A joint venture comprising Sculptor Real Estate Income Strategy and Trinity Investments has purchased the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida, US, from MassMutual.
The transaction involves the resort on Florida’s Gulf Coast, which covers more than 26 acres and features a quarter mile of private beachfront.
The property offers 809 guest rooms and suites, conference and event facilities, a private club, various dining and entertainment areas, and access to over 400 acres of adjoining golf and leisure amenities.
Trinity Investments continues to expand its Florida presence through this deal, having previously invested in The Diplomat Beach Resort, Grande Lakes Orlando Resort, and EAST Miami.
Across its Florida assets, the company has invested more than $225m on upgrades and repositioning.
The JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort serves guests seeking accommodation for leisure, group, and business purposes.
Sculptor Real Estate founder and president Steven Orbuch said: “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 a meaningful opportunity to enhance the property's competitive position through a disciplined capital improvement programme over our ownership period, further unlocking the asset's long-term value.”
MassMutual is a mutual life insurance company with activities spanning outside of hospitality real estate.
MassMutual chief investment officer Eric Partlan said: “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.”
In August 2025, Trinity Investments sold a majority interest in the Hyatt Regency Greenwich in Connecticut, US, to an affiliate of Certares Real Estate Management, establishing a strategic partnership between the two parties.
