“We’re thrilled to work with Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa to unveil a new era of the resort through this re-imagination, offering guests an elevated experience with modernized social spaces,” said Mauricio Salcedo, principal, Bilkey Llinas Design. “Our inspiration surrounded creating a luxurious yet approachable setting for leisure guests, with enhanced esthetics throughout the property. Guests will be welcomed upon arrival at the new Porte de Cochere setting the scene for the renovations throughout the public areas, F&B outlets and extensive outdoor venues. Revitalized landscaping throughout provides an exquisite background to the pools experience reinvented inspired by the Riviera lifestyle.”
Highlights of the re-imagination:
A new pool area to evoke a Riviera-inspired lifestyle
Inspired by the Riviera lifestyle, Eau Palm Beach’s two palm-fringed pools and surrounding landscape will be completely re-envisioned to create a new cultural focal point at the resort. New lounge furniture and additional new seating areas along the sea wall will feature neutral and organic materials which immortalize the natural surroundings. A garden palette, which will be created by the renowned landscaping design firm, EDSA, will feature lush palms, seagrass, palmetto, and tropical floral, and will beckon guests to embrace the sun-kissed, open-air feel of Eau Palm Beach.
Creating a setting for leisure and nostalgia, the adults-only Tranquility Pool on the south side of the resort will add a seated bar where cold-pressed juices, imaginative cocktails and an all-day menu can be enjoyed. The enhanced esthetics will provide a more inviting alfresco dining area for guests and double as an auxiliary venue for weddings and special events. New cabanas and daybeds will be the subject of champagne mornings and an afternoon swim, as well as Bluetooth headphones with a wide selection of music and podcasts and other VIP poolside services.
Mirroring the Tranquility Pool, the re-imagined Family Pool on the resort’s north side will become synonymous with blissed-out, lighthearted fun. Four family-friendly cabanas and a new splash pad with a turtle theme adjacent to the kid’s club will serve as a breath of fresh air for parents seeking a safe place for kids to enjoy while they relax.
Further, a new deck facade is to be reconfigured near the existing lawn to serve as a more flexible event space. A new outdoor wedding space will also be added on the north side of the resort, overlooking the ocean and hosting up to 100 guests.
“The vision for the conceptualized new design elements found throughout the resort pay homage to vintage Palm Beach and propels Eau Palm Beach into the future with forward-thinking sophistication,” Salcedo said.
Playful & enriching spaces at the new kid’s club
Delivering a renewed approach to family travel, a new kids club will replace the former AquaNuts Kids Club to further emphasize playful and experiential education. The re-imagined area will be outfitted with environments specialized for crafting and culinary activities with a beach resort feel depicting underwater images and a wall mural, an arcade with a variety of games and machines and direct access to the Family Pool splash pad.
A distinctive culinary destination in South Florida
Anchoring the new era of Eau Palm Beach and all-encompassing resort lifestyle are six re-imagined culinary outlets. Four of the six are entirely new concepts- a coffee shop, ice cream parlor, spa cafe and sushi bar will be added. The outlets will be unveiled in segments and will be introduced later this year:
Oceana at Eau Palm Beach: A new coffee bar will feature gourmet coffees from Oceana Coffee, an independently owned and operated Palm Beach County-based direct trade coffee company founded in 2009, house-made pastries and light bites. Located near the entrance to Eau Spa, Oceana will serve as a gathering place as well as a destination for guests to refuel on the go.
Ice Cream Shop: Eau Palm Beach will add an ice cream and frozen yogurt parlor located on the lower level of the resort, designed to be enjoyed by all. The menu will feature popular ice cream styles, nostalgic and signature house-made selections. The ice cream shop will take the place of the existing sun shop that will be redesigned into a pop-up shop located near the pool, creating an effortless shopping opportunity. Designed to fulfill and inspire creativity, the ice cream shop is conveniently located adjacent to the kid’s club and features an outdoor seating area near the splash pad, enhancing the experience for the resort’s youngest guests.
Spa Terrace: Paramount to today’s modern take on wellness, the world-class Eau Spa brings a stronger emphasis on epicurean well-being with the introduction of its own spa cafe, a Spa Terrace, in the fall. The new dining experience will showcase sunset views and waterfalls and will also be available to reserve for private events. Located on the patio, the outdoor oasis will feature lush gardens, ambient sounds and will offer a selection of fine wines and champagne, unique tea presentations and spa cuisine. The new menu will be driven by health-conscious dishes including locally sourced salads, wraps, fresh-pressed vegetable juices and much more.
Sushi Bar: A new sushi concept is slated to open later this year and will be helmed by the resort’s Head Sushi Chef Chris Cantrel, who joined the team earlier this year. The eatery will feature Chef Cantrel’s light, modern take on sushi, sashimi and nigiri, sourced with local ingredients and served at both communal and individual tables. The menu will feature fresh Florida catch prepared using Japanese techniques, traditional American-style rolls with cooked seafood and unique raw dishes.
Italian Restaurant: The addition of a popular Tri-State-based Italian restaurant will mark its arrival at Eau Palm Beach this December. The new concept will include upscale Italian fare, incomparable ocean views and the balmy breeze of the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Once complete, the overhaul of the food and beverage program will further establish the resort as Palm Beach’s most distinctive culinary destination.
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