Marriott’s Autograph Collection Adds Overwater Suites to Caribbean Portfolio
A New Standard in Luxury Travel
They’ve been a standard in the South Pacific for decades: overwater bungalows, those standalone cottages perched right above the water with thatched roofs and glass floors. In the Caribbean, though, it wasn’t until 2016, when Sandals opened their first overwater villas in Montego Bay, that the concept really went mainstream.
Expansion of Overwater Bungalows in the Caribbean
In recent years, more overwater bungalows have been popping up in the Caribbean, from several more Sandals resorts (including new overwater bungalows at the Sandals St Vincent) to tiny boutique hotels on the Caribbean coast of Panama to, more recently, a handful of “Chairman Overwater Bungalows” at the Royalton Antigua resort.
Marryott’s Autograph Collection Enters the Overwater Bungalow Market
This week, Marriott’s Autograph Collection brand added more overwater bungalows to the region’s portfolio. They’re called Overwater Suites, and they are a collection of 12 overwater bungalows at the Royalton CHIC Antigua, which is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection (and, more importantly, part of the All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy collection).
What to Expect in an Overwater Suite
Yes, you get a glass floor to peek through to the ocean below. You get a private plunge pool, direct access to the sea, glass floors, personalized butler service and, well, about as romantic a room as you’ll find in the Caribbean. You also get 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi, and even a liquor dispenser right in the unit.
Suite Options and Pricing
There are actually three different suite categories: chairman, presidential and junior suites. The Chairman level can come in a two-bedroom configuration if you want to travel with another couple. All of the categories come with butler service. The entry-level overwater option, a “junior sunset overwater suite,” costs just under $2,200 per night, or about $15,399 including taxes and fees for several nights. That price goes up to about $3800 per night for a chairman-level two-bedroom suite, and $26,599.93 for a week.
Conclusion
Marriott’s Autograph Collection has made a significant move in the luxury travel market with the addition of overwater suites at the Royalton CHIC Antigua. These suites offer an unparalleled level of luxury and romance, making them a top choice for couples looking for a special getaway.
FAQs
Q: What is the entry-level overwater suite option at the Royalton CHIC Antigua?
A: The entry-level overwater suite option is the “junior sunset overwater suite,” which costs just under $2,200 per night.
Q: Can I book a two-bedroom suite at the Royalton CHIC Antigua?
A: Yes, the Chairman level can come in a two-bedroom configuration if you want to travel with another couple.
Q: What amenities are included in the overwater suites?
A: The overwater suites include a private plunge pool, direct access to the sea, glass floors, personalized butler service, 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi, and a liquor dispenser right in the unit.