By Alexander Britell

An exciting new hotel has opened its doors on the island of Saint Lucia.

The Harbor Club is a major addition to the greater Rodney Bay area, with a waterfront marina setting and striking, modern design.

The property has a mix of 115 nautically-inspired rooms and suites, along with five dining options, a fitness center, a spa, a dive center and a spectacular multiple-level pool deck.

It’s a different kind of hotel for the island: hip, sleek, extremely well appointed and boasting a beautiful marina-front setting.

An affiliate of Aimbridge Hospitality is the management company for the property, which owned by Canadian entrepreneur Wes Hall.

Aimbridge has been expanding its footprint in the Caribbean of late, most notably with the recent debut of Jamaica’s Jewel Grande in Montego Bay.

“I am excited to open Harbor Club and, with a team of world-class hospitality professionals, move one step closer to making this hotel and Rodney Bay a top destination for the world’s most elite travelers,” Hall said. “Not only are we opening a stunning hotel that will stand out to the world, we are also adding 200 hospitality jobs in Saint Lucia.”

The hotel’s crisp design (along with a very large, high-tech ballroom) make it an equally appealing destination for both leisure and business travelers.

The rooms are beautifully appointed, with everything from flat-screens to Nespresso machines.

But it’s the waterfront pool deck that is the party piece, a terraced pool system that includes a row of swim-up suites and a swim-up bar.

“Our multi-million capital investment in this destination hotel on the coveted island, along with Aimbridge Hospitality’s commitment to the guest experience, and our management team is the perfect combination,” Hall said.

While it’s currently in soft opening, Harbor Club will hold its grand opening in March.

For more information, visit the Harbor Club.