Barbuda's luxury hotel Barbuda Belle reopens following hurricane Irma

Barbuda Belle, an intimate, luxury boutique hotel on Antigua's sister island of Barbuda has reopened for the 2018/2019 Winter Season.

This is the first time that the award-winning hotel has opened since being damaged during Hurricane Irma in September 2017.

Accessible by boat via Barbuda's Codrington Lagoon, the rustic-styled property located at Cedar Point offers ultimate seclusion, tucked neatly away behind of lush mangrove trees and a picturesque pink sand beach. Originally a seven bungalow property, Barbuda Belle now boasts eight beachfront bungalows since renovations saw the total rebuild of one bungalow damaged during the storm, and the addition of a completely new bungalow. A beach bar and grill is also a new addition. Daily rates for Barbuda Belle start at US$890.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Investment, Senator, The Hon. Mary-Clare Hurst spoke at the November 3 reopening Ceremony on behalf of the Minister of Tourism and Investment, The Hon. Charles Fernandez who was away on duty.

"Today marks a very important step in Barbuda's recovery post Hurricane Irma and a significant step in our Country's Tourism. Today is our collective affirmation to our visitors far and wide, that Barbuda is open for business!", Hurst said.

"The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is excited by the momentum and progress that we have seen so far, as it relates to Barbuda's Tourism and progress just one year on."

The Barbuda Belle re-opening is the first in many openings that will take place in Barbuda for the season. The Barbuda Ocean Club, and Barbuda Cottages are expected to open in December.