The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami

Bal Harbour, Miami

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The hotel

This beachfront hotel is situated in an excellent location, just opposite the Bal Harbour Shops where you’ll find designer boutiques and restaurants and a 15 minute drive from the famous Miami South Beach, you’ll be in the perfect place to be close to all the action. Whichever room you choose you’ll be guaranteed a view of the ocean with ceiling to floor windows and a terrace to step out and feel that ocean breeze. Visit the Artisan Beach House restaurant for oceanfront dining with international cuisine and stunning views. This resort really makes the most of the outdoors and beautiful Miami weather.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Close to Beach
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

On Collins Avenue near the Bal Harbour Shops, 15 minute drive from South Beach. Driving time from airport: 35 minutes.

Hotel information

95 rooms and suites. All rooms have a TV, CD and DVD player, iPod alarm clock, Bose® surround sound system, tea and coffee, hairdryer, Asprey bath amenities, bathrobe and slippers, rain shower, floor to ceiling windows and a terrace. Partial Oceanview Rooms have partial ocean views, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults

Oceanfront Rooms have ocean views, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Partial Oceanview Suites have a partial ocean view with a kitchen, living room and dining room. 1 Bedroom Suites have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 2 Bedroom Suites have a master bedroom with 1 king-size bed and a second bedroom with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Oceanfront Suites have ocean views with a kitchen, living room and dining room. 1 Bedroom Suites have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 2 Bedroom Suites have a master bedroom with 1 king-size bed and a second bedroom with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Bal Harbour Suites have a panoramic oceanfront view and 2 bedroom, a kitchen, living room and dining room. A master bedroom has 1 king-size bed a second bedroom with 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Presidential Suite has a panoramic oceanfront view from four terraces, a small theatre, a kitchen, living room and dining room. Bathroom has a sauna and shower with massage sprays. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Valet parking $55 plus tax, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Artisan Beach House (oceanfront restaurant serving international cuisine), Water’s Edge (poolside dining and drinks).

Outdoor heated pool and private cabanas. Exhale Bal Harbour Spa. Fitness centre. Beach lounge chairs, beds and umbrellas*. Game system and video game library. Movie and book libraries. Water sports.

Complimentary WiFi is available in all public areas and rooms. Laundry service. Complimentary water bottles and morning newspaper.

This resort has a resort fee of $55 per room, per night (payable locally, subject to change).

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (629)
  • Very good (89)
  • Average (63)
  • Poor (30)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lack of attention to detail

Aug 31, 2025 Jennifer S

I came to the hotel to celebrate my sister’s 50th birthday over Labor Day weekend. I was very underwhelmed by the stay. We stayed in a suite. The room itself was beautiful, the pool was nice and the guys working at the beach helping with chairs were fantastic. They forgot to put anything in the half bath, no hand towels, no soap, no toilet… Read more
I came to the hotel to celebrate my sister’s 50th birthday over Labor Day weekend. I was very underwhelmed by the stay. We stayed in a suite. The room itself was beautiful, the pool was nice and the guys working at the beach helping with chairs were fantastic. They forgot to put anything in the half bath, no hand towels, no soap, no toilet paper. We stopped by and let them know. No one came until they cleaned the room and then didn’t leave soap, forgot wash clothes. The spa was disorganized and cramped. No tour of the facility. There was mold in the steam room and felt like a jail cell. The lounge wasn’t relaxing at all. Massage itself was good though. I’ve stayed at a few Ritz Carlton and was surprised at the service and lack to detail at this location. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Premium Hotel with great ocean view

Aug 28, 2025 sjyan New York City, New York

This hotel is super close to Bal Harbour beach and provides great beach services for example umbrella, chair, towels and sun screen. You can also order food on the beach and they will deliver to you. Great ocean view, great services, would recommend.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful customer service!

Aug 11, 2025 Getaway71410

Manager Madison was incredibly kind and accommodating during our stay. We stayed one night and had a family issue and needed to change hotels for location. She went out of her way to help, she even called around and helped us with hotels. Instead of treating us like just another transaction, she truly saw us as people. Exceptional customer service… Read more
Manager Madison was incredibly kind and accommodating during our stay. We stayed one night and had a family issue and needed to change hotels for location. She went out of her way to help, she even called around and helped us with hotels. Instead of treating us like just another transaction, she truly saw us as people. Exceptional customer service and genuine care! Read less
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Aug 8, 2025 J R

We are trying to have a relaxing family vacation for a long weekend. We thought this hotel looked nice. It is a nice hotel but there is an obscene amount of construction noise non stop at the pool and the beach is overrun with seaweed so much that you want even go in the water. I would not recommend this hotel if you are looking for a place to… Read more
We are trying to have a relaxing family vacation for a long weekend. We thought this hotel looked nice. It is a nice hotel but there is an obscene amount of construction noise non stop at the pool and the beach is overrun with seaweed so much that you want even go in the water. I would not recommend this hotel if you are looking for a place to relax by the pool or beach Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing true 5 star experience

Jul 30, 2025 juliecM7024HJ London, United Kingdom

We were here for 10 days for a holiday and to celebrate our 32nd Wedding Anniversary The Hotel, staff, restaurants, service were all 5 star plus. Everyone we met was lovely and genuinely wanted to help to make our stay as perfect as possible They went above and beyond to help us celebrate our anniversary and made it one of the most special ones… Read more
We were here for 10 days for a holiday and to celebrate our 32nd Wedding Anniversary The Hotel, staff, restaurants, service were all 5 star plus. Everyone we met was lovely and genuinely wanted to help to make our stay as perfect as possible They went above and beyond to help us celebrate our anniversary and made it one of the most special ones for us to remember It is a beautiful resort with the beach and pools extremely well looked after and serviced well by the staff for food & drinks We would definitely come back and we don’t often say that There wasn’t anything at all to complain about There are lots of places to visit nearby for both couples and families Thank you especially to Leslie Fabiola who was amazing Guest Relations Co-Ordinator at Ritz Carlton who helped make our stay the very best Read less