The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach

South Beach, Miami

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The hotel

With rich history, set within an art deco landmark, Ritz-Carlton South Beach is a hotel oozing with glamour and exclusivity. DiLido Beach Club is the place to be seen, and their ‘Frose Fridays’ offer the perfect start to the weekend overlooking the oceanfront. Continue your weekend shopping and dining in South Beach, everything you need is within easy walking distance. And whilst Sunday may be considered a ‘day of rest’, we’re carrying on the party here with brunch at Fuego y Mar complete with live music and Atlantic views. If you’re looking for a more chilled break, the Ritz-Carlton Spa is perfect to relax with luxurious treatments and products on offer, or just chill by the elevated pool and let the sounds of the ocean take away your troubles.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

A prime location on South Beach, within walking distance of Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road and South Beach nightlife.

Hotel information

376 guest rooms and suites with a colour palette inspired by Miami’s vibrant culture. All guest rooms feature air conditioning, 37" LCD TV, high speed WiFi, telephone, tea/coffee maker, iron and ironing board, minibar*, bathrobes, slippers, bathroom amenities, and hairdryer. 

Classic Rooms are located on floors 2-7, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

City View Rooms are located on floors 3-11 and offer views of South Beach with a comfortable seating area and either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds; sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Partial Ocean View rooms are located on floors 5-11 with partial views of the Atlantic and either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds; sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Lanai Pool View rooms are located on floors 2-4 with private balcony or terrace overlooking the swimming pool, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds; sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Oceanfront Guest Rooms are located on floors 2-6 and 9-11 and have a private balcony with sweeping ocean views. These rooms offer either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds; sleeping maximum 4 adults.

One bedroom suites feature either city views, or full or partial Atlantic views and have a separate living area with sofa bed and honor bar with beverages and snacks. The bedroom consists of a King bed, with a rollaway available on request; sleeping maximum 4 adults. 

Lanai Oceanfront Suites are located on floors 2-4 with views of both South Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. These suites have a spacious layout with a large living and dining area, private balcony, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed; sleeping maximum 4 adults. 

Club rooms offer access to the private oceanfront Club Lounge where guests enjoy the attention of a dedicated concierge and complimentary culinary offerings throughout the day including breakfast, lunch, dessert and a selection of wines, beers, spirits and other beverages. 

Please note: 2 adults per Club room will receive access to the Club Lounge. Any additional guests will need to pay a charge for entry.

DiLido Beach Club (beachfront dining and cocktails, with all-day lunch menu). Fuedo y Mar (Latin American, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch). Lapidus Bar (cocktails and live music).

Weekly entertainment & Live music at Lapidus Bar. Sunday Brunch. Friday happy hour.

Outdoor elevated pool and whirlpool with private cabanas*. 24-hour fitness centre with daily outdoor classes. Spa*. Ritz Kids programme.

Complimentary WiFi included in resort fee. Laundry service*. Photography concierge*. Room service*. Valet parking $52 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). 

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach implements a $45 USD per room, per night resort fee (payable locally, fee subject to change).

Fee includes: Enhanced high-speed WiFi access - A one-hour health and wellness class, daily (for up to two people) - Beach chair/umbrella service - Beach games including volleyball, paddle ball, and beach toys - Two (2) two-hour complimentary bike rentals (subject to availability) - One complimentary serving of The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach signature ice cream by Aubi & Ramsa. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change.

Wheelchair-accessible Standard City View Rooms with roll-in shower and either 1 king-size or 2 double beds.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: A valid credit card is required at check-in for all reservations. Customers who are unable to leave a credit card, will be required to leave a cash deposit of approximately $200 per day to cover incidentals.

Please note: Some room types are restricted to ages 16 and over due to the balconies. 

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Club Level was AWESOME!!!

Dec 4, 2023 kathleenoN8158MY Orlando, Florida

I have to say the club level at the Ritz Carlton in South Beach is sooooo worth it!!! Oh my goodness. They have made us feel so special!! From night one, Joao greeted us with a huge smile and asked us what we would like. I apologized that we were there 30 minutes before they closed and I said we would be fast. He said no problem he was here… Read more
I have to say the club level at the Ritz Carlton in South Beach is sooooo worth it!!! Oh my goodness. They have made us feel so special!! From night one, Joao greeted us with a huge smile and asked us what we would like. I apologized that we were there 30 minutes before they closed and I said we would be fast. He said no problem he was here for us as long as we needed him. I was truly touched by his kindness and it was a great way to start the trip!! He treated us with so much love and kindness the entire time. I have to say it did not stop there. Eric, Myriam, Ollivia, Paco, Christian, and of course Kyle were all amazing too!! I can tell you wonderful stories about all of these unbelievable employees! They were all great! Eric greeted us with a beautiful smile everyday and always asked if he could get us anything. He was awesome. Myriam was so kind to us. She talked to my son about Miami dolphin football and she really made us feel so special!!! She also gave me a wonderful memory…and I will think about her on Christmas morning when we enjoy a glass of champagne. Giulianna, was so sweet and very attentive! She filled my glass of mimosa everytime she saw it getting low. Then she gave me a “to-go” cup when I was ready to leave. Ollivia, Wilson, Paco and Christian always made us feel so welcomed and asked us many times if we needed anything. They were great!!! But I have to give a special thank you to Kyle. He was so kind to us. He is truly amazing and the Ritz Carlton in South Beach is so lucky to have him. Thank you so much to the entire staff at the Club level!!! Words cannot express how grateful we are for you!!! You really did make our trip so special!! You really did give us the “Ritz Carlton” experience!!! Because of you we will definitely come back to the Ritz Carlton in South Beach and we will definitely upgrade to the “club level”. I highly recommend the club level to anyone who is thinking about coming here!!! The staff and the experience was TOTALLY AMAZING AND WELL WORTH IT!!! We will definitely be back and we look forward to seeing our new friends. Thank you so much to everyone!!! We look forward to seeing you soon. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Just “OK”. Not to par of competitor properties

Dec 4, 2023 Kevin C

This property is simply not up to standards of what is expected of a Ritz Carlton property. The rooms are just “OK”. Nothing special. Overall, the property is extremely outdated and not close to par of competitors in the area, Not to mention you have to check your folio very carefully, as the outside/inside bar will put overcharges and phantom… Read more
This property is simply not up to standards of what is expected of a Ritz Carlton property. The rooms are just “OK”. Nothing special. Overall, the property is extremely outdated and not close to par of competitors in the area, Not to mention you have to check your folio very carefully, as the outside/inside bar will put overcharges and phantom charges on your account. Not sure if it was by design, incompetence or just honest mistakes. I caught mistakes at the point of charging and when I went to check out (over $100 in extra charges and/or non-applied credits) Overall, this property is two steps below, the One Hotel and one step below the W Hotel which are both just blocks away. While the service is ok and staff courteous, With all the competitor properties going through renovations or in the process of updating, the Ritz SB seems overdue for an overhaul and refresh and a black-eye to the Ritz brand Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Awesome service!!!

Dec 2, 2023 Bryan D

I went to the Ritz carlton south beach and I would like to say the service was excellent! My server jordyn was attentive and accommodating throughout our visit! She was super friendly and super nice! Also the gentlemen Jeffrey and ALL of the Boucher gentlemen were cool and welcoming when I checked in to get chairs and towels! I highly recommend… Read more
I went to the Ritz carlton south beach and I would like to say the service was excellent! My server jordyn was attentive and accommodating throughout our visit! She was super friendly and super nice! Also the gentlemen Jeffrey and ALL of the Boucher gentlemen were cool and welcoming when I checked in to get chairs and towels! I highly recommend this beach/property, definitely will be returning! Thank you all soooo much for the hospitality!!! 5 star!!! ⭐️ Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great service, terrible room

Dec 1, 2023 Katerina_CA Mill Valley, California

Starting with the positives: the common areas are beautifully decorated. All of the employees we encountered from check in to beach service to housekeeping are very nice and helpful. Unfortunately, our room was not up to Ritz Carlton standards. It’s small, looks over a dirty roof and has certainly seen better days. Next time we are in Miami, we… Read more
Starting with the positives: the common areas are beautifully decorated. All of the employees we encountered from check in to beach service to housekeeping are very nice and helpful. Unfortunately, our room was not up to Ritz Carlton standards. It’s small, looks over a dirty roof and has certainly seen better days. Next time we are in Miami, we might drop in for a drink but definitely stay somewhere else. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating When in South Beach, make the Ritz-Carlton your home away from home!

Nov 30, 2023 837gaylep Gloucester, Massachusetts

We love the Ritz-Carlton South Beach. It has a wonderful vibe, great location, excellent food and beverage...and most importantly the Ladies and Gentlemen at this property all deliver on their leadership's message, they are all here to make your experience the BEST it can be! Jacqueline Volkart, GM is a wonderful leader and sets the expectation… Read more
We love the Ritz-Carlton South Beach. It has a wonderful vibe, great location, excellent food and beverage...and most importantly the Ladies and Gentlemen at this property all deliver on their leadership's message, they are all here to make your experience the BEST it can be! Jacqueline Volkart, GM is a wonderful leader and sets the expectation for the Ladies and Gentlemen. They are here to ensure their guests have a most memorable experience throughout their stay in every area of this beautiful property. Wherever we were, from the valet, to the front desk, the pool attendants, bartenders and servers...they were all there to help us with anything we needed and always help make our stay a most memorable one. The Club Lounge and the Team here are amazing. From the moment we walk through the Club Lounge door, we feel like we never left! The Ladies and Gentlemen here are very special, Christian, Eric, Myriam, Giuliana, Kyle, Joao and Olivia were there for us throughout our stay, to ensure we have the best time ever, and we did! Thank you! Also, want to share my special thanks to Sammi Teller, Assistant Director of Housekeeping whom we followed from the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale to South Beach. Sammi is one of the most positive and hospitable people I have ever encountered, an incredible role model for others and I love that she is so passionate about life...and the Ritz-Carlton! She goes way out of her way in a very busy environment to always welcome us back when we visit and was there for me when I had a freak accident in my room, thank you. Can't say enough, it starts at the top and is such a nice feeling when we return to the Ritz-Carlton South Beach that we are genuinely welcomed back and remembered by so many Ladies and Gentlemen. When we have the opportunity to visit the Miami area, there is no need to look elsewhere! PS: Someone mentioned they joined the Ritz-Carlton South Beach from the Mandarin Oriental…and they were so happy – no comparison whatsoever. Like my family and me, they also felt valued! Read less