Baha Mar Announces Expansion Plans for New Luxury Nassau Beachfront Resort and Residences

Baha Mar, a premier luxury mega-resort, has just unveiled plans for expansion in Nassau, Bahamas with the addition of a fourth luxury resort as the next step in its ongoing development. The new resort and residences will further enhance Baha Mar’s “luxury of choice” collection, located on the island’s iconic Cable Beach. Construction is set to break ground in 2026, with an anticipated opening in 2029. Just today, Baha Mar and the Bahamian government inked their Heads of Agreement, indicating approval to set the project’s wheels in motion. 

Designed by the acclaimed architectural and design firm Foster + Partners, the new resort will be located on 12 acres of pristine beachfront, offering a spectacular outlook onto the turquoise waters of Cable Beach. The property will feature approximately 350 guest rooms and 50 luxury branded residences, with the specific hospitality brand to be announced at a later date. Complementing the accommodation offerings will be four new dining venues, including an Omakase restaurant on the rooftop and a celebrity-chef-led beachfront restaurant. 

Additionally, the resort will house a 14,000-square-foot world-class spa and fitness center, luxury retail venue, multiple swimming pools, an open-air bar and entertainment lounges, plus various family-friendly amenities. It will also boast 25,000 square feet of event space, comprised of a 10,000-square-foot ballroom, 6,000-square-foot junior ballroom, pre-function space, breakout rooms, boardroom and adjoining outdoor areas to cater to events of all scales, from corporate functions to personal celebrations.

“Baha Mar is committed to creating spectacular experiences, and this $350 million capital investment in our world-class resort collection underscores Baha Mar’s role as a catalyst for continued economic growth and job creation in The Bahamas,” Graeme Davis, President of Baha Mar, said in a statement. “We are grateful to the government of The Bahamas for their continued support and our collaborative partnership in bringing this new development to life.”

This new, as-yet-unnamed luxury resort will be constructed on the site of the now-demolished Melia Nassau Beach, which shut its doors in 2021 as part of Baha Mar’s broader redevelopment efforts. Currently, the Baha Mar resort compound employs over 5,000 associates, and continues to spearhead investment in The Bahamas’ hospitality sector, which constitutes the nation’s leading industry. The construction phase of the new project is expected to generate jobs for 400 Bahamians, with an additional 500 permanent positions available once the resort is fully operational.

“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.”

In addition to the new resort’s own luxury features, guests will have full access to the larger Baha Mar expansion in Nassau and its complex’s world-class amenities, including the nearby $200-million Baha Bay waterpark next door, ensuring that guests can enjoy all of the excitement and relaxation of a luxury vacation to Baha Mar. Generous room sizes will start at over 550 square feet, and pricing will fall between those of the existing SLS and Rosewood properties.

This article originally appeared in TravelPulse.