New $50M tropical-inspired resort hotel coming to OWA

Thanks to a new investment from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, a $50M resort is coming to Foley’s OWA Parks & Resort. Keep reading for all the details.

OWA’s newest addition

On the northeast side of Tropic Falls waterpark in OWA, visitors will soon be able to experience a tropical-inspired resort, coming May 2025

“We are very excited to add this tropical inspired resort hotel to our portfolio.

This new hotel will give guests another option to relax in Coastal Alabama, while still enjoying all the fun amenities that OWA has to offer. We continue to focus on these types of investment projects, which enable us to remain a strong economic partner for the local tourism industry and state of Alabama.”

Cody Williamson, president/CEO, Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority

While the colorful resort is still in the design phase, here’s what’s expected to be a part of the $50M project:

• Tropical-themed guest rooms including a kitchenette + workspace (with optional bunk bed spaces for larger families)
• Outdoor resort-style pool with a bar + grill
• 24-hour fitness center
• Meeting space
• Lounge
• Convenience store
• Arcade
• Complimentary valet service
• Wifi
• Breakfast

This resort will bring the Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ investment in the OWA Parks & Resort to $414M.

Designing the project are architects from Dale Partners (based in Jackson, Mississippi) and Rabren General Contractors (based in Alabama) will be the general contractor for the resort.

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