As the 65th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show gets underway this week, private marinas have become among the most in-demand requested amenities in the luxury condominium market in South Florida. This emerging trend highlights the distinct coastal lifestyle of the region and the rising demand for easy access to the water. Take a look at some of the premier private marinas featured in luxury developments in South Florida that are transforming the waterfront living experience.
Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach
Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach marks the debut of Hillsboro Beach’s first five-star hotel-branded residences and the first large-scale luxury condominium development in over two decades. Nestled between the ocean and the Intracoastal, this exclusive waterfront community offers 14 private boat slips. The property features 92 luxurious condominium homes and villas, along with 13 exquisite penthouses showcasing architecture by the renowned firm Arquitectonica and interiors designed by the acclaimed Studio Piet Boon. Residents can indulge in various resort-style amenities, including a comprehensive wellness center equipped with a private spa and salon, two cutting-edge fitness centers featuring a yoga room, a sauna, and courts for tennis, padel and pickleball.
Pier Sixty-Six Residences
Pier Sixty-Six Residences is at the heart of a transformative $1 billion redevelopment project spanning 32 acres along the Intracoastal waterway. It stands as the premier address in the world’s yachting capital. Buyers of the four residential buildings will enjoy exclusive access to the renowned Pier Sixty-Six Marina—one of the largest on the eastern seaboard, boasting 5,000 linear feet of dockage with 164 slips designed for vessels up to 400 feet. This project features a selection of 88 residences divided between two Resort Residences available for entry into the Pier Sixty-Six hotel rental program and two condominium buildings named Azul and Indigo, equipped with private plunge pools. All residents can take advantage of Zenova Spa + Wellness, which includes the southeast’s first snow room alongside a variety of 12 dining and drink venues.
ALBA Palm Beach
Alba Palm Beach is situated directly on the Intracoastal waterways in the Northwood neighborhood of West Palm Beach. It is the exclusive new luxury residential development in the area and its prime location offers direct water access and day dock boat slips in its private marina. Comprising only 55 boutique residences starting at $3.25 million, Alba offers residents an impressive 25,000 square feet of tailored amenities. These include sunrise and sunset pools with private cabanas, art and relaxation gardens, a multi-sport simulator, and a state-of-the-art Technogym featuring stunning water views. Additionally, the luxurious spa provides a his-and-her sauna, steam room, and refreshing cold shower experiences. Residents are also gifted complimentary memberships to the renowned Palm Beach Yacht Club to enhance the Palm Beach lifestyle.
Six Fisher Island
Nestled on the final development site of the 216-acre island, Six Fisher Island is an elite 11-story building boasting a range of luxurious features, including a cutting-edge deep-water private marina designed for the most discerning yachts. The project will encompass 50 custom residences across 10 levels. Crafted by Kobi Karp Architects, with interiors by Tara Bernerd and Partners, Six Fisher Island offers residents an array of amenities, including two swimming pools, a spa, a gym, a lounge, a pickleball court, exclusive membership to the Fisher Island Club, butler service and a private restaurant for members only.
