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Sandals Royal Bahamian Reopens After $4M Renovation

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - October 27, 2016

The Sandals Royal Bahamian resort in Nassau has reopened following a $4 million makeover, the company announced.

The property, which had been slated to reopen in the middle of October, had to postpone its relaunch due to Hurricane Matthew.

“It’s absolutely fantastic to be back open and welcoming guests in the Bahamas,” said Sandals Resorts Chairman Gordon “Butch” Stewart.  “The property has never looked better and our team is excited about what is shaping up to be a tremendous winter season.”

The changes included behind-the-scenes upgrades like a new boiler system and plumbing along with a new main pool deck along with new furniture and furnishings in rooms and common areas.

A renovated room at Sandal Royal Bahamian.

A renovated room at Sandal Royal Bahamian.

“Sandals Royal Bahamian has undergone an extensive renovation,” Stewart said.

Other highlights include swim-up bar renovations, updates to walls and carpeting, and new amenities in the bedrooms.
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The resort’s restaurants have also received many upgrades, including new hardwood floors have at Baccarat, Crystal Room, Billiards Room, Piano Bar, and Cricketers Pub; a new oceanfront deck at the pizzeria deck, new furnishings at Royal Café, a new walkway at Spices restaurant; and a holistic renovation of Casanova Restaurant.
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