Partnering with a renowned beach club and hotel operator, and designed by the internationally acclaimed architectural firm HKS, this luxurious resort is aiming to launch in 2028. With world class amenities and a private beachfront, this development is set to be one of the Caribbean’s most exclusive resorts.
With up to 300 jobs created, the project represents Ayre Group’s ongoing commitment to the island of Antigua, plus legacy support for the local economy.
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BRANDED RESIDENCES
JOBS CREATED
From providing employment for local Antiguan craftspeople throughout the building process, to creating a host of permanent jobs on opening, the resort will be developed with the local community, for the island of Antigua.
The public will have access to certain facilities in the resort however, guests and residence owners may have exclusive use of some areas of the resort e.g. swimming pools and the exclusive Residence Owners’ Lounge.
The development has been purposely planned to cater to a wide variety of accommodation types and guests. Options available will specifically cater families, couples, wedding and event guests.
Beach access is planned from the current main entrance of the existing Jolly Beach Resort. The main entrance to the resort project is planned here as well. It is envisioned that by means of this access, a pathway will directly lead to the Beach Club accommodating non-hotel guests. There is a secondary beach path planned above the beach club for residents of the Jolly Harbour Community.
A branded residence allows buyers to own a property in association with an exclusive hotel brand, providing a luxurious home with hotel-quality services, convenience, and security. The brand can manage and service these residential properties through an optional or mandatory rental programme. Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) packages are required if buyers enter their property into the managed rental scheme.
Benefits include:
This premium resort community combines stunning architecture in a naturally beautiful setting, the privacy of a gated community, the convenience of the beach at your doorstep, and unparalleled service. The project is bringing globally renowned lifestyle brand Nikki Beach and its cult-following clientele to this new market for an offering that is simply unprecedented in the area.
First, the location. Guests and residence owners will enjoy an absolute beachfront position with mile-long, breath-taking sandy beaches. Owners will also enjoy convenient access to/from the International Airport and Jolly Harbour destination. Second are the amenities and services. The resort will offer owners unique, high-quality resort amenities and services that others don’t. Unlike the transient environment of large resort hotels, the resort is a mixed-use hotel with a collection of private branded residences serviced by a well-known lifestyle brand.
Studios from 550 sq feet and 4-bedroom beachfront villas with 3750 sq feet.
Please see the factsheet for facilities/amenities.
The Resort will be located on Antigua’s famous west coast, along the mile-long, single-best beach in Antigua’s 365 powdery-white sand beaches – Jolly Beach. It will be an immediate neighbour to the gated waterfront residential community of Jolly Harbour.
The Developer and promotor is the owning company. The development team comprises professionals whose expertise in real estate, engineering, hospitality and leisure, and project management will bring this project to fruition. The team is led by Marc Sontag, Chief Real Estate Development Officer, who has over 30 years of international experience in hospitality, managing and delivering award-winning luxury hotel and large-scale resort developments. Marc has led development projects with landmark brands such as GHM/The Chedi, Hilton, Conrad, Six Senses, Banyan Tree and Steigenberger and managed asset portfolios with 4,000+ hotel rooms on three continents.
Marc is supported by a well-experienced development team with extensive Caribbean project and construction experience and a track record of delivering similar luxury resorts.The majority of existing buildings and infrastructure will need to be replaced. The demolition works are approved by the Government, and the Developer will ensure these works are suitably controlled to minimise any disruption to the surrounding area. During construction, a Construction Management Plan will be followed.
The Developer is committed to using local suppliers wherever possible. Some of the materials may need to be located outside of the region if unavailable locally, specifically for any specialist equipment or vendors.
The owning company is a subsidiary of the Ayre Group of Companies.
The Developer has commissioned the services of consultants who are highly experienced and well regarded in their areas of expertise and will continue to do so. They are working with the Developer to identify the project’s impacts and practical ways to minimise and mitigate them. This information will help the architects, planners and engineers to design the resort development in a way that will minimise negative impacts. All levels of government will be assessing the proposed management plans to determine whether the proposed mitigation measures are appropriate.
The project has been designed to retain and enhance the natural and native characteristics of the site. A review has identified there are a number of tree species located within the site that will be retained or transplanted as part of the development. A preliminary arboricultural survey has been undertaken to assess the locations. Other natural vegetation on the site generally lacks natural understorey and will be predominantly removed. Building footings and services have been designed to minimise the disturbance of the roots of the trees.
The Developer has a proven track record in environmentally friendly construction. Canada Place, located in St. John’s, is a prime example. The state-of-the-art USD 40m multi-tenant complex has been dubbed “the greenest multi-office complex in the Caribbean” and has a solar farm that can power the entire building. The Developer is committed to working with the local planning and environmental agencies to ensure that we always align with environmental best practices.
Numerous studies have been undertaken to determine the existing environmental values, such as:
Once these studies are concluded, the development team will ensure that the appropriate mitigation strategies are put in place. Once construction starts, regular environmental monitoring and inspections will occur to ensure these standards are maintained throughout the Project.
Sustainable design strategies for the project include:
Access to daylight, fresh air, recreational activities, and wellness components
The development team will be looking to utilise as much of the Antiguan supply chain as possible in terms of workforce, subcontractors, and suppliers. However, some skill sets will not be readily available and will need to be sourced from outside of the region.
The developer is committed to ensuring access to several resort facilities is made public. Residents and non-hotel guests will be able to access the resort and take full advantage of numerous facilities, including:
The project will create significant employment throughout the region, both directly and indirectly, particularly as the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the hospitality industry, which caused island-wide downsizing. We anticipate that the resort will create direct employment for 300 people, whilst during construction, a diverse workforce of an equal number will be required for the project, ranging from unskilled trade assistants to carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and project managers. Local suppliers will expand to cater to the Resort’s operational needs and independently service a higher volume of tourists throughout the region.
Local businesses will benefit from a number of opportunities. The Developer is committed to using local suppliers and businesses both in the development stages and resort operations. Opportunities for the provision of products and services will be varied; additional regional tourism opportunities will also become apparent to take advantage of increased tourism visitation numbers.
The project will attract more people to the island and improve business opportunities generally.
As the construction process will most certainly be a disturbance to most entrepreneurs who ply their trade along Jolly Beach, to ensure that no one is disenfranchised, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda has committed to providing suitable relocation, as well as assisting in redirecting tourism business to them.
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