As the boating industry in America experiences an immense rise, this expanding market presents the opportunity for unique marina-front living offered by luxury hotel brands. According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), new boat sales increased by a whopping 40% during the Covid pandemic with Americans spending $49.3 billion on boats and services each year. We rounded up some of the best waterfront hotels and residences for water enthusiasts.
EDITION Residences Fort Lauderdale
EDITION Residences Fort Lauderdale
Developed by Location Ventures, EDITION Residences Fort Lauderdale presents an extraordinary residential experience in the “Yachting Capital of the World.” Recently breaking ground, this is the first branded residence on Fort Lauderdale’s coveted Intracoastal waterway. The 65 spacious residences present access to private boat dockage, an Intracoastal riverwalk, and exceptional views of mega-yachts along the 300 miles of inland waterways.
The St. Regis Residences Boston
The St. Regis Residences Boston
The St. Regis Residences, which opened in 2022, is the first condominium development in Boston to offer five-star branded residences without an attached hotel. Located in Boston’s up-and-coming Seaport neighborhood, the 114 luxury waterfront condos offer a unique harborside experience with exteriors evoking billowing sails, a private pedestrian pier, connection to the Seaport’s 43-mile Harborwalk, and access to private yachts, seaplanes, and ferries. Beginning on May 17, residents can enjoy dock-to-door service by Tailwind Air between St. Regis’ private dock and Nantucket Airport.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences Estero Bay
The Ritz-Carlton Residences Estero Bay
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay on Florida’s Southwest Coast fulfills the increasing demand for marina front living. The development will rise 22 stories over the new Saltleaf Marina, which will host 72 boat slips to the coastal community and afford residences with private dockage. Further, the Ritz-Carlton concierge will be specially trained in aiding owners at sea from stocking vessels to arranging pickup by the property’s private boat shuttle to the nearby Lover’s Key Beach.
Los Cabos at Costa Palmas
Los Cabos at Costa Palmas
In the heart of Mexico’s Costa Palmas Marina and Yacht Club, Four Seasons presents their private residences, Los Cabos at Costa Palmas. The space will accommodate more than 200 yachts, sailboats, and fishing vessels once complete. Already available for purchase are bespoke villas featuring waterfront terraces, pools, a private dock, and yacht captain’s quarters on the marina.
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