We’ve curated a selection of newly opened and refurbished hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean, ideal for your clients looking for fresh travel experiences in drop-dead gorgeous destinations.
Tropicana Los Cabos Joins Hilton Portfolio
Following a comprehensive renovation, Tropicana Los Cabos in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, is now open and welcoming guests with refreshed amenities and expanded facilities.
The property offers 68 guestrooms and two suites, and its renovations include the addition of a heated pool and jacuzzi, a game room and a wellness center that provides spa services, fitness classes and workshops. The hotel also offers complimentary valet parking, WiFi and dog-friendly accommodations.
Tropicana Los Cabos’ main restaurant, Tropicana, Cocina de las Californias, draws on regional culinary dishes, offering a farm-to-table approach. El Patio provides a Baja Mediterranean-inspired menu, focusing on fresh seafood and other local ingredients. Guests can enjoy drinks at Misiones, the hotel’s bar overlooking Mijares Boulevard.
The hotel encourages exploration with off-property activities like e-bike tours through downtown San Jose del Cabo and excursions to nearby attractions. Collaborations with local vendors allow guests to access seasonal whale-watching tours, boat rides to the Cabo Arch and beach access at Veleros Beach Club—one of the area’s few swimmable beaches.
As part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, Tropicana Los Cabos is now using the Hilton Honors loyalty program, offering members benefits such as discounted rates, flexible payment options and the ability to use digital room keys through the Hilton app.
For more information, visit hilton.com
Makeover at Royalton Punta Cana & Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana
Blue Diamond Resorts has unveiled the completion of a $32 million renovation project at Royalton Punta Cana, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino, and its adjacent adults-only property, Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino.
The extensive transformation of both properties began in April 2024.
Royalton Punta Cana, an all-inclusive destination for families, now offers redesigned guestrooms and suites, featuring added amenities and new decor. The hotel’s lobby and Diamond Club lounge were also renovated to feature modern spaces for guest relaxation. For those seeking an adults-only experience, Hideaway at Royalton Punta Cana, which reopened in mid-November, has also undergone significant upgrades to its guestrooms public areas.
Both properties also feature revamped dining options. The resorts’ bars have also been upgraded, serving handcrafted cocktails and premium spirits. Exclusive offers are available, providing an ideal opportunity for your clients to enjoy the resorts at discounted rates.
For more information or to book a stay, visit Royalton Resorts.
The Retreat Costa Rica Expands
The Retreat Costa Rica is set to complete a $3 million expansion by late April 2025. The expansion will add 26,500 square feet of new facilities, including a clubhouse, three new dining options and 10 new luxury lofts.
At the center of the expansion is the Santosha Clubhouse, a 16,500-square-foot space that features a large Guanacaste tree, native to Costa Rica, which will stretch across the entire space. The clubhouse will house a lap pool, gym and a yoga shala with 16-foot ceilings, allowing for expansive group classes.
The resort’s new Santosha Lofts are designed with feng shui principles and will feature neutral tones and natural materials, such as teak wood and wicker lighting fixtures. Each loft will include handmade stone accents and a 12-inch selenite crystal, intended to create a calming atmosphere and promote mental clarity.
The expanded dining offerings include Mystique, helmed by two-star Michelin chef Richard Neat, which will offer a French-inspired tasting menu paired with wines, set within a 1,000-square-foot space. The La Diosa lounge will provide guests with small plates and cocktails, while Richard’s Kitchen will offer a more casual experience, serving smoothies, juices and light meals by the pool.
Additional wellness and leisure amenities include two saltwater pools, a yoga studio, a meditation deck, an organic coffee plantation and river swings.
For more information, visit theretreatcostarica.com.
Hotel Humano in Mexico
Hotel Humano, a new addition to Puerto Escondido’s La Punta Zicatela, is located steps from Zicatela Beach in Mexico. The hotel, created by Grupo Habita, is situated on a pedestrian-only street in La Punta Zicatela, a well-known surf destination on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Grupo Habita has also opened two properties in the area: Hotel Escondido and Hotel Terrestre.
Architect Jorge Hernandez de la Garza and Plantea Estudio designed the property using materials like concrete, clay tiles, bricks and tropical wood. The hotel offers 39 guestrooms, including 8 suites. Guests will enjoy the hotel’s rooftop garden and a central courtyard with a pool, sun loungers, a restaurant and Outdoor SPA.
The alfresco restaurant, overseen by Executive Chef Saul Carranza, serves regional dishes. The hotel’s Beach Club, opening in the summer of 2025, will offer private bungalows, an oceanfront pool and a seafood restaurant. Hotel Humano is located within walking distance of local cafes, restaurants and bars and only 20 minutes from Puerto Escondido International Airport.
For more information, visit hotel-humano.com.
The Brown Hotel Opens in Colombia
The Brown Hotel, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection, has officially opened its doors on the Guatape reservoir, two hours from Medellin, Colombia.
The hotel’s concept centers around the four elements—earth, water, fire and air—and features four guestroom towers inspired by the elements. Each guestroom offers private balconies, panoramic windows and interiors crafted with natural materials such as wood and stone.
Guests can enjoy dining at The Brown Hotel’s three venues. Pismo is the flagship restaurant that serves innovative dishes crafted from fresh, regional ingredients; Praia Beach Club is a casual spot offering wood-fired pizzas, signature cocktails and access to a private beach; and Tomori, a rooftop Japanese steakhouse with views of the reservoir.
Guests can enjoy exclusive water activities from the hotel’s private dock, spa treatments, outdoor yoga and an infinity pool. The property also hosts themed events, such as guided nature walks and bonfire nights.
For more information, visit marriott.com.
