New (and like new) Restaurants at Punta Cana

Club Med Punta Cana will close in September 2007 for a total makeover of the main pool, bar area and the restaurants. The two main restaurants, Samana and Hispaniola will undergo full renovations and a new restaurant, La Cana will offer intimate evening dining and table service next to the beach.


Samana will close for complete renovation through November 2007. Here is the projected plan for Samana, with before shots and after renderings. Click on any of the images to enlarge them.

This image shows the extent to which designers will enlarge Samana, adding space, intimacy and great outdoor seating next to the Caribbean.

Here is a before shot of Samana. And a rendering of what it is projected to look like.

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A Spa at Punta?

Imagine, the kids finally go to Mini Club, the teens are at the new Passworld and the parents have a chance for the first time in a year to pamper themselves. Yes, Club Med has begun the construction of a full service spa at Punta Cana. The spa will span more than 21,000 feet and will be finished in early Septmeber 2007.

Native materials influence the atmosphere, construction and landscape

of the spa. Here you can see the Zen room of the spa...



And take a look at the behind the scenes design, including building materials, dressing rooms and massage rooms.

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The Ramp Revitalized

On July 09, 2007 Club Med Punta Cana unveiled renovations to its "Passworld"-- The Ramp and a new addition to the teens area--The Lab by Coca Cola. The Lab, or le labo allows teens to mix their favorite syrups to create new sodas in a hip environment.

Renovations and additions to Passworld :
Complete painting of interior and exterior
Air conditioning installation
Roof reparation
Additional interior brick decor
Computer workstation installation
Computer and video game installation Aluminum roof installation
Lights and a state of the art sound system
Internet access
Home viewing theater with screen and projecter
Coca Cola machine

Club Med is currently developing a total makeover plan to make Club Punta Cana the best family all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean. The Club will announce exact investment amounts and renovations in September. Already scheduled is a spa, suites and additional children's facilities. All to be discussed in the next postings!

Thanks to the fabulous G.O. team in Punta Cana for working extra hard to make our G.M.s happy while the resort is under renovation.

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