A New All-inclusive Resort From Rafael Nadal’s Resort Model Simply Opened within the Dominican Republic

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal launched his hospitality model, Zel, in collaboration with Meliá Inns Worldwide in 2023 — with the primary property on Mallorca, Spain, and the second in Costa Brava, Spain. The third Zel outpost, Zel Punta Cana, simply opened on the east coast of the Dominican Republic.

Whereas the all-inclusive property would not entrance Bavaro Seashore, Punta Cana’s idyllic stretch of waterfront, it’s a quick stroll and takes benefit of its serene location to supply a quieter, extra wellness-oriented expertise. The resort has 190 suites, 5 tennis courts, a full-service spa, two swimming swimming pools, eight eating places and bars, and a seashore membership.

Zel Punta Cana’s spacious rooms — from 800 to 2,200 sq. toes — have terraces or patios with non-public sizzling tubs overlooking the resort’s lush gardens. Visitors also can guide swim-up suites with separate eating and residing rooms and a thatched-roof daybed in a non-public backyard.

Zel Punta Cana offers its visitors with loads of alternatives to remain lively via weekend wellness retreats, yoga courses and meditations, water sports activities, or trainer-led exercises on the lodge’s health club. An upcoming health residency initiative will supply each lodge visitors and the general public the chance to take part in unique operating classes, pilates courses, and different actions. 

Rounding out the wellness choices, the property’s AUA Spa has a powerful slate of face and physique remedies, plus entry to a sauna and steam room. 

“Along with Rafa, we determined to embark on this journey to share our worry-free values and heat tradition with our visitors around the globe,” stated Gabriel Escarrer, chairman and CEO of Meliá Inns Worldwide, in a press launch shared with Journey + Leisure. “The Caribbean is a vacation spot with an abundance of its personal particular allure that completely enhances the Zel model, creating a vacation retreat in contrast to every other.”

The resort incorporates a Mediterranean buffet with out of doors seating, a Japanese restaurant, and a Greek-Mexican fusion spot. For prime Caribbean views, visitors can dine on the lodge’s informal seashore membership, whereas oenophiles may attempt Silvestre wine cellar and bar.

There are already two extra Zel inns within the works — in Madrid and Sayulita, Mexico. The typical nightly price at Zel Punta Cana is $450, and you may guide your keep on melia.com.