Civitas Capital Funds $386M Loan for Orlando Luxury Hotel
A Dallas-based lender is financing a 700-room hotel on International Drive near major Orlando theme parks.
Civitas Capital Group has provided a $386 million construction loan to advance development of a 700-key luxury hotel on Orlando's International Drive, according to an announcement dated Oct. 28, 2026. The project is being developed by Flag Luxury Group and Unicorp National Developments.
The property is situated minutes from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and the forthcoming Universal Epic Universe, positioning it among a cluster of high-demand hospitality destinations in one of the country's most visited tourism corridors.
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The financing represents a significant capital commitment to Orlando's hospitality sector, where proximity to major theme parks continues to drive developer interest and support large-scale construction lending. International Drive has long served as a primary lodging and entertainment spine for the region.
Details on the hotel's brand affiliation, projected opening timeline, and total project cost beyond the construction loan were not disclosed in the announcement. Civitas Capital Group, headquartered in Dallas, specializes in alternative investment and lending strategies.
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