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Photo courtesy of Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa.
Photo courtesy of Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa.
KSL Capital acquires Westin Hilton Head Island Resort
ColoradoBiz Staff //September 25, 2025//
DENVER (Sept. 25, 2025) — KSL Capital Partners, a private equity firm with offices in Denver, announced Thursday that its affiliates have acquired The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa in South Carolina. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
In Brief:
- KSL Capital Partners acquires Westin Hilton Head resort
- Resort features 420 renovated rooms with ocean views
- Nearly 40,000 square feet of event space for up to 1,000 guests
- Denver-based firm invests through Tactical Opportunities Fund
The oceanfront resort is located on Hilton Head Island’s Atlantic coastline and is known as one of the area’s premier luxury destinations. The property features 420 renovated guest rooms and suites with coastal-inspired design, private balconies and ocean views. Amenities include three outdoor pools, direct beach access, the Heavenly Spa by Westin and several restaurants focused on farm-and-sea-to-table dining.
The resort also offers nearly 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, accommodating groups of up to 1,000 guests. Since 2012, it has undergone more than $47 million in capital improvements.
“Well-maintained and strategically located in one of the Southeast’s most sought-after leisure destinations, The Westin Hilton Head is exactly the kind of high-quality, experience-driven destination we look to support at KSL,” said Dan Rohan, partner and head of tactical opportunities. “It is one of the grand dames of the region, and we are focused on building on the resort’s legacy and finding new ways to further elevate this beloved coastal destination.”
The acquisition was made through KSL’s Tactical Opportunities Fund, which invests in travel and leisure businesses outside the firm’s traditional equity and credit strategies. The fund is supported by investors and operators who leverage KSL’s sector expertise and global network.
KSL Capital Partners specializes in travel and leisure enterprises across hospitality, recreation, clubs, real estate and travel services. The firm also has offices in Stamford, Connecticut, New York City and London.
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