Property Detail
A place of interest in Saint Lucia’s marine history, Ganter’s Bay in Castries is also the location of “Hotel Auberge Seraphine”, built in 1993 and operated since then by a St. Lucian family.
Overlooking the masts of the day charter boats and the grandeur cruise ships as they visit Saint Lucia, this is a solid investment opportunity with its additional revenue streams from its in-demand restaurant, bar and conference rooms etc. This property maintains a very good reputation with its business clientele as seen from its high level of repeat from this niche.
The attraction and value of this property lends itself to a range of other business/investment opportunities because of its design and unique location.
Its waterside position offers charming day- and night-time views from the spacious restaurant, outdoor entertainment areas and private balconies, sweeping from the property’s picturesque lily pond with a famous ‘tree of egrets’, across calm harbour waters to the silhouette of historic Morne Fortune south of the capital.
The property is just a few minutes’ drive from GFL Charles Airport which is serviced by regional airlines and private jets with connections to most other Caribbean islands.
It is also in close proximity to Castries city center, which makes “Auberge Seraphine” the hotel of choice for Caribbean and international business travelers looking for the convenience of location with serenity and ambience.
This charming bayside property has come on the market at a time when the capital, including the surrounding area of Pointe Seraphine, is targeted for further touristic development. The island’s main cruise ship terminal currently welcomes some of the largest and newest passenger vessels in the region and is home to a great selection of duty-free shops, local vendors, cafes and bars.
Main Features of the Property
- 25,126 square feet of gradually sloping land adjoining main access road;
- Building Size: 28,811 square feet;
- Five (5) attractive, well-maintained buildings over three levels;
- Twenty-eight (28) en-suite bedrooms with balcony;
- Wide entrance with parking apron and famous lily pond with ‘tree of egrets’;
- Staircase entry to bright and breezy Reception and Lounge area with an Admin Office;
- Marble tiled bar with seating for 10;
- Large, airy, open plan restaurant with balcony overlooking harbour with space for 80 -120 covers;
- Convenient toilet facility for ground floor (1 Ladies / 1 Gents);
- Air-conditioned conference room seating up to forty-five (45) with amenities area
- Private air-conditioned meeting Room seating eleven (11);
- Thirty-six (36) foot long swimming pool surrounded by bay view terrace with bar;
- Fully-equipped commercial kitchen;
- Dry goods storeroom;
- Staff quarters;
- Laundry facilities.
Details of Buildings
Constructed as a hotel and maintained at a very high standard, this property has a Caribbean art deco flavor which combines the various buildings in an attractive, cohesive style. Architectural details include the use of decorative columns, glass blocks and wooden cathedral ceilings, while local red clay tile is used to attractive effect around the pool and entertainment deck. Interior finishes include built-in furniture and granite counters in the bed/bathrooms, ceramic tiling in the rooms and high traffic areas, and local carved wood fretwork on the restaurant balcony.
Building
No 1: Two (2) floors with Restaurant, Bar, Reception and Pool.
No 2: Two (2) floors with sixteen (16) en-suite rooms with balcony.
No 3: Three (3) floors with Kitchen, Storeroom and four (4) en-suite bedrooms with balcony.
No 4: Three (3) floors with Garage, Bar and Meeting Room Deck.
No 5: Three (3) floors with Laundry, Toilets and eight (8) en-suite bedrooms with balcony.
Additional Amenities:
- Solar water heating;
- Fourteen thousand (14,000) gallon water tank storage;
- Fiber optic line ready.
Reasons to Invest in St. Lucia:
- Stable social, political and economic environment
- Powerful tourism brand which benefits from targeted promotional campaigns year round
- Strategic geographic location which benefits from regular regional and international flights
- Rich biodiversity and breath-taking landscapes which include a well known world heritage site
- Growth in tourist arrivals for the past 6 years