Sandals Resorts reopened the renamed Balmoral Tower (formerly the Manor House), the centerpiece of Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island on Cable Beach in Nassau.
What began as a cleanup operation following Hurricane Irene last August became a $17 million upgrade and renovation that included the addition of balconies to 35 oceanview rooms and the conversion of 11 ground-floor rooms to walkout units with access to the pool area.
All of the 144 rooms and suites have a lighter, contemporary look with travertine tiling instead of carpet, mahogany entertainment units with 42-inch plasma TVs, a bar area, refrigerator and renovated bathrooms with marble double vanities.
Beachfront fire pits and an expanded lounge area also are part of the new look.
All-inclusive rates at the Balmoral Tower start at $681 per person, per night, double, although an introductory discount of 55% currently is in effect through March 22.
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