The Ocean Club, a resort on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, is now part of The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts brand.

“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.”

Just a 15-minute drive from Puerto Plata Airport, the resort offers 64 suites, ranging from one to three bedrooms, and five multitiered four-bedroom penthouses.

Designed by French interior designer Nathalie Pain, all of the suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows, a light color palette, and curated artwork and furnishings. The resort’s three-floor, 9,732-square-foot Presidential Penthouse suite, which the property says is the largest in the Caribbean, has five bedrooms, a fitness center, jacuzzi and multiple terraces delivering views of the surrounding tropical landscape.

The resort also features:

• three distinct epicurean experiences (Baia, Aguazul and Rock Bar & Grill);
• The Cellar, a Caribbean speakeasy featuring a world-class vintage spirits collection and limited-edition cigars;
• three pools (two adult-only);
• beachfront whirlpools with firepits;
• a secluded beach with private wooden cabanas, several lounges and bespoke beach service;
• and a dedicated marina and helipad.

In addition, The Ocean Club has an L’Occitane Spa with four treatment rooms, open-air relaxation areas, two sauna rooms, and a cafe serving light delicacies. The spa offers a range of holistic and wellness therapies inspired by local rituals.

The Ocean Club also has a 24/7 fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights.

“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, vice-president 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.”