Bridgetown, Barbados – August 2025 – From London to Toronto to Dubai, global investors are setting their sights on Barbados, where lifestyle and returns converge. With resilient tourism growth, expanded international airlift, and a reputation for political and economic stability, the island has emerged as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling hospitality markets. NVEST Estates is now presenting a portfolio of boutique hotels and large-scale development opportunities that highlight Barbados’ rare blend of luxury appeal and investment security.
Momentum in the Market
Investor appetite has been strong. The Palm Garden Hotel—a boutique property on the island’s South Coast—is already under offer through NVEST Estates, a signal that demand is robust and immediate.
“As an agent, I’m seeing unprecedented interest from both regional and overseas buyers,” says Richie Quintyne of NVEST Estates. “Barbados combines lifestyle appeal with strong tourism fundamentals, and the hotel sector is proving one of the most exciting areas for capital growth right now.”
A Range of Opportunities
Current hotel listings span from charming boutique hotels to significant beachfront redevelopment sites, including:
- 65+ room beachfront hotel in Christ Church – USD 15.5M (off-market)
- 130-room Silver Sands beachfront redevelopment – USD 10M (reduced)
- Ocean 15 Hotel in St. Lawrence Gap – USD 3.5M
- One-acre hospitality development opposite Accra Beach – USD 2.75M
- Luxury 50-room boutique hotel – USD 24M (off-market)
“These properties cater to different strategies,” Quintyne notes. “Some investors want a turnkey boutique operation; others see the opportunity to redevelop or expand for long-term upside. Barbados offers both.”
Coming Soon: New Hotels Under Construction
Beyond today’s opportunities, Barbados is also experiencing one of the largest hospitality build-outs in its history. Six major hotel projects are already under construction, with several more breaking ground soon, representing nearly USD 1 billion in new investment:
- Pendry Barbados & Residences (Six Men’s Bay) – $300M, 74 rooms and 46 branded residences
- Hotel Indigo (Christ Church) – $100M, 132 rooms
- Hyatt Ziva Barbados (Lower Bay Street) – $186M, 387 all-inclusive suites
- Pierhead Development – $100M, 150 residences
- Royalton CHIC Barbados (Holetown, Marriott/Autograph Collection) – $300M, 220 suites, opening Spring 2026
- Beaches by Sandals (Heywoods) – $800M, 532 suites
Additional projects include:
- Odyssey Hotel (Maxwell Coast Road, Christ Church) – 180-room development breaking ground soon
- Elegant Hotels Renovations (Colony Club, Crystal Cove, Turtle Beach, Treasure Beach, The House, Waves Hotel & Spa) – phased reopenings through 2026, with Colony Club relaunching September 2025 under Marriott’s Luxury Collection
Together, these developments will deliver over 1,500 new rooms and thousands of permanent jobs, further boosting the island’s capacity to meet surging demand.
Why Now?
Barbados welcomed over 700,000 stayover visitors in 2023, a figure that continues to rise as airlines expand routes and luxury brands show interest in the island. Unlike many destinations, Barbados combines world-class hospitality with political stability, modern infrastructure, and an investor-friendly environment.
“Barbados is not just a postcard destination,” Quintyne adds. “It’s a resilient economy with a thriving tourism base. Hotels here aren’t just lifestyle assets—they’re high-performing investments in a market with global reach.”
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