Real estate investment firm Trinity Fund Advisors LLC has purchased the award-winning Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida from Brookfield Properties for $835 million to private, and signed a 40-year management deal for the property with Hilton Hotels and Resorts to oversee the resort’s operation as part of the Curio Collection by Hilton brand.

The transaction is the third largest single-asset hotel/resort sale in United States history.

The property is perched on nearly 10 acres of Atlantic beachfront, overlooking both the Atlantic Surf and Intracoastal Waterway. The property – where an extensive, $90-million renovation was completed in 2017 – consists of a twin-spired, 36-story tower housing the resort rooms, a 15,000-square-foot spa and salon, six restaurants and bars, as well as multiple pools with cascading waterfalls and designer cabanas.

The Diplomat Beach Resort is the largest convention and meeting space in North and South America as well as the Caribbean. With 1,000 traditional guest rooms and suites and more than 209,000 square feet of integrated meeting and events space, the Diplomat is also the second largest beachfront resort in South Florida. Located between Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport, the resort offers unparalleled access to guests from major markets throughout the United States, Latin America and Europe.

At the same time, award-winning hotel manager Dean Lane was named general manager of the property.

“I look forward to this new opportunity and am proud to be able to lead the phenomenal team at The Diplomat Beach Resort,” Lane says. “My ultimate goal is to ensure this premiere Resort remains the unquestionable leader in the South Floridian market for both leisure and business travelers visiting the area, by delivering an unparalleled guest experiences and best-in-class amenities around every bend.”

Known for its extensive offerings, The Diplomat holds multiple award-winning recognitions and accolades, including being awarded 2022 Top Beachfront Resort in the US by the World Luxury Hotel Awards, 2022 #1 Luxury Beachfront Resort in Florida by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards, 2022 Gold and Silver Awards by Travel Weekly for Best Overall Beach Resort and Best Overall Business/ Conference Center respectively, 2019 Best Family Resort by Travvy Awards, One of the Top-10 Resorts in Florida by Conde Nast Traveler in 2019 and is the recurring recipient of the AAA Four Diamonds Award®.

Address: West End, Tortola
Price: $25,000,000
Acres: 8
Bedrooms: 13

Perched on a rocky cliff on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, the Steele Point estate is made up of four separate villas, each with its own private pool, connected by lush, plant-lined paths and surrounded by turquoise seas and breathtaking views. Though the property is secluded on the western point of the island, a helipad, two private docks, and road access make it easy to come and go and enjoy the pleasures of the rest of Tortola.

The Steele Point villa is composed of multiple pods nestled into the rocky hillside, including a separate structure for the master bedroom suite and another containing three bedrooms, private decks, and access to a swimming platform. The main house is organized around an elegant stone courtyard that leads to the open plan kitchen, dining and living area, and another bedroom.

The intimate, West Indies-style Treehouse villa sits among the wooded area on the ridge of the peninsula, offering some of the most stunning views available from the property. The great room features high vaulted ceilings and sprawling glass doors that open to welcome in inviting ocean breezes. Blackbeard’s Hideaway is the most recently built of the villas, and offers an elegant entertaining space and a family-friendly layout. Designed to maximize indoor/outdoor living, the Gestalt villa emulates a tropical garden paradise with living areas that open into outdoors seating; private, open-air showers; and a pool surrounded on three sides by luxuriant vegetation.

For a complete listing, broker information, and more photos, visit redcoralbvi.com/properties/steele-point-estate-2.

Address: 23456 Malibu Colony Rd., #88, Malibu, CA
Price: $21,500,000
Area: 3,582 square feet
Acres: 0.15
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4

Listed by: Irene Dazzan-Palmer and Sandro Dazzan of The Agency

A beautiful Malibu home once owned by comedian and television personality Howie Mandel has come on the market for $21.5 million. The property sits along the sand inside the guard gates of the exclusive Malibu Colony, a community that has been home over the years to a wide range of celebrities including Tom Hanks, Bill Murray, and Bette Midler.

The home is designed on a grand scale throughout, featuring beamed ceilings and wide windows that provide breathtaking views and wash the rooms in natural light. The beautifully appointed living room and family room both open up to the expansive outdoor entertaining space with a sunken jacuzzi tub just steps from the sand. The chef’s kitchen boasts a large center island and a sunny breakfast area.

The gracious primary suite includes a sitting area, and private oceanfront deck perfect for basking in the views over a morning cup of coffee or an evening glass of wine. The primary bathroom includes dual vanities and a massive rain shower. Two additional bedroom suites complete the second level. A guest house off the courtyard includes a living room, one-bedroom suite, and lofted gym.

Offering absolute privacy and security, this is the ultimate retreat moments from Malibu’s renowned shopping and dining.

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Upon entering this beachy waterfront abode, the grand two-story foyer presents an abundance of luxurious features—an elegant, tiered 10-foot Capiz shell chandelier, coffered ceilings, and custom millwork all add an element of luxe charm.

The foyer leads you into the bright, airy living room with beautiful water views, a grand fireplace, and an adjacent formal dining room, complete with a temperature-controlled walk-in wine cellar—it’s huge! Entertain your family and friends in the great room with a wet bar and billiard table. The gourmet kitchen is completely covered in white marble and features Wolf, Sub-Zero, Bosch, and Miele top of the line appliances, built-in cabinetry with a coffee/espresso maker, a center island, and a breakfast nook. 

Upstairs, the master suite is a grand escape from the rest of the home with views of the water from its covered balcony and a spa-like marble master bath with a soaking tub. Additionally, you can find a complete fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment. Outdoors, the veranda showcases views of an infinity saltwater heated pool and spa, along with a built-in kitchen and bar. The property also features a 2-slip dock with boat lifts.

860 Lakeside Dr, North Palm Beach is listed for $10.79 million by Carla Christenson & Kimiko DeGuchi with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. When it sells it will break records for price per square foot in North Palm Beach.

A contemporary waterfront mansion on Hideaway Beach has entered the market for $14.25 million. It’s the highest-priced residential listing on Marco Island since 2005. The magnificent property is positioned on a nearly one-acre double lot and features 180 feet of beach frontage on the Gulf of Mexico. Located at 202 Beach Drive, the estate is marketed exclusively by Cathy Rogers of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Marco Island office.

The modernist mansion encompasses three stories of luxury living, with walls of windows that capture Gulf views from every room. Guests are welcomed through a 30-foot foyer and a statement staircase with glass rails that soars to the third floor. The artfully designed interior includes five bedrooms, five full baths and three half-baths, as well as a top-floor office and gallery with individual artwork lighting. A stunning great room framed with glass overlooks the Gulf, offering a custom wet bar and fireplace.

A state-of-the-art kitchen is an entertainer’s dream with Poggenpohl cabinets, specialty granite counters, and Miele/Wolf appliances. A spectacular double-glass entrance reveals the secluded master suite, appointed with a spa-like bath, stone fireplace, and 10-foot sliding glass doors that open to a private outdoor living area.

Five terraces overlook the vast estate, all with incredible Gulf views. Surrounded by lush landscaping, the resort-style grounds are complete with a saltwater infinity-edge pool with a water feature; a party room with a kitchen, bar and bath; and a poolside gathering room with a fireplace. This extraordinary home is just steps away from the sugar-sand beach.

Hideaway Beach is a highly desirable gated community featuring two miles of beaches, a nine-hole golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, croquet, bocce ball, a pro shop, a fitness center, and an elegant beach club with a lounge and three dining areas.

For more details and a virtual tour, view the listing here.

Check out the latest in luxury oceanfront real estate and resorts.

We’ve rounded up five of the hottest new residences and resort communities opening this year. Keep reading to discover a traditional Cycladic residence in Greece, a Caribbean escape with private plunge pools, and more.

Solemar, Pompano Beach, Florida

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Designed by architecture firm Arquitectonica, Solemar is an on-the-sand property in Pompano Beach, Florida, designed to mirror the ocean with a crystalline, wave-inspired façade. The 20-story tower includes spa treatment rooms, a wine salon, a theater room, and various pool decks. Interiors are curated by design firm Meyer Davis, featuring luxurious textures and soft colors that embody relaxed sophistication. All 105 homes are wired with DARWIN, a wellness-forward technology that monitors and regulates air, water, and light quality. Groundbreaking is expected for April 2021 and pricing starts at $1.5 million. solemarbeach.com

The Strand, Cooper Jack Bay, Turks and Caicos

The Strand, to debut on Cooper Jack Bay, Turks and Caicos, in late 2021, is a collection of 46 oceanfront residen-
ces ranging from $2.2 to $10 million. Developed by Fair Capital LLC and Brue Baukol Capital Partners, each of the 40 villas and residences and six custom homesites is perched above the water’s edge, with access to the bay below. The residences are designed in collaboration between RAD Architecture, Inc., Modus Operandi interior design, and KEITH landscape architecture. Amenities include beach and tennis club, fitness center with a yoga deck, and marina. thestrandtci.com 

The Residences at Secret Bay, Portsmouth, Dominica

The Residences at Secret Bay recently completed its first phase of new Hillside Ti-Fèy Villas. Comprising 1,686-1,836 square feet of indoor- outdoor space and a 250-400 square-foot pool deck with private plunge pool, hammocks, and daybeds. The development will also have a mix of villas ranging from 1,356 and 5,182 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space. Forthcoming amenities include a saltwater infinity pool, beachfront bar and restaurant, and microbrewery. Pricing for The Residences at Secret Bay starts at $1.49 million for whole ownership or $208,000 per share for citizenship investors. secretbay.dm/caribbean-real-estate 

Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, Maui, Hawaii

Situated on Mokapu Beach, Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, which features 301 guestrooms and suites, including 11 residential villas, will be unveiling 19 new villas in May 2021. A mix of two- and three-bedroom options, the format allows connecting villas, perfect for larger families and groups. Amenities include snorkling directly on the property, outrigger excursions with a local guide, a tropical spa with a unique apothecary experience, and complimentary classes that teach guests about the authentic Maui culture. andazmaui.com

Kalesma, Mykonos, Greece

Set to open at the end of April in Mykonos, Kalesma is home to 25 suites and two villas spread across five acres overlooking Ornos Bay. The property is designed by K-Studio, with interiors by Greek designer Vangelis Bonios—Studio Bonarchi. The lobby features furniture by Rick Owens, making Kalesma the only hotel in the world to have pieces by the designer. Local materials and artisans have played an essential role in the identity of the resort, with wood, marble, stone, and osier giving a contemporary look to traditional Cycladic style. Suites will offer lookouts from private patios, as well as a personal heated pool.  Additional amenities will include 24/7 butler service and gym. 
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With such a heavy focus on staying at home in the past year, buyers continue to look for homes that still allow them to have a connection to nature. Time spent outdoors has been shown to improve your mood, reduce stress, and increase your overall wellbeing and quality of life. Below are three properties with tons of greenery and outdoor amenities to help get you immersed in nature.

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The Ritz-Carlton Residences

Miami Beach

Designed by Master Italian Architect Piero Lissoni, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach allows residents to get back in touch with nature by blurring the lines between indoors and out. As the only residential development with over seven-and-a-half acres in Miami Beach, the waterfront property offers a beautifully landscaped meditation garden and manicured ground for residents to enjoy the outdoors. 

Want more? Residents have access to an on-site marina, private on-site captained day yacht, a half-acre rooftop pool deck with private cabanas,  and breathtaking views of views the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay.  

Alaia

Belize

Located along the tranquil Caribbean Sea, Alaia Belize lets owners enjoy exclusive residences designed to highlight the splendor of their natural surroundings. With interiors curated by renowned Brazilian designer  Debora Aguiar, known for her eco-luxury aesthetics, residences will feature approximately 70 percent of fabrics and raw materials from Belize, including rustic marbles and stones, reclaimed wood, linen curtains, textured beige walls, and earth-toned hues. Designed by i.E. Architecture, the master-planned waterfront resort and residential property will span over 20+ acres covered by a plethora of greenery and lush landscaping to complement the awe-inspiring views of the Caribbean Sea.  

Rock House

Turks & Caicos

Everything about Rock House, an upcoming residential resort in Turks and Caicos—from the interior design and architecture to the standout amenities—will be inspired by its breathtaking natural surroundings. AD100 interior designer Shawn Henderson and local Coast Architects will incorporate the native limestone from the cliffs that Rock House sits upon in limestone feature walls that will wrap from the cottages’ exteriors to interiors. The floor-to-ceiling windows, 100’ main infinity pool and jetty beach club will all maximize the views of and proximity to the turquoise Atlantic Ocean. 

As the appetite for luxury residential real estate in South Florida mounts, CMC Group and Morabito Properties, two of the region’s most experienced developers, are joining forces to launch Onda, a new boutique luxury condominium in Miami’s Bay Harbor Islands.

Designed by world-renowned architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, the 8-story building’s enviable location will boast more than 300 feet of bay frontage, a private marina, and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Construction of Onda is estimated to begin in fall 2021, with completion slated for 2023. 

Onda’s 41 impeccably finished residences include two- to four-bedroom layouts measuring between 1,809 to 3,525 square feet, with four penthouse residences up to 5,073 square feet in size – two of which will include private rooftop pool decks. Prices range from $1.8 million to over $8 million.

The launch comes as the next wave of residential development in Miami takes hold, fueled by an uptick in demand from domestic buyers looking to relocate from major U.S. cities who are attracted to Florida’s desirable quality of life, lower business and living expenses, and tax-friendly policies. Total condominium sales in Miami-Dade County rose 29.4 percent month-over-month from December 2019 to December 2020, according to the Miami Association of Realtors. 

Onda will benefit from the track record and expertise of Ugo Colombo of CMC Group and Valerio Morabito of Morabito Properties—two world-class developers driven by their Italian instincts for quality, style, and craftsmanship. Colombo and Morabito previously partnered in 2016 to lead the development of Beach House 8, a nearby boutique waterfront condo building on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. Most recently, Colombo and CMC Group delivered Brickell Flatiron, a 64-story luxury tower in Downtown Miami’s Brickell Financial District. 

“Diminishing single-family home inventory and growing interest in Miami’s luxury condo market have sparked the next wave of development, but few projects benefit from Onda’s prime waterfront location in one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods,” says Ugo Colombo, founder of CMC Group. “Bay Harbor Islands is Miami’s best kept secret. Surrounded by some of South Florida’s finest shopping, beaches, and schools, the area is synonymous with an upscale, family-oriented lifestyle that appeals to buyers from across the country and around the world.”

Onda—the Italian word for “wave”—has been architecturally designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, with interiors imagined by creative design masterminds Carlo and Paolo Colombo of A++ Human Sustainable Architecture, and lush landscaping by award-winning landscape architect Enzo Enea of Enea Garden Design.  

“Onda will be the address of choice for residents seeking the highest caliber of luxury in a technology-forward boutique building with top-quality finishes and materials,” said Valerio Morabito, CEO of Morabito Properties. “Onda residents will enjoy a premium lifestyle with all the conveniences of luxury condo living and the unique amenities that come with owning a piece of the Bay Harbor waterfront.” 

Among Onda’s standout features is over 300 feet of bay frontage, a private marina for the exclusive use of residents with boat slips, a water sports launch dock with available kayaks, paddle boards and inflatables, and direct ocean access through Miami’s Haulover inlet. 

Building amenities will include a rooftop pool deck and lounge area, a state-of-the-art fitness center with Technogym equipment, a yoga studio, a spa with massage treatment rooms, changing facilities, and steam bath and sauna rooms. Onda will also feature personalized services, advanced security and technology along with a front desk reception, a covered valet drop-off area, personal parking spaces in a fully enclosed garage, electric vehicle charging stations and bicycle storage, and residential storage space. The building will offer an integrated digital concierge along with readily accessible WiFi throughout all public spaces, and FTTH (fiber to the home) technology for voice, video, and high-speed internet.

Residences will feature floor-to-ceiling, impact-resistant sliding glass doors and windows, spacious tiled terraces with private gardens, private and semi-private residential elevators, open floor layouts with up to 9-foot grand ceiling heights, fully-accessorized Snaidero kitchens with top-of-the-line Miele appliances, bathrooms with Italian marble and wood cabinetry, exquisite Italian flooring throughout, energy-efficient air conditioning and heating systems with ultra-quiet technology, and air and water filtration systems.

For more information, including preconstruction sales opportunities, contact Onda Sales at 305-344-1234 or info@ondaresidences.com. Learn more at ondaresidences.com.

Now, for the first time ever, Danzante Bay at the islands of Lorento is offering real estate opportunities for interested buyers. Choose from lots for sale starting at $450,000, or full built projects ranging from $1.7M to $6.9M.

Buyers can select one of four predesigned home plans from Kevin B. Howard Architects, with anywhere from three to six bedrooms, and 2,900 to 6,000+ square feet. Land planning has been thoughtfully designed by Hart Howerton. Owners will enjoy a private beach club, access to the resort’s fitness facilities, and special rates and access to the spa and restaurants. 

The 741-acre masterplan resort community of Danzante Bay is set amidst the dramatic Sierra de la Giganta mountains, bordering the turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez, on the eastern coast of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, around 200 miles north of Cabo. The destination is set on the Loreto Bay National Marine Park, A UNESCO World Heritage site. The nearby city of Loreto is rich with culture and history.

The resort community is home to the exceptional TPC Danzante Bay, an 18-hole golf course from Rees Jones boasting some of the most striking holes in golf. They also have an award-winning 140-room resort, the Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa. Add to that four restaurants, the Sabila Spa, five pools, and these new real estate developments, and Danzante Bay is on track to become one of the top destinations in Mexico.

Other activities for owners and guests include cultural city tours, hiking Tabor Canyon, snorkeling and exploring the “Aquarium of the World,” ATV desert tours, LED stand up paddle boarding at night, sport fishing excursions, and surfing at Scorpion Bay.

Developers Owen Perry and Luz Maria Torres continue to perfect their vision for Danzante Bay. Experts in developing world-class resorts, they’re well known for their work as partners of the Villa Group, which has a portfolio of nine successful resorts across Mexico. By limiting development and concentrating on a holistic experience, they ensure Danzante Bay’s trajectory as the next great destination for relaxation, culture, and eco-tourism.

For more information, visit danzantebay.com.

Address: 3503 Main Lodge Drive, Miami, Florida
Price: $22,000,000
Area: 13,967 square feet
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6 full, 2 half

Located in the upscale Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, this grand bayfront mansion is complemented by its 200-foot dock and white sand beach. It’s one of only 18 homes in the exclusive gated Camp Biscayne community. Nestled under giant oak trees and tucked along Biscayne Bay, the neighborhood formerly catered to aristocratic visitors like the Rockefellers.

Evocative of magnificent Spanish villas, the home’s striking architecture gives it a timelessly luxurious flair. An expansive eat-in kitchen and family room provide ample indoor entertainment space, while the formal living room, dining room, and library decked in tropical hardwoods give the home its elegance. 

Most bedrooms are en suite, and you can even find a guest suite and staff rooms. Other amenities include a home theater, an elevator, a game room, and a full-house generator. 

Outside, stone terraces shrouded in greenery offer the perfect spot for relaxing quietly or entertaining lavishly. Descend the home’s 18 feet of elevation into the backyard, where a 60-foot pool rounds out the outdoor space and is surrounded by palm trees.

The fashionable Coconut Grove area, full of lush canopy, marinas, restaurants and cafes, boutiques, and galleries, is known for its chic and relaxed vibe. 

For more information, view the online listing here.