Baha Mar plans to expand with a fourth luxury resort as the next phase of its continued development in Nassau, The Bahamas. The new resort and residences will be a addition to Baha Mar’s “luxury of choice” collection, with a projected opening in 2029.
Designed by architect and designers Foster + Partners, the resort will be located on 12 beachfront acres and will have approximately 350 rooms and 50 luxury branded residences overlooking the Bahamian waters of Cable Beach. In addition to the accommodations, there will be four new restaurants, including an Omakase experience on the hotel’s rooftop and a beachfront restaurant which will feature a celebrity chef experience.
“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,” Kirsten Scott, Foster + Partners design director, said in a statement. “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.”
The resort will also include a 14,000 square-foot spa and fitness center, luxury retailers, pools, an outdoor bar, entertainment lounges and additional family amenities. Additionally, the new hotel will have 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.
“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,” Baha Mar President Graeme Davis 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.”
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."