The new Cabeza de Toro property combines flexible all-inclusive dining, wellness-led programming and Dominican cultural experiences as Hyatt expands its Inclusive Collection footprint.
Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana opens with 467 rooms and suites, multiple dining venues, Zenda Spa and an adults-only all-inclusive programme focused on wellness, culture and social connection.
- Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana has opened in Cabeza de Toro with 467 guestrooms and suites, marking the Hyatt Vivid brand’s debut in the Dominican Republic.
- The adults-only resort includes five à la carte restaurants, an international food hall, a bar and grill, seven bars and lounges, a hidden speakeasy and the Zenda Wellness Café.
- Programming is organised around movement and wellness, local discovery and mindfulness, with activities ranging from paddleboard yoga and Dominican coffee sessions to stargazing and cultural workshops.
- Hyatt says its Inclusive Collection now has more than 150 resorts and nearly 58,000 rooms globally, including 30 resorts and more than 16,000 rooms in the Dominican Republic.
(NEWS) PUNTA CANA, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic, 2026-Aug-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana, bringing its adults-only, socially focused all-inclusive brand to the Dominican Republic for the first time.
The 467-room resort sits on the coast at Cabeza de Toro in Punta Cana and adds another large property to a market where Hyatt already has a substantial all-inclusive presence. In its 31 August opening announcement, the company said its Inclusive Collection now comprises 30 resorts and more than 16,000 rooms across the Dominican Republic.
The timing also coincides with continued growth in the country’s visitor economy. The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism’s tourism dashboard, updated through July 2026, shows tourist arrivals running 9.43% ahead of the January-to-July 2025 period, reinforcing the demand backdrop for new resort inventory in Punta Cana and Bávaro.
A more flexible take on the adults-only all-inclusive
Hyatt Vivid is designed around a less regimented interpretation of the all-inclusive stay. At Punta Cana, the concept is organised around three programme themes: “flow,” focused on movement and rhythm; “discovery,” centred on local culture and destination connection; and “presence,” built around mindfulness, relaxation and sensory experiences.
The guestroom design follows the same approach, using natural textures, warm neutral tones and locally influenced details. Hyatt positions the property for social travelers, couples, digital nomads and guests looking for a balance between activity and downtime rather than a fixed schedule of resort programming.
Javier Águila, president of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, said the opening reflects both the strength of the Dominican Republic as a leisure destination and Hyatt’s long-term growth plans in the market. He also credited Grupo Anacaona for its role in bringing the Hyatt Vivid brand to the property.
Dining stretches from Dominican coffee to a hidden speakeasy
The resort’s food-and-beverage programme includes five à la carte restaurants, an international food hall and a bar and grill, alongside seven bars and lounges. A hidden speakeasy adds a more theatrical element, while Zenda Wellness Café focuses on lighter, nutrition-led dishes.
Hyatt says local references are woven into the experience through Dominican coffee, regionally influenced flavours and social programming rather than being limited to a single specialty restaurant. One example is the resort’s “Wellness Brew Sessions,” which combine Dominican coffee, healthy bites and live DJ sets.
Other culinary and wellness programming includes “Berry Important Bowls,” while the wider dining offer mixes Dominican ingredients with international cuisine and top-shelf domestic and international spirits.
Wellness and local culture move beyond the spa
Zenda Spa is the centre of the resort’s wellness facilities, with treatments drawing on Dominican botanicals and ingredients including cacao and tropical fruit through the Dominican Ritual Collection.
Wellness programming also extends outdoors. “Wave Hello to Wellness” combines paddleboard yoga with nutrition-focused elements on the Caribbean Sea, while guests can use indoor and outdoor fitness areas, functional training spaces, a padel court and pickleball courts. Yoga, mindfulness and recovery-oriented sessions are also part of the daily programme.
Cultural and social activities are designed to provide a stronger sense of place. “Paint Your Way In” combines a creative workshop with access to the resort’s hidden speakeasy; a Dominican Art Mural draws on regional music, food and visual culture; and the “Local Tuk Tuk Moment” creates a Dominican-inspired gathering and photo setting. Guided “Starry Night” sessions add stargazing to the evening programme.
Punta Cana remains central to Hyatt’s all-inclusive expansion
Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana joins an Inclusive Collection portfolio of more than 150 resorts and nearly 58,000 rooms across Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe. The Dominican Republic remains one of the company’s most concentrated all-inclusive markets, and additional openings are already planned.
Hyatt has announced Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana for 2026, while the larger family-focused Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana is expected in 2029. Together, those projects show Hyatt continuing to segment its Punta Cana offering across adults-only, family and lifestyle-oriented all-inclusive brands.
World of Hyatt members can currently earn 500 Bonus Points for qualifying nights at Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana through the programme’s New Hotels Bonus Offer, subject to the published terms.
For Punta Cana, the opening adds another large adults-only option at a time of continued visitor growth. For Hyatt, it is also an important brand milestone: Hyatt Vivid now has a foothold in one of the Caribbean’s biggest all-inclusive resort markets, giving the company another format through which to compete for travelers who want wellness, social interaction and local experiences built into the traditional all-inclusive model.
