In what represents its largest Caribbean expansion to date, Lopesan Hotel Group has opened three new resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
A combined investment of more than $350 million
The new properties include the Lopesan Caoba Lagoon Resort Spa & Casino, Lopesan Serenity Bay Spa & Casino and Lopesan Splash Cove Spa & Casino. The three properties represent a combined investment of more than $350 million and the addition of more than 1,000 guestrooms to the Canary Islands, Spain-based company's luxury offerings in the Dominican Republic portfolio.
The openings bring Lopesan Hotel Group's presence in Punta Cana to four resorts, joining the existing Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort Spa & Casino. Designed by -based HKS Architects and its hospitality design division, ROAM, the three resorts form an interconnected resort complex centered on shared amenities and designed to offer distinct guest experiences.
Statements by Lopessan Caribbean regional director
“This expansion marks a defining moment for Lopesan Hotel Group in the Caribbean and reflects our continued investment in Punta Cana as one of the region's most important luxury travel destinations,” Carlos Jimenez, Lopesan Caribbean regional director, said in a statement. “We are incredibly proud to officially welcome our first guests and introduce a connected resort experience that brings a new perspective to the modern all-inclusive.”
Lopesan Caoba Lagoon Resort Spa & Casino has 554 guestrooms, a 127-meter lagoon-style pool and a convention center designed to accommodate more than 2,000 attendees for meetings and events. Lopesan Serenity Bay Spa & Casino is an adults-only resort with 239 guestrooms, dining venues, pools and wellness-focused amenities. Lopesan Splash Cove Spa & Casino offers 242 guestrooms and is geared toward families with a water park, wave pool, sports programming and other recreational amenities.
The three properties are connected by The Boulevard, an open-air promenade that includes restaurants, bars, retail outlets, entertainment venues, an 820-seat theater and a casino.
According to the company, the project has created approximately 700 jobs during the initial opening phase, with total employment expected to exceed 1,100 positions once the resort complex reaches full operating capacity. Lopesan Hotel Group also said the three new resorts are pursuing the same AAA Four Diamond designation currently held by Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort Spa & Casino.
