Excellence Punta Cana Reopens After $45 Million Renovation

By: - November 1st, 2017

By the Caribbean Journal staff

The Excellence Punta Cana resort has reopened its doors after the completion of a four month, $45 million renovation project.

The all inclusive has completed renovated food and beverage offerings, an upgraded club lounge, a new beachfront pool, in-room renovations with new furniture and an “enhanced experience” in the brand’s Excellence Club.

Excellence has also introduced a new room class, with the 950-square-foot Excellence Club Suite featuring its own private pool.

Excellence will also bee introducing a new steakhouse called Grill featuring aged meats in a fine-dining atmosphere, the company said.

Excellence Punta Cana was named one of the best Punta Cana all inclusive properties by Caribbean Journal.

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