Delays Prompt Radisson St. Martin to Push Opening Back

The 188-room Radisson St. Martin Resort, Marina & Spa will open on Sept. 1, “a bit later than originally planned, but the delay gave the 85 palm trees bordering the infinity pool a chance to really take root,” according to Jeff Lesker, general manager.

Regulatory problems and permits delayed the start of the $80 million transformation project by a year. The landmark property originally opened as a Le Meridian in 1986 and then operated as L’Habitation de Lonvilliers in Anse Marcel in the northwest corner of St. Martin.

Included in the 188 guestrooms are 62 suites, 50 are which are set in five buildings bordering the 150-slip marina. The remaining 12 suites are housed in the two guestroom wings that flank the main house.

Radisson has tweaked its product with several new guest options. Arriving guests can book a water taxi service from the airport to the property, a 25-minute boat ride versus a 45-minute cab ride.

The price is about the same for each, $85 per person, roundtrip. Radisson also is offering a nightly water taxi service to nearby Grand Case for guests who want to sample some of the 60-plus restaurants and bistros.