Fourth Luxury Resort Added in Baha Mar’s Expansion Plan

Luxury resort Baha Mar has announced its expansion plans, which include adding a new resort and residences. The ground-breaking is scheduled for 2026, and the opening is set for 2029. The project has been approved by Baha Mar and the government of The Bahamas, which have signed their Heads of Agreement.

The proposed resort, designed by Foster + Partners, will be on a 12-acre beachfront property. It will feature approximately 350 rooms and 50 luxury residences overlooking the turquoise waters of Cable Beach. Four new restaurants, a 14,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, luxury retail outlets, and expansive pools will be part of the amenities. A dedicated 25,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor event space, which includes a 10,000-square-foot ballroom and other function rooms, is also planned.

The new resort is part of a $350 million capital investment in the Baha Mar resort collection and is expected to stimulate economic growth and job creation in the Bahamas. The resort will be built on the former Melia Nassau Beach site, which was demolished in 2021. It is expected to employ 400 workers during construction and over 500 upon completion.

The Bahamas Prime Minister, Philip Davis, has praised Baha Mar’s commitment to boosting tourism and economic development. The new resort’s guests will have full access to all Baha Mar amenities, including the $200 million luxury waterpark Baha Bay. The brand and operating partner for the new resort will be announced later.

Baha Mar is an integrated resort development on 1,000 acres overlooking Cable Beach. It includes three global brand operators – Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood – and offers over 2,300 rooms and more than 45 restaurants and lounges. It is also home to the largest casino in the Caribbean and the $200 million Baha Bay luxury water park.