Inside the $2B St. Regis Resort & Residences, Bahia Mar, Fort Lauderdale's Sales Gallery

Key Points

• $2 billion revamp across 40 acres of marina and beachfront land. 

• 160 condo residences, 79 resort residences, and a 197-key St. Regis hotel across two 23‑story towers. 

• Residences start at $3 million, with full amenities including spa, pools, private beach club, and yacht slips up to 350 ft. 

Fort Lauderdale's skyline is getting a serious sophistication upgrade. Related Group, Tate Capital, and Rok Acquisitions, in collaboration with Marriott International, are transforming the iconic Bahia Mar megayacht marina into a European‑inspired luxury destination. Expect a flagship St. Regis hotel, branded residences, upscale dining, retail, and the largest private yacht marina on the East Coast. 

A Design Rooted in Locale

• Architectural grounding: Arquitectonica leads the bold, modern tower forms, seamlessly integrating water and landscape. 
• Interior narrative: London’s Tara Bernerd & Partners bring their signature “Gilded Glamour” aesthetic—warm woods, yacht‑inspired metallics, and light‑filled, open layouts with panoramic Atlantic, Intracoastal, and skyline views.

Interiors & Amenities by Tara Bernerd & Partners

• Residences:

  • Private elevator foyers

  • 3–4 bedroom layouts (2,600–3,550 sq ft) + penthouses

  • Flowing kitchen living spaces with waterfall‑edge islands, high-end stone, and custom millwork

  • Spa‑style baths with freestanding tubs and walk‑in closets

• Resort residences:

  • One-to-three bedroom options atop the hotel

  • Integrated with the St. Regis hotel for premium service and rental participation 

• Robust amenities:

  • 17,000 sq ft interior lounge/spa per tower + 20,000 sq ft outdoor amenity space

  • Pools, hot/cold plunge, pickleball, summer kitchens, multisport simulator, media rooms, library, salon, and kids’ spaces.

• Marina & public realm:

  • Yacht slips for up to 350 ft vessels

  • 88,000 sq ft curated waterfront retail and dining alongside pedestrian promenades and public parks.

Investment Perspective

• Global draw: Nearly two‑thirds of visitors to FL are overseas, especially from LatAm & Europe—expanding the high‑net‑worth market. 

• Brand allegiance: The St. Regis name brings long‑standing luxury pedigree, high ROI potential, and resale appeal for portfolio diversification.

• Yachting synergy: Flanked by world‑class marina and the annual FLIBS show, the project benefits from built‑in audience and trophy asset appeal. 

Market Context

Fort Lauderdale is increasingly being billed as South Florida’s “next Monaco”—a destination aimed at both ultra‑affluent residents and tourists seeking marina‑front luxury. Broward County retail sales jumped over 100% YoY through mid‑2024, signaling strong demand for upscale development.