New Courtyard Nassau Opens in the Bahamas

By: - June 27th, 2016
Courtyard Nassau

Another new hotel is debuting in Nassau: the new Courtyard Nassau.

Marriott’s latest property in the Bahamas officially opens July 1, with 112 rooms set at the former Sunset Resort Nassau in the downtown area.

Courtyard Nassau Room

A room at the new Courtyard Nassau

The property includes a pool and sun deck, a fitness center, a signature restaurant called The Bistro and a lobby bar and lounge.

“We’re excited to introduce the Courtyard Hotels brand to the Bahamas market,” said Donald J. Urgo, Jr., Senior Vice President, General Counsel for Urgo Hotels & Resorts. “The Courtyard Nassau’s location, just steps from Junkanoo Beach punctuates the resurgence and revitalization of downtown Nassau.”

The hotel will provide another option for travelers to the capital, whether for business or a stay on the city’s Junkanoo Beach.

“Courtyard Hotels has become a very popular brand in the Caribbean and is expanding rapidly,” said Tim Sheldon, President of the Caribbean & Latin America at Marriott International, Inc. “It offers excellent value in the mid-tier market that is currently underserved. The hotels adapt well to the lifestyle needs of both domestic and international guests.”

Check out our rankings of the best Bahamas hotels.

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