structure is on the table. I can facilitate introductions to legal professionals in the Dominican Republic who handle both transaction types regularly.

What are the buying costs in the Dominican Republic?

As a general guide, buyers should budget for legal fees, transfer taxes, and registration costs on top of the purchase price. I always recommend independent legal advice for any commercial acquisition here, and I can refer you to experienced professionals if you do not already have representation.

Who this property suits?

Business owners looking to own rather than rent

If you are already operating in Cap Cana or considering doing so, owning your commercial premises eliminates the rent risk and the uncertainty that comes with a landlord-tenant relationship. At USD $599,000 for 112m² in freehold ownership within the Fishing Lodge, the price per square metre reflects the scarcity and quality of the location. The existing tenancy provides income while you plan your own entry, or remains in place permanently if ownership rather than occupation is your objective.

Restaurateurs and hospitality operators

The going concern option puts an established, operating restaurant business in your hands from the day of completion, customer base, location, reputation, and all. Cap Cana's Fishing Lodge is one of the strongest food and beverage locations in the Dominican Republic, with a guaranteed affluent audience drawn from the marina, golf club, and surrounding luxury residences. If you have been looking for a way into this market without building from zero, this is a rare ready-made entry point.

Commercial property buyers

Freehold commercial property in a master-planned Caribbean resort with a sitting tenant, immediate net income, and a contracted rent escalation is not a common proposition. At 6.51% net yield today and 8.01% from 2029 — with zero operating costs to the owner, the financial case is clean and straightforward. Full investment documentation is available on request.

I want to be clear that everything in this listing is based on information provided by the vendor and verified to the best of my ability. I would always encourage any buyer to conduct independent legal and financial due diligence before proceeding. Property Tax (IPI) at the standard Dominican Republic rate applies. If you have questions that this listing does not answer, please ask me directly. 

I would rather give you a complete picture upfront than have you discover something unexpected later.

Paul R Dean

The Agency Dominican Republic

WhatsApp: +1 (829) 613-7798
Email: paul.dean@theagencyre.com