by Mia Taylor
Last updated: 7:30 AM ET, Tue June 19, 2018
Meliá Hotels International is preparing to debut its newest luxury property in the Dominican Republic's Punta Cana region.
The Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real is slated to open in December and will feature 288 suite-style accommodations, including swim-up suites, the company said in a statement.
There will also be seven restaurants, a full-service spa by Natura Bisse, a beach club with access to Bavaro Beach, a kids club and aqua adventure park and a wellness facility with top of the line gym equipment.Guests of The Grand Reserve will also have access to all of the amenities and services of Paradisus Palma Real.
"We're eager and excited to welcome The Grand Reserve to the Melia Hotels International family later this year," Alvaro Tejada, senior vice president for the Americas for Melia Hotels International, said in a statement "With its unique design, superior amenities and new technological advancements, The Grand Reserve is set to radically transform the way travelers experience our hotels in the Dominican Republic."
The unique property is being designed in the shape of a circle, which is the universal symbol of wholeness and perfection, the company said.
The Grand Reserve is aiming to give guests the most luxurious experience in Punta Cana, with its new accommodations ranging in size from 800 to more than 3,000 square feet.
Suites feature either one or two bedrooms and a variety of amenities including living and dining spaces suitable for entertaining. The suites also include independent soaking tubs and walk-in showers, as well as private balconies with hydro-massage whirlpool tubs and outdoor living spaces.
The Grand Reserve's swim-up suites meanwhile offer one or two-bedroom accommodations and have direct access to an exclusive pool, complete with lush garden areas and solarium.
Among the property's seven new restaurant concepts is a ceviche bar that will feature fresh signature ceviches, pokes, and Tartars. A modern steakhouse with open-format kitchen and an Asian-inspired concept featuring fresh sushi rolls will be available to guests, while a Cigar Bar, where guests will have access to some of the best cigars in the Caribbean, is also planned.
The new resort will also include an additional 144 suites for members of Circle by Melia, creating a total of 432 suites in the entire building.
Launched in 2016, Circle by Melia is Melia Hotels International vacation membership program offering the highest level of exclusive services and amenities including private transfers, exclusive dining experiences, spa treatments and special add-on amenities for children and couples.
Circle guests will be able to experience an array of activities including a Beach Club along Bavaro Beach and a Circle Studio featuring new state-of-the-art fitness equipment and wellness programming.
The Grand Reserve kids' club will offer education-focused programming, along with dance and yoga classes for the entire family. The Aqua Park meanwhile, will include water slides and aquatic games.
Also debuting with the resort's opening is the Grand Reserve Spa by Natura Bissé. It will offer 14 treatment rooms and a relaxation room, featuring products by the high-end Spain-based beauty line Natura Bissé. The spa will also offer signature services using avant-garde techniques with new technology.
In addition to all of the amenities offered at The Grand Reserve, guests will be able to Stay at One & Play at Three, which means they will have complete access to the extensive property offerings at both The Reserve and Paradisus Palma Real. This includes 15 restaurants, a YHI Spa with Oriental Garden, five pools and complimentary Life Enriching Experiences at Paradisus Palma Real.
At the same time, it is preparing for the debut of The Grand Reserve, Meliá Hotels International is also transforming its Meliá Caribe Tropical property into two distinct properties - Meliá Punta Cana Beach Resort for adults-only and Meliá Caribe Beach Resort for families, which is set to be complete by November 2018.
The transformation of the properties is part of Meliá Hotels International continued investment in the Dominican Republic region.
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