St. Regis resort opens in Punta Cana
The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort has officially opened, marking the brand's debut in the Dominican Republic.
Located within the Cap Cana community, the resort sits on a stretch of beachfront and features 200 guestrooms, including 36 suites with direct plunge pool access, all with ocean views. Guest facilities include four swimming pools, some with spaces reserved for adults only and others that are family-friendly. A Children and Teens Club provides cultural and educational experiences.
A bounty of dining options
The resort has nine dining venues, including the flagship Nina. The Uma Wine Cellar Room offers a private dining experience with a customized menu curated by chef Diego Munoz. The St. Regis Bar will serve omakase-style bar bites, a caviar ritual, and the St. Regis traditional champagne sabering. In keeping with St. Regis form, the hotel has a signature Bloody Mary, the "Quisqueya Mary," inspired by a local Dominican dish and crafted with island-made light rum, an in-house spice mix and fried plantains.
Cigar aficionados can visit The Amber Room, which serves rum, cognac and whiskey, accompanied by Latin-inspired snacks like empanadas. Cassava, the Latin American-inspired restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, while the rooftop bar Cielo Pio has views of the sea, as well as Mexican and Latin cuisine.
Marola Mediterranean Grill serves a Mediterranean menu, while Kawa Coffee Shop is a grab-and-go experience. Other dining options are the plant-based El Huerto and the Carey Bay beach bar.
The St. Regis Spa features 14 treatment rooms and a fitness center.
Off property, golf enthusiasts can play at the nearby Punta Espada Golf Course, a Jack Nicklaus-designed course. The resort is near the Marina Cap Cana, Scape Park and Los Establos Equestrian Center.
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