19 May 2015
The recent announcement of a 226-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel in St. Kitts, alongside the ongoing new and renovated hotel developments on the island, the majority representing high-end luxury accommodation, will immediately increase the island's bed capacity in the next two years by over 600 new rooms, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority has announced.
By 2016, St. Kitts will have added 134 new rooms when Park Hyatt St. Kitts opens, 96 at Koi Resorts and the full count of 112 rooms following completion of the final guesthouses and farmhouses at Belle Mont Farm, Kittitian Hill. With close to 600 villas and apartments brought in to the mix, the total room count by end 2016 will be over 1,700 with the additional 226 Embassy Suites by Hilton, completed by the first quarter of 2017.
Together with key infrastructure projects including the recent opening of the island's first superyacht marina which followed the launch of the island's first private air terminal and YU Lounge, the destination is quickly steering towards a luxury tourism product.
New Minister of Tourism, the Hon Lindsay Grant, said, “St Kitts, as a new destination for the UK market, is at a great place right now with several projects on stream which will put us firmly in the high-end sector within the next two to five years. The upscale Embassy Suites brand serves as an excellent complement to the diverse mix of our current hotel product and it is well-aligned with the direction of our strategic plan for the continued development of our tourism industry."
Key new hotel developments include:
Belle Mont Farm
Having opened in December 2014 the first innovative and exciting new hotel product since 2005, Boutique hotel Belle Mont Farm continues to add to its existing guest room count, with 112 rooms confirmed for completion.
Launched alongside Belle Mont Farm is Irie Fields, dubbed the 'world's most edible golf course' thanks to the course's positioning as it winds its way through several fruit orchards.
Launched alongside Belle Mont Farm is Irie Fields, dubbed the 'world's most edible golf course' thanks to the course's positioning as it winds its way through several fruit orchards.
Belle Mont Farm is the first stage in a long, exciting sequence of development plans at Kittitian Hill. Set to open later in 2015 in a secluded spot high up on Mt Liamuiga, will be the brand new Mango Walk Spa; followed by the villa development, Yaya Groves, home to a collection of 3-4 bedroom private villas. Also joining the plethora of luxury experiences at Kittitian Hill is The Village: a social hub complete with shops, galleries and even an open air cinema.
Reopening of OTI
After extensive renovations and a re-brand, St. Kitts Ocean Terrace Inn officially reopened on 1 April 2015, complete with modern amenities and free wifi across all 50 of its newly designed guestrooms. The re-branding which includes a 'new look' OTI Logo, has become part of the hotel's transformation, the contemporary and traditional Caribbean working seamlessly together within the hotel's refurbishment and décor. New state-of-the-art conference facilities cater to up to 250 delegates while a new restaurant, The Verandah, features a unique nine-foot wrap around verandah offering a spectacular setting and panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and Basseterre Bay.
After extensive renovations and a re-brand, St. Kitts Ocean Terrace Inn officially reopened on 1 April 2015, complete with modern amenities and free wifi across all 50 of its newly designed guestrooms. The re-branding which includes a 'new look' OTI Logo, has become part of the hotel's transformation, the contemporary and traditional Caribbean working seamlessly together within the hotel's refurbishment and décor. New state-of-the-art conference facilities cater to up to 250 delegates while a new restaurant, The Verandah, features a unique nine-foot wrap around verandah offering a spectacular setting and panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and Basseterre Bay.
Royal St Kitts
The Royal St Kitts Hotel has also undergone a total refurbishment of its property and rooms. Initially known as 'Jack Tar Village', the family-run Royal St Kitts Hotel was the first major hotel on the island and has been an established business since 1983. The Frigate Bay development is right on the Royal St Kitts golf course, and currently features 50 modern spacious suites that overlook the course, the lagoon or the mountains. Each suite comes with a kitchen, 42inch television and wifi; and guests can choose from a studio or one or two bedroom suites. On site, there are two newly renovated pools, a gift shop, a basketball court and a conference centre that is also ideal for weddings.
For more information, visit http://vacationforlifestkitts.com/
The Royal St Kitts Hotel has also undergone a total refurbishment of its property and rooms. Initially known as 'Jack Tar Village', the family-run Royal St Kitts Hotel was the first major hotel on the island and has been an established business since 1983. The Frigate Bay development is right on the Royal St Kitts golf course, and currently features 50 modern spacious suites that overlook the course, the lagoon or the mountains. Each suite comes with a kitchen, 42inch television and wifi; and guests can choose from a studio or one or two bedroom suites. On site, there are two newly renovated pools, a gift shop, a basketball court and a conference centre that is also ideal for weddings.
For more information, visit http://vacationforlifestkitts.com/
Opening of the Superyacht Marina at Christophe Harbour
With February 2015 witnessing the opening of the Superyacht Marina at Christophe Harbour, this new facility together with the Caribbean's first YU Lounge and private jet terminal last year, has set the scene for the rising demand from the yachting industry.
Construction on the first shoreside building is expected to be complete by early 2016. This building will house marina operations, guest services, customs, real estate sales, crew facilities and fitness, and is being designed by John Denton Haley, who also designed The Pavilion Beach Club, Christophe Harbour Bungalows and marina bar, Salt Plage.
Park Hyatt Hotel
Park Hyatt St. Kitts is set to be one of the most anticipated new hotel openings in St. Kitts after Belle Mont Farm with the Opening of the first phase of 125 rooms, planned for early 2016. Set on the picturesque Banana Bay and within the 2,500-acre Christophe Harbour resort community, Park Hyatt St. Kitts promises to be a huge and exciting step forward for St Kitts Tourism. The design of the 134 room hotel blends contemporary trends with a romantic colonial style with many suites featuring private rooftop pools and beautiful ocean views over The Narrows, the strait separating St. Kitts and its sister island, Nevis.
For more information visit www.rangestkitts.com
Koi Resorts
Koi Resort & Residences, set to open its first phase of 96 rooms in 2016, will add to the portfolio of luxury resorts in St. Kitts featuring exclusive villas and suites, leisure facilities, spa, a ceremonial chapel for weddings and direct access to the Royal St. Kitts Championship Golf Course.
Located on 15 acres of pristine beachfront property at Half Moon Bay, design elements at Koi will be influenced by maximising natural materials sourced from the island such as indigenous stone and wood shingles, and maintaining the natural vegetation on the beachfront. Solar panelled roofs and LED lighting will offer energy-efficient technologies to minimise the environmental footprint.
Visit www.koiresort.com
Koi Resort & Residences, set to open its first phase of 96 rooms in 2016, will add to the portfolio of luxury resorts in St. Kitts featuring exclusive villas and suites, leisure facilities, spa, a ceremonial chapel for weddings and direct access to the Royal St. Kitts Championship Golf Course.
Located on 15 acres of pristine beachfront property at Half Moon Bay, design elements at Koi will be influenced by maximising natural materials sourced from the island such as indigenous stone and wood shingles, and maintaining the natural vegetation on the beachfront. Solar panelled roofs and LED lighting will offer energy-efficient technologies to minimise the environmental footprint.
Visit www.koiresort.com
Golden Lemon Inn
Now part of the Kittitian Hill development, the historic Golden Lemon Inn hotel on the beach at Dieppe Bay (10 minutes from Belle Mont Farm) will undergo an extensive restoration to bring this iconic property back to life. When complete in 2015/2016, The Golden Lemon will feature new accommodation, a beach bar, restaurant and pool.
Now part of the Kittitian Hill development, the historic Golden Lemon Inn hotel on the beach at Dieppe Bay (10 minutes from Belle Mont Farm) will undergo an extensive restoration to bring this iconic property back to life. When complete in 2015/2016, The Golden Lemon will feature new accommodation, a beach bar, restaurant and pool.
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