Sands Harbor Inc

What Sands Harbor Inc does

Sands Harbor Inc operates Sands Harbor Resort & Marina, a privately held waterfront hospitality business on a five-acre Intracoastal Waterway site in Pompano Beach, Florida. The property combines three room tiers (Standard, Premier, and Penthouse, ranging from approximately 300-350 sq ft to 2,150 sq ft), a 50-slip full-service marina, an on-site restaurant branded Lola's on the Water, and event/wedding venues capable of hosting up to 150 guests. Supporting amenities include office space rentals, day-access products (Day Pass, Resort Pass, Penthouse Pass), and a referral network of third-party water activity operators (paddleboard, kayak, dive, boat tours).

The business generates revenue through multiple transactional streams: nightly room rentals, marina slip and fuel sales (anchored by the 5,000+-member Frequent Fueler Club), food and beverage, private events and weddings, live music programming, day passes, and office leases. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, supported by an active influencer, social, and email marketing program, with demand-amplification partnerships through ClassPass and Bilt Wellness. No proprietary technology, AI/ML systems, or external funding events are disclosed in the available input, and the operating model is asset-heavy and location-driven rather than software- or platform-mediated.

Name

Sands Harbor Inc

Legal name

Sands Harbor Resort & Marina

Website

https://sandsharbor.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sands Harbor Inc operates Sands Harbor Resort & Marina, a privately held waterfront hospitality business in Pompano Beach, Florida, offering rooms, a 50-slip marina, F&B, events, and day passes on a five-acre Intracoastal Waterway site serving leisure travelers, boaters, and private event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waterfront Resort and Marina Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Marinas (713930)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

Keywords

• Waterfront resort hospitality
• Full-service marina services
• Waterfront event venues
• Boat dockage and fuel
• On-property dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Pompano Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Revenue from overnight guest room rentals across multiple room categories including Standard, Premier, and Penthouse suites. Room types range from Standard King/Double (300-350 sq ft) to Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suite (2,150 sq ft with 700 sq ft wrap-around balcony). Booking direct provides best available rates and complimentary breakfast packages.
2. Marina Services: Full-service marina generating revenue from boat dockage (50 slips accommodating vessels up to 120 feet), fuel sales (Marathon marine fuel), bait and tackle, convenience and marine store, and ice sales. Includes Frequent Fueler Club loyalty program rewarding fuel purchases with restaurant vouchers, free fuel, and weekend stays.
3. Food & Beverage: On-property dining through Lola's on the Water (waterfront restaurant), poolside patio bar, and grab-and-go breakfast packages. Revenue from dine-in, events, private dining, and restaurant buyouts. Special promotions include Taco Tuesday ($10 for 2 tacos) and Wine Wednesday (50% off bottles).
4. Events & Weddings: Revenue from hosting special events including waterfront weddings (North Dock ceremony/reception areas, Penthouse 901), corporate events, and private parties. Event spaces accommodate up to 150 guests. Revenue includes venue rental, catering, and event planning services.
5. Day Passes & Resort Access: Day Pass ($45-$55 adults), Resort Pass ($75-$100 adults), and Penthouse Pass ($199-$250 adults) offering pool access, discounts on food and drinks, towel service, and watersports access for non-hotel guests seeking day-use access to resort amenities.
6. Office Space Rental: Leasing of marina intercostal suites for executive offices, retail storefronts, art galleries, or beauty salons. Available units in South Wing (320-720 sq ft) and North Wing (345-775 sq ft) with water or street views. All-inclusive lease plans with restaurant discounts and dockage access.
7. Water Activity Partnerships: Revenue share or referral arrangements with on-property water sports operators including jet ski rentals, boat rentals, scuba diving, glass bottom boat rides, parasailing, fishing trips, and yacht charters through partner companies Atlantic Boat Rentals, KC Jet Skis, South Florida Dive, High Life Parasail, and Jet Car Miami Rental.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sands Harbor Resort & Marina operates an integrated waterfront hospitality property in Pompano Beach, Florida, offering overnight guestroom accommodations across nine room tiers (Standard, Premier, and Penthouse categories up to a Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suite), a 50-slip full-service marina with fuel dock and marine supplies, on-site dining at Lola's on the Water, and event venues for weddings and corporate functions. The property also sells day-pass access, water activity bookings through partner operators, and leases waterfront commercial office space.

Product overview

Sands Harbor Resort & Marina operates a waterfront hospitality platform centered on its resort property in Pompano Beach, Florida. The offering spans nine distinct accommodation tiers (Standard, Premier, and Penthouse categories), a full-service 50-slip marina, on-property dining via Lola's on the Water restaurant, event and wedding venues, water activities through partner operators, and office space rentals. The portfolio also includes day/resort/penthouse passes for non-guest access. Room categories progress from Standard (300-350 sq. ft.) through Premier Waterfront to Penthouse-level suites (up to 2,150 sq. ft.), with the Two-Bedroom Penthouse representing the top tier.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lola's on the Water: Waterfront dining destination offering fresh coastal favorites and handcrafted cocktails, located on the Intracoastal Waterway at Sands Harbor Resort & Marina.

Products and services

• Standard King Room Entry-level waterfront guestroom with private balcony, flat-screen TV with HBO and cable, high-speed WiFi, and complimentary breakfast packages for leisure travelers.
• Standard Double Room Guestroom with two double beds and private balcony overlooking the marina and intracoastal waterway for couples or small families.
• Premier King Room Enhanced accommodation with private balcony offering premium waterfront views and coastal styling for leisure guests.
• Premier Double Room Spacious accommodation with two queen beds, private balcony, and waterfront views for families or groups.
• Premier Waterfront Room Premium accommodation with private balcony, modern furnishings, and sweeping waterfront views for a relaxing getaway.
• Penthouse King Luxe waterfront penthouse accommodation of 400-435 sq. ft. with premium waterfront views for upscale leisure guests.
• Penthouse Deluxe Luxury suite with 1,320 sq. ft. interior and 700 sq. ft. wrap-around balcony with sun loungers and premium waterfront views.
• Lola's Sweet Corner King Corner waterfront suite with sweeping marina views from private balcony, mini refrigerator, and two premium pool chaise lounges.
• Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suite Top-tier luxury two-bedroom penthouse with 2,150 sq. ft., grand living and dining areas, and 700 sq. ft. wrap-around balcony with waterfront views.
• Lola's on the Water Restaurant Pompano Beach's prime waterfront dining destination offering fresh coastal favorites and handcrafted cocktails with Intracoastal Waterway views, serving hotel guests and the public.
• Full-Service Marina 50-slip marina accommodating vessels up to 120 feet, featuring fuel dock with live bait and tackle, complimentary ice, convenience and marine stores, Marathon marine fuel, and access to resort amenities.
• Day Pass Daytime access to resort pool, lounge chairs, 15% discount on poolside food and drinks, towel service, and complimentary Wi-Fi for non-hotel guests.
• Resort Pass Enhanced day pass including pool access, two bottles of water, complimentary Prosecco or bucket of beers, dedicated server, 15% overnight stay discount, and complimentary valet.
• Penthouse Pass Premium day experience for up to two adults 21+ including penthouse room access with cable TV, mini fridge, microwave, work desk, security safe, and private balcony.
• Water Activities On-property watersports including jet ski and boat rentals, scuba diving lessons, glass bottom boat rides, fishing trips, parasailing, and yacht charters delivered through partner operators.
• Event Spaces and Weddings Waterfront event venues including North Dock Reception Area (up to 150 guests), Penthouse 901 Ceremony Area (up to 40 guests), and Lola's on the Water buyout, with event planning and catering for weddings and corporate functions.
• Office Space Rental Marina Intracoastal suites for executive offices, retail storefronts, art galleries, or beauty salons, with options from 320-775 sq. ft. and all-inclusive lease plans including restaurant discounts and dockage access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Frequent Fueler Club has over 5,000 boat and yacht owner members
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atlantic Boat RentalscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOn-property boat rental partner offering jet ski and boat rentals for resort guests. Located at 125 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Contact: 954.942.9100. Provides adrenaline-pumping rides and leisurely cruises along Pompano Beach coastline.
• KC Jet Skis & Water SportscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOn-property water sports partner offering jet ski rentals and water sports activities. Contact: 954-942-9100 or [email protected]. Part of the integrated watersports experience at Sands Harbor.
• South Florida DivecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOn-property scuba diving partner offering lessons, guided tours of underwater reefs and shipwrecks, and certification programs. Contact: 954-942-9100 or www.southfloridadiving.com. Supports the resort's exclusive diver rate and diving-focused positioning.
• High Life ParasailminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOn-property parasailing partner offering exhilarating parasailing experiences with views of the coastline. Contact: 954-942-9100 or [email protected]. Provides one of the many water activities available to guests.
• Jet Car Miami RentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOn-property car jet ski ( amphibious vehicle) rental partner located at 125 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Open daily 9AM-6PM. Contact: 786.723.8088. Unique on-property activity offering.
• Bilt WellnessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWellness partner offering fitness classes including Sunset Yoga at Sands Harbor. Classes available through ClassPass platform. Monday sessions are $10 (first class free with code FIRSTCLASSFREE), Thursday sessions are complimentary with RSVP.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club: Independent Fort Lauderdale waterfront resort with similar multi-revenue-stream model (rooms, F&B, beach, events) at a slightly larger scale, and a comparable direct-to-consumer booking approach.
• B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale: Mid-scale beachfront resort in Fort Lauderdale with comparable pricing tier, on-site dining, and event space. Direct competitor for leisure transient and group business.
• Pelican Grand Beach Resort: Waterfront resort located directly on Pompano Beach with comparable mid-scale full-service positioning, on-site dining, and beach access. Closest like-for-like competitor in the same submarket.
• Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach: Waterfront hotel and marina complex on Fort Lauderdale Beach, operating both lodging and a large marina — directly comparable to Sands Harbor's hotel-plus-marina integrated model.
• Hillsboro Inlet Marina (adjacent marina operator): Marina located at Hillsboro Inlet (which Sands Harbor's site is proximate to). Competes for transient dockage, fuel, and supplies from the same boating customer base.
• Atlantic Hotel & Spa Fort Lauderdale: Boutique oceanfront hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach with on-site dining and event facilities. Comparable size and independent operating model to Sands Harbor.

Broad incumbents

• Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa: Luxury oceanfront resort further north in Manalapan, FL. Represents the upper-tier competitive set for premium waterfront weddings and leisure stays in South Florida.
• Pier Sixty-Six (Hyatt): Recently redeveloped luxury resort and marina on the Intracoastal in Fort Lauderdale, with deepwater marina and full-service hotel. Represents a higher-end, brand-backed competitive threat in the same corridor.
• Diplomat Beach Resort (Curio Collection by Hilton): Hollywood, FL full-service oceanfront resort with multiple restaurants, spa, and large event venues. Competes for South Florida weddings, corporate groups, and leisure stays at a higher brand tier.
• Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa: Large Fort Lauderdale Beach resort with marina access, full-service F&B, and event venues. Competes for the same leisure and group bookings with the advantage of Marriott Bonvoy distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SandsHarborResortandMarina
• Instagraminstagram.com/sandsharborresort

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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