Exumas, Bahamas selected for new high-end resort project by Bvlgari Hotels and Resorts

 

Bvlgari Hotels and Resorts on February 5, 2025, announced its intention to construct Bvlgari Resort and Mansions Cave Cay, in the Bahamas, scheduled to open in 2029.

Bvlgari Hotels and Resorts’ headquarters is in Washington, District of Columbia. Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts collection includes properties in Milan, London, Bali, Beijing, Dubai, Shanghai, Paris and the recently added ones in Rome and Tokyo.

The chain describes itself as featuring “bold Italian style typical of Bvlgari, reflected in its unique design, its contemporary Italian cuisine, and its lavish spas. It conveys the excitement of the Bvlgari brand, its timeless glamour, and its magnificent Italian jewelry heritage.”

Four additional hotels and resorts are coming soon to Miami, Bodrum, Maldives and Cave Cay between 2026 and 2029. The chain has estimated revenue of US$468.3 million. 

 A company release indicates that the Bvlgari Resort and Mansions at Cave Cay will comprise 64 luxury suites and seafront villas, as well as 48 Bvlgari branded private mansions and estates offered for sale.

Cave Cay, is a 220-acre private island located in the Exumas. The resort is slated to offer a wide range of facilities including spa and wellness center, a multi-sports enclave, kids' club, restaurant run by Michelin starred and a marina for docking needs of the residents.

In planning also for the marina is “a promenade offering a variety of shops and gastronomic experiences. The marina will also serve as the starting point of extensive watersports and a rich variety of local area experiences including excursions to secluded islands and sand-dunes.”

Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bvlgari, commented: "The Exumas have been establishing themselves in recent years as the ultimate glamorous destinations in the Caribbean, attracting the most prestigious and sophisticated clients. We are thrilled to present such an extraordinary project, which will become not only the first Bvlgari Resort in the Caribbean but also a new point of reference for the community of upscale and discerning travelers who already know and appreciate the other 'gems of hospitality' in the Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts Collection. We envision the Bvlgari Resort Cave Cay to shine as the ultimate sustainable luxury destination and experience in the region, crafted by the Roman jeweler of Hospitality."

The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism for the Bahamas was quoted as saying: "The Bvlgari Resort & Mansions at Cave Cay is a transformative investment that underscores the exceptional appeal of the Exumas on the global stage. This project goes beyond luxury; it represents a significant step in our strategy to drive sustainable economic growth, create meaningful opportunities for Bahamians, and establish The Islands of The Bahamas as a leader in high-end tourism. We welcome this partnership and its potential to redefine what it means to experience our destination."

 

Photo credit: Cave Island rendering from developer.

Photo credit: Bigstock, pexels.

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