The $130M development, opening in November 2026 in partnership with Wellington Estates and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, blends elevated island design, global loyalty access, and a service-driven guest experience.
HQ Hotels & Residences by sbe, the innovative lifestyle hospitality brand created by visionary global hospitality leader Sam Nazarian in partnership with global icon Marc Anthony, is pleased to announce that it will bring its distinctive luxury lifestyle to the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia in November 2026 with the opening of HQ Cas en Bas Resort and Residences by sbe, a Registry Collection Hotel.
This latest signing, in partnership with UK‑based developer Wellington Estates, marks the second HQ Residences to be announced since the launch of HQ Miami Edgewater Residences. The news is on the heels of the opening of HQ’s first U.S. hotel, the 34‑key Monarch New Orleans, as well as Hodges Bay Resort & Spa in Antigua earlier this year. With three more resorts slated to open by the end of 2026, HQ Hotels & Residences will have seven resorts and residences open by year’s end.
Elevated Luxury in Saint Lucia
HQ Cas En Bas Resort and Residences will comprise 96 freehold studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments, all bordering one of the longest swimming pools on the island. Preliminary planning has also been granted for an additional 82 residences on an adjacent plot, which will introduce enhanced five-star amenities, including an elevated pool, spa, wellness center, and gym. Residences will feature high ceilings, in-suite bathrooms, well-equipped kitchens, private balconies, and bespoke furnishings, offering a refined island living experience. The $130M development is already over 90% sold to buyers from around the world, including international investors, local purchasers, and hoteliers. In total, the development will add 178 keys to the island’s luxury hospitality inventory and is expected to generate up to 300 permanent jobs.
Food & Beverage
Rounding out the food & beverage on property, HQ Cas En Bas Resort and Residences will feature a Katsuya Beach, Umami Burger, and a casual Italian dine concept by Michelin-starred Chef Fabio Trabocchi.
While St. Lucia is renowned for its laid-back vibe, HQ Cas En Bas enhances guests’ expectations with an innovative blend of attentive personal touch, cutting-edge technology, and ‘cosmopolitan clever’. Guests and residents can experience a mix of dancing and entertainment at the Eclectic Beach and Night Sands, unwind with a sundowner at The Rum Shack, sip on a cocktail at Cameron Jacks Lounge and Bar, or indulge in casual fare with ‘barefoot’ beach dining.
Prime Island Proximity
Situated within the award-winning Cap Estate on the northern tip of the island, guests will be placed within privileged proximity to the 18-hole championship course at St. Lucia Golf & Country Club, the picturesque Cas En Bas Bay and its 1km sandy beach, and the new uber-luxury Cabot golf estate. Ideal for those seeking island exploration, the property is less than a 10-minute drive from Rodney Bay, the country’s most popular tourism hub, boasting a yacht-filled marina, waterfront restaurants, and ample adventurous offerings like kitesurfing, diving, and snorkelling.