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PALACE NEWS

March 22, 2010

Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa Resort - Punta Cana

Due to improvement works the Kids Club will be closed for two weeks beginning April 3.  We apologize for the inconvenience. 

December 28, 2009

Beach Palace, Wyndham Grand Resort

The recovery beach works at Beach Palace have concluded.  See below the latest photographs of the new white sand coastline.


December 22, 2009

Cancun Palace

The project to restore the beach at Cancun Palace has already begun. It is developed and executed by the state of Quintana Roo in order to provide guests visiting Cancun with an expansive white sandy beach, which represents one of the main attractions of the area.  While this development takes place, guests staying at Cancun Palace will be able to enjoy the beach at Sun Palace and Beach Palace.  There will be hourly transportation available from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

 

November 19, 2009

Cancun's Hotel Zone & Riviera Maya

Due to environmental factors, the beaches located on Cancun's Hotel Zone  and Riviera Maya are currently undergoing beach restoration. The portion of the project affecting Palace Resorts is expected to be completed by the third week of November 2009.

 

August 7, 2009

Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa Resort

The resort has now a total of 98 slots machines. 

The number of spa treatment rooms/ suites is now 36 and all the facilities are expected to be available by August 15.

Due to some delays on the delivery of equipment, the lazy pool is now scheduled to open on August 31.

The kids pools are also expected to be ready on August 31.

Samba restaurant is expected to be open by August 31.


July
21, 2009

Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa Resort

The majority of the resort services and facilities are already available with the exception of:

Jewelry stores (expected to open by July 22);

Kids pool (expected to be available on July 31.)

Lazy pool (expected to be available on July 31)

Miniature Golf (expected to open on August 30) 

Golf course - 1st 9th holes expected to be available by the end of November and the back 9 by the middle of February, 2010 .

Samba restaurant - (expected to open on July 31)

Facilities & Entertainment to be available on a later date:

Casino-TBA (current gaming options: 68 slots machines). 

Spa boutique - (TBA)

Arcade Center- (TBA)

Amphitheater - (TBA)

Billiards - (TBA)

Bicycles - (TBA)

Climbing tower - (TBA)

Nightclub - (TBA); provisional nightclub available

Restaurants and bars located in the casino area


July 6, 2009

Global Flu Summit at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resorts

"Our presence here is an expression of confidence ... Mexico is a safe, as well as a beautiful and warmly gracious, place to visit"
- Dr. Margaret Chan, World Health Organization Director-General
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 | PICTURES | ARTICLES

 

July 1, 2009

Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort

Moon Palace is the host of the Global Flu Summit in Cancun

The summit begins today July 1 through the 3rd. The Global Flu Summit is being held to reflect on the lessons learned from the Influenza A-H1N1 virus.  Attendees include the World Health Organization General Director Margaret Chan, who recently praised Mexico for the openness and speed with which it implemented health measures, as well as Pan-American Health Organization General Director Mirta Roses, ministers of health from approximately 40 different countries and the highest level specialists and representatives from more than 50 countries.

June 11, 2009
Palace Resorts

CLICK HERE for an update on the Swine Flu.


May 22 , 2009

Palace Resorts announces that all its properties in Cancun, the Riviera Maya, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, Riviera Nayarit (Vallarta) and the Dominican Republic are currently open and invite their guests to take advantage of the promotional offers included in this website.

April 30, 2009
Palace Resorts
CLICK HERE to read statement issued by Mexico's Tourism Board.

April 28, 2009
Palace Resorts

CLICK HERE for an update on the Swine Flu.

April 27, 2009

Palace Resorts
CLICK HERE to learn about CDC recommendations about the swine flu in Mexico.


April 27, 2009

Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa Resort

The resort continues incorporating services and amenities.  The majority of the resort services are already available with the exception of: spa boutique (TBA); jewelry stores (expected to open by July 22); and the flower shop (TBA)

Facilities & Entertainment - All outdoors pools are available as well as the swim up bars, fitness center, kids club, miniature golf, and the sunbathing area.  Daily activities and nightly entertainment currently offered.   Meeting facilities are available.

Facilities to open on a later date:

Kids pool (with water toys & toboggan, expected to open on July 31.)

Lazy pool (expected to open on July 31). 

Casino-TBA (current gaming options: 68 slots machines). 

Spa facilities (currently 24 multi-functional treatment rooms are available)

Arcade Center (TBA)

Billiards - (TBA)

Nightclub - (TBA); provisional nightclub available

Golf course - 1st 9th holes expected to be available by the end of November and the back 9 by the middle of February, 2010 .

Restaurants

Delis and bars located in the lobby and beach areas are opened. 

Samba is scheduled to open on July 31.

Restaurants and bars located in the casino area (TBA)


April 15, 2009

Palace Resorts - Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort

Palace Resorts is proud to announce that Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun has received the XIX Premio Nacional de Calidad (National Quality Award) in the tourism sector.  The distinction was awarded by Mexico's President, Felipe Calderon, who highlighted the efforts of his nation to become a more modern and competitive country.  The Instituto para el Fomento a la Calidad Total (Institute for the Promotion of Overall Quality), the organization that evaluates the performance of public and private entities, selected Moon Palace as the resort that complies with the high standards set by the Institute.

March 19, 2009
Palace Resorts
In order to keep all of our guests informed regarding the recent safety concerns in Mexico, we are posting several links to websites stating the facts of the situation and how tourist destinations continue to be safe for travelers.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

February 23, 2009

Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa Resort- Punta Cana

We are pleased to announce that within the category of resort services, the beauty salon, the gift shop and the Cana boutique are now open. 

Restaurants and bars:

Santé Restaurant - open

Prime Grill - expected to open on April 10

Samba restaurant - expected to open on April 30

Pool snack bars - 3 already open

Facilities:

Provisional casino - expected to open on April 1st

Provisional fitness center - expected to open on February 28

Provisional spa: expected to open on February 28

Provisional night club: expected to open on April 1

For the facilities and services still unavailable, the expected dates of opening remain as previously informed.

Vallarta Palace

Once again the resort received the Four Diamond award given by the AAA (American Automobile Association).  This award reflects the efforts to maintain the high standards set by this association


January 30, 2009
Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa Resort (*)

 

Building 2
Landscape between
Building 1 & 2
Restaurant
Beach

(*) This is the latest information regarding the progress of the opening of the resort:

Number of Rooms available: 265
Caribbean Suite: 205
Islander Suite: 48
Signature Presidential Suites (2 bdrm): 6
4 Villas (4 bdrm):  TBA
Physically challenged rooms: TBA


Facilities & Entertainment

9 outdoor pools toward the ocean (2 open)
2 outdoor pools overlooking the lagoon (open)
1 outdoor pool overlooking the lagoon (expected opening March 1)
Spa facilities (expected opening March 1)
2 kids pools expected opening March 15)
4 swim up bar (expected opening March 15)
Lazy River (expected opening March 22)
Nightclub (expected opening June 1)
Casino TBA
Kids Club TBA
Xtreme Centre TBA
Amphitheater TBA
2 Tennis courts TBA
Billiards & ping pong TBA


Resort Services

Services not included here are already available.

Wireless Internet (available in rooms)
Beauty Salon (expected opening February 15)
Boutiques (expected opening February 15)
Spa Boutiques (expected opening March 1)
Jewelry stores TBA
Flower shops TBA
Rollaways TBA
ATM TBA
Wedding services TBA


Room Amenities
All room amenities are included in all available rooms with the exception of the DVD players in the Presidential Suites TBA

Restaurants
Lucca (thematic) (expected opening January 31)
Blue Bar – (expected opening January 31)
Must Sweet & Coffee (expected opening January 31)
Rain Deli (expected opening February 15)
Tao – Tepanyaki (expected opening March 1)
Prime Grill (expected opening March 15)
Sante – Gourmet Deli (expected opening June 1)
Samba (expected opening March 15)
Pool snack bars – in pool area (1 open)
Tangerine (expected opening June 1)
Baccarat  (expected opening June 1)
Casino bar (expected opening June 1)
Sports bar (expected opening June 1)
Onyx nightclub (expected opening June 1)


Spa (opening March 1st.)

18 hole Jack Nicklaus Design course (1st 9 holes: expected by Mid-June; Back 9: expected by Mid-October)

(*)This information was accurate at the date of its posting. However, information contained in this update may have changed.