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The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club, Dominican Republic [Master Thread]

The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club, Dominican Republic [Master Thread]

Old Sep 15, 2013, 4:49 pm
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The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club, Dominican Republic [Master Thread]

Does anyone know anything about this new resort opening in December in the Dominican? I tried searching on here to no avail.

Is this a brand new property is this simply a case of the Westin taking over another hotel and/or renovating an older property. Also, what is the risk of booking a property a few days after the planned launch. How would Starwood deal with delays if the property failed to open when planned?
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Old Sep 15, 2013, 5:51 pm
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New Construction...the web site used to show the progress as it was built. The link on the SPG site shows its going to be a
SPG Category 5
12,000 to 16,000 Starpoints for a free night.

Most of the pictures are renderings...here's a link for the other resorts in the same community which appears to have real pictures of the area. Golf course and beaches look great!

http://www.puntacana.com/picture-gallery/tortuga-bay

Here's an old link with some of the details of the new Westin Resort

http://development.starwoodhotels.co...nican_republic
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Old Sep 17, 2013, 1:39 pm
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The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club is currently one month ahead on their construction deadlines, with very strong likelihood of opening on December 19th. They are located within the Playa Blanca area of the Puntacana Resort & Club and only minutes away from the Puntacana International Airport (PUJ).

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Old Sep 17, 2013, 10:54 pm
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Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club is currently one month ahead on their construction deadlines, with very strong likelihood of opening on December 19th.
That's great...looks like a good spot for a beach/golf getaway!
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Old Oct 21, 2013, 4:14 am
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Did anyone book here 12/19-2/1? Avail is blacked out which is never a good sign.
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Old Oct 21, 2013, 7:13 am
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Originally Posted by dparkinson
Did anyone book here 12/19-2/1? Avail is blacked out which is never a good sign.
Blacked out? January - after New Years Day - is wide open for standard free night awards.
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Old Oct 21, 2013, 12:51 pm
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Originally Posted by dparkinson
Did anyone book here 12/19-2/1? Avail is blacked out which is never a good sign.
The site says "accepting reservations from Dec 26". Cash, points and C+P are there from this date
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Old Oct 29, 2013, 3:11 pm
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Booked 5 nights in February using points, will be eagerly awaiting early reviews.
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Old Nov 4, 2013, 1:30 pm
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i'm booked for 1st week of Jan so I'll post review upon return. very anxious about all amenities being open and up to westin standards so close to opening day
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Old Nov 7, 2013, 8:32 am
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Does anyone have a management contact at this hotel? I'd like to inquire about hosting a wedding @ this location but I can't seem to get a hold of anyone.
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Old Nov 10, 2013, 5:16 pm
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Booked 5 nights with points as well for January
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Old Nov 10, 2013, 9:13 pm
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It's about time! The worst vacation I ever had was in Punta Cana at an all-inclusive where everyone was drunk. I caught a member of the hotel staff taking advantage of a VERY drunk woman, and watched a husband and wife fight (both drunk) at the pool, then the hubby took off with the only key while the woman asked me if she was too drunk to swim and what to tell her husband IF she drowned! Rooms were disgusting and I don't use that word lightly, and the smell was nauseating. And this was supposed to be a nice resort!

I was praying for a Starwood to show up so I could give Punta Cana another chance. This is very good news.
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Old Nov 14, 2013, 3:44 pm
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Going 12/28...will post photos and comments
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Old Nov 14, 2013, 6:32 pm
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Originally Posted by jclay1212
Does anyone have a management contact at this hotel? I'd like to inquire about hosting a wedding @ this location but I can't seem to get a hold of anyone.
send a PM to Starwood Lurker@:-)
Originally Posted by Bigshaker
Here's an old link with some of the details of the new Westin Resort

http://development.starwoodhotels.co...nican_republic
read quickly, didn't see any wording that this property would be all-inclusive as many (most?) resorts in the Dominican Republic are.
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Old Nov 16, 2013, 11:34 am
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The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club - Opening December 19, 2013 DELAYED???

Trying to see if it is open right after xmas but it says nothing available and the entire calendar is blocked out until Feb 1st.

Lurkers?
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