The Athens Group

About The Athens Group

The Athens Group is a real estate operator. The Athens Group operates in Denver, Colorado, Honolulu, Hawaii and Los Angeles, California (LA). Its investment focus is on Condominiums, Golf Courses and Hospitality.

The Athens Group is a privately held real‑estate development company founded in 1988, now operating for 37 years. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, with additional offices in California, Florida and Utah, it employs between 11 and 50 people. The firm focuses on luxury hospitality and residential development across the mainland U.S., Hawaii, and recently Central America. Its portfolio includes high‑end hotels, resorts, branded and non‑branded residences, golf courses, spas and recreational amenities. Signature projects include Four Seasons Hualalai, Montage Laguna Beach, Ritz‑Carlton Bachelor Gulch, Ritz‑Carlton Half Moon Bay, and adaptive‑reuse projects like the Asher Adams Autograph Collection hotel in Salt Lake City. In June 2025, it opened Nekajui, the first Ritz‑Carlton Reserve in Central/South America, a development featuring 107 hotel rooms, seven dining venues, a spa and 36 private residences—all pre‑sold.

Principals at The Athens Group

Recent activity at The Athens Group

1 recent signal from the real estate trade press · latest 5mo ago

The Athens Group's project portfolio

5 projects on file · Hospitality (4), Residential (general) (1)

Markets and themes

Markets The Athens Group operates in

• Denver, Colorado
• Honolulu, Hawaii
• Los Angeles, California (LA)
• Naples-Marco Island, Florida
• Salt Lake City, Utah
• San Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, California
• Savannah, Georgia
• Tucson, Arizona

Investment themes at The Athens Group

• Condominiums
• Golf Courses
• Hospitality
• Resorts
• Single-Family Homes

Capabilities

• Construction Management
• Custom Homes
• Environmental Remediation
• Luxury
• Mixed Use
• Public-private partnerships
• Site Development
• Sustainability

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Frequently asked questions about The Athens Group

What does The Athens Group do?

The Athens Group is a privately held real‑estate development company founded in 1988, now operating for 37 years.

What markets does The Athens Group operate in?

The Athens Group is active in Denver, Colorado, Honolulu, Hawaii, Los Angeles, California (LA), Naples-Marco Island, Florida, Salt Lake City, Utah, and San Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, California.

How many employees does The Athens Group have?

The Athens Group has 11–50 employees.