Shell Bay Residences | An Independent Review David Siddons Group

Shell Bay Residences | An Independent Review of its Prices, Floor Plans and Lifestyle

This blog and video offer an impartial review of the Residences at Shell Bay, Hallandale Beach. We visited the sales center, discussed project details, toured the community, and analyzed the best floor plans. As always, we provide insight into who would enjoy this condo lifestyle and who might find it less fitting. We also compare it to other luxury condos, focusing on price per square foot.

Introduction to the Shell Bay Residences

The Residences at Shell Bay offers 108 exquisite homes across 20 stories, with bespoke floor plans ranging from one to three bedrooms. Shell Bay is situated within a prestigious 150-acre community, boasting 5 acres of carefully designed outdoor living amenities. These residences feature breathtaking views of the 18 hole Greg Norman-designed Championship Golf Course and emphasize seamless indoor-outdoor living. Private and semi-private elevators, along with ceilings up to 10 feet, add to the luxury. The open-concept layouts include generous living and dining areas, spacious primary bedroom walk-in closets, valet closets, service entries, a mini bar serviced by the hotel, and an optional custom furnishing package. Private climate-controlled storage is also available for purchase.

Residents at Shell Bay enjoy exclusive services from a trained staff, delivering the highest level of care and attention to detail. Auberge Resorts Collection’s personalized service lets you make this setting your own, with the added flexibility of a 180-day rental occupancy term. The brand-new luxury condos will be delivered in 2027.

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Resort-Style Living

Shell Bay is located in a prestigious 150-acre community featuring approximately 5 acres of thoughtfully curated outdoor living amenities. The amenities at The Residences at Shell Bay offer all the signature touches of the Auberge Resorts Collections luxury properties worldwide. The property boasts an 18-hole golf course, 7-9 tennis courts, pickleball, a high-end gym with trainers, a cold plunge, an infrared sauna, and dedicated recovery areas, offering top-notch amenities. Residents also benefit from Michelin-star restaurants, a 48-slip marina, a helipad, three boats, a beach club, and a fleet of town cars, ensuring an unparalleled resort-style experience. Golf Club memberships, priced at $1M, are fully reserved with a waiting list in place. Currently, the only way to secure a membership is through ownership of the project. Out of 108 units, 50% have already been sold.

Interesting lifestyle-related articles:

Ultra-exclusive private golf course opens in South Florida — with $1 million membership fee (CNN)
Shell Bay: Golf’s Newest $1 Million Club Towers Above Miami Market (Forbes)
Discover Miami’s Exclusive Shell Bay Yacht Club (Haven Lifestyles)
These New Miami-Area Homes Come With the Region’s First New Golf Course in 25 Years (Robb Report)

Uniqueness in Miami

While Miami lacks a traditional country club, this development offers a one-of-a-kind lifestyle that’s as close as it gets. Key Biscayne has a similar ambiance, but it doesn’t provide the true club experience or gated access. Fisher Island offers exclusivity but is only reachable by ferry or boat. Here, you can embrace a genuine resort lifestyle—something truly rare in Miami. If you have a passion for golf, tennis, or are even a semi-pro, this is the perfect place for you. Explore the full list of services and amenities to discover what makes this opportunity unique.

The Finishes

When it comes to luxury, the term can sometimes be used lightly, but the true measure of luxury is in the finishes. This project, developed by Witkoff—the team behind the Shore Club Residences, a luxury beachfront development with prices surpassing $5,000 per square foot—maintains the same exceptional standards of luxury. The use of organic materials like wood, marble, travertine, and natural stone reflects a level of craftsmanship that’s often lacking in other projects (call me for info on which ones these are). While developers often claim to deliver luxury, I frequently find the actual finishes to be subpar. However, that’s not the case here—so far, I haven’t seen any compromises or shortcuts.

The buyers of this project are also discerning, not willing to settle for anything less than the best. If you’re looking for resort-style living without compromises, this project could be a perfect fit. Additionally, we protect our buyers through their contracts and provide guidance to ensure you make the right decision.

The Floor Plans at Shell Bay

The property features a variety of pricing options based on size and layout.

One-bedroom units, approximately 1,300 square feet, are priced between $1,800 and $1,900 per square foot, totaling around $2.22 to $2.3 million.
Two-bedroom units, with around 1,900 square feet, fall within the $3 million to $4 million range
Three-bedroom units range from $4.5 million to $6 million, offering approximately 2,600 square feet.

In addition to these options, the property allows for the unique flexibility of combining units—something not always feasible in other condos due to elevator placements or concrete walls that disrupt layouts. Here, you can merge two corner units to create a spacious residence of over 5,000 square feet. This thoughtfully designed project accommodates such customizations, providing a truly exceptional living experience.

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How Does it Stack Up?

Shell Bay offers a relatively boutique feel with plenty of amenities, a high level of privacy, and top-notch finishes—but how do the prices compare? The average price per square foot is around $2,150, though this can vary depending on the unit. As you’ll see below, these prices are in line with several other non-beachfront areas in Miami.

For context, condos with a similar resort-like lifestyle, such as Continuum, Surf Club Four Seasons, and Park Grove, sell between $2,500 and $4,000 per square foot, with some top units in these condos reaching close to $6,000. While this project offers a resort experience, it’s selling at mainland prices, significantly lower than the $3,000 to $5,000 per square foot you’d typically find on the beach when presented with such footprint and lifestyle options.

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The Hotel Program by Auberge

When you’re not using your residence, you can rent it out through Auberge by placing it in the hotel program. This way you can enjoy an income-generating property that is handled by one of the world’s most renowned hotel brands. At the same time, you can enjoy the benefits of a five-star hotel whenever you visit, with everything prepared for your arrival.

HOA Fees at the Shell Bay Residences

One of the hottest topics right now is the rising cost of HOA fees and insurance. Since this project isn’t directly on the beach and is brand new, built according to the latest codes, it offers some advantages when it comes to insurance costs. However, a highly amenitized condo like this can only keep its costs manageable due to the presence of a hotel. The extensive amenities and services are supported by the on-site luxury hotel, which helps offset expenses.

In other developments like Park Grove and Continuum, all the costs of amenities and services fall solely on the residents, driving HOA fees higher. In contrast, this project benefits from units in the hotel program, where income from the hotel is used to support the HOA, ensuring high standards are maintained. Currently, HOA fees are at $1.82 per square foot, which may increase once the condo opens—this is typical. What’s concerning in some poorly managed condos is when fees double, but in this case, the hotel, golf course, and restaurants help absorb costs and stabilize fees.

Conclusion

Successful developments like Surfside’s Four Seasons, Continuum and Park Grove have flourished due to their large lots, prestigious brands, and premium services, leading to significant value appreciation.. Shell Bay follows this model, offering competitive luxury with unmatched resort-style amenities such as golf, boating, fine dining, and tennis. Designed for a “lock-and-leave” lifestyle, this exclusive 170-acre, private, gated community features its golf course, ensuring ultimate privacy. Developed by the creators of the Shore Club, it sets a new standard for luxury condo living at an opulent scale.
I’m very bullish on this project as it has all the right elements to be a successful condo. Please contact me for more information.

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