
Betting on Paradise
2025 · HGTV · 60 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Race to Paradise
Wed, 12 Feb, 1:00 pm
About
Betting on Paradise the couple, with two young daughters in tow, will embark on their biggest and scariest adventure yet—moving sight unseen to the coastal town of Jacó and buying a crumbling piece of prime real estate with the dream of creating a luxury boutique hotel. With the financial backing of friends and investors on the line, Luke will employ his construction background and years working in trades and Steph will tap into her high-end hospitality experience to overcome massive structural issues, frustrating delays and shocking budget increases to bring Hotel Amavi to life in time for peak tourist season.
Episodes
- E01
All In
Wed, 8 Jan· 60 minThe site inspection kicks off with telltale cracks that spell disaster, but the newly-minted hoteliers embrace the bright side of demolition as they create a luxe tropical oasis from scratch. Also, the family makes time for a magical beach celebration.
- E02
Sinkhole Nightmare
Wed, 15 Jan· 60 minWorking on the sewage system opens up a budget-busting sinkhole in the yard, and the build falls behind schedule; Steph gets creative and kicks the honeymoon suite into turbo mode, and Luke promises a solution when the windows arrive without screens.
- E03
Deep End Dilemma
Wed, 22 Jan· 60 min - E04
Gardening Pains
Wed, 29 Jan· 60 min - E05
Suite Dreams and a Broken Budget
Wed, 5 Feb· 60 min - E06
Race to Paradise
Wed, 12 Feb· 60 min