Marriott International has entered into a management agreement with Grupo Puntacana and Mac Hotels to commence construction of the W All-Inclusive Punta Cana in Uvero Alto, an all-inclusive, adults-only property in the Dominican Republic. The hotel is anticipated to be the first W Hotels property in the market and one of the first W All-Inclusive resorts globally.
W All-Inclusive Punta Cana Uvero Alto will feature 349 guestrooms (including multiple suites) with balconies and private plunge pools. The hotel plans to offer adult-oriented programming, including a spa with 11 treatment rooms, a retail area, three pools with pool bars, and 11 F&B outlets.
The agreement is a result of Grupo Puntacana’s diversification and growth strategy, which has contributed to the development of over 40,000 hotel rooms in the area. The region generates 6.8% of the Dominican Republic’s GDP in the tourism sector and has become the province with the highest per capita income in the country.
According to Frank Elias Rainieri, President and CEO of Grupo Puntacana, “The signing of W Punta Cana Uvero Alto demonstrates our strong commitment to tourism development in Uvero Alto. This project is set to elevate the hotel supply in the region and generate about 600 new jobs.”
For Mac Hotels, the original developer of the project, the investment represents its third project in the country. The company has evolved its hospitality strategy, traditionally being both an owner and operator for all of its projects until now.
The project is expected to commence in the coming months, with an anticipated opening date in 2025.
