Eden Roc at Cap Cana named two years in a row the Best Hotel in the Dominican Republic and the #7 Best Hotel in the Caribbean in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotels.

PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – May, 2018 – U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized publisher of consumer advice and information, recognized Eden Roc at Cap Cana as the best hotel in the Dominican Republic and the #7 Best Hotel in the Caribbean in its annual evaluation of hotels that offer high-quality amenities and exceptional experiences. Due to the extensive damage across many Caribbean islands and their luxury hotels during the 2017 hurricane season, U.S. News & World Report has decided not to update rankings for the Best Hotels in the Caribbean for 2018. Eden Roc at Cap Cana will retain its 2017 score and ranking: the best hotel in the Dominican Republic and the #7 Best Hotel in the Caribbean.

Nestled in Cap Cana, in the Dominican Republic, Eden Roc at Cap Cana is an intimate luxury five-star Relais & Châteaux resort surrounded by pristine beaches, towering cliffs, tropical forests and a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf course. Blending the impeccable standards of the French and Italian Rivieras with the warmth and relaxed charms of the Caribbean, Eden Roc presents 60 lavish and luxurious beachfront suites and villas – 32 Boutique Suites with private pools, 26 Beachfront Suites, and 2 multi-bedroom villas. Eden Roc at Cap Cana also features a Kids Club and a private Beach Club – Blue Flag certified – including a Beach Bar with internationally inspired cocktails and multiple areas for social events and weddings. A world-class fitness & spa center and three on-property gastronomic restaurants are inviting guests to experience greatest delights through culinary experiences, holistic rejuvenation, and meaningful getaways.

The Best Hotels methodology combines a hotel’s industry accolades with expert and guest reviews and hotel class ratings. They evaluate the number and prominence of awards and recommendations a hotel has received from expert travel industry sources. U.S. News & World Report ranks the 357 best hotels in the Caribbean based on an analysis of industry awards, hotel star ratings, and user ratings. Hotels that scored in the top 10 percent of the Best Hotels in the Caribbean earned a Gold badge.

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The Best Hotels

The Best Hotels methodology combines a hotel’s industry accolades with expert and guest reviews and hotel class ratings. They evaluate the number and prominence of awards and recommendations a hotel has received from expert travel industry sources. U.S. News & World Report ranks the 357 best hotels in the Caribbean based on an analysis of industry awards, hotel star ratings, and user ratings. Hotels that scored in the top 10 percent of the Best Hotels in the Caribbean earned a Gold badge.

About Eden Roc at Cap Cana

Eden Roc at Cap Cana is a five-star resort nestled in the most exclusive gated beachfront community of the Dominican Republic. The 30,000-acre Cap Cana community is home to pristine beaches, towering cliffs and tropical forests, a bustling marina, and the No. 1 golf course in the Caribbean and Mexico, a Jack Nicklaus signature course. Blending the impeccable standards of the French and Italian Rivieras with the warmth and relaxed charms of the Caribbean, Eden Roc at Cap Cana currently presents 32 lavish free-standing suites and two villas, all with private pools and remarkable comforts, 26 two-bedroom beachfront suites as well as a world-class spa spanning two separate facilities and beachfront scenery. The premier Punta Cana resort boasts the newly-enhanced Eden Roc Beach Club, featuring a private beach with a Blue Flag certification, infinity pool, and new Nikkei-themed BLUE Grill + Bar. Culinary experiences include fine-dining Mediterraneo Restaurant with Executive Chef Gianluca Re Fraschini at the helm; oceanfront La Palapa, featuring international cuisine with traditional local influence; and a visiting celebrity chef series providing one of the most diverse gastronomic experiences in the Caribbean. The AAA Four-Diamond property is a proud member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection, as well as Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts, Ensemble Travel Group, Altour Hotel Collection, Fine Hotels & Resorts, Signature Travel Network, the International Association of Golf Tour Operators and Forbes Travel Guide.

About Relais & Châteaux

Established in 1954, Relais & Châteaux is an association of more than 560 landmark hotels and restaurants operated by independent innkeepers, chefs, and owners who share a passion for their businesses and a desire for authenticity in their relationships with their clientele. Relais & Châteaux is established around the globe, from the Napa Valley vineyards and French Provence to the beaches of the Indian Ocean. Relais & Châteaux members have a desire to protect and promote the diversity of the world’s cuisine and traditions of hospitality. They are committed to preserving local heritage and the environment, as encompassed in the Charter presented to UNESCO in November 2014. For more information visit: www.relaischateaux.com