Thanks to pent-up travel demand, public beaches i The Caribbean they are busier than ever, making it difficult for bathers to find peace and quiet on the sand. Luxury developments with private beaches can be one solution, offering residents who seek solitude their own piece of beach. While these developments offer exceptional amenities, from stunning golf courses to world-class spas and Michelin-starred restaurants, the ultimate offering for many is privacy.
Here are four luxury Caribbean residences that offer owners the ultimate in tranquility with private beaches and luxurious amenities.
The Residence at St. Regis Cap Cana – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The Residences at The St. Regis Cap Cana is located on land within the exclusive master-planned community of Cap Cana, just south of Punta Cana on the eastern tip of the island. This idyllic paradise, scheduled to open in late 2023, will have access to 200 meters from the beach private and a residential complex with a 200-room hotel and 70 homes. The residences include 47 beachfront residences, 15 golf course terrace residences, six Astor residences and two magnificent penthouses, all overlooking the magnificent blues of the Caribbean Sea. Buyers will have access to all of Cap Cana’s amenities, including Los Establos Equestrian Center, Scape Park and the Jack Nicklaus-designed Punta Espada Golf Club. The elegantly designed and visually impressive course has eight of its eighteen holes along and above the sea. Home prices start at $1 million for a one bedroom to over $20 million for a penthouse.
The Residences at The Mandarin Oriental Grand Cayman – Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
The Residences at The Mandarin Oriental Grand Cayman is located on one of the highest natural points on the island and offers cinema views. Due for completion in 2025, this 67-acre property will be the first five-star property to be built away from busy Seven Mile Beach. A large secluded beach, framed by the cliffs of the Iron Coast and tropical maritime forests, is the focal point of the expansive property by the sea with panoramic views to the south. Owners will also enjoy magnificent facilities such as a world-class spa, dining options and a transformative range of indoor and outdoor facilities, as well as access to Mandarin Oriental’s legendary five-star facilities, including private transport services, daily housekeeping and social coordination. The price for the first 20 homes starts at around $4 million.
stone house – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Grace Bay Resort’s newly opened Rock House is a luxuriously elegant, Mediterranean-inspired residential complex nestled against the limestone cliffs of Providenciales, featuring the elegant Beach Club at Rock House, which includes more than 100 meters of secluded sandy beach white; an outdoor restaurant with al dente pasta and non-stop rosé; a Sunset Bar that becomes a meeting place -and a fashion show- when the sun goes down; and a romantic 70-metre jetty jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean. Coupled with an elegant white color palette, spectacular cliff views and a more luxurious level on the Amalfi Coast, Rock House achieves the Mediterranean feel without the need for a long-haul flight and gives buyers the feeling of being on holiday in your own private home by the sea. Rock House’s first collection of homes, designed by AD100 architect Shawn Henderson and Coast Architects, are already occupied by residents, while the larger reserve villas are 50% sold and currently under construction. Pricing for the homes starts at $2.25 billion.
the south bank – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Located on the tranquil Long Bay Beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the South Bank residential complex will be surrounded by water on all sides: the Atlantic Ocean, a calm turquoise lagoon and the Strait of Juba. Perched on towering sand dunes, the spacious South Bank Dune Villas, designed as the ultimate beach house to complement Long Bay’s natural facade, will span three floors and ensure stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and offer a slice of Long Bay Beach, accessible by a private driveway leading directly from your home. Dune Villas will feature natural design elements that enhance the villas’ stunning surroundings and have access to transformative amenities perfect for soaking up the Turkish sun, such as cabanas and private pools. Starting price available on request.