Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is set to close the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in the Bahamas on August 15. The closure will make way for renovations aimed at transforming the property into a Beaches Exuma resort, which is scheduled to open in autumn of this year, according to company officials.
“Exuma was made for families and with more than 6,000 feet of shoreline, the new Beaches Exuma will be a gateway to discovering the incomparable beauty of this part of The Bahamas,” said Adam Stewart, SRI’s executive chairman.
The property was originally designed as family oriented resort upon its 2010 opening, creating an ideal backdrop for the family themed Beaches-branded resort, said Stewart. The property “maintains an ideal layout of beaches, pools, and areas for family-oriented play spaces and amenities across its expansive oceanfront acreage,” he said.
Following the renovation, the all-inclusive property will feature multiple room categories including multi-bedroom villas and suites with connecting rooms, said SRI officials. The resort’s 12 restaurants and culinary offerings will also undergo extensive upgrades, and the property will also include a new Kids Camp and splash deck, plus new adventure opportunities for families.
“I’ve cherished every moment I’ve spent together with my family along the lively shores of Exuma,” said Stewart, “where my own children have grown up among one of nature’s most inspiring playgrounds.”
“We will miss the Sandals Emerald Bay, but we welcome Beaches Exuma, which will be an expanded endeavour that caters to more visitors and employs more Bahamians,” Cooper said. “Exuma is my home and I’ll be with her every step of this journey.”