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Lopesan Hotel Group has strengthened its footprint in the Caribbean with the opening of three new resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, following an investment of more than €300 million. The development adds over 1,000 rooms and represents the company’s largest expansion in the region since the launch of the Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort Spa & Casino.
The new complex brings in an initial workforce of around 700 employees, with staffing expected to exceed 1,100 once the project reaches full operational capacity. At the centre of the development is the Lopesan Caoba Lagoon Resort, Spa & Casino, which offers 554 rooms and more than 110,000 square metres of landscaped areas. The property also houses the new Lopesan Convention Center, designed to accommodate up to 2,000 delegates and reinforce the group’s positioning in the meetings, incentives, conferences and events segment.
Two complementary hotels target distinct market niches. Lopesan Serenity Bay Resort provides 239 rooms and suites exclusively for adults, with an emphasis on wellness, tranquillity and privacy. Lopesan Splash Cove Resort, with 242 rooms, focuses on family tourism and includes a wave pool, water park and a wide range of sports and entertainment activities.
The architectural and interior design, developed in partnership with HKS Architects and its ROAM division, uses water as the central element of the guest experience. The layout integrates tropical vegetation and large water features to create a seamless transition between the buildings and the Caribbean landscape. A 127‑metre‑long lagoon forms the focal point of the complex, supplemented by swimmable artificial cenotes and ten waterfalls.
The four properties are linked by The Boulevard, a commercial and leisure hub reserved for guests. The space brings together restaurants, bars, cafés, retail outlets, a casino and a theatre with capacity for 820 spectators.
Lopesan said the expansion supports a growth strategy centred on job creation, innovation and sustainable tourism.
“We want each project to have its own identity and to reflect the essence of Lopesan, both in its design and in the guest experience,” noted managing director José Alba. The complex is being marketed to key source markets including the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Latin American countries such as Colombia, Argentina and Chile.
