Managed by ESJ Capital Partners Jungle Island submitted the initial plans in accordance with the City referendum approved lease amendment. The plans represent a next step in the overall development of Jungle Island
ESJ Capital Partners’ Jungle Island has submitted initial plans to the City of Miami for construction of a new hotel on the island.
The submittal of these initial plans for a family-friendly hotel, per the lease amendment approved by voters in a recent referendum, is a next step in the process for ESJ to modernize Jungle Island into a true eco-adventure themed destination. The overwhelming voter approval allows for the development of a hotel with 300 rooms and a maximum height of 130 feet, complemented by 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space and 10,000 sq. ft. of retail, as well as other destination entertainment attractions.
“We are very excited about submitting this concept to the City of Miami,” said Arnaud Sitbon, CEO of ESJ Capital Partners. “We have invested a great deal of time and resources to develop something special for residents and visitors of Miami, a project that will be a valuable source of pride for our community as a whole.”
“The manner in which this hotel concept compliments our attractions, and all Watson Island, is extremely compelling,” said Elie Mimoun, COO of ESJ Capital Partners. “We are extremely grateful to the community for the referendum approval this past August, and we look forward to working with the City and its residents to ensure a win/win for all.”
As a whole, Jungle Island continues on its path to furthering its offerings with new attractions such as Super Flight – South Florida’s first permanently installed vertical wind tunnel with outdoor free fall simulation; The Battleground – a Nerf foam dart challenge course; and Escape from Jungle Island – a set of two escape rooms built for family adventures, as well as holiday-themed special events.
Enhanced food & beverage offerings, both throughout the park and through enhanced banquet facilities, include the newly-opened Banyan Deck and Plaza space to augment the park’s events and meetings venues, for a growing demand of more natural settings for both private and corporate events.
Additional amenities will continue to debut at Jungle Island throughout the remainder of this year into 2019. For a preview of what is to come go to www.jungleisland.com
For more information about ESJ, visit http://www.esj.us.
About ESJ Capital Partners, LLC
ESJ Capital Partners, LLC is a full-service real estate asset management firm with a diversified national portfolio of more than 3 million square feet comprised of education facilities, apartments, and entertainment destinations. ESJ, an SEC registered investor advisor, offers real estate and private equity investments, as well as providing securities brokerage services. For additional information, visit www.esj.us.
