Hampton Beach Casino and Ballroom Redevelopment Approved For Lupoli Companies

Hampton Beach, NH — In a unanimous vote, the Hampton Planning Board recently approved the redevelopment plan for expanding the historic oceanfront Hampton Beach Casino and Ballroom into a contemporary, mixed-use destination. The property’s majority owner is Sal Lupoli of Lupoli Companies, and the project architect is PCA. The permitting team also included engineering firm TEC and landscape architects Halvorson.

The Casino Ballroom will double in size, becoming a modern, flexible venue that will accommodate 3,500 people for events, meetings, and musical performances. In addition, a new 208-key boutique hotel with ocean views will anchor the 169 Ocean Boulevard site, joined by 38,500 square feet of retail and restaurant space. The plan also includes a 52,000-square-foot charitable casino and gaming hall and 99 luxury condominiums with direct shoreline access.

“The approved plan and our vision centers on creating a connected mix of new experiences, with a whisp of history for this beloved, historic space,” Sal Lupoli said. “We have great respect and a heartfelt connection for the social traditions of the 100-year-old Hampton Beach Casino. We plan to preserve these traditions while seeing the project evolve to become a year-round destination. Our desire is to see this development benefit the community and neighboring businesses.”

Dave Snell, principal with design firm PCA, described his team’s design approach. “When Sal came to us with the challenge to integrate a complex program to combine hospitality, housing, retail, and entertainment spaces into a cohesive design that felt ‘of Hampton Beach,’ we were excited to create a distinctive response to that vision,” he said. “Our design focuses on the experience. It prioritizes making places for the action to happen. The energy of the place is on full display, inviting you in to take part.”