AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.
The Omni Amelia Island Plantation has announced the anticipated completion of its extensive $85 million renovation and expansion. The 16-month project marks the newest chapter in the resort's 40-year heritage.
Completed March 5, 2013, the resort now presents an entirely new arrival sequence, allowing guests to interact with the water immediately upon setting foot in the lobby. With an elevated porte cochere and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking fire and water features, and, of course, the Atlantic Ocean, the space welcomes guests to an unparalleled beach vacation. The lobby is located in the new Oceanside wing, which features 155 new rooms, while the rejuvenated Sunrise wing features 249 rooms, totaling 404 oceanfront escapes. Of the 27 suites, most notable are the Infiniti Suites, which occupy the farthest edge of Oceanside and boast wrap-around porches with ocean views.
Directly off the hotel lobby, the new outdoor area offers the largest pool deck in Northeast Florida with lounge seating for sun-seekers, three fire features, additional food and beverage services and expanded changing facilities. The tiered poolscape includes the Serenity Pool, an adult, infinity-edge pool; the family-friendly Splash Pool; Splash Park, a water playground perfect for toddlers and small children; and two hot tubs – all featuring uninterrupted ocean views.
Omni Amelia Island Plantation now features more than 80,000 square feet of versatile function space in the onsite Conference Center and across the 1,350-acre property to accommodate meetings, banquets, weddings, social events and conferences of up to 1,800 attendees. The new space includes the 16,800-square-foot Magnolia Ballroom, as well as the 11,165-square-foot Amelia Ballroom and the 5,465-square-foot Cumberland Ballroom. Pre-function and exhibit space and 37 breakout rooms complete the new Conference Center, while the Magnolia Garden, located just outside, features 11,000 square feet of lawn edged by magnolia trees and herbs used daily by the resort's chefs.
