Baha Mar, one of the leading luxury hotel properties in Nassau, The Bahamas, is adding a fourth luxury resort and residences as the next phase of its development.

On October 17, 2024, Baha Mar and the government of The Bahamas signed their Heads of Agreement signaling the approval to move the project forward to construction. The groundbreaking on the project will take place in 2026, with the goal of debuting the new build resort in 2029.

Designed by architect and designers Foster + Partners, the resort will be situated on 12 beachfront acres and feature approximately 350 rooms and 50 luxury branded residences overlooking Cable Beach. Other amenities include:

• Four new restaurants including an intimate Omakase experience on the hotel’s rooftop and a beachfront restaurant which will feature a celebrity chef experience;
•  a 14,000 square-foot world class spa and fitness center;
• luxury retailers;
• expansive pools; an outdoor bar;
• entertainment lounges and additional family amenities;
• and 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.

Guests of the new resort will have full access to all Baha Mar amenities, including the $200 million waterpark Baha Bay, located next door. The new resort will feature spacious guest rooms starting at more than 550 square feet, which will be priced between the SLS Baha Mar and Rosewood Baha Mar. The brand and the operating partner will be announced at a later date.

“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,” says Graeme Davis, president of Baha Mar. “We are grateful to the government of The Bahamas for their continued support and our collaborative partnership in bringing this new development to life.”

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. It 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,” says 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.”