The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
1 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Miami Beach, United States
5-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is a 5-star hotel in Miami Beach at 1 Lincoln Rd, positioned in the heart of South Beach. It holds a 4.3/5 public rating from 3,234 reviews, with guest feedback frequently focusing on its prime beachfront setting and overall comfort.
Rooms
Guest reviews commonly describe rooms as spacious, elegant, and well equipped, with notably comfortable beds and generally large layouts. Some stays include upgrades and direct ocean-view rooms, which are repeatedly highlighted as a standout experience.
Pool & Beach
The hotel is repeatedly praised for its pool experience, with reviews noting a generous, well-maintained pool area. Beach access and beach service are recurring highlights, with guests describing attentive service and easy movement between the hotel and the beach.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The hotel’s South Beach location places it within walking distance of local attractions such as The Bass (about 743 m), Miami Beach Botanical Garden (about 819 m), Lummus Park (about 1.1 km), and The Wolfsonian–FIU (about 1.2 km). For farther excursions, nearby points of interest include South Pointe Park Pier (about 3.0 km), Fontainebleau Miami Beach (about 3.1 km), Pérez Art Museum Miami (about 5.7 km), Bayside Marketplace (about 5.9 km), and Wynwood Walls (about 7.1 km).
Best for
This property best fits travelers who want a high-end South Beach stay with direct beach access and a resort-style pool experience. It’s also well suited to guests who value room comfort—reviews frequently mention spacious rooms and very comfortable beds—along with a central location near cultural stops like The Bass and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
Travel tips
If you prefer to explore on foot, plan time around nearby walkable attractions including The Bass, Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Lummus Park, and The Wolfsonian–FIU. For city-side sightseeing, allow extra time for trips to Pérez Art Museum Miami, Bayside Marketplace, and Bayfront Park (all roughly 5.7–6.0 km away). For an easy change of scenery, South Pointe Park Pier is about 3.0 km from the hotel.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the prime South Beach location and easy beach access, often describing the beach team as attentive. Comfort is a recurring theme, with reviews highlighting spacious rooms and very comfortable beds, and some guests mentioning ocean-view upgrades. The pool area is also commonly cited as generous and well maintained. Service feedback is mixed overall: many describe excellent customer service and great staff, while others report a mismatch between pricing and the level of service received.
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