The resort report: what's new in the hotel world
ANN RUPPENSTEIN
Checking out the latest hotel and resort news from fresh renovations to brand new or upcoming properties to entice your clients.
Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres
Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres, the latest Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt resort, is now open. The 507-room, adults-only resort is situated along a secluded strip of idyllic oceanfront coast.
The resort features four large swimming pools, including two oceanfront infinity pools, a free-flowing Preferred Club pool and 10 smaller pools exclusively for those staying in swim out suites.
Slated to open this summer as part of a three-phased approach, the state-of-the-art fitness facility will encourage guests to get active, while those seeking a relaxing atmosphere can visit the spiritual pool inside the 29,000 Sq. ft. Secrets Spa and enjoy a peaceful, rejuvenating, and transformative experience.
Located within Evermore Orlando Resort’s sprawling 1,100-acre property near one of Orlando’s most famed theme park resorts, Conrad Orlando is now open. The luxury property features 433 guest rooms and suites, an 8-acre crystalline lagoon and expansive pool complex; and more than 65,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space.
The hotel’s accommodations include 61 elegant suites ranging from one to three bedrooms, all with exclusive amenities, such as standalone soak tubs and outdoor living space. Ten spacious family suites offer a private bedroom along with a full living room featuring a pullout sofa and two twin bunkbeds, able to be tucked away behind pocket doors. Just under 2,000 square feet, poolside suites and guest rooms act as an extended cabana for travellers looking to relax in style, while four deluxe water garden rooms offer a secluded patio and special access to the Water Garden, for those seeking the ultimate wellness experience. In Conrad’s premium suites, discerning guests can enjoy gourmet kitchens, dining areas, with the Conrad suites and presidential suites offering unobstructed water views during the day, along with views of theme park fireworks at night.
Fort George Hotel & Spa, located in the Fort George neighbourhood of Belize City, is now open.
As the only luxury hotel in Belize City, Fort George Hotel & Spa features 34 new courtyard deluxe rooms and suites. A highlight to these rooms are the spacious penthouse suites featuring a full kitchen and living room with views of the Caribbean Sea. The Treehouse, a full-service restaurant, bar and lounge, serves dishes and drinks blending international flavours and local tastes, tapping fresh, organic ingredients.
Another offering is the onsite K’IN Spa offering head-to-toe spa experiences including facials, body polishes, wraps, massages and nail services, as well as a health-focused snack and drink menu. Signature treatments inspired by the surrounding locale include the Seaside Symphony Facial, featuring a high-potency marine mask, and the Revitalizing Sea and Sun Recovery Body Wrap.
The original Fort George Hotel & Spa has a long history dating back to 1953, when the Colonial-style hotel officially opened to the public. The new opening marks the first step in the redevelopment of this historic hotel, with more enhancements to be unveiled later this year. The hotel experience will continue to expand following a complete refurbishment of the original hotel with the addition of 110 rooms, slated to open in phases through next winter.
Luxury clients can now check into Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences in the surf town area of Nosara, Costa Rica. The sustainable property features nine expansive residences; a rooftop pool, bar and lounge; elevated family-friendly amenities; an onsite surf school and studio set to host wellness sessions and a world-class speaker series.
Set on the iconic Playa Guiones, Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences is steps away from Nosara’s restaurants, shops, bars, yoga studios and a surf break renowned for pristine waves 330 days a year.
Silvestre prioritizes the local community through hiring locally and partnering with local providers, in addition to involvement with nonprofits like Costas Verdes and Bomberos de Nosara. Included in each stay is airport transfer, breakfast, grocery bundle, performance surfboard and fitness classes. Surf lessons, grocery delivery, in-room massages, and private chef are available at a cost.
