Eden Roc Cap Cana has announced the opening of its new 30,000 square foot spa, Solaya Spa & Wellness Centre.

The result of a $2 million renovation programme within the Relais & Châteaux hotel, the move coincides with a partnership between the hotel and Natura Bissé and is overseen by spa director Pedro Castillo.

Solaya Spa & Wellness Centre’s expansive space includes 12 treatment rooms with indoor and outdoor cabins, a dedicated 1,200 square foot anti-gravity yoga area with 12 individual aero yoga structures and an indoor and outdoor Aqua Garden with freshwater pool,

Also on offer is a state-of-the-art gym with an in-house personal fitness trainer and a new wellness bar with its own range of tropical fruit juices and smoothies.

These facilities sit alongside the spa’s Swedish sauna, Hammam, rainfall showers and exterior Jacuzzi for the ultimate relaxation experience.

The venue is working closely with its newly appointed spa brand, Natura Bissé, a leader in innovation and development of facial and body cosmetics has it becomes the first Natura Bissé branded spa in the world.

Guests can unwind and indulge in techniques and ingredients inspired by the region ́s distinct characteristics and unique traditions, such as the Islands scents massage and the mango pineapple delight full body wrap.

The Natura Bissé Quirogolf massage is also be available to book; an exclusive and ground-breaking deep body massage performed with golf balls, using manoeuvres based on four pillars that act in synergy: relaxing, warming the muscles, therapeutic massage and improving flexibility.

The new spa at Eden Roc Cap Cana, a five-star resort in the Dominican Republic, has been built using natural materials as part of the hotel’s continued commitment to the environment, and is ergonomically designed to fill its guests with a sense of calm.

The space is flooded with natural light and features a luscious vertical wall garden, local fauna and greenery to connect guests to nature during their experience.

The exclusive and therapeutic island-leading facilities are now managed by highly-experienced spa director Pedro Castillo, who has a wealth of experience from international spas in Europe, the US, South America and the Caribbean within brands such as Dreams and Secrets.

Castillo said: “The Solaya Spa Fitness & Wellness has been designed to ensure every need of our guests is met so they can unwind and recharge in the most luxurious and relaxing facilities in the Caribbean.

“We are dedicated to offering exceptional experiences for each guest with close attention to detail, from champagne upon arrival to customised treatments.

“We know each face and each body is unique, so our goal is to surpass all expectations for unparalleled results. Guests will leave our brand-new state-of-the-art facilities feeling relaxed, uplifted and rejuvenated.”