What Robert Finvarb Companies does

Robert Finvarb Companies (RFC) is a privately held real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Aventura, Florida, that develops, owns, and operates hospitality, mixed-use, and marina properties across the United States. The company was founded in 2005 by Robert Finvarb and operates with a vertically integrated model controlling site selection, entitlement, construction management, and asset optimization. Its hotel portfolio comprises over 2,700 rooms across more than a dozen properties operated primarily under Marriott International brands (Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, AC Hotel, Element, Cambria, Autograph Collection) and Hyatt (Hyatt Centric), spanning Florida, New York, Illinois, North Carolina, Arizona, Michigan, and Massachusetts. The company also operates a substantial marina platform through Windward Marina Group (13+ Florida locations with 3,000+ slips) that merged with Suntex Marinas in March 2026 to form a combined 100+ marina national operator, and an F&B and retail portfolio embedded within its properties.

The company generates revenue from multiple streams: hotel room revenue across its branded portfolio, marina slip rentals and dry storage fees (transitioning through the Suntex merger), retail and commercial leasing within mixed-use assets, food and beverage operations (Lighthouse Grill, Boondocks, Charlie Park, La Serre, and others), and one-time residential condo sales (notably the NoBe PARC 232-unit Miami Beach project launched May 2026 at $570,000-$2M per unit). Its customer base is highly distributed, consisting of business and leisure travelers, recreational boaters, retail tenants, and condo buyers. The firm maintains strategic partnerships with Marriott International, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Hidrock Properties (joint development partner), The Restaurant People (F&B operator), and Suntex Marinas.

RFC employs approximately 20 staff members across executive leadership, development, construction, revenue management, finance, and asset management functions, supported by outsourced operating partners and franchise systems. The company has been recognized with the Marriott Partnership Circle Award, Marriott Outstanding Contribution Award (Arne M. Sorenson Award), Marriott Design & Construction Excellence Award, and NABHOOD Chairman Award. Strategic actions in 2024-2026 include the Wynwood site acquisition ($13M, July 2024), launch of MIA Hospitality Management (September 2025), the Suntex/Windward marina merger (March 2026), and the NoBe PARC condo project launch (May 2026), reflecting active expansion across both product lines and geographies.

Name

Robert Finvarb Companies

Legal name

Robert Finvarb Companies

Website

https://robertfinvarbcompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Robert Finvarb Companies is a private real estate investment and development firm that develops, owns, and operates hospitality, mixed-use, and marina properties across the United States under Marriott and Hyatt franchises, serving business and leisure travelers, boaters, and residential condo buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Real Estate Development

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality (Hotels & Resorts) Asset Management (BPAJAMAE)

Keywords

• Hospitality real estate development
• Marina operations
• Mixed-use development
• Hotel franchise development
• Commercial real estate investment

Headquarters

HQ city

Aventura

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hotel Development and Operations: Robert Finvarb Companies develops, owns, and operates hotel properties across the United States, primarily through franchise agreements with Marriott and Hyatt brands. Revenue is generated through hotel room rentals, food and beverage operations, and event/meeting space rentals. Properties include branded hotels such as Courtyard by Marriott, AC Hotel, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, Hyatt Centric, and Cambria hotels.
2. Marina Operations: The company operates a portfolio of marina properties through Windward Marina Group (now merged with Suntex Marinas), generating revenue through wet slip rentals, dry storage fees, fuel sales, and ancillary services. The marina portfolio includes facilities in Florida such as Beach Marine (318 wet slips, 380 dry storage), Camachee Cove (230 wet slips), and multiple other locations.
3. Mixed-Use and Condo Development: Development of mixed-use and residential projects including the NoBe PARC condo project in Miami Beach (232 units priced $570,000-$2 million) and NE 151st Street mixed-use development (832 multi-family residences with retail space).
4. Retail and Commercial Leasing: Revenue generated from retail and commercial tenant leases within hotel and mixed-use properties. Examples include over 23,000 square feet of retail space at AC Hotel and Element Brickell, 7-Eleven at 17th Street Causeway in Fort Lauderdale, and various food and beverage outlets.
5. Food and Beverage Operations: Restaurant and bar operations within marina and hotel properties including Lighthouse Grill & Bar, Boondocks Restaurant, Charlie Park rooftop restaurant, and La Serre Brasserie. These F&B venues operate as amenities within the company's hospitality properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Robert Finvarb Companies is a private real estate investment and development firm that develops, owns, and operates hospitality, mixed-use, and marina properties across the United States. The company develops branded hotels under franchise agreements with Marriott International and Hyatt Hotels Corporation, operates marina facilities through its subsidiary Windward Marina Group, and develops mixed-use and condo projects. It controls every aspect of the development lifecycle from site selection and entitlement to construction management and asset optimization.

Product overview

Robert Finvarb Companies is a private real estate investment and development company specializing in hospitality, mixed-use, and marina properties across the United States. The company's portfolio consists of three primary product lines: (1) Hotels - operated under franchise agreements with Marriott International (Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn, AC Hotel, Element by Westin) and Hyatt Hotels, including brands like Cambria Hotels; (2) Marinas - owned and operated through Windward Marina Group, the fifth-largest marina company in the country, offering wet slips, dry storage, and marine services at locations throughout Florida; (3) Food & Beverage - restaurants and bars at marina properties including Lighthouse Grill & Bar, Boondocks, Charlie Park, and La Serre. Additional portfolio assets include retail properties, condo/mixed-use developments like NoBe PARC, and the recently launched MIA Hospitality Management company. The company maintains long-standing partnerships with Marriott International and Hyatt Hotels, and recently merged Windward Marina Group with Suntex Marinas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NoBe PARC Miami Beach A 15-story, 232-unit short-term rental-friendly condo building in North Beach, Miami Beach, designed for modern living with fully finished and furnished residences. Prices range from $570,000 to $2 million depending on unit type and size.
• Vanguard, an Autograph Collection Hotel - Ann Arbor A 188-room Marriott Autograph Collection boutique hotel in Ann Arbor, Michigan, featuring 12,000 square feet of event space, a French-inspired brasserie (La Serre Restaurant), and proximity to the University of Michigan.
• Hyatt Centric South Beach A 105-room boutique hotel on Collins Avenue in South Beach, Miami, featuring a rooftop pool and DECK sixteen restaurant.
• Courtyard Miami Coconut Grove A 200-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel overlooking Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove, featuring a rooftop pool, over 11,000 sq ft of event space, and on-site dining at The Bistro.
• Courtyard New York World Trade Center Area A 30-story, 317-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel at 133 Greenwich Street in Lower Manhattan, developed in partnership with Hidrock Properties, featuring ground-floor retail space and proximity to the World Trade Center.
• AC Hotel Miami Beach A 7-story, 150-room AC Hotel by Marriott at 2912 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, featuring a rooftop infinity-edge pool, AC Kitchen for European-inspired breakfast, and Gin & Collins cocktail bar.
• Residence Inn Miami Sunny Isles Beach An 18-story, 194-room Residence Inn by Marriott in Sunny Isles Beach offering extended-stay accommodations with fully equipped kitchens and rooftop pool with panoramic ocean views.
• Residence Inn Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic A 208-suite Residence Inn by Marriott adjacent to Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, offering extended-stay accommodations with complimentary shuttle service to the clinic.
• SpringHill Suites by Marriott Miami Downtown/Medical Center A 198-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott at 1311 NW 10th Avenue in Miami, strategically located near major medical institutions and cultural landmarks.
• Beach Marine (Windward at Beach Marine) A premier full-service marina in Jacksonville Beach, Florida offering 318 wet slips, 380 dry storage spaces, fuel docks, and direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean.
• Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor A marina two miles from downtown St. Augustine, Florida, offering 230 wet slips, a superyacht dock, high-speed fuel, and direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic.
• NE 151st Street & NE 20th Avenue Mixed-Use Development A 5.5-acre mixed-residential development in North Miami featuring 832 multi-family apartment residences and over 19,000 square feet of commercial space across four residential towers.
• AC Marriott/Element Miami Brickell A 264-room eco-friendly dual-branded hotel in Miami's Brickell neighborhood featuring 108 rooms with full kitchens, 4,683 sq ft of event space, rooftop pool, and proximity to Brickell City Centre.
• AC Hotel and Element Brickell Retail A dual-branded 22-story development in Miami's Brickell neighborhood featuring 264 hotel rooms (AC Hotel and Element by Westin) and over 23,000 square feet of prime retail space.
• MIA Hospitality Management (MIAHM) Hospitality management services company launched by Robert Finvarb and Brian Vujnovic to provide management services for the company's hotel portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2.0B in developed market value
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Suntex MarinascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Suntex acquired Windward Marina Group (Robert Finvarb's marina operations company) in a merger announced March 2026. The combined entity operates over 100 marinas nationwide with 3,000+ slips. Robert Finvarb serves as Founding Principal of Windward Marina Group.
• Marriott International, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic partnership with Marriott International for development and operation of branded hotels including Courtyard, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, AC Hotel, Element by Westin, Cambria, and The Vanguard (Autograph Collection). Marriott has recognized Robert Finvarb Companies with Partnership Circle Award, Outstanding Contribution Award, and Design & Construction Excellence Award. The partnership enables access to Marriott's global reservation system, loyalty program, and brand standards.
• Hyatt Hotels CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for development and operation of Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami (105 rooms). The partnership leverages Hyatt's brand platform and distribution capabilities for boutique hotel operations.
• The Restaurant PeoplemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Restaurant People (TRP) is a hospitality management company that operates food and beverage concepts within Robert Finvarb Companies' properties, providing operational expertise for restaurant and bar outlets.
• Joe & The JuiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish café chain operating at Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami, offering fresh juices, gourmet sandwiches, and artisan coffee. Operates as an on-site tenant within the hotel property.
• Hidrock PropertiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner for multiple hotel developments including Courtyard New York World Trade Center Area (317 rooms) and Wynwood hotel projects. Partnership enables combined development expertise and capital for large-scale urban hotel projects.
• MIA Hospitality Management (MIAHM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIA Hospitality Management was launched in September 2025 by Robert Finvarb and Brian Vujnovic to provide hospitality management services for the company's hotel portfolio.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hidrock Properties: New York-based real estate development firm that is RFC's joint venture partner on the Courtyard New York WTC and Wynwood projects. Directly comparable as a hospitality/mixed-use developer operating in similar high-barrier urban markets.
• The Related Group: Miami-based real estate development and investment firm with a large hospitality and mixed-use portfolio in South Florida. Comparable as a Florida-focused developer of branded hotel, condo, and mixed-use projects in supply-constrained coastal markets.
• Suntex Marinas: Largest US full-service marina operator and RFC's merger partner following the March 2026 Windward combination. Directly comparable marina platform with overlapping wet-slip, dry-storage, and fuel operations across overlapping geographies.
• Related Companies: New York-based national developer of luxury mixed-use, hospitality, and residential projects including Hudson Yards and the Edge neighborhood. Comparable as a large-scale vertically integrated developer targeting transformative mixed-use sites in gateway markets.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: One of the largest US owners and operators of recreational marinas. Comparable as a competing scaled marina platform that, together with Suntex post-Windward merger, defines the competitive set for marina consolidation.
• Procaccianti Companies: Privately held real estate investment firm focused on hotel development, ownership, and asset management across branded full-service, select-service, and extended-stay properties. Comparable as a privately held hotel investor/operator of similar size and franchisee model.

Broad incumbents

• Marriott International: Global lodging franchisor and operator that is RFC's most important partner across multiple brands (Courtyard, Residence Inn, SpringHill Suites, AC Hotel, Element, Autograph Collection). Comparable as a broad incumbent in hospitality, where RFC is a high-volume franchisee rather than a competitor.
• Hyatt Hotels Corporation: Global lodging company and RFC's boutique brand partner (Hyatt Centric South Beach). Comparable as a broad hospitality incumbent that supplies the brand platform on which RFC's boutique hotel strategy depends.
• Host Hotels & Resorts: Largest US lodging REIT owning upper-upscale and luxury hotels. Comparable as a broader institutional owner/operator in the same hospitality real estate space where RFC operates, though at much larger scale and as a public REIT.

Emerging players

• Chartwell Hospitality: Texas-based hotel development, investment, and management firm with a focused portfolio of branded Marriott and Hilton properties. Comparable as a smaller-scale developer/operator using the same franchise-driven model in secondary markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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