TPI Hospitality to Develop Margaritaville Resort in Fort Myers Beach

Rendering of the new Margaritaville — view from Estero and Crescent. Credit: TPI Hospitality

TPI Hospitality and Margaritaville Holdings announced they have entered into a partnership to develop a new 254-room Margaritaville Resort at the entrance to Fort Myers Beach, in the popular Times Square district. Designed with a clear focus on maintaining the authenticity and charm of the local area, the ‘casual-luxe’ resort will sit on seven acres of beachfront land, with direct access to the white sand beaches and stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico. The property will boast low-lying open-air buildings that protect neighboring views, a walkable assortment of signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts, entertainment venues and more. Many of the buildings will be located on the bayside of Estero Boulevard, which leaves a beachside with lush landscape and breathtaking Gulf panoramas.

Featuring Margaritaville’s signature, island-inspired design elements, each guest room at the new Margaritaville Resort in Fort Myers Beach will have a private balcony, most with Gulf views. The resort will serve up several signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts, including a LandShark Beach Club with a 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill, a beachside LandShark Bar & Grill, a Coconut Telegraph Coffee Shop on the pedestrian bridge over Estero Boulevard and a JWB Bar and Grill on the second level. This upscale, 100-seat beachside restaurant will have a glass-enclosed, air conditioned dining room with panoramic views of the Gulf and feature a décor reminiscent of Estero and San Carlos Island’s rich history.

On the bay side of Estero Boulevard will be an elevated, 22,000-sf License to Chill Terrace with unobstructed views of the Gulf. The resort lobby, meeting spaces and St. Somewhere Spa will open up to the Terrace with glass walls. The Terrace will have a three-meal-a-day restaurant, along with intimate social gathering areas including fire pit seating, outdoor island games, hammocks and more. Offering a perfect view of the sunset over the Gulf, the resort’s main ballroom will be 5,000 sf clear span with glass walls that open up to the elevated Terrace.

More details will come in the coming weeks and months, with a planned opening slated for Q1 2021. For more information visit TPI Hospitality or Margaritaville.