
From million-dollar renovations, to new builds from the ground up, there's a ton of new hotel product about to make a splash in the Caribbean.
Here are a few to keep in mind for your clients, with openings slated for 2019-2020:
ANTIGUA
Hammock Cove Resort & Spa
- Opening on Dec. 1, 2019
- Adults only
- 40 private suites with an intimate atmosphere, decorated in a modern Caribbean style:
- spacious balconies
- an infinity pool
- a luxurious bathroom
- a wine and spirits bar
- Two restaurants, each offering "sophisticated menus", a full bar, a large wine list and craft beers
- Only a few hundred meters from Devil's Bridge National Park and overlooking the turquoise waters of a protected bay
CUBA
Gran Muthu Rainbow Hotel
- Opening end of 2019
- The first LGBT hotel in Cuba
- 248 rooms, divided between standard categories, junior suites and suites. All have sea views.
- Six restaurants and a bar
- A swimming pool for adults, and one for children
Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski
READ MORE: PHOTOS: Kempinski opens Cuba's first five-star luxury resort
- Opening end of 2019
- 245 rooms and suites
- Seven overwater villas with stunning panoramic views and a minimal size of at least 75 m² each
- A presidential suite on stilts of 200 m², all with private pools.
- A kids' club, a gym, a tennis court, a lobby bar and a cigar bar
CURACAO
Dreams Curacao Resort Spa
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- Opening on Dec. 15, 2019
- 197 rooms, each with a private balcony and other luxury touches designed to please couples and families alike
- Access to two private white sand beaches
- Two culinary concepts
- Luxury spa
DOMINICA
Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski Dominica
READ MORE - PHOTOS: a Kempinski hotel will open in Dominica in autumn 2019
- Opened on Oct.14, 2019
- Located in Douglas Bay, in the northwest of the island, in the middle of a natural park renowned for its beauty
- 151 luxurious rooms and suites, with panoramic views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea and 24-hour room service
- Six beach villas
- Three restaurants, two bars and a lounge
- Four heated and natural pools
GRENADA
Royalton Grenada Resort & Spa
READ MORE: PHOTOS: Royalton Grenada Resort & Spa opens March 1st
- Opening on March 1st, 2020
- 269 luxury suites on the shores of Tamarind Bay
- Each suite has a rain shower, two-person bath and hand-made mattresses with DreamBed
- Beginning of the new Royalton Ma Maison restaurant concept, featuring French bistro style meals in a waterfront setting
JAMAICA
Ocean Coral Spring Hotel
- Opening on Dec. 15, 2019
- 513 rooms for the first phase
- Two pools and an artificial river
- 10 restaurants, 4 bars, a coffee shop and an ice cream shop
- A spa
RIU Ocho Rios
READ MORE: The renovated Riu Ocho Rios has reopened with a new water park
- Reopened September 2019
- 901 rooms, to which were added 45 new family rooms, all divided into two buildings, surrounded by a garden of 30,000 m2.
- Five hotel pools with sun loungers and umbrellas
- A water park, Splash Water World
- Six restaurants, all inclusive 24 hours a day (all meals and snacks), and seven bars
- A spa
MEXICO
Barceló Maya Riviera
- Opening in December 2019
- For adults only
- 850 rooms that will have their own spas on the balconies, including 110 suites and junior suites
- Five restaurants (Mexican, French, Italian, Japanese and a buffet) and five bars
- Four pools
Dreams Acapulco Resort & Spa
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- Opening on November 1, 2019
- 605 rooms in a 22-storey building
- Eight restaurants
- Four bars
- A swimming pool and access to the beach
- A spa
Dreams Vista Cancun Resort & Spa
- Opening on November 1, 2019
- 232 rooms
- Three pools and access to the beach
- Nine restaurants
- Six bars
- A spa
Garza Blanca Resort & Spa
- Opening end of 2019
- 150 rooms in three categories:
- Ocean Front Suite
- Two bedroom suite
- Three-Bedroom Panorama Suite with Private Terrace and Jacuzzi
- Two eight-storey buildings with views of the jungle and the sea
- Spa, storeroom and three restaurants
- A snackbar on the beach
- A steakhouse
- A gourmet restaurant
Hilton Playa del Carmen
- Open (formerly known as Royal Playa del Carmen), but renovations completed in December 2019
- Adults only
- 524 suites divided into 11 categories
- 600 square feet per suite, now more spacious thanks to the reorganization of space
- Eight restaurants, six bars, two pools in the heart of Playa del Carmen
KASA Hotel Riviera Maya
READ MORE - PHOTOS: KASA Hotel Riviera Maya opens in November
- Opening on Nov. 1, 2019
- Puerto Aventuras, a private and gated community, away from the crowds
- 42 rooms with penthouses overlooking the garden and lagoon, as well as rooms that can accommodate one, two or three bedrooms and a kitchenette
Majestic Elegance Playa Mujeres
- Opening on Nov. 20, 2019
- 570 rooms: nearly 70 per cent of the rooms are adults only in the Elegance Club (only for adults 18+); remainder reserved for the family section (all ages)
- 12 pools
- Eight restaurants and 12 bars
- Wi-Fi Internet throughout the complex
- A spa
Now Natura Riviera Cancun
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- Opening on Jan. 31, 2019
- 556 rooms
- Three pools
- Nine restaurants
- Six bars
Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun
- Open since Oct. 11, 2019
- 62 new suites in five new categories:
- Preferred Junior Swim Out Beach Front Suite
- Preferred Master Suite Swim Out Beach Front
- Preferred Master Ocean Front Suite
- Preferred Family Junior Tropical View Suite
- Family Junior Suite Tropical View
- All other suites have also been renovated and modernized
- A water park with three vertiginous slides
- A playful paddling pool for toddlers
Palmaia Riviera Maya
- Opening Nov. 1, 2019
- Neighbor of Sandos Playacar Beach Resort
- 314 suites in three categories
- Distributed between seven four-story buildings, all suites will offer sea views
- The family establishment will not have an adult section
Planet Hollywood Resort Cancun
READ MORE: Planet Hollywood will have an adult section in its new resort in Cancún
- Opening on March 1, 2020
- 898 luxury suites
- Adult only section inside the resort: the Adult Scene, an exclusive and luxurious experience, including:
- 380 suites and all-star amenities, including handmade Phabulous Beds ™ beds, sumptuous bathrobes and slippers
- the cutting-edge concept of Your Soundtrack ™, allowing vacationers to choose the soundtrack of their stay
- the Plugged In ™ program, so everyone can stay connected
- A private beach and an exclusive pool with a bar inside
- 3 specialty restaurants for Adult Scene guests: Braza Grill, Churrascaria and Catch Seafood and Grill
- Nine bars
- Four pools and a river
- A trampoline park,
- A kids / teens club
- A minigolf course
Riu Palace Riviera Maya
- Reopening after renovation on Dec. 7, 2019
- 400 rooms
- Two swimming pools and one swimming pool with water bar
- Among the novelties:
- renovated rooms
- New space for children: a bigger pool, slides and kids club RiuLand
- Italian and Mexican restaurants and a "Capuchino Patisserie" tea room
- New spa and wellness center in the main building
Hotel Riu Vallarta
- Reopening after renovation on Nov. 23, 2019
- 678 rooms
- Among the novelties:
- All rooms have walk-in showers, suites also include baths
- Swimming pool redesigned, 5 swimming pools including one with submerged bar
- New children's area with a bigger pool, water slides and RiuLand
- new dining areas: Grill bouveau by the pool; the gourmet restaurant, Kulinarium; Italian restaurant
- New RiuFitT area
Sunscape Akumal Beach Resort & Spa
READ MORE - PHOTOS: Sunscape Akumal Beach will open soon on Riviera Maya
- Opening on October 1st, 2019
- 362 rooms
- Four pools
- Seven dining options, including four à la carte, buffet, grill and coffee, offering a variety of international dishes ranging from authentic Mexican dishes (Tiki Taco) to Italian dishes (Portofino) or Mediterranean (The Olive Branch)
- A spa
- An exclusive Sun Club section located in front of the beach with three exclusive pools, a beachfront lounge and a bar
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda
READ MORE: The Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda is revealed
- Opening on Nov. 23, 2019
- 335 rooms
- 38 hectares of land
- First village of the Exclusive Collection in the Americas
- Four shopping villages:
- Archipelago, an oceanfront area exclusively for adults
- the Caribbean Paradise, a colorful and enchanting space, located in the very heart of the Village
- the Emerald Jungle, place of retreat and relaxation eco-chic conceived the peace and the well-being of the adults
- Explorer Bay, for families
Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana
READ MORE: A new Dreams resort will open in Punta Cana
- Opening on Feb. 21, 2020
- 500 rooms, all with spectacular ocean views
- Six restaurants
- Seven bars, including a poolside bar and a sports bar concept.
- Three pools, including 2 infinity pools overlooking Macao Beach and the Punta Cana Hills
Finest Punta Cana
- Opening scheduled for early 2020
- For families and adults
- 450 suites, including 60 family suites, ranging in size from 800 to 2,000 square feet
- A choice of at least 20 bars and world-class restaurants
- An exclusive Finest club for all ages, and a spa with a hydrotherapy circuit
- Six pools with children's pool and wading pool, playground and children's and teens' pavilion
Hilton La Romana
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- Adult section opened summer 2019; the family section will open on Dec. 1, 2019
- Guests in the adult section have full access to the Hilton La Romana Family
- 350 suites (including Premium Rooms) for adult section, 412 rooms (including Premium Rooms) for family section
- Five restaurants, three bars, two pools for the adult section
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Seven restaurants, four bars, two swimming pools, one water park (eight slides and a leisurely river) for the family section, in addition to a casino, a nightclub and a congress centre
Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
Hyatt Zilara Cape Cana
READ MORE: New photos of Hyatt Zilara, Hyatt Ziva surface as properties prepare for opening
- Opening in November 2019
- This vast complex is divided into two sections:
- Hyatt Ziva, for families: 375 suites (including Club Level rooms), six restaurants and seven bars, on Juanillo Beach, with a water park, spa and gym
- Hyatt Zilara, for adults only: 375 suites (including Club Level rooms), six restaurants, seven bars on Juanillo Beach,with a convention centre, spa, and a gym with spinning classes and Zumba
SAINT-MARTIN
Secrets St. Martin Resort & Spa
READ MORE: PHOTOS: Secrets St. Martin Resort & Spa will open in 2020
- Opening on Feb. 1, 2020
- 258 suites
- Each room offers views of the ocean, the marina or the mountain, next to Secrets' unlimited luxury concept
- Preferred Club Suites include a privileged private club lounge, upgrades and upgraded amenities, as well as a daily continental breakfast served in the lounge
- Three à la carte gourmet restaurants, a buffet and a cafe
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