Hersha Acquires Westin Resort in Savannah, Georgia

The 1999-built property covers 299 acres on Hutchinson Island.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Hersha Hotels & Resorts, a KSL portfolio company, has acquired the 16-story, 403-key Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Savannah, Georgia, from Brookfield Properties. The 1999-built property sits on 299 acres on Hutchinson Island, adjacent to the Savannah Convention Center and near the city's historic district.

Why it matters

The acquisition of the Westin Savannah Harbor Resort by Hersha, a growing hospitality company, highlights the continued investment and development in Savannah's tourism and convention industries. The property's prime location and extensive amenities make it an attractive asset for a major hotel operator.

The details

The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa features over 51,800 square feet of meeting space, an 18-hole golf course, a 17-room spa, a river-view pool, and facilities for tennis, pickleball and disc golf. Brookfield Properties completed an $8 million renovation of the property in 2023 prior to the sale. JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group brokered the deal, which marks the third time the firm has sold this Westin asset in the past 10 years.

  • Hersha acquired the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in February 2026.
  • Brookfield Properties completed an $8 million renovation of the property in 2023.

The players

Hersha Hotels & Resorts

A hotel company that was acquired by KSL Capital Partners for $1.4 billion in 2023, making it privately owned. Hersha was founded in 1984 by Hasu Shah, and Jay Shah is the senior advisor while Neil Shah remains president and CEO.

Brookfield Properties

The global platform that develops and manages real estate investments for Brookfield Asset Management, led by CEO Lowell Baron.

JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group

The team that brokered the sale of the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, led by Senior Managing Director Andrew Dickey, Senior Director Maciej Polek, and Vice President Derek Hayden.

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What they’re saying

“Savannah continues to demonstrate momentum as both a leisure destination and corporate market. The Westin's location next to the expanded convention center, along with being the only resort in the market with land positioned to benefit from residential growth in Savannah Harbor, creates a value proposition that sets it apart from traditional urban hotels.”

— Andrew Dickey, Senior Managing Director, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group

The takeaway

The acquisition of the Westin Savannah Harbor Resort by Hersha Hotels & Resorts highlights the continued investment and growth in Savannah's tourism and convention industries, as the city's appeal as both a leisure and corporate destination continues to rise.