Hilton Expands Caribbean Luxury Tourism in Samaná

Hilton is strengthening its Caribbean hospitality portfolio with the launch of Almare Beach Resort Las Terrenas, Curio Collection by Hilton, a new luxury beachfront development planned for the Dominican Republic’s Samaná Peninsula.

Scheduled to open in 2028, the Hilton Caribbean resort will introduce upscale lifestyle hospitality to one of the region’s fastest-growing leisure tourism destinations.

Located in Las Terrenas, the resort reflects rising international investment across the Dominican Republic’s luxury tourism sector as global hotel brands continue expanding throughout the Caribbean.

The property will be developed under Hilton’s Curio Collection brand, which focuses on destination-driven lifestyle hotels that emphasize local culture, design, and experiential travel.

Tourism professionals note that Las Terrenas has become increasingly popular among travelers seeking authentic Caribbean experiences combined with luxury hospitality, nature tourism, and lower-density coastal destinations.

The Samaná Peninsula is internationally recognized for its beaches, ecological attractions, whale-watching experiences, waterfalls, hiking trails, and marine tourism activities.

Almare Beach Resort Las Terrenas will feature 252 accommodations, including traditional hotel guestrooms and residential units designed for extended stays and ownership-based tourism experiences.

Hospitality analysts continue identifying mixed-use resort developments as one of the fastest-growing trends in global luxury tourism because they combine hospitality operations with residential investment opportunities.

Residence owners at the property will also have the option to place units into the hotel inventory system, supporting rental flexibility and integrated hospitality services.

The resort’s amenities are expected to focus heavily on wellness tourism, social hospitality, and beach lifestyle experiences. Planned facilities include multiple outdoor swimming pools, beach club cabanas, landscaped gardens, spa facilities, fitness areas, and padel courts.

Tourism experts note that wellness-oriented travel experiences remain a major driver of growth within the international luxury hospitality market.

Dining concepts at the resort will feature regional Caribbean flavors and local gastronomy through an all-day restaurant, poolside bar, and beachfront dining experiences.

One of the region’s strongest tourism advantages remains its connection to eco-tourism and conservation-based travel. Visitors staying in Las Terrenas can easily access Los Haitises National Park, known for its mangrove ecosystems, caves, birdlife, and biodiversity.

Travel professionals increasingly identify eco-tourism and nature-based travel as rapidly expanding segments within the Caribbean tourism industry.

Hilton currently operates more than 300 hotels across the Caribbean and Latin America region and continues accelerating expansion through a strong development pipeline focused on resort and lifestyle destinations.

Tourism analysts believe the Dominican Republic remains one of the Caribbean’s strongest tourism markets due to expanding airport infrastructure, rising international visitor demand, and strong hospitality investment activity.

Developments like Almare Beach Resort also support destination diversification by expanding tourism beyond traditional resort hubs into emerging regions such as Samaná.

As luxury travel trends continue evolving toward wellness tourism, experiential hospitality, and nature-focused leisure travel, Hilton’s latest Curio Collection project is expected to strengthen Samaná Peninsula’s growing position within the global Caribbean luxury tourism market.