Your First Look at the Future Hyatt Centric Harborside in Sarasota

September 4, 2026 | Read Time: 6 minutes

The first interiors for Hyatt Centric Harborside are coming into view, offering a closer look at the hotel planned for Sarasota’s waterfront.

Planned as part of 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, the hotel will bring dining, gathering spaces and a lively hospitality setting to an address that also includes private condominium residences. The newly unveiled imagery reveals expressive architecture, tropical references and art-forward interiors, while the residential side remains deliberately separate.

A sculptural arrival lobby sets the tone with layered textures, curved forms and artwork that feels connected to the coast. The bar and lounge introduce a more social rhythm, with dramatic lighting and spaces designed for conversation. Together, the images offer an early sense of how the hotel will feel within one of downtown Sarasota’s most connected waterfront locations.

A Hotel Designed to Feel Connected to Sarasota

Within Hyatt’s portfolio, Hyatt Centric is positioned as a lifestyle brand that places visitors close to the character of a destination. At Harborside, that idea fits naturally with a location near The Bay Sarasota, the Quay Waterfront District, the harbor, downtown dining and Sarasota’s arts scene.

The hotel is designed to participate in that setting rather than feel removed from it. Its interiors draw on contemporary finishes, playful artwork and coastal references, creating an atmosphere that feels polished while still connected to Sarasota’s energy.

“Hyatt Centric Harborside was selected because its design-led approach reflects the caliber of this waterfront location,” said Brian Van Slyke, President, West Florida, Kolter Urban. “Its connection to the authentic local culture, dining and discovery will enhance the lifestyle of 1000 Boulevard of the Arts while still delivering the privacy of a waterside sanctuary in the heart of Sarasota’s energy to its homeowners.”

Privacy Remains Its Own Experience

The hotel and condominium residences have been planned as separate environments within one address. Homeowners will use a dedicated residential entrance, an access-controlled lobby and private elevators. Owner parking, residential amenities and staff devoted to the residential experience further establish the homes as their own private domain.

That separation allows residents to decide how much of the surrounding activity becomes part of their day. They can return through a private arrival, spend time in resident-only amenity spaces and maintain the sense of retreat expected in a waterfront home. The hotel adds another layer of dining and social activity nearby without changing the character of the residences.

Dining and Gathering Along the Waterfront

Hyatt Centric Harborside is planned to include restaurant and bar settings with indoor and outdoor seating, along with a harbor-facing pool bar. The new interiors show layered lounge seating, expressive lighting, bold architectural forms and art-forward details that give the shared spaces an identity of their own.

For residents of 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, that could mean meeting friends for a drink, enjoying dinner close to home or stepping into a lively setting without beginning the evening with a drive across town. Rooms at the hotel will give visiting friends and family a nearby place to stay, while meeting and gathering spaces can support celebrations, professional occasions and social plans.

A Starting Point for Sarasota

Hyatt Centric hotels are conceived as starting points for experiencing their destinations. At Harborside, that idea extends into the surrounding neighborhood. A morning could begin with a walk through The Bay Sarasota. The afternoon might move toward the marina, waterfront dining or the galleries and cultural institutions that give Sarasota its creative identity. In the evening, residents can return for dinner, a performance or time with friends while remaining close to home.

The appeal is not simply proximity. It is the ability to participate in the city and then return to a private residential environment. Hyatt Centric Harborside reinforces that balance by adding a polished gathering place to a location already surrounded by movement, culture and the waterfront.

Experience Behind the Vision

Kolter Hospitality will manage Hyatt Centric Harborside. Its experience includes Hyatt Centric Las Olas Fort Lauderdale, where a hotel and private residences were delivered within one address while maintaining distinct environments for each.

“At 100 Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, we saw how a Hyatt Centric hotel and private residences could come together within one address while preserving the distinct character of each experience,” said Ed Jahn, Senior Vice President, Kolter Urban. “That execution gives us a valuable operating perspective for Sarasota, where residents will have their own private environment alongside a hotel that adds dining, activity and a strong connection to the city.”

That prior experience provides a clear reference point for Sarasota. Privacy, hospitality and social energy are intended to work together, with each retaining a distinct role within the larger waterfront address.

How the Hotel Fits Into 1000 Boulevard of the Arts

The hotel is one part of the larger vision for 1000 Boulevard of the Arts. Overlooking Sarasota Bay, The Bay park and the downtown waterfront, the community offers a limited collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury residences priced from $1.5 million. Expansive views, contemporary architecture and a private amenity collection define the residential side of the address.

Resident-only amenities include an elevated pool and spa terrace overlooking Sarasota Bay, a clubroom with private dining and a catering kitchen, a fitness center and movement studio, a co-working lounge, bike lounge, dog park and pet spa. These spaces are complemented by a private residential lobby, valet arrival and staff dedicated exclusively to homeowners.

Together with the restaurants and gathering places of Hyatt Centric Harborside just steps away, the result is a waterfront lifestyle that offers both participation and retreat. The newly released hotel interiors make that balance easier to picture, giving Sarasota an early look at what is planned for this evolving address.

To schedule a private presentation and request current residence availability and pricing, visit live1000.com, call 941.770.3993, or visit the Sales Gallery inside the Premier Sotheby’s International Realty office at 50 Central Avenue, Suite 110, Sarasota, Florida 34236.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hyatt Centric Harborside?

Hyatt Centric Harborside is the future lifestyle hotel planned as part of 1000 Boulevard of the Arts on Sarasota’s waterfront. Plans include restaurant and bar settings, indoor and outdoor seating, a harbor-facing pool bar, meeting spaces and gathering areas.

Will the hotel and condominium residences share the same entrance?

No. The condominium residences are planned with a separate entrance, an access-controlled residential lobby, dedicated elevators, private owner parking, resident-only amenities and staff devoted exclusively to homeowners.

What will Hyatt Centric Harborside add to life at 1000 Boulevard of the Arts?

The hotel will place dining, bar and gathering spaces close to home. It will also provide a nearby place for visiting friends and family to stay, while the private residential environment remains separate.

Where is 1000 Boulevard of the Arts located?

The waterfront address overlooks Sarasota Bay, The Bay park and downtown Sarasota. It is also close to the Quay Waterfront District, the harbor, downtown dining and Sarasota’s arts and cultural destinations.