PARADISE ISLAND, The Bahamas (April 21, 2016) – Warwick International Hotels (WIH) has invested US$28 million to create the four-star Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas, which is set to welcome guests this summer as The Bahamas’ premier adults-only, all-inclusive resort.
Set along Nassau Harbour with views of Nassau and Paradise Island, the 12-floor, 244-room Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas has been designed to provide adult guests (18 years and older) with an unpretentious all-inclusive vacation experience with service dedicated to pampering travelers.
Rendering of the lobby at Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas*
WIH contracted Washington, D.C.-based Perkins Eastman to develop the overall design concept for the public spaces, food and beverage facilities and entertainment areas, which all feature localized, sophisticated, elegant and fun elements. Inspired by the local Bahamian culture, Perkins Eastman incorporated, for example, woven basket light fixtures as a nod to the basket weaving industry in the destination. Splashes of hot colors, echoing the happy spirit of The Bahamas’ Junkanoo Carnival, are strategically featured throughout the resort while historical architectural styles, such as weathered Bahamian shutters, were integrated underscoring the flow of outdoor/indoor living. Natural materials that represent sand, water, shells, driftwood, and palm trees were sprinkled in throughout the property. The space is designed to provide a welcoming atmosphere for visitors to come and experience the relaxing and uplifting Bahamian lifestyle.
Rendering of a guest room at Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas designed by UXUS*
Accommodations
Amsterdam-based UXUS designed the guest rooms and hallways to reflect a contemporary hotel that relates to the true cultural identity of The Bahamas. The team took cues from both land and sea that express local culture as well as presenting the islands’ rich historical and international character.
The guest room concept centers on the room as a retreat with an uncluttered vacation feel mixed with touches of local craftsmanship. The color and material scheme of the rooms are inspired by island nature and marine life highlighted by cool neutral wall colors, wood tile floors and bathrooms outlined by color blocking.
With the resort set along the harbour, new floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors were installed in the harbour deluxe balcony and harbour premium balcony rooms to allow natural light to flow into the rooms.
All accommodations have been completely transformed with larger windows, clean lines and geared to the international traveller with multiple power ports and USB inputs bedside. The resort offers five room categories including Island View, Water View, Harbour Deluxe Balcony, Harbour Premium Balcony and Harbourfront One-Bedroom Suite.
All rooms feature individually controlled air-conditioning, mini-refrigerator, flat-screen television with cable, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer, electronic safe, clock radio, direct dial telephone with voicemail and Wi-Fi.
Island View Rooms are located on floors two to seven, highlighted by views of Paradise Island and feature a layout with nearly 300 sq. ft. of space and either a king bed or two double beds.
Water View Rooms provide harbour and Paradise Island views, nearly 300 sq. ft. of space and either a king bed or two double beds. These rooms are situated on floors 8 through 12.
Harbour Deluxe Balcony Rooms are located on floors 2 through 12 and offer a balcony overlooking Nassau Harbour and the resort’s private beach. Each room features more than 300 sq. ft. of space, either a king bed or two double beds and complimentary premium Wi-Fi.
Harbour Premium Balcony Rooms feature over 325 sq. ft. of space, a balcony overlooking Nassau Harbour and the resort’s private beach, one king bed and futon sofa. Located on floors 2 through 12, these rooms include complimentary premium Wi-Fi.
Guests can spread out in comfort in one of the resort’s three Harbourfront One-Bedroom Suites located on the 11th and 12th floors. Each suite boasts 650 sq. ft. and combines a Harbour Deluxe Balcony Room with a separate living area. The suites include two balconies, upgraded bathroom with tub and shower, picturesque views of Nassau Harbour, one king bed plus a full-size sofabed in the living room, and complimentary premium Wi-Fi.
Dining Options
Four on-property dining options are offered in the all-inclusive resort including one restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, two a la carte restaurants open in the evening – a kabob eatery offering international cuisine, and an Italian casual fine dining restaurant – and Poolside Pizzeria and Grille, serving pizza, burgers, chicken and local favorites for lunch and dinner.
Guests can relax at the Tiki Beach Bar serving tropical and mixed drinks and enjoy nightly entertainment at the Lobby Bar.
Rendering of the Italian restaurant at Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas*
Resort Facilities
Guests can enjoy live entertainment, shows and music by a DJ in its large entertainment facility located off the lobby.
The resort will feature an onsite, full-service spa and salon with details to be released in late May 2016 when the resort’s soft opening date will be announced.
The resort has an onsite gift shop, a tour desk offering sightseeing options to the destination’s attractions and a dive store front for guests interested in scuba diving.
A signature feature of the resort is the 7,000 sq. ft. Warwick Sea Terrace overlooking the harbour marinas complemented by an outdoor seafood restaurant, which will be open to the public and is not included in the all-inclusive rates. The Sea Terrace also has an arrivals’ dock, a fire pit and an expansive boardwalk featuring a unique waterside wedding belvedere offering a picture-perfect backdrop for destination weddings.
Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas is a 30-minute drive from Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport. World-famous Cabbage Beach is a 10-minute walk away with dining and shopping nearby.
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*Note: The renderings presented depict the future look and ambiance of the facilities and accommodations of Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas. Actual furnishings may differ slightly from that which is shown within these renderings.
