WHY IT RATES: Meliá Hotels International has introduced several new updates at its Punta Cana properties. –Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing Editor
Meliá Hotels International has exciting updates regarding a few of its resorts in Punta Cana, including, the new Falcon’s Resort by Meliá | All Suites Punta Cana, the unveiling of Garden Suites by Meliá previously known as The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real, the current renovations of Paradisus Palma Real, and updates regarding food and beverage outlets at Meliá Caribe Beach and Meliá Punta Cana Beach Resort.
Falcon’s Resort by Meliá
What you may recognize as Paradisus Grand Cana just became Falcon’s Resort byMeliá. Opening on December 8, this new leisure and entertainment-based global resort brand is available for bookings now. Falcon’s Resort by Meliá will seamlessly blend premium resort amenities with extraordinary entertainment experiences, including the first world-class theme park in the Caribbean, Katmandu Park | Punta Cana; in a casual yet sophisticated manner, which we call resortainment.
Falcon’s Resort by Meliá guests will be the only ones to receive access to Katmandu Park included in their room rate and the park is open exclusively to guests of the new resort brand only, before it welcomes the public and guests staying at any of our other Dominican Republic properties, in January 2023.
Garden Suites by Meliá
As of October 3, 2022, The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real has been rebranded into Garden Suites by Meliá. The property remains an all-inclusive boutique resort, ideal for families with spacious suites with direct pool access overlooking the gardens, a kid’s waterpark, and three in-house restaurants. Guests staying at Garden Suites by Meliá will also have free-flow access to the new Falcon’s Resort by Meliá including the property’s amenities, restaurants, and Blast! waterpark. This property will also close for renovations to become the second phase of Falcon’s Resort by Meliá during 2023.
Paradisus Palma Real
We are also excited to share that Paradisus Palma Real is currently undergoing resort-wide renovations that will further enhance guest experiences and property amenities. On December 15, the resort unveiled a revamp of all 596 resort suites along with the debut of our new upgrade service Nikté. Designed to bring elegance, peace, and beauty to all guests, Nikté provides an elevated suite experience through a series of exclusive services and perks including luxury room offerings, YHI Spa Water Rituals, a personal destination concierge, and more. Those guests looking for an unparalleled and intimate experience can now stay at The Reserve. An adults-only oasis, The Reserve is luxury at its finest offering guests the most exclusive suites, private lounges, catered cuisine, and highly personalized service designed to celebrate well-being and adventure. The resort also debuts nine new restaurant concepts that offer guests a wide variety of culinary experiences from menus that include Asian, Mexican, Italian, and other delectable dishes.
Meliá Caribe Beach & Meliá Punta Cana Beach Resort
Meliá Caribe Beach and Meliá Punta Cana Beach Resort renamed its on-property restaurants while maintaining its popular menu items and concepts. These on-site restaurants are exclusive to each respective property’s guests, offering a complete culinary experience of 10 restaurants and 6 bars for Meliá Caribe Beach, and 7 restaurants and 5 bars for Meliá Punta Cana Beach.
Meliá Caribe Beach
-Tartufo buffet changed to Merkado
-Merkado beach buffet changed to Tartufo
-Barefoot beach snack changed to Cape Nao
Meliá Punta Cana Beach Resort
-The Level beach bar Cape Nao changed to Barefoot
-The Level Restaurant Cape Nao changed to Calathea
-Rumba buffet changed to Serendipia -Casa Nostra restaurant changed to Mar de Sal -Replay sports bar changed to Muse -Mosaico bar near the main buffet changed to Balance
SOURCE: Meliá Hotels International press release.
