The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
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Hotel Overview
splendid resort
just a splendid overall experience. definitely pricier than your average hotel, but the service and...
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pbgnewbie
- 1 Oct 2012
Doesn't get any better
Perfect place. All the staff is friendly. The room was clean and always taken care of. A bit pricey...
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SRH8
- 27 Jun 2012
Ritzy Amelia Island luxury hotel for golfers and spa-goers
The casual, windswept atmosphere of Amelia Island meets a world of oceanfront luxury at the Ritz - Carlton, Amelia Island, where no grain of sand looks out of place. Active guests divide their days at three resort pools, 18 holes of PGA golf, on-site tennis and a fitness center. Younger guests enjoy their own recreation program. Set on a mile-and-a-half of pristine coastline, the hotel keeps guests close with a variety of restaurants, bars and cafes. Surrounding the posh hotel, natural beauty of this barrier island and its fascinating history await.
Highlights
- All rooms feature private balconies with ocean views
- On-site spa
- Program for kids and a lounge for teens
- Award-winning, oceanfront restaurant with more than 400 wines
- One of the only resorts in Florida with on-property golf and a sandy beach
Location
The Ritz - Carlton, Amelia Island quietly claims 1.5 miles of dune-lined beachfront on 13-mile Amelia Island. Guests stroll the cobblestone streets in the heart of historic Fernandina Beach six miles away to find fine dining, interesting shops and quirky local museums.Rooms
Each of the 444 well-appointed guest rooms (including 43 club rooms, 42 suites and two presidential suites) reveals a private balcony with views of the Atlantic coastline. Twice-daily maid service, 24-hour in-room dining and marble baths ease guests into instant decadence. Choose one king or two double beds with 400-thread count Egyptian cotton Frette linens and a choice of goose down or non-allergenic foam pillows. Expect nothing less than flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations and wireless Internet access (fees apply) at the Ritz - Carlton, Amelia Island.
Features
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amelia Island offers a full-service spa menu and a beauty salon. Guests choose one of several on-site restaurants including award-wining Salt with its 400-variety wine list. By day, let the hotel arrange experiences, tours and excursions, from surfing lessons and saltwater kayaking to a bike tour, history hike, nature walk or visit to a plantation built in 1798. The hotel is just minutes south of historic Fernandina Beach, a seaside village of Victorian homes, boutique shops, art galleries, antique stores and eateries.
Transportation
- Jacksonville International Airport (25.3 mi/40.7 km)
- Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (2 mi/3.2 km)
Attractions
- Kelly Seashore Ranch (5.5 mi/8.8 km)
- Amelia Island Museum of History (5.8 mi/9.3 km)
- Old Fernandina Downtown Historic area (6 mi/9.6 km)
- The Palace, Florida's oldest saloon (7 mi/11.3 km)
- Fort Clinch State Park (7 mi/11.3 km)
- Kayak Amelia (10.8 mi/17.4 km)
- Florida First Coast of Golf (26.5 mi/42.6 km)
Business
- Wireless Internet available in guest rooms (fees apply)
- Executive business center with Internet stations, fax, copy, printing, scanning, custom signs, photo printing and shipping services
- More than 35,000 square feet of function space and several ocean-side outdoor venues
- Event space accommodates groups up to 1,000 people
Amenities
- High speed internet
- FREE airport shuttle
- Indoor pool
- Smoke-free policy
- General
- Air conditioned
- Smoke-free policy
- Elevators
- Ice machine
- Activities
- Indoor pool
- Fitness centre or spa
- Health club
- Exercise gym
- Sauna
- Children's activities
- Golf
- Game room
- Jogging track
- Tennis
- Water skiing
- Picnic area/tables
- Steam bath
- Horseback riding
- Scuba diving
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Continental breakfast
- Restaurant
- Coffee maker in room
- Lounge
- Coffee shop
- 24 hour room service
- Room service
- Services
- 24 hour front desk
- Business centre
- Maid service
- Laundry service
- Express check in
- Guest laundromat
- Express checkout
- Babysitting/Child services
- Concierge desk
- Laundry/Valet services
- ATM/Cash machine
- Security
- Wake-up service
- Safe deposit box
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Car rental desk
- Barber shop
- Barber/Beauty shop
- FAX
- Video checkout
- Gift shop
- Currency exchange
- Drugstore
- Florist
- Internet
- High speed internet
- Transportation
- FREE airport shuttle
- Parking
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Accessibility
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible parking
- Room
- DVD player
- Cable or sat. TV
- Radio
- Cordless phone
- Safe
- Phone with speaker
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Mini bar
- Free newspaper
- Hairdryer in room
- Microwave
- Outlet adapters
- Turndown service
- Bathroom telephone
- Cribs available
- Fire place
- In room movies
- Sofa bed
- Temperature control
- Shower
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Bath tub
- Bidet
- Wet bar
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- Fernandina Beach
- Nearby airports
- Jacksonville International Airport, (JAX), 27.00, MI, NE; Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, (FHB), 1.00, MI, SE;
- Area description
- Resort, Location Type: Resort
Dining
- Salt, The Grill
- Recipient of prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award. Sophisticated design and elegant ocean front ambiance, offering over 300 wines and featuring simple elements of earth and sea, properly seasoned, artfully prepared in a contemporary coastal setting
- Cafe 4750
- Cafe 4750 is relaxed Southern charm with a menu inspired by regional farms and coastal influences serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Eight Sports Lounge
- Contemporary sports lounge with billiards and multiple plasma screen TV's with all of the major sports packages. After 6pm, Eight Sports Lounge is adults only and guests must be at least 21 years old
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 04:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
Terms and conditions
Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (16)
Ratings and reviews for The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
- All travellers (16) 4.5 / 5
- Business (2) 3.5 / 5
- Couples (9) 4.6 / 5
- Families (2) 4.5 / 5
- Friends (2) 5 / 5
- Singles (1) 5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.9
- Hotel staff:
- 4.9
- Room comfort:
- 4.8
- Location:
- 4.9
- Value:
- 4.2
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Would recommend
Need a vacation from ATL
Fall getaway
Stayed in a club room. Exceptional service. Our two young children were welome. Room a little smaller than expected but adequate. 6 year old enjoyed Ritz Kids. Rooms including suites not nearly as impressive as Sea Island but service was better.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
pbgnewbie
splendid resort
just a splendid overall experience. definitely pricier than your average hotel, but the service and aesthetics far exceed that of any other hotel/resort. fully equipped gym was great , the beach was beautiful, and the cute gopher turtles from the sand dunes were also an added bonus :)
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Holiday purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
quaint downtown area that boasts some superb restaurants, bars, shops -- i ate at espana on 4th street and quite enjoyed the food
Reviewer score
Would recommend
SRH8
Doesn't get any better
Perfect place. All the staff is friendly. The room was clean and always taken care of. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Entertainment tip:
In Hotel
On busy weekends go reserve a chair at the pool early in order to get a good seat.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Contented Mom
Great Stay!
We visited this fabulous hotel and were treated like royalty! The food was good and service was great. The only thing that wasn't disclosed was the $17/day parking fee. I could have parked myself!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Money-saving tip:
In Hotel
Try to park your car yourself.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Nanu
luxurious get away
We spent a long fall weekend at the Rtiz, this is off season so we sometimes felt like we had the place to ourselves. The downfall was that this was also the construction season with many rooms, including right next door, filled with noisy construction workers. But, the walks on the fabulous beach were wonderful
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
stop at a neighbor grocery store to pick up some light meals and beverages. the restaurants at the hotel were very expensive
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Bethie G
Weekend getaway
The Ritz was amazing! Expensive but worth it! I highly recommend making use of the spa, that experience was a little piece of heaven!! And also Salt the restaurant located their for fine dining was excellent! I recommend the chef's tasting menu with the wine pairings!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great Stay
Ritz at Amelia was great. Room was upgraded to ocean view upon arrival because the lady at the desk said it was a slow night. All the staff was great. Very helpful and friendly. Room was a good size and the view was great.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Jack business traveler
Good people
Very nice hotel I would stay here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Salt is a great place to dine.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Wisconsin Seasoned Traveler
Can Count on Ritz Carlton
Quiet and relaxation at its best! Outstanding service, food and accommodations. Great stop to recover from a couple of weeks of nonstop traveling.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
unsurpassed service; beautiful resort
fantastic
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
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