South Seas unveiled a redevelopment plan where the 330-acre resort, which has been closed since suffering severe damage during Hurricane Ian more than 14 months ago, will maintain its existing approval to develop up to 272 residential units by building several new waterfront condominiums.
The proposal includes the construction of two hotels. The north hotel would consist of 185 to 225 hotel keys and replace the former Harborside Hotel, which was damaged beyond repair. The south hotel would include 180 to 210 hotel keys and replace the former conference center, also damaged by the hurricane.
South Seas’ zoning application notes structures would be rebuilt up to 45 feet above the minimum permittable habitable floor, mirroring the existing outlying suburban height restriction, and include up to three stories over parking or commercial space. New structures will be built to withstand 185 mph winds with ample flood protection.
South Seas’ redevelopment plan breaks down enhancements into two geographic areas of the resort:
South End
- New Captiva Landing amenity with water slide, lazy river, cove pool, Flippers restaurant, arcade and Camptiva kids’ club
- Captiva Landing marina with water sports programming and potential for interpretive trail
- Centralized resort services building
- Beachfront condominium
- Hotel with event space
- Eco-friendly, all-electric golf cart rental space
- New concept for Shops at South Seas with mix of national retailers and local businesses
North end of resort
- Hotel
- Beachfront condominium
- Bayfront condominium
- Newly envisioned short golf course, The Clutch
- South Seas Spa & Fitness Center
- Beachfront restaurant, The Beach House
- Re-engineered stormwater and drainage system
As rebuilding continues, South Seas has taken a phased-reopening approach with a limited number of vacation rentals now available. The slide pool has reopened, and the north pool should open by the end of December.
