Luxury Healing HotelsThe Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Overview
Honestly, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is one of those places that somehow manages to feel both ridiculously fancy and surprisingly relaxed at the same time. I mean, you’re staying at a five-star property right on Miami Beach, but there’s something about the way they’ve designed this place that doesn’t make you feel like you need to whisper in the lobby, you know? The whole building has this art deco vibe that actually fits the neighborhood instead of trying to bulldoze over it – which is refreshing because, let’s be honest, some luxury hotels can feel pretty disconnected from where they actually are.
The location is pretty much perfect if you want to be in the thick of things. You’re literally steps from the sand, and Collins Avenue runs right outside with all its chaos and energy. Ocean Drive is just a quick walk west, so you’ll definitely hear some of the nightlife buzz – especially on weekends during season (roughly December through April, when everyone escapes the cold). The rooms facing the ocean are gorgeous, obviously, but even the city-view ones give you these cool glimpses of the art deco district. What I really noticed was how thick the windows are; even with all the action outside, it gets surprisingly quiet once you close everything up. The staff has this Miami laid-back professionalism thing down – they’re incredibly helpful but won’t hover, which I appreciated.
Now, let’s talk practicalities because, well, this is Miami Beach and some things just come with the territory. Parking is valet only and it’s pricey – I think around $45 a night last time I checked – but honestly, having a car down here can be more stress than it’s worth anyway. The pool area gets packed during peak times, and the hotel restaurant (DiLido Beach Club) is really solid but you’ll want reservations, especially for weekend brunch. Each room has this marble bathroom situation that looks amazing but can get a bit slippery when wet – just something to keep in mind. The spa is beautiful and they do great work, though you’ll pay Miami Beach prices for everything. One thing that surprised me was how family-friendly it feels during the day; you get this interesting mix of business travelers, couples on romantic getaways, and families with kids building sandcastles right outside. The whole vibe shifts as the sun goes down and South Beach turns into, well, South Beach. If you’re looking for that perfect balance of luxury and location – where you can roll out of bed onto some of the best beach in Florida, then clean up and walk to world-class restaurants and nightlife – this place really delivers.
Hotel Highlights
Reviews
Staff: 8.6
Comfort: 8.6
Location: 9.1
Free WiFi: 8.4
Facilities: 8.3
Cleanliness: 8.6
Value for money: 7.0
Lisa from Canada
The staff was extremely professional, the inclusions with resort fee were very generous.
Candius from United States
The Ritz is always a win for me...no matter which country I visit. This was a but more laid back than what I'm used to from them but it was still nice.
Mausumi from United States
Great location. Beautiful rooms that are spacious. Excellent service.
Smigel from United States
Great location and beach
Khawla from United States
everything
Aamir from United States
Location
Attentive staff
Tjk77 from Australia
Location is great. Comfortable beds. Beautiful modern, clean room.
John from United Kingdom
Breakfast was ‘ok’ but could have been more choice
Stefan from Romania
Станислав from Russia
Lovely beach and kind staff there. The location of the hotel is also nice. Delicious lunch in the beach cafe.
Surroundings
What's nearby:
- Lummus Park: 1.4 km
- Fairgreen Park: 1.8 km
- Holocaust Memorial: 1.2 km
- Lummus Park, Miami Beach: 1.3 km
- Art Deco Historic District: 1.3 km
- Miami Beach Botanical Garden: 1.1 km
- The Dog Park at Flamingo Park: 1.6 km
- Miami Botl Gardenholocaust Meml: 1.1 km
- The City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation: 1.1 km
- The Wolfsonian Museum–Florida International University: 1.3 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Mareva 1939: 200 m
- Restaurant Bagatelle Miami: 6 m
- Cafe/bar Sagamore Miami Beach Pool Bar: 6 m
Top attractions:
- Bayfront Park: 8 km
- Jungle Island: 7 km
- Vizcaya Museum: 14 km
- Miami Art Museum: 8 km
- South Pointe Park: 3.1 km
- Miami Freedom Tower: 7 km
- Frost Science Museum: 7 km
- Miami Beach Boardwalk: 2.2 km
- Jewish Museum of Florida: 2.3 km
- American Police Hall of Fame & Museum: 8 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake Surprise Lake: 4.9 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Hobie Beach: 9 km
- Miami Beach: 100 m
- Lummus Park Beach: 600 m
- South Pointe Park Beach: 2 km
Public transport:
- Bus MiamiCentral: 7 km
- Train Museum Park: 6 km
- Metro Government Center: 8 km
- Train Adrienne Arsht Center: 6 km
- Metro Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre: 7 km
Closest airports:
- Miami Seaplane Base: 8 km
- Miami International Airport: 20 km
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport: 26 km
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Rooms
- City View Room with 1 King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Partial Ocean View Room with 1 King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Lanai Pool View Room with 1 King Bed - Balcony with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Oceanfront Room with 1 King Bed - Balcony with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Club City View Room with 1 King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Club Partial Ocean View Room with 1 King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Club Oceanfront Room with 1 King Bed - Balcony with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- City View Suite with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Oceanfront Suite with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Club Oceanfront Suite with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Club City View Room with 2 Double Beds with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- Club Oceanfront Room with 2 Double Beds - Balcony with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- Club Partial Oceanview Room with 2 Double Beds with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- Classic Room with 2 Double Beds with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- Oceanfront Room with 2 Double Beds - Balcony with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- City View Room with 2 Double Beds with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- Classic Room with 1 King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Partial Oceanview Room with 2 Double Beds with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- Lanai Pool View room with 2 Double Beds with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- Lanai Oceanfront Suite with extra-large double bed1 sofa bed, 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 sofa bed and sofa bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Classic Room with 1 King Bed Roll-in Shower - Mobility and Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- City View Room with 1 King Bed Roll-in Shower - Mobility and Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- City View Room with 2 Double Beds Roll-in Shower - Mobility and Hearing Accessible with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- Classic Room with 2 Double Beds Adapted Tub - Mobility and Hearing Accessible with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- City View Room with 1 King Bed Adapted Tub - Mobility and Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- City View Room with 2 Double Beds Adapted Tub - Mobility and Hearing Accessible with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- Club City View Room with 1 King Bed Roll-in Shower - Mobility and Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Lanai Pool View Room with 1 King Bed - Balcony Roll-in Shower - Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
- Club Oceanfront Suite Roll-in Shower - Mobility Accessible with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Alarm clock
General:
- Pet bowls
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Lift
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Wellness:
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Massage chair
- Full body massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna Additional charge
Activities:
- Bicycle rental
- Beach
- Kids' club Additional charge
- Snorkelling Additional charge Off-site
- Cycling
- Windsurfing Additional charge Off-site
- Fishing Additional charge Off-site
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Auditory guidance
- Visual aids: Tactile signs
- Visual aids: Braille
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken:
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Chinese
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Entertainment and family services:
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs U S$60 per day.:
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
House Rules at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
Pets:
- Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups:
- When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Check-in:
- From 16:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Location
One Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States
