Belmond Cap Juluca, Photo Credit: Belmond Cap Juluca
While hurricanes Irma and Maria batted down on the Caribbean and Florida, devastating many communities, destinations have done more than rebuild to bring travelers back to their sandy shores. Now, more than ever, is a wonderful time to visit these great hotels.
Here’s our running list of luxury hotel openings and closings of those areas affected by Irma and Maria. We will keep it updated as information is available:
Belmond Cap Juluca: Opens in November 2018 after a major renovation. Donate to the employees affected by the hurricane here.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla: Closed. Donate to the Anguillan Red Cross here.
Carlisle Bay: Open
Jumby Bay Island: Closed. Donate to the hotel’s fund-raiser for Barbuda here.
One&Only Ocean Club, Bahamas, Photo Credit: One & Only Resorts
One&Only Ocean Club, Bahamas: Open
Bitter End Yacht Club: Closed. Donate to aid staff members in rebuilding their lives here.
Rosewood Little Dix Bay: Opens in winter 2017
Amanera: Opens November 1
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas: Open
Eden Roc at Cap Cana: Open
Gansevoort Dominican Republic, Playa Imbert: Open
Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club: Opens November 1
Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort: Opens October 13
The Reach, A Waldorf Astoria Resort: Opens October 13
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, Photo Credit: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale: Open
1 Hotel South Beach: Open
Acqualina Resort & Spa: Open
The Betsy — South Beach: Open
The Biltmore: Open
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort: Open
Eden Roc Miami Beach: Open
Faena Hotel Miami Beach: Open
Fontainebleau Miami Beach: Open
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside, Florida: Open
Four Seasons Hotel Miami: Open
Loews Miami Beach Hotel: Open
Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Photo Credit: Faena Group
Mandarin Oriental, Miami: Open
Marenas Beach Resort: Open
The Miami Beach Edition: Open
The Plymouth: Open. Those affected by Irma can contact the hotel for special rates.
The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami: Open
The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami: Closed
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami: Open
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach: Open
The Setai, Miami Beach: Open
SLS South Beach: Open. The hotel is offering a $99 rate to Florida residents to aid in Hurricane Irma relief; book here.
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort: Open
Trump International Beach Resort: Open
Trump National Doral Miami: Open
Turnberry Isle Miami: Open
Four Seasons Resort Nevis: Open
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club: Opens October 4
The Breakers Palm Beach: Open
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa: Open
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach: Open
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, Photo Credit: Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel: The hotel will accept new reservations starting October 31. For any special inquiries email reservations@condadovanderbilt.com or sales@condadovanderbilt.com.
Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve: Closed. For information regarding reservations, call 800-228-9290.
El San Juan Hotel: Closed
The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico: Closed. The hotel is waiving cancellation and change fees for specific arrival dates. Call 888-625-4988 for more information about reservations.
Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France: Closed
Eden Rock – St. Barts: Closed
Hôtel Le Toiny: Closed
Le Guanahani: Closed
Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa: Closed until December 31
Grace Bay Club, Photo Credit: Grace Bay Resorts
Grace Bay Club: Opens September 30. Donate to assist employees whose homes have been demolished or damaged here.
Seven Stars Resort & Spa: Open
The Somerset on Grace Bay: Open. Donate to help employees who have lost their homes here.
Caneel Bay Resort: Closed through 2017. Donate to help the staff members and their families here.
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas: Closed
