The legendary British Colonial Nassau resort has officially reopened its doors following a dramatic transformation project. 

The hotel, which will celebrate its 100th birthday next year, had been closed since 2020 and has since undergone a sweeping renovation. 

It’s a significant moment for the hotel and for downtown Nassau, which has been experiencing a years-long rebirth as new hotels like the nearby Margaritaville Beach Resort and experiences like the Graycliff Heritage Village have given the area a new look and energy. 

The reopening comes just a few weeks before the hotel’s 100th anniversary: it opened its doors in the heart of Nassau on Jan. 7, 1924. 

The hotel’s ribbon-cutting featured a who’s who of The Bahamas, joined by a Junkanoo celebration. 

“It was so meaningful to experience the excitement, pride, and community spirit during our ribbon-cutting event,” the resort said in a statement. “Thank yo to everyone who has been a part of celebrating British Colonial’s heritage, history and reawakening.”

In what the hotel is calling a “new chapter in the story” of the landmark hotel, the property has completely overhauled its rooms and suites, debuted a new poolscape to join its beach.

There is also a host of dining outlets: Woodes Rogers Tavern, a signature martini bar; a “1920s-era supper club” called the Mahogany Club; a breakfast buffet eatery called the Tamarind Market Place; the Sakana Noodle and Sushi Bar; the British Colonial Trading Company, a coffee shop; and the Fort Nassau Cigar Lounge. 

The hotel is owned by China Construction America, which also owns the adjacent The Pointe development — which includes a mixed-use and retail component, the aforementioned Margaritaville Beach Resort and One Particular Harbour, a residential hotel that is also part of the Margaritaville portfolio. 

The Pointe has been at the forefront of forging the new Nassau, anchoring a downtown area that has become one of the most vibrant in the Caribbean. 

For more, visit the British Colonial Nassau.