The official release of an opening date for Baha Mar -- March 27, 2015 -- has occasioned much comment in the international tourism sector, with operators in other jurisdictions waiting to see how the $3.5 billion mega-resort will fare after delays and amid high expectations.
Initially sold as a "soft" or "trade" opening, Guardian Business now understands that on that opening date, the Baha Mar Casino & Hotel, Rosewood at Baha Mar and the SLS LUX at Baha Mar will open to the public along with the majority of the amenities. While not all the rooms and amenities will be immediately available, this will not be a "trade opening," but an actual opening.
Guardian Business also understands that the Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar will open on May 1.
From March 27 through May 20, guests will pay an introductory rate of $350 per night for a deluxe room with a minimum of a two-night stay at Baha Mar. The booking comes with a $100 resort credit, according to a Baha Mar spokesperson.
After the ramp-up period, Baha Mar expects the majority of its 2,200 rooms and amenities to be open and available. Also after May 20, the rates will no doubt change.
In addition to the four luxury hotels, Baha Mar will also feature a 100,000 sq. ft. casino, a TPC at Baha Mar Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, ESPA spa, pools, beach
experiences, and many restaurants and luxury shops.
Baha Mar CEO Paul Pusateri called Baha Mar "the New Riviera" when he spoke to the level of sophistication and resort experience the resort is expected to bring to one of the most sought-after travel destinations in the Caribbean.
Meanwhile, Tom Dunlap, Baha Mar's president, said, "Baha Mar's vision will truly come to life once the first guests sleep in our hotels, dine at our restaurants, snorkel at our reef, lounge at our Cabana Club, play at our casino, dance in our clubs until dawn and experience the true soul of The Bahamas with impeccable service and joyful hospitality. This dream has been years in the making, and on March 27, 2015, it will finally become a reality."
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