The Marina Hotel, which is part of the 750-acre Resorts World Bimini property on North Bimini Island, will comprise 325 standard rooms and 25 Garden Villa Suites, two restaurants, a rooftop bar and lounge, and state-of-the-art meeting space. Each room will offer expansive views of Bimini Lagoon and direct access to the Resorts World Bimini Casino.

The hotel’s development is one of the largest construction projects in Bimini’s history. The property is expected to generate 450 new jobs, including 350 permanent positions.

Plans for the hotel come as construction begins on a new government-approved cruise ship pier along North Bimini’s western coast, near the resort’s entrance. The pier will accommodate the Bimini SuperFast cruise ship, which houses up to 1,500 people and travels to the island from Miami daily. Meanwhile, the South Bimini Airport is undergoing an expansion that will help meet growing visitor demand.

Newly-released renderings of the marina hotel reveal stylish, sophisticated designs punctuated by sleek lines and luxury finishes. Standard rooms feature wood floors, marble bathrooms, glass-enclosed showers and modern furniture. Garden Villa Suites come equipped with dedicated dining rooms and living rooms. Common areas such as the hotel’s lobby and corridors include recessed lighting, floor-to-ceiling windows and artworks that echo Bimini’s strong connection with the sea.

“Much more than a vacation destination, Resorts World Bimini is also an economic engine for The Bahamas and the islands of Bimini,” said Dana Leibovitz, President of Resorts World Bimini. “Our new hotel, paired with the construction of the cruise ship pier and airport expansion, will create hundreds of new jobs and enhance the island’s standing as a destination among visitors from South Florida and around the world.”

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