Castlewood Group celebrates launching Nikki Beach Phuket

Singapore real estate developer, Castlewood Group celebrated a milestone in their branded partnership with world-renowned Nikki Beach when they launched Nikki Beach Phuket last weekend.

The celebrations kicked off last Thursday (6 March) at Singapore’s 1-Altitude where Castlewood Group played host to a number of local Asian celebrities, key influencers and business leaders.  I was there at the event too:

On Friday (7 March), Nikki Beach Worldwide, the family owned & operated global luxury lifestyle & hospitality brand, held the Grand Opening White Party for their 10th permanent beach club and restaurant location in Phuket, Thailand. The sold-out event saw over 2,000 guests walk through the doors including Hollywood stars Kellan Lutz (Twilight; Hercules; Expendables 3)and Jean-Claude Van Damme (Street Fighter, Double Impact, Expendables 2).:

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“We are delighted to have had the opportunity to work with Nikki Beach and introduce them to our prime beachfront property in Phuket.” said Chris Comer, CEO and Property Developer Castlewood Group. “Our design and construction teams have created a magnificent facility here based on Jack Penrod’s visions.”

“Phuket has always been on our priority list of great locations for Nikki Beach and with 5 successful years in Koh Samui, the opening of Nikki Beach Phuket is a great accomplishment for our growing brand.  We are so proud to have opened our second location in Thailand.  The beaches (in Thailand) are magnificent,” says Jack Penrod, Founder & Owner of NikkiBeach Worldwide. “We look forward to continuing to welcome both our loyal and new customers to experience the amazing cuisine, service and ambiance found at all our Nikki Beach locations around the world at Nikki Beach Phuket.”

The launch comes during an exciting time for Castlewood Group as they announce that for the third year running they have won the prestigious New Hotel Construction & Design category for Thailand with Nikki Beach Hotel & Spa Phuket at the Asia Pacific Property Awards. Nikki Beach Hotel & Spa Phuket is due for launch early Q1 2015.

Castlewood Group offers investors unique opportunities in buy-to-let hotel room developments in Asia for as little as $35k SGD, their current project the Nikki Beach Hotel and Spa Phuket is due to open 2015. Chris Comer, CEO, Castlewood Group, brings 20 years of experience within hotel development and property investment insights in Asia and is available for interviews.

ABOUT CASTLEWOOD GROUP

Castlewood Group is a Singapore based commercial real estate developer that provides investors with affordable and clearly defined investment solutions via luxury hotel developments.  Established in 2006, Castlewood Group has its global headquarters in Singapore and operations in the United Kingdom, Dubai, Phuket and Bangkok.  Castlewood Group’s mission is to develop high quality real-estate investment products in key proven growth destinations within the 5 star luxury hotel market, which enhance the financial position of its investors.

In 2012, a partnership was formed between Castlewood group and the world famous ultimate lifestyle brand Nikki Beach, for the creation of the Nikki Beach Hotel and Spa, Phuket.  Works commenced in 2012 with the opening scheduled for early 2014.  The project has attracted industry recognition having won awards at the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 Asia Pacific Hotel Awards for New Hotel Construction and Design, Thailand.

ABOUT NIKKI BEACH WORLDWIDE

In 1998, entrepreneur Jack Penrod introduced the world to Nikki Beach; the ultimate beach club concept that combines the elements of entertainment, dining, music, fashion, film and art into one. Called the “Sexiest Place on Earth,” by The London Observer and recently earning the coveted #1 spot on the Travel Channel’s World’s Sexiest Beach Bars list, Nikki Beach continues to make its mark in the hottest addresses and trendsetting locales worldwide. Today, the Nikki Beach concept has transcended its international venues and grown into a global, multifaceted luxury lifestyle & hospitality brand comprising of a Beach Club Division; a Lifestyle Division (including an exclusive branding & clothing line found at the Boutiques located at all Nikki Beach locations; a music label; and Nikki Style Magazine, a luxury travel, fashion & lifestyle publication produced two times a year); a Special Events Division and a Hotels & Resorts Division.

Nikki Beach can now be experienced in twelve cities, in eight different countries: Miami Beach, Florida, USA; St. Tropez, France; St. Barth, French West Indies; Marbella, Spain; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Marrakech, Morocco; Koh Samui, Thailand; Mallorca, Spain; Ibiza, Spain; Phuket, Thailand and pop-up locations in Cannes, France during the Cannes International Film Festival and in Canada during the Toronto International Film Festival. The Hotels & Resorts division has a current location in Koh Samui, Thailand and over the next few years is slated to open properties in Bodrum, Turkey; Porto Heli, Greece; Phuket, Thailand; Hvar, Croatia; and Paphos, Cyprus, among others.