PUNTA CANA — Serenade Caribbean Hotels is counting down the days until the grand opening of the all-inclusive Serenade Punta Cana Beach, Spa & Casino Resort in the Dominican Republic later this year.

Situated on Playa Cabeza de Toro just 10 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport, the brand new vacation retreat will offer a wealth of amenities as part of the all-inclusive experience, including seven restaurants, eight bars, a beachside food truck, a coffee and chocolate shop, room service, standard Wi-Fi Internet access, a fitness centre, kids and teens clubs, non-motorized water sports and the upscale Serenade Preferred Club.

“We have been refining the vacation concepts for Serenade Punta Cana Beach, Spa & Casino Resort so guests experience an amazing all-inclusive getaway featuring value-added amenities,” said Aimee Tejeda, director of sales and marketing, adding: “The Serenade Preferred Club raises our standard all-inclusive to five-star status with extra dining options, exclusive experiences and in-room amenities.”

Here are some highlights of the new resort:

ACCOMMODATIONS

• A total of 603 rooms will be divided over seven, four-storey buildings all with a terrace and views of the Caribbean Sea, lush gardens or swimming pools
• Rooms are offered in 12 categories, with the largest options accommodating six guests
• Room categories include: Luxury Double Queen (326 rooms) sleeping up to four guests; Luxury King (100 rooms) designed for two guests; Ocean View Superior Suites (24 rooms) sleeping up to four guests; Deluxe Junior Suites (72 rooms) ideal for 4-6 guests; Deluxe Junior Suites (12 rooms) accommodating 2-4 guests; Master Suites (36 rooms) accommodating up to four guests: Premium Suites Preferred Club (8 rooms) sleeping up to two guests; Premium Suites Outdoor Jacuzzi (12 rooms) sleeping up to two people; Family Premium Suites (3 rooms) accommodating up to six guests; Serenade Exclusive Suites (7 rooms) sleeping up to two guests; Serenade Exclusive Family Suite (1 room) sleeping up to four people; and Serenade Presidential Suites (2 rooms), accommodating up to four people
• All accommodations include queen or king bed, furnished terrace, bathroom with shower and single or double vanity, flatscreen TV, coffee and tea maker, complimentary Wi-Fi and more
• Guests in Ocean View Super Suites, all Premium category suites and Serenade Suites will also enjoy nightly turndown service, special pillow menu, premium vanity kit, bathrobes and slippers

Rendering of the à la carte Kyoka restaurant which will be serving Asian specialties

CULINARY

• Dining options include à la carte and buffet-style restaurants as well as snack bars
• Restaurants include: Central Plaza (primary buffet); The Cut steak house (à la carte); Kyoka (Asian à la carte); O’livo Italian delicatessen (à la carte); Bellum Mediterranean Breeze (à la carte); The Win Sports Bar (à la carte); Itzen Mexican (à la carte); and eight snack bars
• Serenade Preferred Club guests can also dine at NOT ‘Not an Ordinary Thing’ gourmet restaurant and a total of 12 snack bars

SERENADE PREFERRED CLUB:

• Exclusive benefits include private check-in and checkout, premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and access to the private rooftop Sunset Bar featuring an exclusive swimming pool
• Exclusive pool with Jacuzzi and sunbathing area
• VIP area on the resort’s beach featuring European- and Asian-style Balinese sun beds, hammocks and beach umbrellas
• Exclusive gourmet restaurant NOT – ‘Not an Ordinary Thing’ for breakfast and lunch
• Exclusive lounge with concierge service featuring a selection of light dining fare, snacks, pastries and baked goods
• VIP Terrace Bar
• Barista Workshop, an exclusive activity during which guests learn how to make different coffees and participate in a blind tasting
• Cocktail Master Class, an exclusive activity during which guests receive cocktail lessons
• Exclusive Master Class in Nikkei with lessons in Japanese-Peruvian cuisine
• Exclusive Wine and Cava Tasting workshop

For more information go to https://www.serenadepuntacana.com or email sales@serenade.com.do or reservations@serenade.com.do.