Desires Hotels Announces Dominican Republic Development

Miami-based Desires Hotels announced the latest international addition to its boutique collection, The Cliffs Ocean Resort, which is situated between Puerto Plata and Samana along the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The project is the first in the Dominican Republic to be LEED certified and is set to open in summer 2011.

Room amenities at the resort include large living areas and private terraces with views to the ocean and the mountains. The Cliffs Ocean Resort’s initial 102 rooms mark the first phase of development in which guests will enjoy the resort’s close proximity to great golf at the Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed Playa Grande Golf Course.

Built on 25 acres of ocean-side property, The Cliffs Ocean Resort will include a spa, two salt-water infinity pools overlooking the Caribbean Sea along with a Beach Club that offers the bar and cigar lounge. The club also consists of a food and beverage outlet and area for teenagers.

The resort has 24-hour room service, a fitness center, helipad, and commercial shopping area. There is also a golf practice facility, sports center with tennis courts, and equestrian center. The Cliffs Ocean Resort is only 40 miles from Puerto Plata International Airport which has daily international flights to and from the United States.