The Punta Cana area is expected to generate even more attention these days. Sheila C. Johnson of the WNBA Washington Mystics is betting on the area. Salamander Hospitality has chosen to open the Fishing Lodge Cap Cana. The property will be managed as a Salamander Resort Marina. The new hotel will include 302 villas with marina views. Of these, 220 will be available to resort guests. A second property, Ocean Club Cap Cana will open in 2012 as a 92-room boutique style hotel, located where the marina meets the Caribbean Sea. Guests and owners at the property will enjoy children’s activities, boat rentals, sport fishing and nautical provisioning. The Fishing Lodge seeks to cater to all guest types and stays – from family reunions to executive group retreats. Guests will have access to the Punta Espada Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and club. They will also be close to the P.B. Dye and Tom Fazio courses at the nearby Punta Cana Resort & Club.
The Fishing Lodge Cap Cana is scheduled to open October 1, 2011
“This is a different type of Dominican resort destination, one that offers numerous experiences within a Mediterranean seaside setting, an energetic centralized location and freedom from traditional boundaries,” said Sheila C. Johnson, founder and CEO of Virginia-based Salamander Hotels & Resorts. Upon making the announcement she said that the resort owner, Corporacion Hotelera Del Mar (CHM) has created an iconic destination. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to develop a long-lasting relationship with the Dominican people. Our company philosophy will be to hire from within the country – from senior management to hourly employees,” she has said.
“The Dominican Republic is a fantastic choice for groups and meetings,” said Prem Devadas, president of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, who has personally developed and managed four independent Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond properties.
Special introductory guest rates of US$129-599 per night at Fishing Lodge Cap Cana are available from October 1-December 31, 2011, ranging across all styles and sizes of accommodation options. Usual rates range from US$275-725 per night.
The official opening date is 1 October 2011, but bookings will begin to be taken in July at fishinglodge@salamanderhotels.com