Hotel Hacienda Tropical in Cofres?, Puerto Plata is now under the operation of Ramada International Hotels & Resorts, a Marriott International company, which also operates the Renaissance brand in Santo Domingo. This is the only Ramada International hotel in the Dominican Republic.
In a company press release of the announcement, Reas Kondraschow explains that the North Coast hotel is part of their expansion plans for the Caribbean and Latin America.
The 246-room resort will operate on an all-inclusive plan and will feature two outdoor pools, an amphitheater, discoteque, golf school, PADI diving school, tennis courts and the Playa Cofresi Beach, where various watersports will be available. For dining and entertainment, the resort offers a buffet, Asian and steak & seafood restaurants; and lobby and pool bars. For more information on the property, contact Richard Oakes at
E-mail: richard.oakes@marriott.com