The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach

Miami 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 $65 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 Great location but hotel shows its age

Dec 16, 2024 kevintechnology Los Angeles, California

I stayed here in room 608 (a "Classic King, Guest room, 1 King, No view") for five nights in December 2024. Rating: 7/10 Positives: • The hotel’s location at Lincoln and Collins is unbeatable, placing you right at the heart of South Beach. • Having stayed here several times, I’ve come to expect the brand’s standards, and once again, the rooms… Read more
I stayed here in room 608 (a "Classic King, Guest room, 1 King, No view") for five nights in December 2024. Rating: 7/10 Positives: • The hotel’s location at Lincoln and Collins is unbeatable, placing you right at the heart of South Beach. • Having stayed here several times, I’ve come to expect the brand’s standards, and once again, the rooms were spotless, the beds supremely comfortable, and the air conditioning perfect for the Miami heat. • The complimentary beach chairs are a highlight — there’s nothing quite like enjoying this stunning stretch of beach and ocean just steps away from the property. • The staff were consistently helpful and pleasant, adding to the overall experience. Negatives: • The room itself was very basic. While spacious, it felt underutilized, lacking essentials like a desk. And as the description warned, the “no view” meant exactly that — not ideal. As a Marriott Bonvoy status member, I had hoped for at least a small upgrade, but unfortunately, none was offered. • The water quality was an unexpected issue. When I ran a bath, the water appeared murky and only cleared after some time, likely due to mineral deposits or sediments. • While the hotel underwent a lengthy closure for renovations a few years ago, my room still felt dated. The most glaring example? A telephone mounted next to the toilet — a curious relic of the past. • Pricing here is highly seasonal, and while I was okay with the value for this stay, I can imagine the steep rates during peak seasons could leave some guests disappointed. Read less
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Dec 10, 2024 Lovro M

From the moment we arrived, our experience at this hotel has been extremely disappointing. The staff has consistently demonstrated a lack of professionalism and courtesy, leaving us waiting for extended periods without clear communication or updates. When we sought assistance, responses were dismissive or delayed, reflecting a complete disregard… Read more
From the moment we arrived, our experience at this hotel has been extremely disappointing. The staff has consistently demonstrated a lack of professionalism and courtesy, leaving us waiting for extended periods without clear communication or updates. When we sought assistance, responses were dismissive or delayed, reflecting a complete disregard for guest comfort and respect. At this moment, I’ve been sitting outside my room for over 40 minutes because the staff has yet to come and fix the low battery issue on the door lock. This situation highlights the lack of urgency and care for guests, further compounding our frustration. What makes this even more disappointing is the apparent indifference to resolving these issues promptly or making any effort to improve the experience. Hospitality should be at the core of any hotel’s service, but unfortunately, that has been absent here. This combination of poor service, unresponsiveness, and neglect has left us with an incredibly negative impression. Regrettably, we will never return to this property, nor would we recommend it to anyone. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Worst Ritz Carlton ever

Dec 9, 2024 lori s

This was by far the worst Ritz Carlton we have ever stayed at. The staff is uncaring and unhelpful at every turn. Check in- apparently during one of the busiest weekends of the year they decided to put the trainees on so the wait, even with only one person ahead of us, was 20 minutes. We requested late checkout based on platinum Marriott status… Read more
This was by far the worst Ritz Carlton we have ever stayed at. The staff is uncaring and unhelpful at every turn. Check in- apparently during one of the busiest weekends of the year they decided to put the trainees on so the wait, even with only one person ahead of us, was 20 minutes. We requested late checkout based on platinum Marriott status and were told that they would but never put it in the computer so keys deactivated. Layout of the hotel is like a hamster habitrail. To get to the room we needed to go across the lobby, up an elevator, down a long hallway and up another elevator. Quite annoying. At the end of the evening we went to our room around 10:30 pm as my husband had an early meeting. The noise in the room was unbearable from the bass of the DJ at the hotel next to ours. We called the front desk and asked to change to a room not facing the pool to get away from the noise and were told a manager would call us back. No one ever called us back. We were also informed that the party would be going until 12 or 1. The Miami noise ordinance is that music needs to be shut down by 11:00. We called the front desk who transferred us to security. They were no help and suggested we call the police as they were not going to do anything which included calling authorities on behalf of their guests. I guess they’d rather be nice neighbors than good hosts paying way too much to stay at their property. (My quick phone call to Miami PD and then code enforcement took care of it very quickly). The restaurant- how overpriced can a place be? $55 per person for the breakfast bar and you need to hope someone brings you one glass of water and a coffee. Refills are no where to be found. I guess with a 20% auto gratuity that can not be removed, they have no incentive to care. Don’t waste your vacation time or money on this place. You will highly regret it. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Rename it a Marriot, its not a Ritz

Dec 9, 2024 MBChicago2015 Chicago, Illinois

It's a Marriot with marble bathrooms. From the moment you enter through the doors you expect to see at a McDonald's you know you are not in a real Ritz Carlton. The front desk staff is untrained and has terrible uniforms. 2 of the 3 elevators the hotel has were broken for most of our trip. The rooms smell stale, with poor-quality furniture and… Read more
It's a Marriot with marble bathrooms. From the moment you enter through the doors you expect to see at a McDonald's you know you are not in a real Ritz Carlton. The front desk staff is untrained and has terrible uniforms. 2 of the 3 elevators the hotel has were broken for most of our trip. The rooms smell stale, with poor-quality furniture and cheap ceramic tile floors. The bathrooms are marble. Pool, area is poorly staffed, we couldn't find anyone to make our chairs for us the 2 times we went to the pool, so we just sat on the raw cushions with a towel we grabbed ourselves. The hot tub is for maybe 5 people, and this is for a hotel with hundreds of rooms. Service is not what you would expect, the concierge was seldom at their desk, and the check-in wait times are long because there is only one or maybe two staff on duty. Our room wasn't made up the first day, and when we had to call down at 3 pm to get it made up we waited almost 20 minutes on hold before a very nice lady, who barely spoke English, answered the phone. We travel more than 4 months of the year, and this was the lowest quality experience I have ever had internationally at what is supposed to be a luxury hotel. The icing on the cake was my wife's gold necklace was stolen out of our room. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating So fun

Dec 8, 2024 tea s

Carlos B. was great!! Thank you so much! Beautiful hotel. And beach access was gorgeous. Staff was so nice and helpful for the whole stay. Be sure to get their cocktails and a cabana!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!