Marriott Signs Adults-Only, All-Inclusive Luxury Resort in Dominican Republic

(17 May 2022, 09:39 +07)  Francisco Martínez, owner of Sanctuary Cap Cana, has signed an agreement for Marriott to open its first all-inclusive extension of The Luxury Collection brand in the Dominican Republic.

The Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection Adult All-Inclusive Resort, will also be the first Playa Hotels & Resorts-managed property under a Marriott brand.

The new resort is expected to open in summer 2022.

Marriott has signed an adults-only, all-inclusive luxury resort in Dominican Republic

“We are thrilled to bring our first The Luxury Collection all-inclusive brand extension to the Dominican Republic and we are grateful to the Martínez family for developing such a unique resort,” said Laurent de Kousemaeker, Chief Development Officer, Caribbean and Latin America, Marriott International. “We are also excited for the opportunity to work with Playa Hotels & Resorts, a very reputable all-inclusive operator.”

Located in Cap Cana, a private enclave in Punta Cana, the resort features a wide variety of attractions, including the Punta Espada golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, a state-of-the-art marina with more than 150 slips accommodating yachts up to 150-feet, as well as an equestrian center featuring two world-class polo fields designed by Alejandro Batros.

The adults-only 325-room resort underwent a renovation in 2019 and includes five a la carte restaurants, six bars, five pools, and Sanctuary Town, the resort’s own nightlife destination.

“In our first joint venture with Marriott International, Sanctuary Cap Cana is the perfect choice for the level of style and sophistication that has made Marriott’s The Luxury Collection resorts the standard-bearer for unique, one-of-a-kind vacations,” said Fernando Mulet, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Playa Hotels & Resorts. “I would like to personally thank Mr. Martinez for his continuous trust in Playa and commitment to the success of this magnificent property.”

Marriott currently has a portfolio of 28 all-inclusive properties, after entering the segment in 2019.