Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach

Executive Overview

Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach is the first standalone Waldorf Astoria Residences in the world — a ground-up tower conceived as a residence rather than a hotel with apartments attached. Developed by Related Group, the Florida luxury condominium developer founded by Jorge M. Pérez, together with Fort Lauderdale's Merrimac Ventures, it is designed by Nichols Architects in collaboration with KORA Architects, with interiors by BAMO and landscape design by Enea Garden Design. Waldorf Astoria, part of Hilton, operates the building and its amenities.

The 28-story tower holds only 92 residences across two oceanfront acres, with 200 linear feet of private beachfront directly on the sand. Curved, layered balconies up to ten feet deep wrap the façade and orient every home toward the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway. Inside, BAMO's interior architecture favours natural stone, marble and restrained material palettes over ornament, with each residence entered through its own private elevator and foyer.

Pompano Beach sits between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, a lower-density stretch of Broward County coastline that has historically lacked a fully branded residential offering at this level. This is not simply an oceanfront condominium. It is the brand's first purpose-built residential address, set on a scarce parcel of private sand.

Key Property Highlights

Property

• Branded oceanfront condominium operated by Waldorf Astoria (Hilton)
• 92 residences across a 28-story tower on two oceanfront acres
• Two-, three-, and four-bedroom-plus-den layouts
• 2,097 to 3,557 interior square feet, with exterior terraces from 381 to 1,246 square feet
• Private elevator and entry foyer for every residence; balconies up to ten feet deep
• Delivered finished with BAMO interiors, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and Dornbracht fixtures
• Off-plan and under construction; completion anticipated 2027
• Deposit structure: 20% on contract, 10% at groundbreaking, 5% at top-off, 65% at closing

Location

• 1350 South Ocean Boulevard, Pompano Beach, Florida 33062 — directly on the sand
• Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport — approx. 25 to 30 minutes
• Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas Boulevard — approx. 25 minutes
• Boca Raton — approx. 20 minutes north
• Hillsboro Inlet and Pompano Beach Pier — short drive north

Distinct Features

• Developers: Related Group and Merrimac Ventures
• Architecture: Nichols Architects in collaboration with KORA Architects
• Interiors: BAMO
• Landscape: Enea Garden Design
• Operator: Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts (Hilton)
• 20,000-square-foot oceanfront pool deck and 12,000 square feet of interior amenities
• 19 resident boat slips available for purchase plus one courtesy dock; Resident Yacht Club Membership available
• Hilton Honors Diamond status for the length of ownership
• The only standalone Waldorf Astoria Residences in existence, on one of the last private oceanfront parcels in Pompano Beach

Living Experience

Life here is organised around the sound and light of the ocean rather than around a list of features. Floor-to-ceiling glass and deep curved balconies pull the Atlantic into every principal room, while flow-through corner residences capture ocean, Intracoastal, and city exposures in a single home. The private elevator and entry foyer mean residents arrive into their own space with no shared corridor.

BAMO's interiors are built to recede in favour of the view. Gourmet kitchens carry custom Italian cabinetry, natural stone countertops and backsplashes, and fully integrated Sub-Zero and Wolf packages; primary bathrooms are clad floor-to-ceiling in marble with terrazzo flooring, dual Italian vanities, custom freestanding tubs, and Dornbracht fixtures throughout.

• Curated lobby with a porte-cochère arrival sequence
• Waldorf Astoria Peacock Alley-inspired lounge
• 20,000-square-foot pool deck with resident cabanas, spa, dining lounge, outdoor bar, and summer kitchen
• Wellness centre with massage treatment room, his-and-her saunas, steam room, and mani-pedi suite
• Fitness and movement studio, billiards lounge, and a multi-sport simulator with VR
• Beachside café, an acclaimed restaurant, and a children's entertainment centre

The result is a building that feels less like a tower of apartments and more like a private residential club set on its own beach.

Unique Value Proposition

Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach occupies a positioning gap that is structurally difficult to reproduce.

First, brand scarcity: this is the only standalone Waldorf Astoria Residences in the world, operated rather than merely licensed, with Hilton's service standards and Diamond ownership benefits built in. Second, physical scarcity: 92 homes on two private oceanfront acres with 200 linear feet of beach is a far lower density than the towers that dominate the South Florida coast, and the supply of undeveloped oceanfront land in Pompano Beach is effectively closed. Third, authorship: Related Group and Merrimac Ventures, with Nichols, BAMO, and Enea, bring a delivery record that de-risks an off-plan purchase. Fourth, timing: the building topped out in 2026 with more than 85 percent of residences already under contract, ahead of a 2027 completion.

• The only standalone Waldorf Astoria Residences globally
• 92 homes on two private oceanfront acres — low density by design
• Operated by Waldorf Astoria, not licensed in name only
• More than 85% under contract during construction

This is not simply a branded condominium. It is the brand's first residential flagship, on land that cannot be made again.

Investment Perspective

The investment case rests on structural positioning rather than projected return. Branded residences in South Florida have consistently transacted at a premium to comparable unbranded stock, and a standalone, fully operated Waldorf Astoria address with only 92 homes sits at the scarce end of that category. The fixed quantity of oceanfront land in Pompano Beach limits future competing supply, while the broader migration of capital and full-time residents to Broward County supports demand.

Immediate competing inventory at this brand tier on the Pompano Beach oceanfront is minimal, and the barrier to new supply is land scarcity rather than zoning sentiment alone. Owner benefits — Hilton Honors Diamond status, worldwide property discounts, and a Resident Yacht Club Membership — add utility independent of price movement. No specific return projections are implied.

Developer Credibility

Related Group, founded in 1979 by Jorge M. Pérez, is Florida's leading developer of luxury condominiums, having built and managed more than 100,000 residences across a portfolio exceeding $40 billion. Merrimac Ventures, its Fort Lauderdale partner, holds interests in projects including Miami Worldcenter and the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale. Their combined record is exactly the kind of delivery history that an off-plan oceanfront purchase depends on.

Waldorf Astoria's role here is operational, not cosmetic: the brand manages the amenities, services, and resident experience, from the concierge and Director of Residences to the Peacock Alley-inspired lounge and beachside dining. The partnership is integrated from design through operations, rather than a superficial branding arrangement.

Private Access

Access to current availability and pricing is arranged privately through the sales gallery. Detailed floor plans, pricing schedules, furnishing specifications, deposit terms, and yacht-club documentation are available upon request.