Hyatt announces plans for a Hyatt Ziva resort in Punta Cana

Hyatt Hotels Corp. has entered into a management agreement with Codelpa to develop Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana, a new all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic scheduled to open in 2029.

The new-build resort will feature 650 guestrooms including an adults-only building along with family-oriented amenities. The property will be located about 40 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport.

“We are thrilled to expand our portfolio with Hyatt with plans for Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana,” said Alvaro Peña, president of Codelpa. “Following the successful debut of Secrets Tides Punta Cana we look forward to expanding the Hyatt Ziva brand in Punta Cana complementing Hyatt’s growing brand presence in the region and offering a family-friendly experience on the destination’s white sand beaches.”

The resort is expected to include five specialty restaurants and a buffet serving international cuisine along with a snack bar coffee parlor ice cream venue and a beach club offering food and drinks. Six bars will serve international and domestic spirits while a juice bar will be located at the spa.

“Wellbeing” amenities are planned to include a fitness center yoga studio outdoor gym and a spa with sauna steam rooms a hamman hydrotherapy circuit and relaxation lounge.

“We are delighted by the trust placed in us by a valued owner like Codelpa and by the opportunity to further strengthen our already solid portfolio in the Dominican Republic,” said Javier Águila, president of Inclusive Collection, Hyatt. “Hyatt currently has 34 hotels – 32 of them all-inclusive resorts – and nearly 17,000 rooms in the country. This is a clear reflection not only of our scale but also of our long-standing commitment to a destination that is central to our past present and future strategy in the Caribbean.”

The resort will also include a water park five pools including an adults-only pool and a kids pool along with tennis and pickleball courts mini golf climbing walls a ropes course bowling alley playgrounds and supervised activities through Kid’s Club and Teen’s Club.

“Punta Cana continues to be a prosperous destination for our guests and members seeking a family-friendly resort experience and we are committed to expanding our brand presence and offerings within this trending region to meet these needs,” said Antonio Fungairino, head of development, of Latin America & Caribbean, Inclusive Collection Hyatt. “We’re thrilled to continue to expand our relationship with Codelpa and look forward to Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana in the region known for its rich history and culture ideal for families.”