AlSol Tiara Opens in Cap Cana

By: - June 26th, 2015

Above: the new AlSol Tiara Cap Cana hotel

By the Caribbean Journal staff

The AlSol Tiara Collection Cap Cana has officially opened its doors.

The hotel includes includes a moat of swim-out pools and 360-degree ocean and marina views.

The property also includes the only BABOR Signature Spa in the world.

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Above: the lobby at AlSol Tiara Cap Cana

The 112-suite property also includes its Blue Lotus Bar and restaurant, along with restaurants including Xoxolati, a Mexican themed eatery, and Caribya Beach Grill, an outdoor eatery specializing in small bites.

The hotel is located in the area of the Cap Cana Marina.

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Above: an Ocean Suite double

Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina was on hand for the debut of the property last week.

— CJ

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