Sapphire Fort Lauderdale
Designed by Kobi Karp with interiors by Steven G, Sapphire Fort Lauderdale is the barrier island's boutique-modern answer to the big-box beach towers: two 12-story buildings at 2821 and 2831 N Ocean Boulevard, completed in 2009, holding 172 residences in 2- and 3-bedroom plans. Crisp contemporary architecture — floor-to-ceiling glass, tropical sun decks, an 80-foot heated pool — frames the real differentiator: ownership includes membership to the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. With 24-hour valet and desk staff, a spa with sauna and steam rooms, a yoga room, wine and club rooms, and...
Sapphire Fort Lauderdale
Designed by Kobi Karp with interiors by Steven G, Sapphire Fort Lauderdale is the barrier island's boutique-modern answer to the big-box beach towers: two 12-story buildings at 2821 and 2831 N Ocean Boulevard, completed in 2009, holding 172 residences in 2- and 3-bedroom plans. Crisp contemporary architecture — floor-to-ceiling glass, tropical sun decks, an 80-foot heated pool — frames the real differentiator: ownership includes membership to the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. With 24-hour valet and desk staff, a spa with sauna and steam rooms, a yoga room, wine and club rooms, and an active for-sale and for-rent market, Sapphire Fort Lauderdale delivers resort-scale amenities at a human scale.
Sapphire Fort Lauderdale Frequently Asked Questions
❯ What does the Harbor Beach Marriott membership include?
Sapphire owners receive memberships to the prestigious Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, located on the beach — a rare perk extending the amenity program to a full resort. Buyers should confirm current membership terms, since resort agreements can evolve.
❯ Who designed the building?
Architecture is by Kobi Karp — the Miami architect behind more than $30 billion in award-winning projects worldwide — with interiors by designer Steven G. The collaboration produced a signature look: contemporary inside and out, with a tropical sun deck that gives the pool area a South Beach feel.
❯ What floor plans are available?
The two towers offer 2- and 3-bedroom residences. Typical 2-bedroom-plus-den plans run about 1,468 to 1,500 square feet with generous terraces — some nearly 300 square feet — for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
❯ Is Sapphire pet friendly?
Yes, Sapphire is pet friendly with restrictions — a meaningful advantage over stricter neighboring towers. Buyers should confirm current size, breed, and quantity limits in the association documents before purchasing.
❯ Can I rent out my Sapphire condo?
Sapphire Fort Lauderdale carries an active rental market, with units regularly listed for lease. Rental minimums, screening, and approval procedures are set by the Sapphire Fort Lauderdale Condo Association — investors should review the current policy in the condo documents before buying.
❯ What amenities stand out?
The 80-foot heated pool with stylish cabanas anchors a tropical sun deck, joined by a state-of-the-art fitness center, private yoga room, spa with sauna, steam and treatment rooms, an entertainment room with attached kitchen, wine and club rooms, and a business center. Twenty-four-hour valet, desk staff, and concierge services complete the full-service program.
Key Facts
- Address: 2821 (South) & 2831 (North) N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
- Completed: 2009
- Scale: Two 12-story towers, 172 residences
- Residences: 2–3 bedrooms, ~1,468–1,500+ sq ft
- Architect: Kobi Karp; interiors by Steven G
- Signature perk: Membership to Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
- Services: 24-hour valet, desk staff & concierge; pet friendly with restrictions
Design & Architecture: A Kobi Karp Original
Kobi Karp's buildings share a trait: they photograph well because they're composed well. At Sapphire Fort Lauderdale, the two 12-story towers sit low and confident on the barrier island, their contemporary facades wrapped in glass and softened by lush tropical landscaping. Steven G's interiors — porcelain tile, flowing great rooms, serene primary suites — still feel current more than a decade after completion.
The 2009 vintage is actually an advantage: Sapphire missed both the excesses of the mid-2000s boom towers and the pricing of today's new construction, landing in a sweet spot of modern design at resale prices. Compare Sapphire Fort Lauderdale with the 2005 twin towers of Vue Residences or the 1976 classic Vantage View — Sapphire is the design-forward choice of the three.
The Marriott Harbor Beach Membership
No amenity list captures what the Harbor Beach Marriott membership means in practice: Sapphire owners get a private beach club, a world-class spa, resort dining, and golf privileges without leaving their ownership. It effectively doubles the amenity program — the 80-foot pool at home, the Marriott's beach and spa a short trip away.
That membership changes the value math: you're buying into one of Fort Lauderdale's premier resort ecosystems, not just 1,500 square feet and a pool deck. Similar resort-linked living appears at Southpoint on the Galt Mile, though without the Marriott key card. For renters, the combination of valet service, the spa program, and beach access makes Sapphire Fort Lauderdale one of the beach's easiest annual and seasonal leases.
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