New Villa Project Breaks Ground in Antigua

By: - January 3rd, 2016

Antigua’s Tamarind Hills development has launched a new project.

The Ocean One project will see the creation of 57 new one-bedroom suites on the hillside above Ffryes Beach in Antigua.

The project is part of the wider Tamarind Hills development, which includes 11 villas and 36 en-suite rooms, all featuring private pools.

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The Ocean ne project will be joined by new restaurants, a new reception area, a conference center and tennis courts at Tamarind HIlls, also slated for completion by Winter 2017.

The ultimate plan is for the property to eventually become a 200-room resort.

“Tamarind Hills is not only adding to our overall room capacity, but is an incredibly important property for the Antigua and Barbuda portfolio,” said Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister Asot Michael. “Trends are showing how villas are becoming more and more popular for those seeking luxury and something different.”

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