HQ Hotels & Residences, the ground breaking, innovative lifestyle hospitality brand spearheaded by visionary entrepreneur Sam Nazarian through a strategic alliance with Wyndham and its Registry Collection Hotels brand, have announced the opening of its debut resort: Hodges Bay Resort and Spa, a HQ Luxury Resort and Residences.
Nestled on the coast of Northern Antigua, its arrival sets the stage for an ambitious pipeline of future HQ openings and marks the start of what is expected to quickly become a carefully curated portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels and resorts—each meticulously tailored to the needs of the modern traveller.
The Hon. H. Charles Fernandez, Minister of Tourism for Antigua and Barbuda: “This strategic and internationally renowned alliance will not only bolster the quality of the Hodge’s Bay brand but will firmly cement Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism product as first world and top class in accommodations. We welcome the partnership, and we urge you to invest in the elevation of your existing human resource capacity as this and infrastructural development goes hand in hand for the continued advancement of our tourism industry.”
Hodges Bay Resort and Spa sits within eight acres of lush tropical gardens among some of the world’s most pristine coral sand beaches. Leveraging over two decades of sbe’s expertise and proven success in lifestyle hospitality and entertainment, HQ Hotels will bring a plethora of innovative culinary and mixology experiences as well as entertainment programming to the property from sbe’s subsidiaries, Disruptive Restaurant Group and Everybody Eats. Concepts will include the debut of Katsuya Beach by Chef Katsuya Uechi and Hecho Libre by Chef Wes Avila, as well as the highly anticipated return of storied day-nightlife and dining establishment XIV Beach Club.
XIV Beach Club
XIV was dubbed America’s most “exclusive” day club by the Los Angeles Times. The brand has transformed into a national phenomenon that includes the original XIV Summer Sessions in Los Angeles beginning every May, to seasonal Fall and Winter parties in such locales as Las Vegas and Miami. XIV Beach Club at Hodges Bay will reimagine the storied experience on the Atlantic sands of the property’s breath taking beach club islet, Prickly Pear Island.
KATSUYA BEACH BY CHEF KATSUYA UECHI
Marking the 12th location globally, and the debut of Katsuya Beach at Hodges Bay Resort and Spa will continue the nearly 20-year tradition of excellence led by Chef Katsuya Uechi that has brought his concept international acclaim. Katsuya Beach will deliver a celebration of Katsuya’s classics with a new menu designed specifically for the spectacular beachfront venue at Hodges Bay.
HECHO LIBRE BY CHEF WES AVILA
Brand-new concept Hecho Libre was born from award-winning, James Beard Foundation Award Finalist, Chef Wes Avila (MXO, Guerilla Tacos, Angry Egret Dinette, KA’TEEN, Piopiko) and restaurateur Giancarlo Pagani (Mother Wolf, MARS, MXO, Citizen News Events). Inspired by the Baja Region of Mexico, Chef Wes Avila’s Hecho Libre aims to connect communities with quality-driven Mexican food and chef-crafted recipes melding health and taste to craft unforgettable dishes for the discerning modern traveler. This concept represents the second restaurant partnership between sbe and the lauded chef, the first being MXO, a contemporary Mexican Steakhouse that successfully opened in September 2024 in Los Angeles.
THE RESORT
Nestled on eight acres of lush tropical gardens and a pristine sandy beach, Hodges Bay Resort & Spa is a luxurious beachfront retreat and residential haven on Antigua’s stunning north shore. This exclusive resort features 79 thoughtfully designed accommodations, including spacious suites, expansive rooftop penthouses with private infinity pools, opulent residences, and luxurious oceanfront villas.
Since its debut in 2019, Hodges Bay has rapidly earned its place as a premier destination for celebrities and discerning travellers seeking an unparalleled escape. The award-winning property is renowned for its private island beach club, world-class contemporary art collection, and distinction as one of the most “Instagrammed Hotels in the World,” Hodges Bay offers a truly unforgettable experience of elegance, privacy, and indulgence.
THE RESIDENCES
Hodges Bay also offers travellers the opportunity to own a piece of paradise, featuring a number of one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury residences. With spectacular ocean views, large outdoor patios, and fully equipped kitchens, guests will enjoy a private, personal escape alongside all of the amenities the resort has to offer.