Marranzini expects construction of the first hotels in Punta Bergantín to begin in 2026

Puerto Plata, DR.- Following the public hearing to announce the hotel development processes of the Punta Bergantín Tourism Project, Andrés Marranzini, project director, explained that he hopes the approval processes will be completed this year. That construction of the hotels will begin in early 2026, and they will be on the market for the 2027-2028 high season.

He emphasized the importance of the meeting, which fulfills a requirement of environmental law, with authorities, business leaders, and community members. 

He said that, more than an obligation, the public hearing is a legal requirement for the Punta Bergantín Trust, headed by Banco de Reservas. This meeting continues the strategy of dialogue with the community.

“This is a consultation tool that promotes broad participation among stakeholders in the Punta Bergantín project, and it is an opportunity for those leading the project to hear the community’s comments, which will always be taken into account,” he said.

He indicated that the meeting was convened to present the project’s characteristics to the community, address any concerns it may raise, report on potential environmental impacts, and strengthen communication between the project and the community and the province—something that has been promoted since day one and will continue to be the case.

The establishments presented were: Hotel Jardines del Ámbar, Hotel Vista del Atlántico, Hotel Valle Esmeralda, and Hotel Costa Dorada. “planned to be operated under the Westin, W, Meliá and Hilton brands,  will have 500 rooms, and share a common vision of sustainability.”

Meanwhile, engineer Mariel Rodríguez explained that the rooms will be distributed in buildings of up to seven levels, with the height increasing as they move away from the coast, with the goal of not obstructing the sea views and promoting a harmonious integration with the natural landscape.

It will feature social and recreational areas with swimming pools, restaurants, a snack bar, a spa, a gym, event rooms, and a beach club, all meeting international standards and in keeping with the surrounding environment. The outdoor spaces will be designed to interact respectfully with the surrounding landscape, incorporating natural elements that enhance the environmental experience and contribute to its preservation.

He described Punta Bergantín as “a tourism development project comprised of five-star hotels, integrated into a single master plan, conceived under an eco-friendly model, with a firm commitment to conserving the area’s natural resources and offering a product that combines luxury, sustainability, and authentic experiences, taking advantage of the natural charm of the surroundings.”

Low environmental impact materials

Priority will be given to the use of local, renewable, and low-environmental-impact materials, as well as ecologically certified materials such as sustainably sourced wood, low-VOC paints, and efficient thermal insulation systems.

In addition, the use of recycled, recyclable, or biodegradable materials will be encouraged at various stages of the construction process. Permeable paving will be used in outdoor areas and trails to allow natural rainwater infiltration, reducing surface runoff and respecting the region’s water cycle.

The wastewater treatment system will be centralized and managed by the Punta Bergantín Trust. This will allow hotels to connect directly to the institutional system without the need to build individual plants, ensuring efficient management approved by environmental authorities.