St. Regis Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. A long-awaited five-star getaway has finally arrived in the Caribbean. Nearly five years after breaking ground, St. Regis Cap Cana Resort & Residences soft-opened in May in the Dominican Republic. And it was well worth the wait: Filled with installations and works by local artists, the decadent getaway's sleek architecture and interiors - by Acebel Canney Arquitectos & Asociados and Chapi Chapo Design - offer exquisite luxury around every corner. The massive upscale resort features dark teak and driftwood accents, luxe marble, sculptural seating, textured tiling and ocean-inspired motifs, all with the St. Regis' signature butler service, beloved champagne saber ritual at dusk and curated Family Traditions program, to name just a few amenities. Related Stories Lifestyle Beis and Gap's Denim-Inspired Travel Collab Is an Instant Hit -- Here's What's Still In Stock Lifestyle Traveling Soon? Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale Is Filled with Stylish Luggage and Bags from Tumi, Away, Beis, Samsonite and More About a 20-minute drive from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) and a two-hour drive from the capital of Santo Domingo, the 200-room, 36-suite property (from $587 per night) brings a new style of sophistication to the country's white sand-lined "Coconut Coast." We visited St. Regis Cap Cana shortly a few months after it debuted, and were immediately greeted by refreshing towels and citrus drinks and dramatic grand dark wood staircase punctuated by lush greenery and a three-story indoor waterfall. The signature staircase at St. Regis Cap Cana Resort in the Dominican Republic. St. Regis Our home in Cap Cana for an early June weekend were two connected rooms (one king bed, another with two queens) that included access to the Kids Club and other family-friendly perks. Service still had some minor buttoning-up to do (staff was still getting into the swing of things just one month after opening) but there was a genuine effort to provide five-star service, making all the difference for us. Rooted in the luxury hospitality company's signature service, the family-friendly resort caters to all ages with its exclusive Childrens and Teens Club, where young guests can take part in yoga, chocolate-making classes, art activities and other hands-on experiences throughout the hotel. There are also special menu offerings created with Vilebrequin, the St. Tropez-based swim brand that regularly collaborates with St. Regis on resort-inspired swimwear and beach accessories. Down at the kids pool, you can order up small and large bites such as chips and guacamole, wagyu beef epanadas, lobster brioche, mango or strawberry paletas and other finger-licking bites. The Children's Club at St. Regis Cap Cana Resort. St. Regis As part of St. Regis' expanded Family Traditions program, there are also in-room surprises that add wonder and fun to your kids' stay, such as handmade coquitos (a traditional coconut dessert), charming stuffed animals and plastic-free silicone beach toys, to name a few. In addition to the dedicated kids pool, supervised little ones can grab a lounge chair or float in one of five family pools, or venture to the sand to dip their toes in the ocean. (It's worth noting that when we visited in early June, the seasonal - and very natural - sargassum algae and some in-progress cleanup prevented us from doing so.) Grown-ups seeking quiet time can soak in the adults-only pool or post up for the afternoon in a shaded cabana. The hotel also offers access to local Cap Cana excursions; our favorite was a guided tour of Fundación Grupo Punta Cana that highlighted rhinoceros iguanas and Hispaniola hawks in their conservation program and a short nature hike that ended with a refreshing swim in a stunning cenote. Other off-site adventures (for both kids and adults) nearby include the 7.396-yard Jack Nicklaus Punta Espada golf course, ziplining and buggy drives at Scape Park, swimming with dolphins at Dolphin Island Park or paintball and rope climbing at Bavaro Adventure Park. The kids pool at St. Regis Cap Cana in Dominican Republic. Danielle Directo-Meston/THR Art lovers will enjoy experiencing the Dominican Republic's rich culture - a fusion of African, Spanish and indigenous Taíno influences - showcased throughout the property, as seen in Lorraine Franco's "Totem to Remember," a collection of calming stacked spheres (Or a group of BB-8 droids, according to the Star Wars superfans in our clan); and the St. Regis Bar's massive mural by Santo Domingo-bred artist Citlally Miranda. With our family in tow, we admittedly didn't carve out enough time to grab the St. Regis'