Key International and Wexford Real Estate Investors have initiated the renovation of the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa. This comprehensive project will completely reimagine the beachfront resort pool and spa, all 219 guestrooms and suites as well as the lobby, restaurant, bar, and guest arrival experience. The development firms tapped design studio Urban Robot Associates, known for redesigning The Boca Raton Beach Club, the 1 Hotel Beach Club, The Standard Residences, and PastisWynwood.
“We are thrilled to start this significant renovation project,” said Diego Ardid, Co-President of Key International. “With our extensive track record of delivering and transforming premier beachfront properties along the Florida coast, this project is a testament to our commitment to providing our guests with the best accommodations and amenities. We’re excited to be part of Pompano Beach’s evolution, offering a design-forward space that meets the expectations of today’s travelers.”
The renovation comes during significant growth and development for Pompano Beach. The area has experienced a surge of new residential high-rises, set to transform the beachside skyline, while an influx of new beachside businesses is expected to follow. This development boom is increasing demand for high-end hospitality options, making Pompano Beach an increasingly attractive destination for both residents and visitors.
Renovation Phases:
- Phase 1: The first phase focuses on a complete redesign of the beachfront resort pool, amenities and the North Tower guestrooms and suites. The pool area will be transformed to create a more inviting outdoor space that blends nature and modern luxury, featuring a brand new zero-entry pool, lush landscaping, new furnishings, and enhanced amenities. This phase is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025.
- Phase 2: The project’s second phase focuses on the South Tower guest rooms and suites, which are scheduled for completion by the second quarter of 2025. The ground floor public space renovation is set to commence in the first quarter of 2025 and is anticipated to be completed by the second quarter of 2025. All 219 guest rooms and suites of the resort will undergo significant enhancements, with renovations focused on modernizing design and upgrading furnishings with an eco-luxury aesthetic utilizing coastal colors and natural materials.
“This renovation is not just about enhancing the resort; it’s about contributing to the larger renaissance of Pompano Beach,” said Shawn Gracey, Executive Vice President of Hospitality of Key International. “As the city experiences unprecedented growth, the need for premium hospitality offerings is also on the rise.”
New condominiums, hotels, resorts and restaurants are also on the horizon, further cementing Pompano Beach’s status as a premier coastal destination.
Key International and Wexford Real Estate Investors have also collaborated on hospitality, development and investment deals in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale Beach and more.
About Key International
Key International is a global real estate development and investment firm with a strong presence in Florida, Spain and Portugal. Since its inception in 1970, the company has been involved in over $8 billion of diversified real estate transactions, encompassing residential, hospitality, office, retail and mixed-use developments. The company’s portfolio boasts an impressive record, including the development of over 10 million square feet of property, comprising more than 6,000 residential units and over 3,300 hotel keys.
The firm has been a driving force in the growth of South Florida’s real estate market as developers and owners of high-profile properties including the Eden Roc Resort Miami Beach, the Marriott Stanton Resort South Beach and the 848 Brickell Avenue office building. Key International has also led the way as developers of marquee residential projects throughout Florida, including 1010 Brickell, 400 Sunny Isles, Mint and Ivy on the Miami River, The Harbour, Parks at Delray and Waterways Luxury Apartments & Marina in St. Petersburg. Recognized for its quality and commitment to guest experience, the firm’s Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort was awarded the national Hilton Legacy Award for New Developer of the Year in 2018. In 2024, Key International was honored with Marriott’s prestigious Best Project Award for the exceptional design and construction of the Springhill Suites Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Hotel. As a family-run company, the firm prioritizes owning and operating long-term developments that are community centric and forward thinking, with a goal of serving cities and inspiring growth.
Please visit www.keyint.com for more information on the company and its portfolio.
Wexford Real Estate Investors
Wexford Real Estate Investors (“WREI”) was formerly the private market real estate investing arm of Wexford Capital LP (“WCLP”) and in 2020 was spun out of WCLP as a dedicated, standalone real estate platform. Since inception of WCLP in 1994, the principals of WREI have been actively investing in real estate and in 2018 WREI moved its headquarters to West Palm Beach to continue to concentrate its investment activities in Florida, which has been WREI’s largest focus market since 2010.
WREI sources, invests, and executes in value and growth driven real estate transactions using an opportunistic investment philosophy. WREI currently focuses its investments in sunbelt markets with an emphasis on Florida, and a concentration on residential rental and condominium investments. WREI has invested in excess of $750 million in equity since 2010 in real estate transactions with a total value in excess of $1.2 billion. https://www.wexfordrei.com.
