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Rosewood has been selected to operate a new ultraluxury resort in Antigua, on acreage that the Half Moon Bay Resort once occupied.
The Rosewood Half Moon Bay Antigua is scheduled to open in 2021.
The Half Moon Bay Resort was wrecked by Hurricane Luis in 1995, and the abandoned remains have been there ever since. The Antigua government sold the land to developer Replay Resorts in January 2016. Subsequently, the developer acquired additional land from the estate of the late Rachel “Bunny” Mellon, an heiress, horticulturalist and confidante of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The Mellon acreage includes a dramatic bluff overlooking the Caribbean.
The resort will have 47 pavilion-style suites. Each accommodation will feature an infinity plunge pool, hammock, open-air bath and shower and a live orchid wall in each bathroom.
Rosewood says the resort’s design will reflect the lush surroundings, the aesthetic “borrowing from historic Caribbean and architectural pioneers to offer a classic, timeless feel coupled with modern amenities and services.”
The resort will also feature a pool grill and beach bar, two pools (one for adults only), a Sense spa and an organic farm that will supply produce to the resort’s restaurants.
Plans call for the resort’s signature lounge to be constructed on a cliff overlooking the sea. The developer touts that the entire resort will be “one of the most exciting destinations to dine and drink in the Caribbean.”
In addition to the 47 suites, the 132-acre resort will have a residential component: 40 to 50 branded villas and 13 estate homes.
Located adjacent to a 27-acre national park, the Rosewood Half Moon Bay Antigua will offer a selection of outdoor activities and excursions, including biking and walking trails.
Source: travelweekly.com
