Feel welcome to our elegant and luxurious hotel where we will make your stay an unforgettable experience. “Saint Lucia is a premium destination of choice in the Caribbean. Fairmont's unique blend of exceptional design, location, luxury and hospitality will ensure that Fairmont Saint Lucia at Sunset Bay is a private and exclusive oasis for this stunning island, whose natural landscapes, breathtaking views, friendly locals and authentic culture will impress the most travelled individuals," said Kevin Frid, Chief Operating Officer, North & Central America, AccorHotels.
Luxury hotel company Fairmont is expanding in the Caribbean.The new Fairmont Saint Lucia at Sunset Bay project broke ground last week, with a projected opening date of late 2019, the government announced.The resort is slated to include 120 rooms and 40 private residential villas, with an eco-friendly construction.The project, in partnership with GP Group JSC, will be located in the area of Choiseul on St. Lucia’s southwestern coast, will become the second Fairmont in the Caribbean, joining the Fairmont Royal Pavilion in Barbados.“We are thrilled to be announcing this exciting new resort development on Saint Lucia,” said Kevin Frid, Chief Operating Officer for North and Central America at AccorHotels. The project will fuse contemporary design with preservation and enhancement of the natural landscape, conserving micro-ecosystems of small mango groves and lush mountain streams, protecting the beach from tidal erosion, and investing in mature landscaping instilling a sense of privacy.Built into a natural amphitheater, each of the 120 guest rooms and suites and 40 residential villas will offer unobstructed views across the bay. I doubt if hardly any visitors to St. Lucia know where Sunset Bay is or if they've ever been there. Hotels; A new resort development with 87 key hotel, 62 standalone villas and bungalows, substantial facilities, pools, marina and beach. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced the development of Fairmont Saint Lucia at Sunset Bay. - Fairmont Saint Lucia at Sunset Bay will be an exclusive oasis of luxury with 120 rooms, 40 residential villas, 4 restaurants & bars, Fairmont spa and private marina - TORONTO – June 29, 2017 – Luxury hotel operator Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, now part of Accor Hotels, and GP Group JSC, today announced the development of Fairmont Saint Lucia at Sunset Bay. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced the development of Fairmont Saint Lucia at Sunset Bay. The new Fairmont Saint Lucia at Sunset Bay project broke ground last week, with a projected opening date of late 2019, the government announced. Expected to open in late 2019, the 120-room luxury hotel with 40 private residential villas will be situated on 25 acres and 1,870 feet of beach front.Fairmont Saint Lucia at Sunset Bay Hotel Announced for 2019 To achieve the Architect’s vision, the project requires substantial cut and fill of the base rock across the site to form the platforms for development as well as the marina whilst relocating a road and river. The resort will be conveniently located 20 minutes from the airport, with easy access to beaches, waterfalls, rainforest and the popular Pitons. We are confident that we have assembled an extremely professional and motivated team that will create a remarkable luxury resort that is unique for the island," said Mr. Georgi Vassilev, Chairman of the Board of Directors, GP GROUP JSC. The fact that the internationally acclaimed Fairmont Hotels and Resorts have agreed to brand this new resort is indeed a significant demonstration of investor confidence in Saint Lucia.”WATG (which has the Four Seasons Anguilla on its resume) and Wimberly Interiors will be the designers on teh project, which will have four restaurants and bars, a 9,000-square-foot spa, three pools and a private marina that will be a major new addition to It will also include around 10,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space.Sign up for Caribbean Journal's free newsletter for a daily dose of beaches, hotels, rum and the best Caribbean travel information on the net. Expected to open in late 2019, the 120-room property will have 40 private residential villas and be set on 25 acres and 1,870 feet of beach front on the southwest coast of Saint Lucia. "We are also focused on creating additional value for the local community, not only by providing employment opportunities, but also by investing in the development of infrastructure in the region.