Located on the high ocean-facing slopes of beautiful northeast Saipan, the CNS Resort creates a strong and unique sense of place which captures the spirit of the island by carefully locating the buildings comfortably within the natural setting. The low wings of the main resort complex offer dramatic and sweeping views of golf, shoreline, and mountains. With a consistent design theme throughout all building complex the resort is designed to blend with the landscape and be complementary to the terraced landforms descending toward the sea.   In keeping with the rural character of the east side of the island, multiple hipped roofs with low pitch and deep overhangs recall the heritage of Saipan and Pacific Islands architecture.

Access to the site is via a rural road, which approaches the site through a beautiful limestone forest. Natural areas of the limestone forest called “tangan-tangan”, and riverine plant communities are preserved as part of the resort landscape concept. Archaeological objects discovered on the site are to be displayed in the Hotel and Golf Club; natural archaeological features such as caves are to be conserved for study and possible guided viewing. In addition, housing is provided for resort employees in an apartment and dormitory complex with outdoor courtyards and a central dining and recreation building, all within a private and well- landscaped setting.