BAHAMAS | Baha Mar will expand its continued development, with an additional and fourth resort complex to be added before 2029.
Baha Mar has announced expansion plans to add a fourth luxury resort as the next phase of its continued development. The new resort and residences will be a stunning addition to Baha Mar's "luxury of choice" collection, with a projected opening in 2029.
Baha Mar and the Government of The Bahamas have signed their Heads of Agreement signaling the approval to move the project forward to construction.
Designed by internationally recognised architect and designer Foster + Partners, the resort will be situated on 12 beachfront acres and feature approximately 350 rooms and 50 luxury branded residences overlooking the incredible turquoise Bahamian waters of Cable Beach. In addition to the accommodations, guests will experience four new restaurants, including an intimate Omakase experience on the hotel's rooftop and a beachfront restaurant which will feature a celebrity chef experience. The resort will also include a 14,000-square-foot world-class spa and fitness centre, luxury retailers, expansive pools, an outdoor bar, entertainment lounges and additional family amenities.
Additionally, the new hotel will feature 25,000 square-feet of dedicated indoor and outdoor event space, including a 10,000-square-foot ballroom, 6,000 square-foot junior ballroom, pre-function space, breakout rooms, boardroom and outdoor space.
The new resort will be built on the site of the recently demolished Melia Nassau Beach, which closed in 2021 with a promise to invest and develop further Baha Mar experiences. Baha Mar currently employs over 5,000 associates across the existing resort campus and continues to lead investment in the future of the hospitality sector in The Bahamas, the country's largest industry. The new resort is expected to employ [400] Bahamian workers during the construction phase, and over [500] Bahamian associates upon completion and opening.
"Baha Mar is a valued partner, consistently delivering transformative projects that boost tourism and economic development for The Bahamas," said Philip Davis, Prime Minister of The Bahamas.
"This latest expansion will be highly significant for our country, creating local jobs, supporting tourism growth, and offering new experiences for both residents and visitors."
"Our proposal takes cues from the traditional vernacular of the Bahamas, its rich heritage and distinctive materiality to create a resort that is truly unique," said Kirsten Scott, Foster + Partners Design Director.
"From the very first moment of arrival, visitors are surrounded by nature and connected to water throughout. Moments of solitude and calm are spread throughout the site, making it an exclusive and sought-after destination for every visitor."
Guests of the new resort will enjoy full access to all Baha Mar amenities, including the BSD $200 million luxury waterpark Baha Bay, located next door, ensuring guests can experience the relaxation and luxury that comes with a vacation to Baha Mar. The new resort will feature spacious guest rooms starting at over 550-square feet, perfectly complementing the resort's existing collection of hotels where accommodations will be priced between the SLS and Rosewood. The brand and the operating partner will be announced at a later date.
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