dominican republic marriott
News

Marriott Opens Resort in the Dominican Republic

By: Alexander Britell - February 15, 2022

The newest Marriott International resort has opened its doors in the Dominican Republic. 

The Ocean Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Norte is the first-ever Luxury Collection resort in the Caribbean. 

It joins one other Luxury Collection property in wider region, which is in Panama.

marriott dominican republic resort

The Ocean Club, set near Sosua on the north coast of the country, has a total of 64 suites by French designer Nathalie Pain, ranging from one to three bedrooms, along with five four-bedroom penthouses. 

“Costa Norte is an ideal fit for our expanding footprint as we continue to offer our global explorers captivating home bases from which to explore all corners of the world,” said Philipp Weghmann, VP and Global Brand Leader for The Luxury Collection. “The Ocean Club will draw on the area’s natural wonders, and we’re delighted to offer our guests unique design and exceptional service as they discover this magical destination.”

marriott dominican republic resort

Dining concepts include Baia, a signature eatery inspired by local produce; Agauzul, featuring Asian-Peruvian cuisine; Rock Bar and Grill, a Mediterranean-focused outdoor eatery, and a speakeasy called The Cellar. 

Amenities include three pools, two of which are adults only, along with beachfront whirlpools with firepits. 

That’s along with a beach with private wooden cabanas and beach service. 

marriott dominican republic resort

The Ocean Club is also home to a L’Occitane-branded spa with four treatment rooms and two sauna rooms. 

“We are thrilled to formally introduce The Ocean Club, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Norte as Dominican Republic’s most extraordinary place to vacation, gather, dine and delight,” said Herve Humler, President of Ocean Club group. “The opening of this newest gem further diversifies the reinvention of the northern coast of the Dominican Republic.”

For more, visit The Ocean Club.

Popular Posts caribbean travel

The Caribbean Travel Awards 2025

More than 32 million people visited the Caribbean in 2023, and that number should be eclipsed by the end of this year. In other words, the Caribbean is more popular than ever — deepening its position not just as the world’s […]


The Cool List: The Caribbean’s Coolest Places to Stay in 2025, From Adventure Resorts to Historic Inns 

caribbean resorts 2025

It was one of the first major guides we at Caribbean Journal ever put together: The Cool List, whose first edition was back in 2013 and which remains an unrivaled curation of unique, character-filled, personality-driven, artful hotels around the Caribbean. […]


The 25 Best Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean for 2025, From Aruba to St Barth to Eleuthera  

antigua catherines cafe

You can find the perfect island. You can book the perfect hotel. But your vacation hasn’t really begun until you pull up to your chair with an ice-cold cocktail at the perfect Caribbean beach bar. For all of the wonders […]


Related Posts antigua catherines cafe

The 25 Best Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean for 2025, From Aruba to St Barth to Eleuthera  

You can find the perfect island. You can book the perfect hotel. But your vacation hasn’t really begun until you pull up to your chair with an ice-cold cocktail at the perfect Caribbean beach bar. For all of the wonders […]


Delta Just Launched New More Nonstop Flights to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos 

palapas on grace bay beach in turks and caicos

There’s an increasingly important city for Caribbean travel: Detroit, Michigan. Delta has quietly been adding a number of new routes from the city to the Caribbean, including one flight that just kicked off late last month: nonstop service between Detroit […]


GOL Just Started a New Nonstop Flight to Aruba 

eagle beach in aruba with the waves and blue water

Aruba has been one of the fastest-growing Caribbean destinations for travelers from South America, thanks to a concerted effort by the island’s tourism officials to court more tourism from the continent.  Those efforts just got a major boost with the […]