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This is the beach splurge. The Ritz-Carlton is AAA Five Diamond and the only Forbes Four-Star hotel in Fort Lauderdale, and it sits on the sand at Las Olas.
The suites have balconies, the pool deck looks out at the ocean, and there's a spa on site. What it doesn't do is anything for your cruise: no shuttle, no port distance and valet at $59.
A fee tracker lists a $54.24 nightly resort fee the hotel's page doesn't mention — a third-party figure, not the hotel's — so ask before you book.
Book it if
- Couples who want the ocean from a suite balcony
- Anyone who wants a Five Diamond night before the ship
- Owners of small dogs
Look elsewhere if
- You want the port ride handled.
- You want every fee in writing before you book.
What you’re paying for, and what you’re not
A splurge is worth it when you know exactly what the extra money buys. Green is on offer, gold comes with a cost or a catch, and grey isn’t there or isn’t stated.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what The Ritz-Carlton publishes.
An elevated pool deck with private cabanas looks straight out at the ocean, with beach access below. Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits does seafood with a rumrunner theme, Sea la Vie Sundeck does drinks by the pool, and The Ritz-Carlton Spa is on site. Suites have balconies over the Atlantic or the Intracoastal.
The Ritz-Carlton's pages don't mention a port shuttle. Book a taxi or rideshare for sail morning.
Not free on the pages we read.
The hotel doesn't give a distance to the port. It's on the beach where Las Olas Boulevard meets A1A. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet is $59 a day, or $29 for day parking. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself. At a splurge hotel, that’s usually the morning ride.
The hotel doesn't mention an airport shuttle. Marriott lists FLL 7 miles away.
The Ritz-Carlton's pages don't mention a port shuttle. Book a taxi or rideshare for sail morning.
The hotel doesn't give a distance to the port. It's on the beach where Las Olas Boulevard meets A1A.
From FLL without a hotel shuttle
Taxis run on the meter. Port Everglades puts the average from FLL at $18 to $21, and FLL’s own cruise page estimates $12. Rideshare picks up on the lower level at Terminals 1 and 2, and on the Palm Garage’s first floor for Terminals 3 and 4.
The hotel's pages we read don't mention airport transport.
The Ritz-Carlton's pages don't mention a port shuttle. Book a taxi or rideshare for sail morning.
The hotel doesn't give a distance to the port. It's on the beach where Las Olas Boulevard meets A1A.
From MIA without a hotel shuttle
It’s 27 miles by the port’s count, and the port says to allow two to three hours from landing to the terminal. It puts a taxi at $80 to $159; private vans start at $95.
Valet is $59 a day, or $29 for day parking. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
Parking for your stay: None listed; valet $59 a day, or $29 for day parking.
The Ritz-Carlton's pages don't mention a port shuttle. Book a taxi or rideshare for sail morning.
The hotel doesn't give a distance to the port. It's on the beach where Las Olas Boulevard meets A1A.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Distance
No distance statedThe hotel doesn't give a distance to the port. It's on the beach where Las Olas Boulevard meets A1A.
Source: ritzcarlton.comCruise shuttle
No shuttle statedThe Ritz-Carlton's pages don't mention a port shuttle. Book a taxi or rideshare for sail morning.
Source: ritzcarlton.comParking while you sail
At the hotel
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet is $59 a day, or $29 for day parking. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
Source: ritzcarlton.comThe port’s own garages
Up to $20/dayIf the hotel won’t hold your car, drive to the terminal on sail morning. Port Everglades charges up to $20 a day in its garages and lots, and $25 for oversized vehicles. You pay on site, and there are no reservations. The Heron Garage serves Terminals 2 and 4, and the Palm Garage serves 19, 21, 25, 26 and 29. There’s no shuttle leg. Compare every parking option.
Source: porteverglades.netThe night you’re paying for
The evening
Oceanfront · Pool · Food or drinks on siteAn elevated pool deck with private cabanas looks straight out at the ocean, with beach access below. Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits does seafood with a rumrunner theme, Sea la Vie Sundeck does drinks by the pool, and The Ritz-Carlton Spa is on site. Suites have balconies over the Atlantic or the Intracoastal.
Breakfast
Not freeNot free on the pages we read.
Address
Fort Lauderdale Beach, at Las Olas1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Hotel website
Ratings
AAA Five DiamondAAA rates it Five Diamond, and Forbes Travel Guide rates it Four-Star. Both lists are for 2026.
Source: newsroom.aaa.comThe fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as The Ritz-Carlton publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
Not on the hotel's page; a fee tracker lists $54.24 a night
Wi-Fi
Not stated
Parking for your stay
None listed; valet $59 a day, or $29 for day parking
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not free on the pages we read
Pool
Elevated ocean-view pool with private cabanas
Pets
Up to two pets, 25 lb each, $250 a stay.
Food and drink on site
- Burlock Coast Seafare & SpiritsRestaurant, café and market with a rumrunner theme
- Sea la Vie SundeckPoolside, with ocean views and tropical drinks
Rooms
Rooms, and one-, two- and three-bedroom suites with balconies over the Atlantic or the Intracoastal. Club Level is available.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerNot stated
- Pets allowedYes
Also worth knowing
- AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Four-Star
- The Ritz-Carlton Spa
- Beach access from the pool deck
Before you book
Worth knowing
- A fee-tracking site lists a $54.24 nightly resort fee; the hotel's page doesn't mention one. Ask.
- Valet is $59 a day.
- Check-out is 11 AM.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Distance to the port
- Cruise parking
- The resort fee on the hotel's own site
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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The Ritz-Carlton FAQ
Is The Ritz-Carlton a luxury hotel?
AAA rates it Five Diamond, and Forbes Travel Guide rates it Four-Star. It's the only Forbes Four-Star hotel in Fort Lauderdale; no hotel in the city is Forbes Five-Star.
Does The Ritz-Carlton have a cruise shuttle?
No. The Ritz-Carlton's pages don't mention a port shuttle. Book a taxi or rideshare for sail morning.
Does The Ritz-Carlton have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood: The hotel doesn't mention an airport shuttle. Marriott lists FLL 7 miles away. From Miami International: The hotel's pages we read don't mention airport transport.
Can I park at The Ritz-Carlton while I cruise?
It doesn't say. Valet is $59 a day, or $29 for day parking. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
How far is The Ritz-Carlton from Port Everglades?
The hotel doesn't give a distance to the port. It's on the beach where Las Olas Boulevard meets A1A.
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