Sanctuary Cap Cana Debuts As First Luxury AI Resort For Marriott International

Image: Aerial view of Sanctuary Cap Cana. (photo via Playa Hotels & Resorts)
Image: Aerial view of Sanctuary Cap Cana. (photo via Playa Hotels & Resorts)
Bruce Parkinson
by Bruce Parkinson
Last updated: 8:08 AM ET, Wed September 21, 2022

All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy welcomed the 30th all-inclusive property in its Caribbean and Latin America portfolio with the opening of Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection All-Inclusive Resort, Dominican Republic. The resort is under the management of Playa Hotels.

The adults-only resort marks the first luxury all-inclusive resort for Marriott International and joins the ensemble of experiential hotels curated under The Luxury Collection brand.

Located 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport and near the Punta Espada Golf Club, one of the Caribbean's leading courses, Sanctuary Cap Cana promises a combination of "beautiful architecture and design with impeccable service and lavish accommodations."

"Cap Cana is one of Dominican Republic's most coveted areas offering an inspiring getaway for our global explorers with a stretch of white sanded beaches, turquoise waters, and architecture resembling a storied colonial Spanish era," said Brian King, President Caribbean & Latin America for Marriott International.

"Sanctuary Cap Cana is proof of our commitment to provide discerning travellers with unique vacation retreats to continue collecting timeless memories, now in a convenient luxurious all-inclusive format."

The resort features 324 suites across 19 room categories including oceanfront luxury villas and private island suites with terraces and private pools overlooking the sea. The grandest accommodation is the Castle Island Suite, a 5,500 sq. ft., two-level suite on a private island with a master bedroom, secondary bedroom, two and a half bathrooms, expansive living room, full dining room, and three indoor plunge pools with floor to ceiling windows showcasing infinite views of the Caribbean Sea.

"Sanctuary Cap Cana is an ultra-luxury experience in which guests can expect a top-of-the-line service and quality that can't be matched at the all-inclusive level," said Gregory Maliassas, EVP and COO for Playa Hotels & Resorts.

"This resort 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 and we are honoured to be partnering with the Marriott team."

The property offers four a la carte restaurants featuring cuisines including Italian, Seafood, Asian, and a Steakhouse; a buffet restaurant open for daily breakfast and lunch; a coffee shop; deli; and seven bars.

The Capriccio and The Steakhouse restaurants are the two signature restaurants onsite. Sanctuary Town, located right across from the resort's main lobby, acts as an extension for guests to dine and explore with distinctively designed venues offering a wide array of gastronomies: from a Burger Factory, a Sushi town or Mama's Forno pizza prepared in a wood fire oven to a Spanish Tavern among other offerings, while live entertainment is showcased on some weekdays.

Sanctuary Cap Cana features six pools for relaxation, or if preferred, cabanas and sun chairs on the beach ideal to lounge all day, soak up the sun, and unwind. The Sanctuary Spa showcases ayurvedic treatments, hydro and other therapies.

The resort is ready to meet groups, with approximately 46,000 sq ft of event space, 17 event rooms of indoor and outdoor venues, and 400-people capacity in its largest space.

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