The Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Gold Coast Beaches

Virgin rating

Burlock Coast
Burlock Coast
Burlock Coast
Oceanfront View King Room
Club Lounge
2 Bedroom Kitchen
King Room
Club Lounge
Burlock Coast
Burlock Coast
Burlock Coast
Oceanfront View King Room
Club Lounge
2 Bedroom Kitchen
King Room
Club Lounge

The hotel

Florida's first AAA Five Diamond hotel – need we say any more?! The Ritz-Carlton in Fort Lauderdale is glamorous yet unpretentious with it’s nautical design, comfy seating areas and relaxed ambience. Only the highway separates the hotel from the beachfront, but with a pedestrian bridge you’ll have your toes in the sand in minutes. Alternatively, plot up in a poolside cabana on the elevated deck looking over the Atlantic with it’s dedicated bar and food service at hand to meet your needs. With an expansive fitness centre overlooking the Intracoastal waterway and a spa that offers it’s own happy hour you can ensure your mind and body are well looked after. When it’s time to explore further afield, mainland Los Olas Boulevard is the place to go, just a short water taxi ride away, for which you’ll receive daily complimentary tickets from the hotel.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Golf
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking

Where is it

Just across from the beach within walking distance of Las Olas Boulevard with its range of shops and restaurants. Driving time from Miami International Airport: 50 minutes.

Hotel information

All rooms have private balconies, bathrobes, hairdryer, in-room safe, WiFi (included in resort fee), 55inch LCD TV, complimentary morning newspaper and tea/coffee-making service,  with daily housekeeping.

Intracoastal View rooms are located on floors 7-14 and have a balcony overlooking the waterways, with 1 king-size bed and chaise lounge; sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Partial Ocean View rooms are located on floors 7-14 with a private balcony and either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds plus chaise lounge; sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Oceanfront View rooms are located on floors 7-14 with a private balcony and either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds plus chaise lounge; sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Oceanfront Suites are located on floors 7-14, and have a full balcony with direct views of the Atlantic Ocean. There is a living area with sleeper sofa, and a master bedroom with 1 king-size bed; sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Oceanfront One Bedroom Residential Suites are located on floors 15-17 and feature a full balcony with sea views, kitchenette with induction stove top, blender, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker, living room with sleeper sofa and dining room. The bedroom has 1 king-size bed; sleeping maximum 3 adults.

The Ritz-Carlton residential suite has Full balcony with views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway as well as an extra spacious living area and dining room, fully equipped kitchenette and access to the club lounge included. The bedrooms has 1 king-size bed; sleeping maximum 3 adults.

2 bedroom residential suites have either intracoastal or oceanfront views, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus Kitchenette, dining room and living room with sleeper sofa.There are king-size beds in each bedroom; sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Club rooms include access to the Club Lounge; with exclusive amenities including complimentary culinary presentations throughout the day, private TV and computer station and a Club Concierge to assist with any requests.

Valet Parking: $48 overnight. Complimentary water taxi pass included within resort fee.

Burlock Coast (Seafood restaurant set along the waterfront, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as weekend brunches). Poolside café (outdoor dining on the pool deck open from 11am-5pm daily). In-room dining available*.

Swimming pool with private cabanas*. Beach side towel and chair service. Spa*. Fitness centre. Exclusive privileges at members-only Grande Oaks Golf Course. Bike rental. Pool table*.

Laundry service*. Business centre. Concirge service. Boutique store.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale assesses a $48 daily resort fee per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

Fee includes: Two beach chairs and one beach umbrella per day – Two bottles of Ritz-Carlton water, per day at the beach or pool – Two signature resort cocktails, per day at Burlock Coast – One hour fitness class, per day – Enhanced in-room guest WiFi – Two, four hour bike rentals – One water taxi pass, per day. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change and availability.

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great property In Lauderdale excellent views

Sep 14, 2024 aztravelcpl Scottsdale, Arizona

What a great property! Excellent service from front desk onwards. Free water taxi passes which was incredibly fun. Lobby bar great cocktails. Giselle at the pool provided excellent service even right before a wicked storm was blowing in - thanks Giselle!!! Housekeeping was timely and impeccable which is rare these days.
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Sep 13, 2024 Terence B

Marriott Bonvoy Gold elite member visiting area for football game and booked two rooms using points. At check in inquired about a possible room upgrade along with one night extension and was told I could upgrade to a small one bedroom condo unit for $500 per night. This seemed like a pretty hefty price to pay for the upgrade along with… Read more
Marriott Bonvoy Gold elite member visiting area for football game and booked two rooms using points. At check in inquired about a possible room upgrade along with one night extension and was told I could upgrade to a small one bedroom condo unit for $500 per night. This seemed like a pretty hefty price to pay for the upgrade along with 60000 points per night ( often upgraded for less or no charge ) but thought that since they were doing the extra night extension for $500 I would agree to pay. Sadly the day we thought we had extended our stay , they locked us out of our room while at pool and the staff at front were not interested in making any effort to resolve. Desk clerk who checked us in not there that day and staff working basically told us we could pay $1200 a night for our current room or move out. Move out we did. Hotel not sold out and no effort to find us a room for $500 a night. Just plain not interested. Certainly not the Ritz Carlton experience they’ve made their name on , Clerical mistakes made by front desk staff are understandable, making zero attempt to keep a customer in a $500 night room when hotel advertising multiple vacancies is just bad business. Read less
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Sep 12, 2024 adriana a

went to the pool on a day pass absolutely loved it! my server vanessa was outstanding made my experience so great I went alone and was worried I would not have fun. Wow was I wrong vanessa made my day will definitely be back! make sure you give the pool a visit highly recommend.
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Sep 5, 2024 james b New Orleans, Louisiana

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale has been a traditional close of summer stay for me and my wife. The property is spectacular, the Club and restaurants are very good. Where this property excels is with the staff! Mr. Ruben at the beach always makes our time on the beach special. Ms. Kateryna, Ms. Ronika and Ms. Anaelle all provided service which… Read more
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale has been a traditional close of summer stay for me and my wife. The property is spectacular, the Club and restaurants are very good. Where this property excels is with the staff! Mr. Ruben at the beach always makes our time on the beach special. Ms. Kateryna, Ms. Ronika and Ms. Anaelle all provided service which can only be described as: The-Best-Of-The-Best. If you are looking for a World-Class Beach Vacation, look no further than: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great end-of-summer trip, 17th floor residential suite with club lounge

Aug 30, 2024 David P Boston

We had a wonderful family 5-night trip (last week of August) before our kids head back to school. The hotel spoiled my 8-year old son for his birthday. Richard at the pool bar and Veronika at the pool made for a wonderful day, including our cabana rental. Our room was perfect for a family of 4: a 1-bedroom residential suite, a kitchen, 2… Read more
We had a wonderful family 5-night trip (last week of August) before our kids head back to school. The hotel spoiled my 8-year old son for his birthday. Richard at the pool bar and Veronika at the pool made for a wonderful day, including our cabana rental. Our room was perfect for a family of 4: a 1-bedroom residential suite, a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, huge wrap-around balcony on the 17th floor. Very clean, renovated recently, and seemed like it has been barely used. The club lounge was only open Fri-Sun but the hotel responded and gave us a credit for the missing days. The hotel resort fee includes daily water taxi service, great way to get down to Las Olas. All-in-all a wonderful trip, the service is top-notch, and the hotel is great. Read less