Radhamés Martínez Aponte, commenting on new developments in the Juan Dolio beach area, a 40 minute drive east of Santo Domingo, said that the Capella Renaissance has plans to add an additional 229 rooms. Decameron Beach Resort is undergoing improvements to turn the rooms of the small apartments that make up the complex into more hotel-like accommodation.
The Talanquera is also improving its rooms and is in the final planning stage of an 18-hole golf course that will be built on the grounds of the Talanquera Country Club. The Talanquera also plans to add another 100 rooms. The Marena is moving up from 130 to 190 rooms, and the Diamond of Allegro will add 204 rooms to its present 204. The Playa Real has expanded from 95 rooms to 320.