64 October 2016 - Business View Caribbean
Valentine’s is a member of the Association of Baha-
mas Marinas (ABM). According to Spychalla, come
November, the resort, along with other ABM mem-
bers, is planning to charge a two percent levy on their
dockage fees which will be utilized for several good
causes. “We’re going to use it for some promotional
and advocacy work, but we’re also going to use it to
help ensure that navigational aids in the Bahamas are
well-maintained,” he says. “We’re also going to have
a scholarship for young persons who are interested in
the marina industry.”
Valentines is comprised of 41 condo units. It also has
51 boat slips and two restaurants – the Rooster Tail Bar
& Grill and the Boat House Restaurant. Last year, the
resort completely refurbished its 80,000 gallon pool,
and currently, there is one significant building project
underway. “We have an existing coffee shop with an
empty space below it,” Spychalla says. “We’re building
out that space and we’re adding a 300 square foot
deck for the shop. And we’re going to incorporate the
space below and put in an upscale gym. It’s going to
be an awesome addition. And we’ve also done about
$50,000 worth of landscaping in the past 12 months
and it’s starting to mature and it looks spectacular.”
All of the resort’s luxury suites are equipped with Wi-Fi
and cable television, modern kitchen appliances, and
balconies overlooking the pool, gardens, or marina.
Lodging options include junior luxury suites with room
for up to four guests, one-bedroom luxury suites with
room for up to four guests, two-bedroom luxury suites
with room for up to six guests, and a three-bedroom
penthouse suite with room for up to eight guests.
“Residences are wholly-owned by individuals,” explains
Spychalla, “there is no shared ownership. Owners can
use their residence personally up to three months a
year, and the rest of the time the hotel ensures that
the unit is in the rental pool and part of the hotel. So,
