Bal Harbour, Florida
The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami
Coastal inlet tower
Coastal inlet tower
This glass tower stands where Haulover Inlet meets the Atlantic, trading Miami bustle for quiet residential privacy.
“The spacious rooms are comfortably laid out, with only two per floor—maximizing privacy—and each features a private terrace.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Private elevator foyers serving two rooms per floor, with on-demand personal shoppers.
Notable
Core Fusion fitness classes, and steam rooms overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
state-of-the-art modern comforts, including espresso machines, plasma-screen entertainment systems, and massive bathrooms, with freestanding tubs beside ten-foot floor-to-ceiling windows.
“Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Miami Beach’s high-end enclave of Bal Harbour Village, the Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami offers sleek, contemporary-feeling accommodations.”
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
An oceanfront path runs directly behind the sand. The open-air boutiques at Bal Harbour Shops are minutes away.
The rooms
Floors hold just two suites accessed by private elevators, with dark mahogany finishes and expansive oceanfront balconies.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor pool curves between tropical palms, opening out toward the beach and ocean sundeck.
The spa
Curtained daybeds furnish the relaxation lounge, where treatments include citrus oil massages and iS Clinical facials.
The fitness studio
The hardwood studio hosts barre and yoga sessions beside floor-to-ceiling windows looking toward the water.
Restaurant
Artisan Beach House
Tables and a cocktail bar overlook Haulover Inlet, serving fresh ceviche and coastal seafood by the water.
The two-story lobby’s jatoba columns, marble flooring, 22-foot ceilings, oversized glass windows, leather-upholstered walls… create a dramatic entrance into the luxurious stay that awaits inside.
At the table
Covered terraces and poolside tables serve casual meals and chilled cocktails looking out over the Atlantic.
Bal Harbour
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.