Davidson Hospitality Group will operate the two distinctive yet interconnected resorts situated in Frenchman’s Reef on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands: The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef and Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach at Frenchman’s Reef, Autograph Collection. The properties, which reopened in 2023 following a multi-year renovation, combined have 486 guestrooms and suites; 85,000 square feet of meeting space; 10 restaurants and bars; a Heavenly Spa by Westin and more.
“We are so proud to be stewards of these extraordinary resorts in an unparalleled, vibrant destination,” Davidson CEO and President Thom Geshay said in a statement. “We are uniquely equipped to drive exceptional performance and create value for our partners while also delivering enriching guest experiences through the leadership of Davidson Resorts, which is comprised of some of the world’s most respected and celebrated resort veterans who truly understand the nuances of managing complex resorts.”
“We saw tremendous potential to rebuild and reimagine the properties of Frenchman's Reef, and after a truly transformational $400 million renovation, we are excited to see these new resorts reestablish their place as an iconic and idyllic Caribbean escape,” said Tom Pulley, Fortress Global head of real estate. “We are confident that the Davidson Resorts team shares our uncompromising vision and approach to delivering an experience that discriminating travelers will cherish for many years to come.”
The resort properties have:
- 10 distinctive restaurant and bar experiences
- Four resort pools including splashpads for kids and swim-up bars
- Heavenly Spa by Westin
- WestinWORKOUT fitness studio
- Pickleball courts
- Curated fitness classes, from yoga and beach bootcamp to aqua dance and Pilates
- A 65-foot private catamaran, the Flying Frenchman, for guests
- Additional fleet of speedboats, including the 37-foot Axopar; 37-foot Boston Whaler and 40-foot VanDutch
- Westin FAMILY Kids Club
- Boutique retail shopping