A New All-inclusive Resort From Rafael Nadal’s Hotel Brand Just Opened in the Dominican Republic

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal launched his hospitality brand, Zel, in collaboration with Meliá Inns Worldwide in 2023 — with the primary property on Mallorca, Spain, and the second in Costa Brava, Spain. The third Zel outpost, Zel Punta Cana, simply opened on the east coast of the Dominican Republic.

Whereas the all-inclusive property would not entrance Bavaro Seashore, Punta Cana’s idyllic stretch of waterfront, it’s a brief stroll and takes benefit of its serene location to supply a quieter, extra wellness-oriented expertise. The resort has 190 suites, 5 tennis courts, a full-service spa, two swimming swimming pools, eight eating places and bars, and a seaside membership.

Zel Punta Cana’s spacious rooms — from 800 to 2,200 sq. ft — have terraces or patios with personal sizzling tubs overlooking the resort’s lush gardens. Visitors may ebook swim-up suites with separate eating and residing rooms and a thatched-roof daybed in a non-public backyard.

Zel Punta Cana gives its company with loads of alternatives to remain energetic by means of weekend wellness retreats, yoga courses and meditations, water sports activities, or trainer-led exercises on the resort’s health club. An upcoming health residency initiative will provide each resort company and the general public the chance to take part in unique working periods, pilates courses, and different actions. 

Rounding out the wellness choices, the property’s AUA Spa has a powerful slate of face and body treatments, plus entry to a sauna and steam room. 

“Along with Rafa, we determined to embark on this journey to share our worry-free values and heat tradition with our company around the globe,” stated Gabriel Escarrer, chairman and CEO of Meliá Inns Worldwide, in a press launch shared with Journey + Leisure. “The Caribbean is a vacation spot with an abundance of its personal particular allure that completely enhances the Zel model, creating a vacation retreat in contrast to some other.”

The resort includes a Mediterranean buffet with outside seating, a Japanese restaurant, and a Greek-Mexican fusion spot. For prime Caribbean views, company can dine on the resort’s informal seaside membership, whereas oenophiles may strive Silvestre wine cellar and bar.

There are already two extra Zel lodges within the works — in Madrid and Sayulita, Mexico. The common nightly fee at Zel Punta Cana is $450, and you’ll ebook your keep on melia.com.