According to JLL, its Hotels & Hospitality Group arranged the $835 million sale, as well as $690 million financing for the property.
Located on more than 26 acres with a quarter mile of private beachfront, the property features 809 guestrooms and suites, extensive meeting and event facilities, multiple dining and entertainment venues, a private membership club and access to more than 400 acres of additional golf and resort amenities.
“The JW Marriott Marco Island is a truly distinctive asset within the luxury resort market,” said Steven Orbuch, founder/president, Sculptor Real Estate. “We are pleased to partner with Trinity on this investment and believe the property is well-positioned to benefit from continued demand for high-quality resort experiences. We also see meaningful opportunity to enhance the property’s competitive position through a disciplined capital improvement program over our ownership period, further unlocking the asset’s long-term value.”
Sean Hehir, managing partner/president/CEO, Trinity Investments, said, “The JW Marriott Marco Island is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic resorts in the U.S.,” said “With its scale and diversified demand generators, the resort has consistently demonstrated strong performance across market cycles. We are excited to partner with Sculptor Real Estate on this investment and to continue our long-standing relationship with Marriott, having successfully collaborated across multiple properties. We see significant opportunity to further enhance the guest experience while creating long-term value for our investors.”
Eric Partlan, chief investment officer, MassMutual, added, “The JW Marriott Marco Island is a high‑quality investment that has delivered long‑term value for our policyowners while serving as a pillar of the Marco Island community. Since acquiring the resort more than four decades ago, we have worked with our global asset manager, Barings, to ensure the property’s standing as a premier destination and believe Sculptor Real Estate and Trinity are well-positioned to continue as stewards of this iconic property and members of the Marco Island community
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