The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami

Overview

The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour is the ultimate luxury beach break. There are cabanas by the pool, an artisan seafront restaurant, and you can even use their overnight laundry service. Plus, every room has sea views, a Bose surround sound system and you can have the boujee-est bubble bath in a free-standing bathtub overlooking the ocean, with Diptyque bath products (now that really is luxury).

Location

• Right on the beach, just how we like it

• Around a 35-minute drive from Miami International Airport

• Just across the bridge from the gorgeous Haulover Park, for picnics or a wander around the marina

Rooms

• Sea views from all rooms!

• Take your pick from their Ocean View Rooms, Coastline View Rooms and one- or two-bedroom Suites

• Every room comes with little luxuries, like...

  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, for the best views

  • Furnishes balcony

  • In-mirror TV (crazy cool!)

  • Free-standing bathtub and a huge shower with rain showerhead

  • Diptyque bath products for the boujee-est bathtime

  • Comfy cosy bathrobes and slippers

  • Handy hairdryer

  • Espresso machine, to start your mornings right

  • Bose surround sound system

  • Wi-Fi access

  • Complimentary morning newspaper, on request

Food & Drink

• Artisan Beach House - seafront restaurant, serving up fresh fish, seafood and international dishes. Best bits include handcrafted cocktails and a leisurely Sunday brunch

• Water's Edge - poolside dining for light lunches, all-day drinks and the option to enjpy them in your own private cabana

• 24hr in-room dining (extra charge)

Sports & Entertainment

• Outdoor swimming pool with sea views

• Private poolside cabana packages with a hammock, daybed and concierge service, from 9am to 6pm each day (extra charge)

• The Exhale Spa, with steam room, sauna, body scrubs, massages and facials

• Barre (ballet-style), Yoga and HIIT classes for a different kind of workout

• Overnight laundry service available - to keep your holiday best looking its best

• Ritz Kids - added extras for the little'uns, like a fun registration form for them to 'check-in', a welcome pack with a colouring book and scavenger hunt, and kids menus by the pool and in-room

• Krigler perfumery in the hotel lobby