“The
Westin Puntacana Resort is a highly anticipated addition to our growing resorts
portfolio, offering travelers a refreshing, island retreat on one of the most
popular islands in the Caribbean,” said Brian Povinelli, Global Brand Leader
for Westin Hotels & Resorts. “The new resort will offer all of the Westin
brand’s signature programs and amenities, designed to inspire wellbeing and
send guests home feeling better than when they arrived.”
At The
Westin Puntacana Resort, guests will enjoy the full suite of Westin signature
amenities in a picturesque beachfront location, minutes away from the Punta
Cana International Airport (PUJ) within the picturesque Playa Blanca area of
PUNTACANA Resort & Club. The 204-room resort will offer 16 suites, meeting
and wedding facilities, an expansive outdoor pool, poolside grill, lobby bar,
cigar bar, children’s club and walking trails. Additional amenities will
include a full-service spa, 24-hour business center and the brand’s signature
Westin WORKOUT(R) gym experience.
Guests of
The Westin Puntacana will have complete access to the first-class amenities
available at PUNTACANA Resort & Club, including 3 miles of white sand
beaches, 45-holes of championship golf, nine restaurants, a Six Senses Spa, and
a 1,500 acre
ecological reserve.
“We are
delighted to expand our partnership with Starwood Hotels & Resorts to be
able to share the PUNTACANA experience with even more travelers as they visit
the Dominican Republic ,”
said Alberto Abreu, executive director of hospitality at PUNTACANA Resort &
Club. “The Westin Puntacana Resort will allow even more visitors from around
the globe to experience the one-of-a-kind beaches, weather, and activities
available in our country, and at our resort. We look forward to welcoming more
guests into the PUNTACANA family as we move forward with this project.”
“The
upcoming opening of The Westin Puntacana Resort underscores the strength of the
Westin brand as we expand in sought-after destinations across the globe,” said
Allison Reid, Senior Vice President, North America Development for Starwood
Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. “Westin boasts brand awareness well ahead
of its competitive set and phenomenal international growth, with more than 90%
of its new hotels and resorts opening outside of North America.”
The Westin
Puntacana Resort will be the second Starwood property to open in the Dominican Republic .
Last year, Starwood announced plans to partner with GrupoPuntacana to open the
Four Points by Sheraton Puntacan Village Hotel in late 2012.
For more
information on PUNTACANA Resort & Club, please visit www.puntacana.com