New Resort in Punta Cana - EdenH

[twinkletoes]

There are quite a few new resorts opening in the Punta Cana area between this year and next. This one is called the EdenH Real Arena Resort. The theme of the resort is supposed to be Fire & Ice. I'll post the overview/details of the resort, pics, and wedding packages. Officially opens January 5th. Enjoy!

 

Resort website (in progress): Edenh Real Arena

 

* Located on Bavaro Beach approx 9 miles away from PUJ airport

 

Included Services & Amenities

• 658 rooms
• 24-hour food & beverage service
• Selected domestic and international drinks and beverages (alcoholic)
• Full in-room mini bar service
• Color TV with Plasma screen
• Five restaurants
• Six bars
• Lounge chairs available at the beach and pools
• Nightly live entertainment
• Themed dinner parties
• Five swimming pools - one wheelchair accessible
• Kids & Teens Club
• Daily activities schedule
• Daily childrens program
• Poolside entertainment
• Non motorized water sports included (snorkling, kayaks, windsurf, paddle boat)
• Gym and exercise center
• Beach & pool volleyball
• Paddle and basketball courts and two Tennis courts
• Additional Services and Amenities
• Spa and Gym
• Motorized water sports
• Child care & nanny services
• Round trip airport transfers
• Gifts, jewelry and sundries available in our charming shopping boutiques
• Conference and banquet facilities
• Audiovisual equipment
• Dry cleaning & laundry facilities
• Doctor on call
• Gift certificates
• Casino
• Bowling
• Wedding packages available

[foxytv]

This one is supposed to be pretty amazing. Lots of reviews and pics at Debbie's Dominican Republic Travel Pages - 1,000's of Resort Reviews, Tour, Scuba and Wedding Information under the East Coast section of the forums. Also lots of pics on Webshots - Photo Sharing, Free Wallpaper and Free Screensavers.

[twinkletoes]

Resort Overview:

 

Main Lobby:

 

Main Buffet:

 

Pool View near Ocean:

 

Roof top Tantra Bar:

 

Fountains in the middle of the resort:

[twinkletoes]

*Update: 3/15/08 - The resort now has various wedding packages. Please check out the EdenH brides link for more up to date info:

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t14906

 

The resort currently offers only 1 wedding package but is in the process of creating more:

 

Deluxe Wedding Package:

Wedding Coordinator in Property to assist you with preparations

Location of your choice for your wedding: On the Beach, Garden Area or a Private Room

Elegant Set up for your Wedding

Wedding March during ceremony (CD playing)

Two Fresh Flower arrangements

Bouquet for Bride and Boutonniere for Groom

Wedding Cake for 10 Wedding Party (number of wedding guests registered at Edenh Real Arena)

One glass of sparkling wine for the Wedding Party

 Hors D’ouvres during Toast

Wedding dinner at one of our specialty restaurants (set up menu)

15 minute massage for Bride and Groom

Civil Judge Services Fee

Simultaneous Translation of Ceremony

Marriage Certificate delivered by UPS (usually 3 months later)

Certificate for a 4 day 3 night stay on Couple’s First Anniversary

*Cost $ 1,250.00

*Other services such as photographer, video, live music etc. also available at additional charge

[monicabrandon2008]

WOW, that resort looks nice! I'll have to visit Punta Cana one day! Look at that white sand!

[DanielleNDerek]

That places looks soooo nice! I hope we go by it on the way to our resort.

[rubyringo]

I was just wondering if any one has a contact email address to book a wedding. Or if any one on here has actually already booked a wedding at this resort and if you could tell me how long it took them to get back to you.

 

thanks very much

[twinkletoes]

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Originally Posted by rubyringo I was just wondering if any one has a contact email address to book a wedding. Or if any one on here has actually already booked a wedding at this resort and if you could tell me how long it took them to get back to you. thanks very much

I have the contact info at home. I will post it tonight when I have time. I also have a Vow Renewal package I will try and post tonight as well.

As far as the time it takes to hear from them: Originally before they hired a coordinator I was in contact with a National Sales Manager of NH Hotels (the hotel chain this resort is under) by the name of Nora. When I first emailed the resort, I swear, she responded in 10 minutes! Boy was I shocked! She replied saying she was calling the Judge later that date to confirm a date & time for other weddings and needed my contact information to see if my requested date was available. I got a confirmation back from her within a week with the new wedding coordinators information. This was back in late November/early December timeframe.

Since then, I have only heard from the coordinator once, asking how many people would I plan on having. I have emailed her at least twice after that in mid December and have yet to hear from her.

The resort just officially opened this past Saturday (1/5/0, so I am giving the coordinator the benefit of the doubt for now. I am assuming she is getting settled in and whatnot. I am in the process of making final decisions, but now, I think I am leaning more towards EdenH.

[rubyringo]

awesome, thanks so much for your help. I'd appreciate that information whenever you get a chance. When are you planning to have your wedding?

[twinkletoes]

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Originally Posted by rubyringo awesome, thanks so much for your help. I'd appreciate that information whenever you get a chance. When are you planning to have your wedding?

Ok, I'm home now! I will be getting married August 8th, 2008. When are you planning yours? Ok, give me a minute to find the info for you