The new space, inspired by YHI, goddess of light and creation, begins its soft opening phase with a sensory proposal that integrates high-end cosmetics, rituals inspired by Dominican natural treasures, and experiences aimed at balancing body, mind, and spirit.
Punta Cana. Wellness in Punta Cana has just found a new name. Paradisus Grand Cana opens the doors of YHI Spa, a sanctuary conceived to turn balance into a comprehensive, personalized proposal deeply connected to the destination. The opening marks a new stage in the resort’s evolution and consolidates the harmony between body, mind, and spirit as one of the pillars of its identity.
Inspired by YHI, the goddess of light and creation, the space offers a sensory journey from the very first moment. Aromas, music, lighting, personalized attention, and therapeutic techniques converge in an atmosphere designed to foster deep relaxation, renewal, and personal reconnection.
“YHI Spa represents a significant step in our vision of hospitality. It is not just about offering treatments, but about creating moments of renewal, connection, and balance, inspired by the destination’s identity and designed to linger in the memory of every visitor,” stated Arabelle del Pilar Rosario, Director of Spa and Wellness at Meliá Hotels International.
The journey unfolds through modern cabins for individual and couples’ treatments, a hydrotherapy circuit with a pool, sauna, steam room, and showers, relaxation areas, and a beauty salon. Each environment has been conceived as a stage within a journey leading to renewal and inner balance.
Its menu includes therapeutic and relaxation massages, high-end cosmetic facial treatments, body rituals, couples’ experiences, hydrotherapy, and personalized programs. Among the signature proposals stands out Cocoa Alchemy, a ritual inspired by one of the Dominican Republic’s most emblematic natural treasures, which transforms the ancestral power of cocoa into a multi-sensory immersion for the body and mind.
Dominican identity holds an essential place within the proposal. Ingredients such as cocoa, coconut, coffee, and sugar are incorporated into exfoliation, hydration, and massage rituals, creating an authentic connection with the natural wealth of the Caribbean and giving each moment a strong sense of place.
In addition to these local elements, Sothys Paris, a French high-end professional cosmetics brand with over 75 years of history, has been added. This selection reflects the spa’s commitment to scientific innovation, quality ingredients, specialized protocols, and visible results, under international service standards.
YHI Spa will be available to resort guests as well as external visitors, residents, and local clients, expanding access to a benchmark of premium holistic health and positioning itself as a new meeting point for the community and those visiting Punta Cana.
The team is made up of certified therapists who receive continuous training in international protocols, specialized techniques, personalized attention, and brand quality standards. The opening also drives the creation of specialized jobs and the professional development of local talent, while diversifying and strengthening the area’s tourism offerings.
During the soft opening phase, the spa will refine its operational processes, validate protocols, and optimize every detail before operating at full capacity with all its facilities, treatments, and programs.
The addition of YHI Spa to Paradisus Grand Cana strengthens the global strategy of Paradisus by Meliá, present in exclusive destinations around the world. Likewise, it contributes to positioning Punta Cana as a destination capable of offering, beyond sun and beach, transformative experiences centered on relaxation, balance, and personal reconnection. It is not just another spa in the Caribbean. It is the Caribbean turned into a ritual.
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