East Coast Hospitality | Lodging in Jacksonville, Florida  
About Us

At East Coast Hospitality, our singular mission is to provide our guests with a vibrant and friendly environment, unsurpassed service and cozy accommodations—all at a great value.

About Us
About Us
East Coast Hospitality is a flourishing hotel development and management firm based in Jacksonville, Florida. Currently, our portfolio consists of Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites and Best Western Mayport Inn & Suites; we are also proud to announce that Hampton Inn & Suites—Jacksonville is currently under construction and scheduled to open in July. Our hotels are conveniently located in the heart of Jacksonville and within close proximity to an array of things to do, shopping, dining, golf and nightlife. Not to mention, we're just a stone's throw from picturesque Jacksonville Beach.

With experienced, innovative management leading the way, our dedicated team strives to consistently provide each guest with a memorable and carefree stay. We carefully select, educate and train our associates to ensure their sole focus is to satisfy your unique set of needs—from check-in to check-out. As a result, we build valuable, lasting relationships with guests and ultimately, build loyalty.

Our entire team at East Coast Hospitality invites you to experience our gracious hospitality and unsurpassed service in the heart of pleasant Jacksonville, Florida.
Our Executive Team
Kirit Patidar — President Career Highlights:
With over ten years of experience in the lodging industry, Kirit now overlooks all property development and management for East Coast Hospitality. Having served for an impressive list of organizations, Kirit has amassed a wealth of experience in tourism and lodging by working to help mold the industry to benefit both hoteliers and guests.

Contact Kirit

- NE Florida Governor and Florida Co-op Director for Best Western
- Member of Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
- Served on Mayport Waterfront Partnership Board
- Member of Asian American Hotel Owners Association
- Served on Tourist Development Committee
- Worked to bring the Olympic torch relay to Atlanta
- Spoke on behalf of hoteliers for cruise terminal in the Mayport area
- Served on Partner Development Board with John Reyes at the Convention and Visitors Bureau
Sunil Dharma — Operations Career Highlights:
After graduating from the University of South Carolina in 1994 with a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Sunil has spent the last 14 years managing properties for an assortment of prominent franchises

Contact Sunil

- Spent five years as an electrical engineer for Milliken & Company
- Served on the local Chamber of Commerce
- Active member of Asian American Hotel Owners Association
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East Coast Hospitality | 9191 R.G. Skinner Parkway, Unit 102| Jacksonville, Florida 32256 | (904) 854-4600 | info@eastcoasthospitality.com
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