by Mia Taylor
Last updated: 7:30 AM ET, Thu April 12, 2018
The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is approaching the end of a $60 million renovation that has transformed every guestroom and suite at the Puerto Rico property.
The sweeping renovations, set to be complete in October, will also include the property's Plantation House, its seaside pool and esplanade, the spa and the ocean-front golf course.
"The St. Regis Bahia Beach has always been an incredibly beautiful resort. With the new upgrades, it will be even more remarkable than it was before the 2017 hurricanes," property owner John Paulson, Paulson & Co., said in a statement.
Designed by well-known Puerto Rican designer Nono Maldonado together with internationally renowned Hersch Bedner Associates of San Francisco, the property's 139 refurbished rooms and suites will feature a light, modern and organic aesthetic in a contemporary and residential setting, inspired by the surrounding sea, sand, and foliage,
A tranquil color palette of whites and light blues will be incorporated to complement ocean and lush tropical garden views. Renovations at the property, which is part of Marriott International, will also include the addition of custom furniture pieces such as glass bar cabinets designed to evoke an inviting and luxurious home.
The modern, light-centric design will also be apparent in the resort's Plantation House, which greets arriving guests and is also home to the resort's signature fine-dining restaurant and St. Regis Bar. The space is Anchored by The Long Awaited Voyage, a mural by Puerto Rican artist Arnaldo Roche Rabell that has been restored following the storms and now hangs above The St. Regis Bar.
The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort's seaside pool and esplanade have also undergone improvements, and will now offer a casual dining restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating in addition to luxe poolside cabanas and lounge chairs.
A new collaboration with Aquavento Water Sports will bring equipment and activities for children and adults to the resort, including non-motorized water sports such as surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing and fishing in any of the surrounding lakes.
The property's spa meanwhile, will debut as The Iridium Spa at The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, when the hotel reopens on October 29.
"We are delighted to see further investment at Bahia Beach, of which we are an integral part," Ian-Robert Ciappara, general manager of The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, said in a statement. "With renovated and contemporary guestrooms and amenities, as well as luxury residential offerings, Bahia Beach and The St. Regis are poised to remain the absolute luxury go to on the island, welcoming travelers from around the globe seeking sun, relaxation, culture, and glamour at the best address in the Caribbean."
Located on a former coconut plantation and situated between the El Yunque National Forest and Espíritu Santo River State Preserve, The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is set on 483 acres and it is the only Gold-certified Audubon Signature Sanctuary in Puerto Rico as well as rated AAA Five Diamond.
The resort also offers St. Regis' legendary Butler Service, state-of-the-art fitness center, four deco turf hard tennis courts, a St. Regis Kids Club and an ocean-front golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The property is a 30-minute drive from Old San Juan.
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