The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami
Miami · United States
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Character and identity
Set in Bal Harbour Village at the quieter, more moneyed end of Miami Beach, this 18-story beachfront tower opened in 2009 and feels deliberately removed from the South Beach scrum. Just 95 ocean-view rooms sit two per floor, each with a private entry, and many bathrooms frame tubs against the Atlantic. The two-story lobby leans dramatic with jatoba columns, 22-foot ceilings, leather-upholstered walls and a serious art collection. Anchoring the property are the 10,000-square-foot Exhale spa with a full fitness class roster, Artisan Beach House for ceviche and craft cocktails, and Water's Edge pouring drinks to the loungers.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and design-literate travellers who want ocean and sand without the South Beach noise, plus shoppers who plan to walk the Bal Harbour Shops. The spa programme, beachfront pool with private cabanas (each with its own hot tub), and pet-friendly extras suit guests who treat the hotel as the destination.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone chasing late-night energy, a buzzy scene or a wide stable of restaurants on property will find it sleepy. Families wanting an elaborate kids' club won't find that focus here, and note the property closes April 7 to December 7, 2026 for renovations.
Bottom line
What you're paying for is seclusion and floor plate: only two rooms per floor, private entries, and a beachfront that feels insulated from the rest of Miami. Book an ocean-view room high in the tower, lean into the spa and cabana days, and time a stay before the April 2026 closure or wait for the refreshed reopening that December.
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What this place offers
- 24-hour room service
- Bar
- Gym
- House car
- Meeting rooms
- Outdoor pool
- Pet friendly
- Restaurants
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
