16333 Gulf Blvd

Royal Orleans is a low-rise, two-story condotel built in 1950 and configured primarily as studio and efficiency residences. The complex reads as a compact resort property with a New Orleans–inspired courtyard at its heart, framed by balconies and French-door openings. Units are simple, open-plan accommodations with built-in cabinetry, solid wood kitchen cabinets, stone or solid-surface counters, ceiling fans, window treatments and occasional walk-in closet layouts; many units have kitchenette or compact full-kitchen setups designed for short-stay use. Common areas emphasize outdoor living: a heated pool sits within a paved patio and tropical planting, accompanied by BBQ grills, outdoor showers and seating nooks. On-site laundry and a small management/rental office support vacation rental operations; the association permits short-term rentals with a typical three-night minimum and allows one small pet. Parking is surface-level and informal, consistent with a beachside motel conversion. The property’s immediate context is highly pedestrian and tourism-oriented — it is located directly across from Redington Beach with easy access to Johns Pass Village, restaurants, fishing pier, and local shops, making the complex oriented toward seasonal occupancy and vacation convenience rather than full-time condo lifestyle.