R.D. Olson Development

Name

R.D. Olson Development

Legal name

R.D. Olson Development

Website

https://rdodevelopment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Real Estate Development

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Lessors of Other Real Estate Property (531190)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality (Hotels & Resorts) Asset Management (BPAJAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real Estate Development Asset Management (Project/Construction-to-Stabilization) (BPAJAMAL)

Keywords

• Hospitality real estate development
• Commercial property development
• Hotel development services
• Asset management services
• Mixed-use redevelopment

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Development Services: Development and repositioning of commercial properties nationwide, with the firm retaining ownership of hotels upon completion while Marriott International provides management services. Also generates revenue through co-development arrangements with partners.
2. Co-Development Revenue: Partnership-based development where R.D. Olson Development works with operating partners (like Pacific Hospitality Group) to develop and own hotels, sharing development costs and responsibilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

R.D. Olson Development is a commercial real estate development firm that develops, owns, and repositions hospitality properties nationwide, with a specialization in Marriott-branded and independent boutique hotels across California and Hawaii. The firm pursues ground-up developments and value-add opportunities in high-barrier-to-entry markets, retaining ownership of completed hotels while partnering with operators such as Marriott International and Pacific Hospitality Group for management. It also develops office, retail, multifamily, recreational, and mixed-use projects including industrial properties (Maui Airport Center) and waterfront redevelopments (Dana Point Harbor).

Product overview

R.D. Olson Development is a commercial real estate development company engaged in developing and repositioning commercial properties nationwide. The firm specializes in hospitality properties, developing branded hotels under Marriott International (including Residence Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Renaissance ClubSport, and Autograph Collection brands) as well as independent boutique hotels. The company also develops office, retail, multi-family, and recreational projects. Recent development portfolio includes luxury boutique hotels (Lido House, Paséa Hotel & Spa), extended stay hotels (multiple Residence Inn properties), full-service hotels (Irvine Spectrum Marriott), select-service hotels (Courtyard by Marriott Irvine Spectrum), resort hotels (Renaissance ClubSport), industrial properties (Maui Airport Center), and large-scale mixed-use developments (Dana Point Harbor revitalization). The firm operates throughout California and Hawaii with a focus on high-barrier-to-entry markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lido House Hotel 130-room luxury boutique hotel with 5 tri-level custom-designed cottages, upscale full-service restaurant, spa, rooftop bar, and 4,000 sq ft of meeting space; developed on the former Newport Beach City Hall site under an 85-year lease with the City of Newport Beach, CA.
• Residence Inn by Marriott, Santa Barbara/Goleta 118-room, 80,000 sq ft extended-stay hotel with swimming pool, exercise room, landscaped courtyard, full kitchens, and 1,300 sq ft of meeting space in Goleta, CA near Santa Barbara Airport; recognized as Marriott's Best Hotel of 2018.
• Residence Inn by Marriott Wailea, Maui 200-room, 4-story extended-stay resort on 6.37 acres in Wailea, Maui, HI; features resort-style pool, spa, BBQ area, sports court, fitness center, and proximity to The Shops at Wailea, with Hawaiian plantation-style architecture and interior design.
• Irvine Spectrum Marriott 271-room, 14-story full-service hotel featuring farm-to-table restaurant (Heirloom), rooftop bar (Hive and Honey), 9,000+ sq ft of meeting space, and state-of-the-art fitness center in Irvine, CA; designed around the Irvine Ranch heritage theme.
• Courtyard by Marriott, Irvine Spectrum 210-room, 8-story select-service hotel with 8,000 sq ft indoor meeting space, 5,000 sq ft outdoor meeting space, 75-foot lap pool, spa, poolside cabanas, putting green, and lobby bar/lounge in Irvine, CA.
• Residence Inn by Marriott, Glendale 6-story, 145-room, 96,200 sq ft extended-stay hotel with a large pool courtyard, landscaped open space, meeting space, hotel lounge, dining area, and outdoor corner dining in Glendale, CA.
• Paséa Hotel & Spa 250-room, 8-story four-star oceanfront resort with Balinese-inspired spa (Aarna), contemporary restaurant (Tanner's), rooftop bar, pool, and 16,000 sq ft of meeting space near the Huntington Beach Pier; co-developed with Pacific Hospitality Group as part of Meritage Collection.
• Residence Inn by Marriott, Pasadena Old Town 144-room, 5-story extended-stay hotel on a 0.96-acre parcel in Old Town Pasadena, CA; features pool, spa, sports court, 900 sq ft meeting space, fitness center with CrossFit equipment, 24/7 market, and Arts and Crafts heritage design.
• Renaissance ClubSport, Aliso Viejo 174-room, 6-story, 70,000 sq ft resort-style hotel featuring a world-class health club, full-service restaurant, lounge, three pools, spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, and Kids World children's activity center; first full-service hotel in Aliso Viejo as part of a 184,000 sq ft complex.
• Maui Airport Center Class A commercial and industrial development near Kahului Airport on Maui, HI; concrete tilt-up construction with 32-foot clear height, 15 dock-high loading docks, 6 grade-level loading docks, ESFR sprinklers, solar potential, and flexible office buildout on a 6.31-acre site at 250 Lauo Loop / 640 Haleakala Highway.
• Dana Point Harbor Revitalization Transformational 239-acre harbor redevelopment (74.1 acres land, 164.9 acres water) in Dana Point, CA under a 66-year lease from Orange County; includes a 2,400-slip marina, 120,000+ sq ft retail/foodservice, boutique hotel, boardwalk, and public gathering spaces; partnership with Bellwether Financial Group and Burnham Ward Properties.

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• Dana Point Harbor PartnersflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Entity affiliated with Bellwether Financial Group, R.D. Olson Development, and Burnham Ward Properties. Won a 66-year lease from OC Board of Supervisors in 2018 to renovate Dana Point Harbor spanning 239 acres (74.1 acres land plus 164.9 acres water-based sites). R.D. Olson is working on entitlements through the California Coastal Commission for two new hotels as part of the $600 million harbor revitalization.
• Pacific Hospitality GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2014Co-development partner on Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach. Pacific Hospitality Group manages the property as part of its growing Meritage Collection, which includes independent hotels, resorts, wineries, and golf courses in California.
• Marriott InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for hotel development. R.D. Olson develops hotels and Marriott provides management services. Multiple brands including Courtyard, Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites, Renaissance, and Autograph Collection. Company has developed over 1,000 rooms in California and Hawaii.
• R.D. Olson ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company founded by Bob Olson in 1979; one of top 50 general contracting firms in California. Premier builder of hotel properties for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton, and Starwood. Provides construction services for all R.D. Olson Development projects.
• WATGcoreTechnology or IntegrationRenowned international hotel architecture firm. Designed Paséa Hotel & Spa, Lido House, Courtyard by Marriott Irvine Spectrum, and other R.D. Olson properties. Creates distinctive architectural designs that reflect local market characteristics.
• Joseph Martelli Real Estate InvestmentssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner on Residence Inn by Marriott Goleta and Pasadena Old Town projects. Partnered with R.D. Olson Development for hotel developments in California markets.
• EDG (Interior Design)supportingTechnology or IntegrationNovato, California-based interior design firm providing design services for Lido House Hotel. Creates interior décor that showcases local lifestyle, history, and culture.
• Irvine CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandowner and development partner for Irvine Spectrum hotels. Developing land next to Irvine Spectrum Center for Courtyard by Marriott and full-service Marriott properties. Represents key strategic relationship for market entry.
• Autograph Collection Hotels (Marriott)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDivision of Marriott International operating independent boutique hotels. Will manage Lido House Hotel as part of its ensemble of independent boutique hotels.
• Bellwether Financial GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Dana Point Harbor Partners entity. Joe Ueberroth handles marina renovations including 2,400-slip marina with 772 slips already completed.
• Burnham Ward PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Dana Point Harbor Partners entity. Bryon Ward leads commercial core overhaul of Dana Point Harbor, including three-level parking structure as first phase.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KSL Capital Partners: Private equity firm specializing in hospitality, travel, and leisure real estate investments, including hotel acquisitions and developments. Comparable as an investor and developer in hotel real estate, particularly in resort and upper-upscale segments.
• Sage Hospitality Group: Hotel development, ownership, and management company with a portfolio of branded and independent boutique hotels across multiple U.S. markets. Directly comparable as a developer-owner of branded and boutique hotels, including Marriott Autograph Collection properties.
• Sunstone Hotel Investors: Publicly traded hotel REIT focused on upper-upscale and luxury properties operated under major brands including Marriott. Comparable as a hotel real estate owner and developer with major brand partnerships, though larger and publicly funded.
• Crestline Hotels & Resorts: Hotel management, development, and ownership firm operating branded and independent properties. Comparable as a participant in hotel real estate ownership and development with brand-partnered operating expertise.
• Highgate Hotels: Hotel investment, management, and development firm with a large portfolio of branded and independent properties across gateway markets and resort destinations. Comparable as a developer-owner-operator of hotel real estate, with similar brand-partnered growth model.
• White Lodging: Hotel development, ownership, and management firm operating branded Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt properties across the U.S. Directly comparable to R.D. Olson as a developer-owner of branded hotel real estate with vertical integration capabilities.
• Interstate Hotels & Resorts: Hotel management, development, and ownership firm operating branded properties for major chains. Comparable to R.D. Olson as a development partner for major hotel brands, with overlap in third-party management and ownership of branded assets.
• The Procaccianti Companies: Hotel-focused real estate investment and development firm owning and operating branded full-service and select-service properties. Compares directly to R.D. Olson as a developer-owner of branded hotel real estate across multiple brand families.

Broad incumbents

• Pebblebrook Hotel Trust: Publicly traded hotel REIT focused on urban and resort upper-upscale and luxury properties across major U.S. markets. Comparable as a larger, established owner of branded hotel real estate, though with broader portfolio and access to public capital markets.
• Host Hotels & Resorts: Largest publicly traded hotel REIT, focused on luxury and upper-upscale properties operated under major brands including Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. Comparable as a large-scale owner of branded hotel real estate, though broader and more diversified than R.D. Olson.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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