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The Ritz-Carlton, Fort LauderdalevsBlue Seas Courtyard
Both properties are rated highly by professionals. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale ranks significantly better than Blue Seas Courtyard. The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale scores 85 with approval from 10 reviewers including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Oyster Show All Reviews
1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
From $535/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "The first and only five-star hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach, this... Ritz-Carlton has elevated the strip to an entirely new level of luxury." Full review
Concierge "Melding the brand's urbanity with the town's identity as a top yacht market and cruise port, the 187-room St. Regis resembles a glossy Art Deco ocean liner."
Travel + Leisure "Stress is managed by the well-trained staff, who work their magic in 11 treatment rooms of the 8,500-square-foot spa—one of the city’s largest." Full review
Gayot "This 192-room property offers views over the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean and features a skywalk that connects to the beach."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Elegant, contemporary and luxurious, the oceanfront Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is a stylish escape in busy Fort Lauderdale." Full review
Lonely Planet "Looking like a backdrop for a J Lo music video, this exclusive hotel has five stars, 24 stories and endless amenities."
Jetsetter "Ship-shape resort docked between the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway." Full review
Afar Magazine "Sunbathe, float in the pool and look out to the ocean. Need something ? Stay where you are, the Ritz-Carlton has "pool butlers" who walk in the pool and serve guests." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A towering luxury retreat in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach offering a panoramic perch to the glittering Atlantic Ocean." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is a 192-room luxury property located directly across the street from a beautiful stretch of Fort Lauderdale Beach." Full review
Blue Seas Courtyard
Fodor's Oyster Lonely Planet
4525 El Mar Drive, Lauderdale by the Sea, FL 33308
From $194/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Free Parking
Fodor's "Husband-and-wife team Cristie and Marc Furth run this quaint Mexican-themed motel across the street from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's family-friendly beaches." Full review
OysterBudget
"The two-and-a-half-pearl Blue Seas Courtyard is a special boutique hotel with just 12 rooms." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"With a hacienda-style roof of clay barrel tiles, a bright yellow exterior and hand-stenciled decoration, Blue Seas seems to embody the sunny, laid-back disposition of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea." Full review
