Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is set to manage a new luxury resort and branded residences on Puerto Rico’s southwestern coast at Boquerón Bay in Cabo Rojo. Mandarin Oriental Esencia, Puerto Rico is expected to open in 2028, and will mark the group’s third property in the Caribbean. The project is part of Esencia, a new cosmopolitan coastal community owned and developed by Reuben Brothers and Three Rules Capital.
The property will offer guests and residents an immersive experience of Puerto Rico’s beaches, protected mangroves and lagoons. Boquerón Bay is known for its beaches, gastronomy, and sports and wellness activities. The resort will offer 106 rooms and suites with a balcony, terrace or private garden. Select suites will additionally plunge pools, while all villas will include private pools.
A collection of 83 residential villas will be sprinkled across Esencia’s beach, hillside and cliffs, as well. Additionally, a series of six-story boutique buildings will house approximately 200 private residences, conveniently located near the town center. The residences will offer a range of amenities while seamlessly integrating with the hotel’s signature facilities and services.
The hotel will house five dining outlets, a beach club, poolside restaurant and bar, and a lounge bar. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental will offer a range of wellness, beauty and massage treatments; facilities will include a fitness center with an outdoor lap-pool and a beauty salon. Guests and residents will also benefit from an array of leisure pursuits, including a Rees Jones-designed 18-hole golf course, a children’s club and an outdoor adventure center.
Good to know: With a variety of spaces that blend indoor and outdoor settings, the resort can be used as a backdrop for weddings and social occasions.
The design of Mandarin Oriental Esencia, Puerto Rico will be led by architectural firm Studio MK27, based in São Paulo, Brazil.
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