Under Construction

Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Cotton Bay

The Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Cotton Bay is an ultra-luxury open-air resort and branded-residence community rising on the historic former Cotton Bay Club site in South Eleuthera, the Bahamas.

Official Website
View on map
04.14.25
Start
~2027
Completion
110
Keys
97
Units
Scroll for details
Details

97 residences and 110 hotel keys. Broke ground April 2025, targeting 2027.

The story so far
Announced 2025 est.
Broke ground Apr 14, 2025Cotton Bay Holdings and Marriott broke ground April 14, 2025 on the $350M Ritz-Carlton Reserve at the former Cotton Bay Club site in South Eleuthera
brandedresi.com
Hotel construction halted, contractor split May 2026Cotton Bay Holdings parted with general contractor Greython Construction and cut its on-site workforce to a skeleton team, pausing the hotel component pending a competitive re-tender while golf course and Chris Brown Boulevard relocation work continue; investment now $360M and residences up to 97
tribune242.com
Hotel works stalled Jun 18, 2026Cotton Bay Holdings split with contractor Greython Construction and laid off procurement staff ahead of a re-tender; road relocation and golf course works continue (Tribune242)
tribune242.com
Under construction
Expected opening 2027 est.
Unlock 4 more dated milestonesGo Pro
Milestones are dated to when they actually happened and linked to their source. This record fills in over time as TMW tracks the project.
TMW IntelligenceVerified Oct 18, 2026
AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
TMW Intelligence

The outlook for Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Cotton Bay

Timing and similar projects, read from every development in our database.

Pro tools
Compare projectsSide by side with any projectAnalyze the marketPricing and timing
About the project

The Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Cotton Bay is an ultra-luxury open-air resort and branded-residence community rising on the historic former Cotton Bay Club site in South Eleuthera, the Bahamas. Developed by Cotton Bay Holdings under Marriott's rare Ritz-Carlton Reserve flag, it will be only the sixth Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the world and the first in the Bahamas. The development pairs 110 guest rooms with 97 three-to-five-bedroom branded villas, anchored by an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II, with signature restaurants, a spa and wellness sanctuary, and multiple pools.

Companies and contacts

Every firm on Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Cotton Bay, the office nearest it, and the people who work on it.

Common questions

Frequently asked

Where is Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Cotton Bay located?

Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Cotton Bay is located in Eleuthera.

When will Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Cotton Bay be completed?

Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Cotton Bay is under construction, with completion expected in 2027 (a TMW estimate).

Who is developing Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Cotton Bay?

Cotton Bay Holdings is the developer behind Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Cotton Bay.

Who designed Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Cotton Bay?

Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Cotton Bay was designed by ABAX Architects, TAHR Arquitectura.

How big is Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Cotton Bay?

Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Cotton Bay features 97 residences and 110 hotel keys.