JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
19999 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180, Aventura, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
The JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa is an upscale 4-star resort set on a large property in Aventura, opposite a sprawling commercial development and less than a mile from Highway 1. Guests describe it as feeling more like a five-star resort, with a polished, well-kept look and a clientele that includes luxury car owners, reflecting its upmarket positioning. It functions as a full resort destination rather than a simple stopover hotel, with extensive recreation, dining, and spa facilities on site.
Rooms
Rooms are polished and feature flat-screen TVs, minifridges, sitting areas, and private balconies. Upgraded rooms add ocean views, while suites include separate living rooms, giving families or groups extra space to spread out. Guests have reported being upgraded to larger suite categories, suggesting flexibility for families or Marriott loyalty members.
Dining
The resort houses four restaurants, one of which serves a fee-based breakfast, plus a bar and an on-site Starbucks for a quicker, lower-cost coffee and pastry option. Room service is also available. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the food, though several note that on-site dining is expensive once tax and tip are added.
Amenities & Recreation
Standout amenities include two 18-hole golf courses, a full spa, a fitness center, and Tidal Cove, an on-site water park with pools and slides, plus a separate adults-only pool open to the public for a fee. This recreation lineup is unusually extensive for a hotel of its class and is repeatedly cited by guests as a highlight, especially for families with children.
Location
The resort sits a 7-minute walk from Aventura Mall and about 2 miles from Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino, with Highway 1 less than a mile away for easy road access. Other nearby points of interest include Oleta River State Park, the Ancient Spanish Monastery, and Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, while South Beach, Wynwood, and downtown Miami attractions are reachable by a short drive.
Best for
This resort suits families and leisure travelers seeking an amenity-rich getaway, thanks to its water park, golf courses, spa, and suite-style rooms with balconies. It also appeals to guests who want distance from central Miami's crowds while staying within easy driving reach of Aventura Mall, Gulfstream Park, and South Beach. Marriott loyalty members and those willing to pay for an elevated resort experience will find the most value here.
Travel tips
Highway 1 is less than a mile from the property, making a rental car useful for reaching South Beach, Wynwood, or downtown Miami, which are all several miles away. Aventura Mall is an easy 7-minute walk for dining and shopping without needing transport, and a nearby bus station (Bonavida, about 267m away) offers an additional local transit option. Budget extra for resort fees and add-on activity charges, as some guests note that certain recreational extras and gym classes are billed separately from the standard resort fee.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the attentive, effective front-desk and general staff, the quality of the on-site food, and the overall gorgeous, well-kept look of the resort, with the water park and golf course singled out as standout amenities that make the property feel like a five-star experience for a 4-star listing. Family travelers particularly highlight the kid-friendly setup and high-end feel. On the negative side, some guests report inconsistent service issues such as long wait times and cold or malfunctioning showers, and there is recurring frustration over additional fees for activities like pickleball, paddleball, and certain gym classes on top of the standard resort fee, which some feel amounts to being nickel-and-dimed.
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