Margaritaville Beach House Key West announced the appointment of Alin Bodea as General Manager of the 186-room oceanfront resort on Smathers Beach. In his new role, Bodea will lead day-to-day operations and oversee the resort’s hospitality team, with a focus on guest satisfaction, operational performance, and continued brand growth in The Florida Keys.

“Alin is a highly respected hospitality leader with a proven track record of driving performance, guest satisfaction, and brand growth at premier resort properties,” said Milos Davidovic, Regional Director of Operations, Ocean Properties Hotels, Resorts & Affiliates. “His deep operational expertise, hands-on leadership style, and commitment to service excellence make him an outstanding choice to lead Margaritaville Beach House Key West into its next chapter.”

Bodea brings more than 15 years of hospitality experience spanning resort operations, guest experience, and team development. Most recently, he served as General Manager of the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, where he led operations, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategy. During his tenure, the hotel consistently earned 97% Associate Opinion Survey (AOS) scores and saw notable gains in online reputation, ranking among top properties on TripAdvisor. The resort’s signature restaurant also rose into TripAdvisor’s top five locally.

Previously, Bodea held senior leadership roles with HEI Hotels, including Hotel Manager and Director of Front Office at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Earlier in his career, he advanced through front office leadership positions with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, building a foundation in large-scale resort and luxury hotel operations.

Bodea holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from “Dunarea de Jos” University in Galati, Romania, and completed advanced coursework in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management through eCornell University. He is fluent in English and Romanian and conversational in Spanish.

The Margaritaville Beach House Key West sits oceanfront along Smathers Beach, offering 186 spacious rooms and suites, a lagoon-style pool, and lounging hammocks throughout the grounds. Exclusive amenities include poolside entertainment, daily refreshments, a 24-hour fitness center, kids’ activities, lawn games, and easy access to beachfront fun. The resort also boasts the lively Tin Cup Chalice Bar & Chill, as well as indoor banquet space and outdoor gardens and courtyards, complete with a 1,500-square-foot event Tiki for smaller meetings, intimate weddings, and events.

The resort is located at 2001 S. Roosevelt Boulevard, just one mile from Key West International Airport, and provides a complimentary shuttle service to the airport and the Downtown Seaport Harbor.

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