Dutch Caribbean Investments Completes Acquisition of ‘The Martin’ within The Setai St. Maarten

Curaçao / St. Maarten – January 7, 2026
Dutch Caribbean Investments (DCI) has completed the acquisition of ‘The Martin’, an exclusive apartment building with 28 luxury suites within the prestigious resort The Setai St. Maarten at Indigo Bay. The purchase price amounts to approximately USD 22.5 million. The investment is held within a closed-end real estate fund structured by DCI, funded by primarily Dutch and Caribbean investors and family offices.

The Setai St. Maarten represents the latest phase in the development of the project previously known as Vie L’Ven Resort & Residences. With its repositioning under the globally renowned The Setai brand, the resort gains a powerful luxury identity and international status. The resort will be operated by Luxury Hotel Advisors and is affiliated with The Leading Hotels of the World. Guests and owners will benefit from an exceptional level of hospitality, including a beach club, spa facilities, and fine dining under the direction of legendary top chef Alain Ducasse.

Strategic Growth and Returns
The investment in The Martin aligns seamlessly with DCI’s strategy of investing in exclusive hospitality and residential real estate in the Dutch Caribbean through closed-end funds. A unique feature of this structure is that investors benefit from a stable, contractually agreed distribution already during the development phase, combined with the potential for capital appreciation upon completion. With the addition of this global brand, DCI responds to the strong international demand for branded residences, which are distinguished by superior value retention, higher liquidity, and a quality guarantee that only a hotel brand of this caliber can provide.

Quote Hans Leverman, shareholder/partner of DCI:

“After completing my role as a tax advisor and partner at Deloitte in 2024 following 32 years, I joined Dutch Caribbean Investments as a partner in 2025. With the acquisition of The Martin within The Setai St. Maarten, we achieve an important milestone in our growth strategy. By entering a project of this international caliber at a strategic moment, we offer our investors a unique combination of direct returns and significant growth potential. The transition to the global The Setai brand underlines the quality of St. Maarten as one of the most promising locations for luxury real estate in the region.”

Future Projects
With this acquisition, DCI continues its expansion in the Caribbean region. Due to the scarcity of high-quality beachfront locations and the favorable fiscal conditions on St. Maarten, demand from family offices and high-net-worth individuals continues to grow. DCI expects to publish further information on new funds and investment opportunities on other islands in the Dutch Caribbean in the near future.

About Dutch Caribbean Investements
Dutch Caribbean Investments is an investment company based in Curaçao, specializing in structuring closed-end funds for luxury hospitality and residential real estate. DCI bridges the gap between high-net-worth investors and exclusive real estate projects in the Dutch Caribbean, combining the professionalism and reliability of a Dutch real estate fund with a strong focus on risk management, transparency, and sustainable returns.