A look at Antigua’s Nikki Beach Resort and branded residences
- Jake Nicholas
- 23 minutes ago
- 3 min read
Antigua has recently unveiled the grandest chapter yet in its luxury lifestyle evolution with The Residences at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Antigua, a landmark development set to redefine how the world lives, plays, and belongs in the Caribbean.
Set to be the first Nikki Beach resort and branded residences in the Western Hemisphere, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Antigua fuses Antigua’s spectacular natural beauty with the globally celebrated Nikki Beach ethos — where barefoot elegance meets world-class hospitality, vibrant culture, and curated experiences that linger long after the sun sets over Jolly Beach’s crystalline shoreline.
Based on newly released plans and visuals, the $400 million destination will blend luxury residences and resort experiences unlike anything the Caribbean has seen. Here, 134 turnkey homes, from studios to three-bedroom residences and seven four-bedroom beachfront villas, sit alongside 84 hotel rooms and suites, all seamlessly integrated into a full-service beach club, poolscape, dining venues, and wellness sanctuaries.
Price points for branded residences start around $1.2 million, with villas beginning at approximately $5.5 million, and public sales slated to begin early in 2026 ahead of a 2030 resort opening.
What makes this unveiling especially compelling is the way it channels Nikki Beach’s globally recognized lifestyle DNA. Founded in 1998 by Jack and Lucia Penrod, Nikki Beach pioneered the modern luxury beach club, a place where music, dining, fashion, art, and entertainment intermingle with barefoot luxury, and has since become a worldwide hallmark of experiential coastal living.
From Santorini to Dubai, each property is designed not just as a vacation destination but as a living canvas for social connection, curated programming, and personal renewal, a philosophy set to flourish against Antigua’s turquoise seas and powder-white sand.
On Antigua’s famed west coast, the new project embraces both celebration and serenity. Plans show lively dining venues like Cafe Nikki and Escape Beach Restaurant where island flavors meet refined coastal menus, alongside expansive beachfront pools, sunset lounges, and an 11,000-square-foot Nikki Spa + Tone Gym where wellness is elevated through innovative therapies, fitness, and restorative treatments. The rhythm of daily life here promises to shift seamlessly from sunrise yoga to twilight gatherings bathed in warm Caribbean breeze and soulful soundtrack — the very essence of Nikki Beach’s “Celebration of Life” spirit.
Yet this isn’t just about atmosphere. Antigua itself has long been a magnet for global residents and discerning travelers, known for its 365 beaches, rich history, and warm local culture. Placing Nikki Beach on Jolly Beach, one of the island’s most celebrated shores, positions Antigua as not only a quintessential Caribbean escape but a developing epicenter for luxury second-home ownership and lifestyle investment. Buyers will also be eligible to participate in Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Program, adding strategic global mobility to the lifestyle value proposition.
Architectural vision for the project comes from HKS Architects with interiors by ROAM Interior Design, blending the island’s natural palette with refined materials, open layouts, and seamless indoor-outdoor living that celebrates panoramic ocean views. From sunwashed terraces to thoughtfully landscaped pathways that encourage exploration and community, every detail is shaped to reflect Antigua’s distinctive spirit and the brand’s cosmopolitan flair.
Learn more at: www.nikkibeachresidencesantigua.com
