Elegant Hotels Group plc announced that it has signed a management contract with Hodges Bay Resort in Antigua. Hodges Bay Resort is currently under construction and is expected to open its doors in mid to late 2017, when it will be branded as "Hodges Bay Resort & Spa by Elegant Hotels". It will be a 122-room luxury beachfront resort, spa and residential development in a prime location on the popular north shore of Antigua. It is ideally located for many of the island's main attractions, and is within easy reach of both V.C. Bird International Airport and the island's capital, St. John's. The accommodation choices will include stunning ocean-front apartments and villas, as well as executive suites and penthouses. The property will be a breakfast-inclusive hotel with various high-end dining choices and a self-catering option for the villa occupants. Other features of the property include a heated ocean-side infinity pool, a heated lounge pool, a luxury five-therapy room spa with advanced technology hydro pool, three dining outlets, a coffee shop, an al-fresco all-day poolside grill, six bars, and a wide range of water-sport and other fitness, leisure and entertainment facilities. In addition, guests will be able to take advantage of the usual Elegant Signature activities, including free water-sports, free Wi-Fi, beach and pool Ambassador service, kids and teens clubs, and bespoke tours and daily activities.