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Nestled on three miles of pristine southwest Florida white sand
beaches, Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club and Spa is the
perfect island within an island escape. Caressed by tropical breezes
and inspired by a Balinese sense of harmony, balance and hospitality,
this is simply, paradise found.
The monumental three-year makeover of the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club and Spa is nearly complete, with $187 million spent on renovations.
Highlights include the creation of a 24,000 square-foot spa complex, the total overhaul of the Quinn's and Tiki pools, and a complete redesign of The Rookery at Marco golf course, which includes a brand new Clubhouse.
The Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa epitomizes the
culture and history of Marco Island and is the perfect luxurious retreat for an island escape.
Marco Island itself is infused with Balinese flavor and the hotel was originally designed with this theme in mind. The resort has been revamped to elaborate on this theme and to make use of the Balinese sense of harmony, balance and hospitality, offering a sanctuary of relaxation, rejuvenation, discovery and play.
The new spa features 24 luxurious treatment rooms and six seaside
terraces. The lush oasis offers guests the opportunity to relax and
indulge at a premier Florida Gulf Coast spa resort with a range of
services from massage and facial treatments to nail care services and
Bali Baths.
Adding to the resort experience, the hotel's two pools received
overhauls. The Quinn's Pool was transformed into a free-form fantasy
pool boasting two Jacuzzis and was relocated closer to the beach to
offer guests a superior view of the Gulf of Mexico. Six private cabanas
now circle the edge offering guests additional privacy while
fully-equipped with plasma televisions and butler service. The Tiki
Pool was also revamped with majestic waterfalls added. With these
extensive renovations, the overall outdoor function space has increased
by over 30 percent with ample room for tropical-themed parties on the
Sunset Terrace. Using this space, the resort will host a weekly fire
and water feature, a tribute to its Balinese history.
Offering a private golf experience, The Rookery at Marco was redesigned
by the acclaimed Robert Cupp, Jr. The 18-hole course, outfitted with
GPS-enabled golf carts which give golfers exact yardage and an overview
of the hole, also features the Nick Faldo Golf School and the $8
million Clubhouse. As an Audubon-endorsed golf course, The Rookery at
Marco is committed to conserving the ecosystem of Marco Island,
focusing on birds, sea turtles and their natural habitats on the island.
For enhanced Marco Island restaurant dining options, Kurrents
restaurant added two private VIP dining rooms, while Quinn's on the
Beach and Tropiks restaurants were updated with new menu options and
improved interiors. The South Tower was outfitted with 400 Pazzi's, an
indoor/outdoor brick-oven pizzeria featuring café-style seating
overlooking the Gulf of Mexico while the new Café San Marco, offering a
menu of light refreshments, is located in the lobby. In addition, the
brand new Clubhouse at The Rookery at Marco features the chic Rookery
Steakhouse.
A new sense of arrival was created with enhancements made to the
entrance including a million-dollar waterfall and lobby decor including
granite, rich marble and dark wood furnishings. The entire resort
received elegant lighting throughout. The renovation also included the
introduction of upscale retail outlets including a ladies' boutique,
men's clothier, a surf-to-sand shop and a gourmet-to-go store.
For more information visit: http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/MRKFL.
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