A new all-inclusive resort from Rafael Nadal’s hotel brand recently opened in the Dominican Republic – with swim-up suites and delightful pools

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal launched him Hospitality Brand, ZellIn 2023 in collaboration with Meliá Hotels International – the first property in Majorca, Spain and the second in Costa Brava, Spain. The third prison post, Prison Punta Cana, has just opened East Coast of the Dominican Republic,

Although the all-inclusive property doesn’t front Bavaro Beach, Punta Cana’s delightful coastline, it’s a short walk away and takes advantage of its tranquil location to offer a quieter, more wellness-oriented experience. The resort has 190 suites, five tennis courts, a full-service spa, two swimming pools, eight restaurants and bars, and a beach club.

Zale Punta Cana’s spacious rooms – ranging from 800 to 2,200 square feet – have terraces or patios with private hot tubs overlooking the resort’s lush gardens. Guests can also book swim-up suites with separate dining and living rooms and thatched-roof daybeds in a private garden.

Zel Punta Cana offers its guests plenty of opportunities to stay active through weekend wellness retreats, yoga classes and meditation, water sports, or trainer-led workouts in the hotel gym. An upcoming Fitness Residency initiative will provide both hotel guests and the public the opportunity to participate in special running sessions, Pilates classes and other activities.

Rounding out the wellness offerings, the property’s AUA Spa boasts an impressive list of face and body treatmentsAlso access to sauna and steam room.

“Together with Rafa, we are excited to embark on this adventure to share our care-free values ​​and warm culture with our guests around the world,” Gabriel Escherer, chairman and CEO of Meliá Hotels International, said in a press release. Decided.” Travel + Vacation“The Caribbean is a destination with an abundance of its own special charm that perfectly complements the Zell brand, creating a vacation retreat unlike any other.”

The resort features a Mediterranean buffet with outdoor seating, a Japanese restaurant, and a Greek-Mexican fusion spot. For prime Caribbean views, guests can dine at the hotel’s casual Beach Club, while oenophiles can enjoy the Silvestre Wine Cellar and Bar.

Two more prison hotels are already in the works in Madrid and Sayulita, Mexico. The average nightly rate at Zale Punta Cana is $450, and you can book your stay melia.com.