By the Caribbean Journal staff

Dominica will soon get its first branded hotel.

Hilton Worldwide announced this week that it would be adding the island’s Tranquility Beach Resort development to its Curio hotel collection.

The new hotel, which will be called Tranquility Beach Resort Dominica, Curio Collection by Hilton, is slated to open in 2018.

The property will include 60 one or two-bedroom suites across 15 new buildings on the island’s coastline.

IT will include a pool, two 1,200-square-foot meeting spaces, a wellness center and a gym.

“We want to create a hotel destination that highlights Dominica’s breathtaking scenery and dedication to preserving the immensely rich landscape,” said Ian Edwards, Sunstone Inc., a Corporation of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

“The new-build will echo the region’s natural setting and provide guests with unmatched views of the Caribbean Sea,” said Neil Freeman, partner, Sunstone Inc.

The property will be located on the beach in Salisbury on the island’s west coast.

“When considering properties for the Curio brand, we consider the interesting places travelers want to visit and how they want to experience them,” said Dianna Vaughan, global head, Curio – A Collection by Hilton. “In that regard, the Tranquility Beach Resort Dominica will be a perfect marriage of a remarkable location with a connection to the identity, people, culture and energy of the area.”