News Americas, New York, NY, Thursday, October 17, 2024: The Caribbean hotel market is booming, with several new resorts set to open in 2025 and beyond, reflecting strong investor interest in the region. According to the latest CBRE Global Hotel Investor Intent Survey 2024, Canadian investors are particularly keen on high-end properties in Central America and the Caribbean, while Asia-Pacific investors favor higher-end investments. Here’s a look at some of the highly anticipated hotel openings across the Caribbean next year and beyond:
Openings 2025:
Cas En Bas Beach Resort – St. Lucia
This luxury Hyatt resort will open in early 2025 on the northern tip of St. Lucia, nestled between two championship golf courses and a stunning white sand beach. It will offer residential-style studios and one- and two-bedroom suites, offering a secluded and elevated luxury experience.
Secrets Baby Beach Aruba
Set to be Hyatt’s first adults-only all-inclusive resort in Aruba, this property will open next to the picturesque Baby Beach, blending architecture with the natural landscape for stunning views of the island.
Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa
Located next to the Rodney Bay Marina and offering panoramic views of St. Lucia’s beaches and volcanic mountains, this adults-only Hyatt resort will offer a luxurious experience with easy access to the island’s top attractions.
Grand Hyatt Grand Cayman Hotel & Residences
Hyatt’s debut in the Cayman Islands will feature 351 guest rooms, studio suites and residences along a waterfront eco-promenade that celebrates the island’s diverse ecology.
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa – Antigua
Opened in partnership with White Sand Development Ltd., this will be the Caribbean’s first Nikki Beach resort, offering bungalows, beach villas and luxury amenities such as a spa, fitness center and gourmet dining.
Unique hotel 1877 – Jamaica
This 450-room luxury resort in Montego Bay will open in the summer of 2025, bringing Unico’s superior hospitality experience to Jamaica.
Marriott Miches Beach – Dominican Republic
Opened as part of Marriott’s all-inclusive portfolio, this 62-acre beachfront resort will feature 498 rooms, some with private pools, and offer an all-inclusive tropical getaway in Miches.
Placencia Resort – Belize
The first Hyatt hotel in Belize will join the Destination by Hyatt brand in late 2025. Following a $10 million renovation, the resort will feature 90 reimagined rooms, beachfront villas and enhanced dining and entertainment facilities.
2026 and beyond:
Sonesta ES Suites – Dominican Republic
Sonesta will open five luxury, extended-stay hotels across the Dominican Republic starting with Sonesta ES Suites Elements Jarabacoa in 2026, further expanding its presence in Latin America.
Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Miches – Dominican Republic
This luxury all-inclusive resort, nestled among palm trees on Playa Esmeralda Beach, will open in late 2026, bringing Tafer’s award-winning hospitality to the Caribbean.
Estate – St. Kitts & Nevis
Set to revolutionize luxury hospitality in the region, The Estate will feature four hotels and residences. The first phase will launch in 2026, offering world-class experiences in an exclusive Caribbean setting.
Pendry Barbados and Pendry Residences Barbados
Opening in 2026, this project will transform Port Ferdinand Marina & Residences into an ultra-luxury resort with 74 oceanfront rooms and 46 private residences, complete with a marina, beach club and spa.
One & Only Resort – Antigua
Scheduled to open in 2027, this resort will be located on a 132-hectare site in Half Moon Bay, combining the natural beauty of Antigua with the ultra-luxury One&Only experience.
Hilton Georgetown & DoubleTree Suites – Guyana
These two Hilton-branded properties will open in 2027, marking Hilton’s first foray into Guyana as part of its continued expansion into the Caribbean and Latin America.
Pinnacle Luxury Resort – Jamaica
This massive luxury residential resort in Jamaica, with four 28-story towers, will break ground in 2028, taking the island’s luxury accommodations to new heights.
Baha Mar Resort Extension – Bahamas
A $350 million expansion at Baha Mar will add a new 350-room luxury resort and 50 brand residences by 2029, increasing the resort’s capacity and further establishing it as a premier luxury destination.
Vie L’Ven Resort & Residences – St. Maarten
This luxury project in St.
As these developments come to life, the Caribbean continues to position itself as a premier destination for luxury travel, catering to discerning travelers from around the world.
