The Ritz-Carlton Residences
The largest and furthest along. A 32-story Beach Tower and a 14-story Marina Tower on 4.6 acres running ocean to Intracoastal, with a private 13-slip marina. Marina Tower is sold out.
New Construction & Development
Pompano Beach New Construction: Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, Armani/Casa and W Residences
Pompano Beach now has four branded oceanfront residences under way within about two miles of each other — The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waldorf Astoria Residences, Armani/Casa Residences, and W Pompano Beach Hotel & Residences. No other city on Florida's southeast coast has assembled that many luxury brands on one stretch of beach in a single cycle.
They are not variations on the same thing. They differ by a factor of seven in unit count, by more than $4 million at the entry price, and by three years in delivery. One is finishing now; one has not broken ground. One is a condo-hotel; the other three are strictly private. Below is each project, and then a straight comparison to help you work out which one actually fits.
Waldorf Astoria Residences
The Waldorf Astoria brand’s first standalone residential project anywhere — no hotel, no hotel guests. Topped out in May 2026, more than 85% under contract, with a private 19-slip marina.
Armani/Casa Residences
The scarcity play. Two 19-story towers holding just 28 residences — one per floor, so every home has glass on multiple exposures and a private elevator landing.
W Pompano Beach Hotel & Residences
The only condo-hotel of the four, and the only sub-$1M entry point. Private residences from $3.4M sit alongside 296 W-branded suites with a Marriott-operated leaseback program.
Pompano Beach New Construction Compared
The fastest way to narrow four projects down to one or two is to put the numbers side by side.
| Detail | Ritz-Carlton | Waldorf Astoria | Armani/Casa | W Pompano Beach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address | 1380 S Ocean | 1350 S Ocean | 1550 N Ocean | 20 N Ocean |
| Residences | 205 in two towers | 92 | 28 | 77 condos + 296 suites |
| Stories | 32 and 14 | 28 | 19 (twin towers) | 24 |
| Entry price | Resale market | ~$2.65M | ~$5M | $3.4M condos / $775K suites |
| Delivery | 2026 | Summer 2027 | 2028 | 2029 (not started) |
| Marina | 13 slips | 19 slips | — | — |
| Hotel on site | No | No | No | Yes |
| Rental program | No | No | No | Suites only |
| Availability | ~3 developer units left | 85%+ contracted | Pre-construction | Pre-construction |
How to Choose Between Them
If you want to move in soonest, The Ritz-Carlton Residences is the only realistic answer. It is completing in 2026 while everything else is one to three years out. It is also the only one delivering fully finished — flooring, kitchens and baths included, where most South Florida pre-construction hands you a decorator-ready shell. The trade-off is density: 205 owners, and the Marina Tower is already sold out, so most entry now comes through resale or contract assignment.
If privacy is the priority, Waldorf Astoria Residences and Armani/Casa Residences are the two to look at. Waldorf is the Waldorf Astoria brand’s first standalone residential building anywhere — 92 homes, no hotel component at all, and a 19-slip marina. Armani/Casa takes it further with 28 full-floor residences, one per floor, though you wait until 2028 and start at $5 million.
If you want income or a lower entry point, W Pompano Beach Hotel & Residences is the only one of the four that offers either. Its 296 condo-hotel suites start around $775,000 with a Marriott-operated leaseback program. Read the offering documents carefully before you commit — the owner-use days and revenue split are not published anywhere public, and figures circulating online are not verified.
Why Four Luxury Brands Chose Pompano Beach
This did not happen by accident. The City of Pompano Beach has spent more than a decade and over $50 million rebuilding the beach district — a new pier and Pier Village, restored dunes, new restaurants, a redesigned public beachfront — alongside a 75-acre downtown redevelopment plan. Brands follow that kind of public investment.
The pricing gap is the other half of the story. Pompano Beach still trades below Fort Lauderdale Beach and well below Boca Raton on a per-square-foot basis, while offering the same ocean and easier access to Hillsboro Inlet for boaters. The Real Deal counted 14 major projects under way here in June 2026, with The Related Group alone having committed roughly $2.5 billion to the city.
One honest caveat. The branded segment and the broader Pompano Beach condo market are moving in opposite directions right now. Older, unbranded buildings are absorbing milestone-inspection and reserve-funding costs, and that part of the market has softened. The branded towers have held firm. Those are genuinely different markets, but headline numbers get conflated constantly — so be careful which set you are reading.
What to Know Before Buying Pre-Construction
- Deposits are staged. Expect a deposit at contract, milestone deposits during construction, and the balance at closing. Nothing closes until the building delivers.
- Delivery dates move. Every one of these four has shifted at least once. Treat published dates as guidance, not commitments.
- Insurance is a real line item. Florida coverage on new oceanfront construction has risen sharply. Budget for it before you contract, not after.
- Assessments vary widely. A large amenity deck spread across 28 owners costs each of them far more than the same deck across 205.
- The documents matter more than the renderings. Lease restrictions, pet policies, rental programs and slip ownership all live in the condominium documents — not in the marketing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Pompano Beach new construction project delivers first?
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, targeted for 2026. Waldorf Astoria follows in summer 2027, Armani/Casa in 2028, and W Pompano Beach in 2029.
What is the least expensive way into a branded Pompano Beach building?
A W-branded suite at W Pompano Beach, from around $775,000. Among the private residences, Waldorf Astoria starts lowest at approximately $2.65 million.
Which projects have a marina?
Two. The Ritz-Carlton Residences has 13 slips at its Marina Tower, and Waldorf Astoria has 19 slips for vessels up to 45 feet. Both sell slips separately to owners.
Are any of these still available directly from the developer?
Armani/Casa and W Pompano Beach are in active pre-construction sales. Waldorf Astoria is more than 85% contracted. The Ritz-Carlton is effectively sold out, with roughly three developer residences remaining as of mid-2026.
Can I rent out a unit?
Only the W suites come with a rental program. The other three are private residential buildings, and their lease terms are set in the condominium documents.
Talk to Someone Who Works All Four
Ocean Area Living has represented buyers and sellers on the Pompano Beach oceanfront for more than two decades. We work every one of these buildings, which means we have no reason to steer you toward one over another — and we will tell you when none of them is the right fit.
For current availability, floor plans, deposit schedules, marina slip access, or a private tour of any of the four, contact our team or call (954) 254-7675.
Pricing, dimensions, availability and delivery dates are supplied by the developers and their sales agents and are subject to change without notice. This page is informational and is not an offer to sell. Verify all details against each developer’s offering documents before entering into a contract.