There’s a new all-inclusive beach resort in Punta Cana’s fast-growing Cap Cana neighborhood, Caribbean Journal has learned.

Karisma Hotels and Resorts has debuted the new Azul Beach Resort Cap Cana, adjacent to the recently-opened Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana.

The property is set on Playa Juanillo, about 15 minutes from Punta Cana Airport.

The property has 251 rooms and suites, with a mix of ocean-view, beachfront and swim-up suites.

“The Azul Beach Resorts brand is known for its luxury, all-inclusive and family-friendly offerings set on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and expanding the brand to the exclusive community of Cap Cana is an honor,” said Mario Mathieu, SVP of Business Development, Design and Construction at management company Karisma Hotels & Resorts. “It has been a goal of ours to expand our footprint in the Dominican Republic, and we look forward to welcoming guests to experience the wealth of pleasures this amazing resort provides.”

It’s yet another new resort in Cap Cana, which has seen a boom in all-inclusive development in recent years, with new hotels by brands like Hyatt, Secrets and Margaritaville, among others.

Guests will have access to nine restaurants and bars at the wider Azul-Margaritaville complex; on property, there are four food and beverage concepts, including The Restaurant, a seafood bar and grill called La Taverna; Restaurant 10, a farm-to-table concept; and Splash, a swim-up bar.

Azul Beach Resort guests also have access to the 11,000-square-foot St Somewhere Spa at at the Margaritaville.

The hotel has opened under Karisma’s Peace of Mind health and safety program, which includes free, on-site antigen testing for guests before their return trips to the United States.

For more, visit Azul Beach Resort Cap Cana.

— CJ