Marriott International has signed a management agreement with Grupo Puntacana and MAC Hotels for the construction of the W All-Inclusive Punta Cana in Uvero Alto in the Dominican Republic.

W All-Inclusive Punta Cana Uvero Alto will be an adults-only all-inclusive luxury property and will consist of 349 guest rooms with balconies and plunge pools, as well as several suites.

The beachfront resort is anticipated to feature a spa with 11 treatment rooms, three pools with pool bars, a retail area, and 11 destinations for food and beverages.

Laurent de Kousemaeker — Marriott International Caribbean and Latin America Chief Development Officer said: “Punta Cana is the perfect destination for both the W Hotels brand and an all-inclusive luxury resort.

“We look forward to bringing the vision for this fun adult playground to life with Grupo Puntacana and MAC Hotels.”

Grupo Punta Cana is said to have contributed to the development of over 40,000 hotel rooms in the area.

Frank Elías Rainieri — Grupo Puntacana President and CEO said: The signing of W Punta Cana Uvero Alto demonstrates our strong commitment to tourism development in Uvero Alto.

“This project is set to elevate the hotel supply in the region and generate about 600 new jobs.”

The hotel is expected to be the first W Hotels property in the market and one of the first W All-Inclusive resorts globally, according to Grupo Puntacana.

For MAC Hotels, which is the original developer of W All-Inclusive Punta Cana Uvero Alto, the investment marks its third in the Dominican Republic.

Begoña Amengual — MAC Hotels CEO said: “Today’s signing with Grupo Puntacana and Marriott International allows us to move up to the next stage in our company’s growth and development, and we thank both Marriott and Grupo Puntacana for the confidence they have shown us.

“We are excited to provide an unparalleled experience for guests coming to the beaches of Punta Cana.”

Scheduled to break ground shortly, the resort in Uvero Alto is expected to open in 2025.

  Begoña Amengual, Dominican Republic, Frank Elías Rainieri, Grupo Punta Cana, Marriott International, Uvero Alto