A new Margaritaville hotel is coming to Northern Kentucky, according to the governor’s office.
On Friday, October 20 Gov. Andy Beshear joined state and local officials and leaders from Margaritaville and North American Properties (NAP) to celebrate a Margaritaville hotel coming to Newport on the Levee. The $133.6 million property is expected to generate 282 new jobs – 187 full-time and 95 part- time – for Campbell County.
“With exciting projects like Margaritaville coming to Kentucky, we are only adding fuel to our red-hot tourism industry and economy,” said Gov. Beshear. “This property will help drive visitors to the Campbell County area, boosting the local economy and creating 282 new jobs for Kentuckians. We are thankful to these leaders who are choosing to bet their future on Kentucky and our amazing workforce.”
Newport Hotel Associates LLC, a joint venture partnership between NAP, Stormont Hospitality Group and High Street Real Estate Partners, will be developing the hotel. The family-friendly entertainment destination will be located at Newport on the Levee in Campbell County, fronting the Ohio River.
“This area holds a special place in Margaritaville, so we look forward to opening our doors on the Ohio River,” said Tamara Baldanza-Dekker, Chief Marketing Officer at Margaritaville. “The casual-luxe accommodations, instant escapism and world-class hospitality synonymous with Margaritaville hotels and resorts will be the perfect addition to this welcoming community, picturesque skyline and bustling destination.”
The full-service, amenity-rich hotel will feature 264 rooms, multiple Margaritaville food and bar concepts, a pool overlooking downtown Cincinnati, retail space and more than 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including a rooftop offering.
“The Margaritaville hotel will bring a taste of Key West to Northern Kentucky,” said Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Lindy Casebier. “Between the island-inspired accommodations, generous event space, restaurants and a pool, this hotel will be a wonderful asset for tourism in Newport and the Northern Kentucky area.”
The project, which upon the recommendation of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, received preliminary approval on Sept. 20 from the Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority for incentives totaling nearly $33.4 million for the project. The project now moves to final approval.
Construction on the new hotel is estimated to be completed in 2026.
