W Hotels has officially entered the all-inclusive segment with the opening of W Punta Cana, an adults-only resort set along the shores of the Dominican Republic.

Originally scheduled to open in spring 2025, the highly anticipated property is now welcoming guests and marking a milestone as the brand’s first adult all-inclusive resort worldwide.

The resort features 340 guest rooms and suites, each starting at 700 square feet. Bathtubs and king-size beds are standard across all categories, including two-bed suites and Oasis Mega Suites. Forty-six suites come with swim-up pools, and some include full-sized private pools.

Design was led by Spain-based Zanobia Arquitectura, blending the brand’s contemporary style with Caribbean influences. Interiors draw inspiration from the Dominican Republic’s colonial heritage, tobacco plantations, and natural elements such as larimar stone, dragonflies and seashells. Public spaces are surrounded by endemic flora, with low-density landscaping designed to promote open-air connections to nature.

W Punta Cana offers a 400-metre beachfront and two pool experiences: the lively WET Deck with its 80-metre infinity pool, and the more relaxed Chill Pool with a swim-up bar. Dining spans 12 restaurants, bars and lounges, from multicultural and Caribbean-inspired concepts to a food hall showcasing street food-style stations. Highlights include Scena, an elevated Caribbean and Dominican-inspired restaurant, and Noodle Bar for Pan Asian fare. Beverage venues include Taproom, a reimagined microbrewery, and the Taman Beach Club, which evolves from day to night with curated cocktails and live entertainment.

Entertainment is central to the resort’s concept, with programming that includes DJ-led sound baths, beachside silent discos, live music and artist residencies. Wellness is also a focus, anchored by the AWAY Spa, which offers treatments inspired by local healing traditions, a beauty salon and a 24-hour, 1,500-square-foot FIT gym. The property also includes nine meeting and event venues with 14,000 square feet of flexible space, including a 5,380-square-foot ballroom and modern breakout rooms.

The opening of W Punta Cana represents the next chapter for the brand as it expands into the all-inclusive space. Two more W Hotels all-inclusive resorts are planned for Mexico, with openings in Corasol Playa del Carmen and Costa Mujeres scheduled for 2028 and 2029, respectively.

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Source: Travelweek