New Club Meliá resort to open in Punta Cana

Club Meliá by Meliá Hotels International has announced the opening of Circle at Paradisus Palma Real in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

The new property from the Spanish-based hotel group’s vacation ownership arm is due to open on 15 December 2018.

Circle at Paradisus Palma Real is a brand-new luxury all-inclusive resort exclusively for members of the company’s newest international membership programme, Circle by Meliá, redefining vacation ownership for the modern traveller with infinite vacations, luxury and services.

Life enriching experiences feature cooking classes with a resident chef, health and wellness in the Circle Studio inside the state-of-the-art spa and fitness facility with dedicated small group instruction, water sports and water activities, world-class golf instruction and golf analytics, and much more.

Circle by Meliá members are fully integrated with the Meliá Hotels International MeliáRewards loyalty programme and have the ease and flexibility to experience stays at any Melia Hotels International property worldwide. Their Infinite Blue, Infinite Red or Infinite Black levels of membership correspond to MeliáRewards Silver, Gold and Platinum levels, respectively. Infinite Black Membership reflects the highest level of benefits. Members also have the benefit of utilising the RCI exchange system and other partners.

Circle by Meliá offers the highest level of exclusive services and amenities, including private transfers, exclusive dining experiences, spa treatments and special add-on amenities for children and couples. An infinite butler creates infinite vacations before members even arrive, contacting couples and families to plan their vacations in advance and taking care of their every need during their stay.

Circle at Paradisus Palma Real’s 144 one and two-bedroom suites include living and dining spaces ideal for entertaining, soaking tubs and walk in showers, private secluded balconies with hydro-massage whirlpool tubs and outdoor living spaces. A total of 108 special ground-level Swim-Up Suites have direct access to an exclusive pool, complete with lush garden areas and a solarium.

Members also experience the latest technology at Circle at Paradisus Palma with key-less entry to rooms and BLAST! water park, as well as brand-new Alexa automated request system in each room and an exclusive members-only app.

Circle at Paradisus Palma Real

The member resort will feature 14 specialty restaurants and bars, including new concepts and culinary experiences from:

• Amor de Mar, Born Mediterranean Raised Latin, offers casual dining with a fusion of Latin America, Caribbean and Mediterranean in a buzzing open kitchen
• Rum & Juliet, inspired by local rum productions with an exciting combination of tapas and rum
• Lemonfish Cevicheria & Bar, serving signature ceviches paired with specialty wines and cocktails
• Kao Asian Fusion, complete with sushi bar teppanyaki and robatayaki table for a full sensory dining experience
• Rubi Rocks Beer & Burger Station with traditional bites, burgers, beer, showing multi-sports events on the big screen by day and live entertainment by night

At Circle at Paradisus Palma Real, members can also enjoy the full-service MAIA Spa with Signature Treatments by Natura Bissé with 14 treatment rooms; Beach Club access to Bavaro Beach; family-friendly Kids Club; BLAST! Aqua Adventure Water Park; and a wellness facility with top of the range gym equipment.

Circle by Meliá is committed to be on top of the popular wellness and fitness trends by offering cutting-edge equipment, instruction and experiences to enhance overall health. There’s even a brand new WOGA, yoga in water, class.

One of the resort’s stunning apartments

Designed in the shape of a circle, the universal symbol of wholeness and perfection, the Circle by Meliá member resort will provide the most luxurious experience in Punta Cana, located just 30 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport on Playa de Bavaro. It is adjacent to the new Grand Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real, opening at the same time.

Victor Hugo Charco, vice president of operations and strategic projects for Club Meliá by Meliá Hotels International, said: “We are thrilled that our brand-new signature Circle by Meliá member resort breaks the mold when it comes to the ultimate, customised vacation ownership experience.

“Whether you want to concentrate on your wellness, learn to cook with the chef, improve your golf game, watch the kids learn and have fun at the same time or have an infinite butler take care of all your needs, it’s all here exclusively for members with Circle at Paradisus Palma Real.”

For more information on Circle by Melia, go to www.circlebymelia.com