TELA, HONDURAS—Hilton Worldwide has signed the Indura Beach & Golf Resort here to Curio – A Collection by Hilton. The 60-suite Indura Beach & Golf Resort marks Curio’s first property in Central America and is slated to join the collection in July.
The hotel, which opened in 2014, is part of a larger destination resort that will eventually include two to three hotels and 800 residential units. The property is located along 26 miles of Tela Bay on the North coast of Honduras and near Jeanette Kawas National Park.
“Curio’s first property in Central America, and Hilton Worldwide’s second property in Honduras, Indura Beach & Golf Resort is a fantastic addition to our portfolio,” said Ted Middleton, SVP, development – Latin America, Hilton Worldwide.
According to Hilton, “Indura” is the Garifuna word for Honduras and the resort strives to incorporate the culture of the Garifuna people—descendants of Carib, Arawak and West African people—into its offerings, with local Honduran products and sustainable materials used in its 15 villas, which house a total of 60 suites.
The property is also home to the first championship 18-hole golf course in Honduras. Set on 1,800 acres, the golf course was designed by professional golfer Gary Player and is overseen by Troon Golf.
Indura Beach & Golf Resort’s five eateries use local ingredients grown on site and recipes from South American cultures, including Garifuna. The signature restaurant, Bazul, serves locally inspired and sourced breakfast, lunch and dinner specialties. The property also include Honduras-inspired Maina Spa.
The resort also features a state-of-the-art conference center, executive boardroom, ballroom and courtyards, which can accommodate groups of 10 to 400 people.
“With its commitment to the local community and surrounding ecological system, Indura Beach & Golf Resort fits seamlessly into the Curio Collection, as it prioritizes the importance of an authentic travel experience,” said Dianna Vaughan, SVP and global head, Curio – A Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton. “The hotel’s luxurious, thoughtful and environmentally conscious experience will set a strong precedent for future Curio properties as we continue to expand in the region.”