The Boca Raton

Boca Raton, Gold Coast Beaches

Star rating

View of the beach and resort
Cloister Exterior
Tower Ocean View Studio Suite
Beach Club pool
Cloister
Cloister Room
Banyan Bunch Kids Club
Golf course
Harbourside Pool Club
Private beach
Harbourside Pool Club
Harbourside Pool Bar
Beach Club King Room
Beach Club Twin Room
Beach Club Twin Room
Aerial view of Harborside Pool Club
Yacht Club
Boca Raton Resort Map
Fitness centre
Maison Rose
Sadelle's
Sadelles
Pool Club cabana
Harborside Pool club
Beach Club Bathroom
Tower Lounge
The Beach Club
Spa Pool
Bocce Club
Cloister 1 Bedroom Suite
Tower exterior
Flamingo
Aerial view of tennis courts
Beach Club King Room Bathroom
Harbour House
View of the beach and resort
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Cloister Exterior
Tower Ocean View Studio Suite
Beach Club pool
Cloister
Cloister Room
Banyan Bunch Kids Club
Golf course
Harbourside Pool Club
Private beach
Harbourside Pool Club
Harbourside Pool Bar
Beach Club King Room
Beach Club Twin Room
Beach Club Twin Room
Aerial view of Harborside Pool Club
Yacht Club
Boca Raton Resort Map
Fitness centre
Maison Rose
Sadelle's
Sadelles
Pool Club cabana
Harborside Pool club
Beach Club Bathroom
Tower Lounge
The Beach Club
Spa Pool
Bocce Club
Cloister 1 Bedroom Suite
Tower exterior
Flamingo
Aerial view of tennis courts
Beach Club King Room Bathroom
Harbour House

The hotel

Split between Harbourside and Beachside, there are 200 private, tropical acres to explore at the new golden era of the historic Boca Raton resort. Having undergone a massive transformation, this beautifully exclusive hotel is great for adding on to a Miami or Orlando trip, for that beachside relaxation and indulgence. One iconic resort, made up of 5 distinct hotels, the Baca Raton offers a variety of accommodations from beachfront suites to bungalows hidden away in the gardens. From poolside relaxation to thrilling waterfront adventure, there are a host of activities on offer, not least the ‘extraordinaty experiences’ such as private boat trips, sunset dining, or for golf enthusiasts, ‘The Course Is Yours’, which closes off the 18-hole championship course for you to enjoy exclusively, complete with branded apparel and sunset drinks to round off the day. Whilst there is a VIP feel to the resort, it’s great for any ages. The Banyan bunch kids club offers a fantastic activity schedule for the little ones, whilst the splash pad and 5-story water slides offer perfect respite for them on a hot day in the Sunshine state. Whilst they’re entertained, be sure to book in for a treatment at Spa Palerma, a 50,000sq ft secluded oasis offering indulgent experiences such as the Diamond Facial and Gemstone Body Ritual. However you choose to spend your day here, there are plenty of options when it comes to staying fed and hydrated, with 10 restaurants, bars ,and cafes serving up everything from grab and go items to fine dining.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing
  • Tennis
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service

Where is it

In Boca Raton, in the south of Palm Beach county on 1½ miles of private beach. Located about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Miami, making it a convenient getaway to explore both areas.

Hotel information

A collection of five hotels are located Beachside and Harborside, each with its own style and personality: 

  • Beachclub (luxurious oceanfront escape that has been recently refurbished with 212 guest rooms and suites)
  • Cloister (the original hotel with grand architecture, close to the golf club, hosting 294 guest rooms and suties)
  • Yacht Club (adults-only, all-suite hotel on the lakefront, with 112 rooms)
  • Tower (featuring 225 rooms with flexible configurations, across 27 floors, offering elevated views)
  • Bungalows (hideaway featuring 58 suites with additional space, amenities, and private pools). 
All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, beach bar and flip flops, Nespresso coffee maker, refillable water bottles, mini bar*, and Molton Brown bathroom amenities.

Cloister Guestrooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Cloister Estate View Rooms can be booked with or without balcony, offering estate and garden views, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults. 

Tower Sunset View Rooms include complimentary mini bar and snacks in suite, beach bag and flip flops, and floor butlers, with 2 queen-size beds sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Tower Coastal View Rooms include complimentary mini bar and snacks in suite, beach bag and flip flops, and floor butlers, with 2 queen-size beds sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Tower Ocean View Rooms include complimentary mini bar and snacks in suite, beach bag and flip flops, and floor butlers, with 2 queen-size beds sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Tower Sunset View Junior Suites include complimentary mini bar and snacks in suite, beach bag and flip flops, and floor butlers, featuring an additional seating area, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Tower Coastal View Junior Suites include complimentary mini bar and snacks in suite, beach bag and flip flops, and floor butlers, featuring an additional seating area, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Tower Ocean View Junior Suites include complimentary mini bar and snacks in suite, beach bag and flip flops, and floor butlers, featuring an additional seating area, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Beach Club Guestrooms include complimentary mini bar and snacks in suite, plus beach bag and flip flops, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Beach Club Partial Lake View Rooms include complimentary mini bar and snacks in suite, plus beach bag and flip flops, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Beach Club Partial Ocean View Rooms include complimentary mini bar and snacks in suite, plus beach bag and flip flops, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Beach Club Ocean View Rooms can be booked with or without balcony, and include complimentary mini bar and snacks in suite, plus beach bag and flip flops, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Beach Club Pool View Lanai Rooms feature direct access to the pool deck from the terrace, and include complimentary mini bar and snacks in suite, plus beach bag and flip flops, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Yacht Club Lake View Junior Suites are for guests ages 16 years and above only, and includes complimentary continental breakfast, exclusive use of the pool at Spa Palmera, exclusive access to Flybridge fine dining restaurant, floor butler service, complimentary mini bar and snacks in suite, beach bag and flip flops. Junior Suites are larger in size with additional seating area, separate soaking tub and shower, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Yacht Club Ocean View Junior Suites feature the same inclusions and amenities as above, with additional sofa bed, and ocean views from the balcony. 

Cloister One Bedroom Suite feature a separate living room with sofa bed and dining for 4, and a master bedroom with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 5 adults.

Both resort shuttles and water taxis are available to transport guests around the resort, and between beachside and harbourside. Valet parking $55 per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). 

Beach Club Lounge (barista bar open for breakfast essentials, with indoor and outdoor dining available for lunch, dinner, and drinks). Onda (sand-side restaurant, open seasonally). Marisol (Greek mezze and cocktails, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). The Flamingo Grill (American grill, open for dinner). Sadelle’s (open for all day dining, with grab and go items as well as a la carte menu). Palm Court (lakeside cocktail lounge). Maison Rose (chocolate shop). Mulligan’s (casual dining overlooking the golf course). Harbourside Pool Bar. Private sunset dining available*. 

Huge array of activities including poolside movie nights, yoga classes, wine tasting and more.

Harbourside pool club with 3 swimming pools, lazy river, water slides, kids splash zone, adults-only area, hot tubs, and cabanas*. Newly refurbished beach Club with 3 swimming pools. Private beach with cabana rentals*. 2 fitness centres. Fitness classes*. Spa Palmera* with range of treatments, salon, steam room, sauna, and spa pool. Banyan Bunch kids club (4-12 year olds)*. The Break (11 - 15 year olds). 18-hole Championship level golf course*. Driving range. 16 courts available for tennis and pickleball with clinics and private lessons available*. 32 slip marina. Paddle boarding*. Kayaking*. Catamaran sailing*.  Boat rental*. Snorkelling trips*. Bodyboarding*. Surfing*. Running paths. Bicycle rental.

Complimentary WiFi access. High-end boutique shopping. Laundry service*. Room service*. Concierge.

Boca Raton Resort & Club has a resort fee of $53 plus tax per room, per day. (payable locally, fee subject to change).​

*Denotes local charge

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (3942)
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  • Average (617)
  • Poor (330)
  • Terrible (336)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay, amazing hospitality!

Jul 16, 2025 Alan G

We stayed at the Yacht Club, which is a little piece of heaven! Amazing service, great views, rooms could use a little updating, but all good! We had rain, asked for a deck of cards, they found one and brought to us. Great service, food was delicious (not inexpensive), but worth every penny. A+ all around
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Unacceptable Cleanliness Standards – Very Disappointing Stay

Jul 14, 2025 Rod H

I’m deeply disappointed with my recent stay at The Cloister. After a long day of work events, I went to bed exhausted, noticing an odd smell but too tired to investigate. In the morning, I discovered something horrifying: I had been sleeping on a mattress with an old urine stain. When I pulled back the sheet and mattress topper, the stain was… Read more
I’m deeply disappointed with my recent stay at The Cloister. After a long day of work events, I went to bed exhausted, noticing an odd smell but too tired to investigate. In the morning, I discovered something horrifying: I had been sleeping on a mattress with an old urine stain. When I pulled back the sheet and mattress topper, the stain was clearly visible and absolutely disgusting. I immediately contacted the front desk but received no response for a couple of hours. Eventually, we went down in person to report it. Thankfully, Alex at the front desk was helpful and did assist in relocating us to another room. However, when we returned to retrieve our belongings, we were shocked to find that the housekeeping staff had simply replaced the mattress topper—leaving the stained mattress underneath. I had to remove the topper myself and point out the stain to the Director of Housekeeping, who unfortunately seemed to have trouble understanding what I was saying due to a language barrier. I made it clear that the mattress needed to be replaced. As for the room upgrade, we were told options were very limited. We were moved to a suite, but even that was underwhelming. The suite had no view and smelled extremely musty. We were left choosing the best of several poor options. This experience was appalling and far below the standard I expected from a property of this reputation. Needless to say, I will not be returning to The Cloister. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lost our luggage. It took over 2.5 hours to find it We arrived at 3 pm no rooms ready. Guaranteed check in at 4 pm. Nope

Jul 3, 2025 Michael S

We arrived at three tried to check in, have a guaranteed reservation by four, that didn't happen. I got checked in and took 20 minutes to check us in. We had reservations at 5:30, luggage got lost and no one had clothes to change into for dinner. Didn't know where the luggage was. This place is a joke.
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Jun 29, 2025 Passenger50523088922

Having been a dedicated patron for many years, I’ve always held this property in high esteem with many positive memories (regardless of owner group). This last visit, however, marked a sharp and unsettling departure from the hospitality and standards I once associated with this resort. The series of oversights, unacceptable treatment at the lounge… Read more
Having been a dedicated patron for many years, I’ve always held this property in high esteem with many positive memories (regardless of owner group). This last visit, however, marked a sharp and unsettling departure from the hospitality and standards I once associated with this resort. The series of oversights, unacceptable treatment at the lounge and engagement with the Discovery staff—clearly reflect a broader issue under the current ownership: a clear devaluation of guest relationships and long-standing loyalty. It should be YOUR privilege to have me as guest, not the opposite. Ultimately that is how I felt while visiting... As such, I will be seeking alternative accommodations for my future visits to Boca Raton (which are frequent for both business and pleasure). It’s unfortunate that what was once a place of elegance, trust and comfort has now become a symbol of disappointment to me (and others I have shared my experience with). I hope this feedback is taken seriously and a closer look at what “hospitality” truly means, as I was offered none of it during my recent stay. AVOID Read less
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Jun 29, 2025 FloridaAuthor Gainesville, Florida

A premier, luxe property where the service, ambiance, food, and amenities are all top shelf. We come here every couple of years for a professional conference, but this was our last year. I'm going to miss it so much! It's not a cookie-cutter chain resort but one of a kind and worth a visit