Marley Resort & Spa debuts in the Bahamas
On 1st June 2007, the Marley family will open the new, 16-suite Marley Resort & Spa in Nassau. The resort will be an experience of art, history and spiritual sensibility. A discerning traveller will be drawn to this hideaway for its blend of exquisite natural beauty, romantic heritage and rustic luxury. "So many people celebrate my father's music and see that his message is prolific and still relevant today," daughter Stephanie Marley explained. "They keep his spirit alive. In return, we are inspired to share our piece of paradise here in a place we once called home."
Inspiration comes easy at this Nassau hideaway, once a governor's mansion. Rita Marley purchased the property after falling in love with it at first sight and the family used it as a summer getaway for many years. Today, it echoes the path of the Marley family.
An intimate world-class sanctuary, the Marley Resort & Spa celebrates the enduring creative spirit and traditions of the Marley family. Located on the ‘less travelled’ section of the famed Cable Beach in Nassau, the resort is an elegant microcosm of African and Caribbean style with sculptured hand-carved doors, mosaic tiles, intricate stonework and sandstone walls. Its 16 luxurious themed suites blend the warmth of history with the ultimate in comfort and convenience, and unparalleled service. Amid Nassau’s atmosphere of relaxed and artful living, Marley Resort & Spa is a true haven for travellers. Spanning past and present, its accommodations and amenities are as beautiful and unusual as its setting.
"Come and experience this nostalgic, mystical piece of paradise we once called home," they urge visitors.
Bob and Rita's music infuses the entire resort, each of the 16 themed suites center around their song titles including Kinky Reggae, Nice Time, and Kaya, among others. Suites feature the ultimate in comfort, chic furnishings and up-to-the-minute amenities. Tropical rain showers, sumptuous whirlpool tubs, flat-screen televisions, high-speed internet and in-room Bose entertainment systems come standard. Unparalleled service, a result of a greater than 2-1 staff-to-guest ratio-begins the moment guests are greeted at the airport and continues throughout their stay.
For even greater luxury, three Royal Suites push the pampering to new heights. Royal Rita features a signature Royal Chaise Lounge, rich mahogany furniture, African prints, hardwood floors, and oceanfront views. Legend is designed with the King in mind, offering a separate living room, private balcony, hardwood floors and fully stocked wet bar. One Love, the resort’s signature honeymoon suite, has an intimate, in-room Jacuzzi tub for two, dual rainfall showers and stellar views.
To ensure attention to the smallest detail, a five-star personal concierge service is available along with 24-hour room service. A host of excursions from diving, dolphin encounters and private tennis lessons are available while some guests may choose to stay in-house and lounge in the two, free-form swimming pools, or on the stunning beach. The resort also retains a "love expert," who helps with wedding, honeymoon and vow-renewal packages.
A boutique spa, Natural Mystic, fuses treatments and traditional secrets from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, as well as Rita’s herbal bath rituals. Limestone steam therapies are on offer, along with herbal body scrubs and wraps, nail care, and hot and cold plunges. This serene space includes a greeting room, the Uprising Tea Lounge, unique water passage, massage rooms, a couple's suite and beach-hut treatment areas.
Simmer Down, the resort’s restaurant offers gourmet Caribbean cuisine with some of Bob’s favorites on the menu as well as classic family recipes. Organic produce and fresh seafood play host here, where diners have the option of sitting on the beachfront patio, interior dining room, or in the courtyard, where a stage hosts live music.
Exclusive to resort guests, The Music Gallery offers a behind-the-scenes look at Bob’s life and the Marley family’s music – a legendary passageway of his life and spirit. The boutique (also on the property however open to the public) features daughter Cedella Marley designed Catch-A-Fire clothing, as well as the works of African, Jamaican and Bahamian artisans.
"The Marley Resort & Spa is a place where personalized service and attention to detail is our first priority. The vibe elicits the true feeling of rediscovery and relaxation,” added Stephanie. “We just hope the vibe that inspired our family will inspire each guest to live their own legend.”
For reservations and more information visit: marleyresort.com
ROOM RATES
Summer Season 2007 | June 1 - December 14
Deluxe Accom. | £250
Courtyard Suite | £335
Master Suites | £420
Royal Suites | £530
Honeymoon Suite | £640
• All rates are single or double occupancy per night.
• 6% Government tax and 10% service charge are additional.
• Children 12 and under stay free, 13 and older attract a £60 per night extra person charge. Tax and service charge are additional.
• Reservations are minimum 3 night booking.
• All reservations will have to be paid in full at point of reservation / cancelled without penalty 30 days prior to date of arrival. A 25 % penalty 29 to 15 days prior and 50% penalty within 14 days of arrival will apply.
