Hospitality firm Hilton has entered a branding and management agreement for the Waldorf Astoria Turks and Caicos Dellis Cay.
Set to open its doors in 2028, this marks the inaugural resort and branded residences for the Waldorf Astoria brand in Turks and Caicos.
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Hilton Caribbean and Latin America Development vice president Pablo Maturana said: “The luxury segment is a strategic priority for Hilton and this development is an important step in meeting the growing demand of sophisticated travellers, in collaboration with our esteemed partners Desarrollos Hotelco.”
Waldorf Astoria Turks and Caicos Dellis Cay will offer 175 guest rooms and branded residences, including villa-style accommodations.
The resort will boast 62 hotel guest rooms and suites, comprising 42 rooms with private spaces, ten suites with outdoor areas, and ten beachfront bungalows with plunge pools and private terraces.
The branded residences will feature 65 units, with options ranging from condominiums to beach and ocean villas.
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By GlobalDataNotably, the property will encompass nine six-bedroom ocean villas and eight five-bedroom beachfront villas.
The two-bedroom condominiums offer the flexibility of being reconfigured to create standalone one-bedroom suites and individual guest rooms, expanding the resort’s capacity to additional 48 rooms.
Hilton Luxury Brands senior vice president and global head Dino Michael said: “We are delighted to introduce Turks and Caicos to our growing footprint of global destinations that will be home to the incomparable allure of the Waldorf Astoria brand.”
Guests can look forward to an array of culinary experiences, a 13,455ft² spa, a 1,600ft² fitness centre, high-end retail options, a library retreat, and pools for both adults and families.
For events and business meetings, the resort will provide a 2,690ft² ballroom and a 484ft² boardroom.
This strategic move signifies the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand’s debut on the Caribbean island, as Hilton aims to nearly double its presence in the region.
The company plans to add 35 new properties to its existing portfolio of more than 45 hotels and resorts.
Hilton’s growth in the Caribbean and Latin America encompasses over 280 open hotels and a pipeline of 135 properties.
The Waldorf Astoria brand is also set to expand in Costa Rica with the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique opening in April 2025, followed by the Waldorf Astoria San Miguel de Allende in 2027.
These openings will include branded residences, adding to the brand’s global portfolio of more than 20 residential properties currently operating or under development.
Additionally, Hilton has bolstered its luxury and Costa Rica portfolio with the signing of the Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste hotel in November 2022.
This new property, situated on a peninsula with ocean views, will be the first Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand property in Costa Rica.
