What’s included and what costs extra at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

Resort fee and what's included

A mandatory nightly resort fee is charged in addition to the room rate. The fee listed in the research materials was $54.24 per accommodation (reported as of December 2025).

The resort fee covers a bundle of guest services and amenities as published by third‑party sources and the property, including beach access and pool‑deck amenities, fitness center access, in‑room bottled water and enhanced Wi‑Fi, and certain recreational items.

If you need exact current fee amounts or the latest inclusions, confirm with the hotel or your booking agent before you travel; resort‑fee amounts and inclusions can change without notice.

• Typical resort‑fee inclusions reported: beach access, beach loungers and towels
• Complimentary in‑room bottled water and in‑room coffee (per sources)
• Fitness center access and one daily fitness class (per some listings)
• Enhanced in‑room Wi‑Fi, water taxi passes and bike rentals (listed by some sources)

Rooms — what’s standard and what costs extra

Standard inclusions for guest rooms and suites generally include housekeeping, in‑room Wi‑Fi (hotel lists this as complimentary), toiletries, and access to hotel public amenities. Room types include specific named categories such as Club Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View; Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View (View); Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ocean View; and many others listed by the property.

Upgrades and paid extras you may encounter: higher rates for ocean‑view or larger suites, Club Lounge access (bookable with Club Room or as an upgrade depending on your reservation), and add‑ons such as early check‑in/late check‑out when available.

If you book a rate described as ‘Club Room’ or a room with a sofa bed, confirm whether Club Lounge access and Club services are included in your particular rate — Club Room is a room name in the hotel inventory, but Club Lounge access policies depend on the rate or package.

Photo examples show Club Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View interiors and balconies that overlook the Atlantic.

• Room names to note (exact hotel naming): Club Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View; Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View; Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ocean View; Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

Dining, bars and marketplace — which items add charges

Meals, snacks and alcoholic drinks are not covered by your room rate or the resort fee and are charged separately. The property’s main restaurant is Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits (restaurant/café/market/bar concept) and the pool bar is Sea la Vie Sundeck on the 7th‑floor sundeck.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar orders, room service and marketplace items are billed as consumed. The Marketplace at Burlock Coast serves Panther Coffee and grab‑and‑go items (listed hours 6:00 AM–3:00 PM). Sea la Vie Sundeck serves tropical drinks and small bites (hotel hours listed as 11:00 AM–5:00 PM).

Some package elements reported in promotional materials (for example two signature cocktails per day) may be included only in certain offers or described as part of resort‑fee inclusions by third parties; verify inclusions for your booking.

• Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits — breakfast, lunch, dinner (hours vary by source)
• Sea la Vie Sundeck — poolside drinks & small bites (typically 11:00 AM–5:00 PM)
• Marketplace at Burlock Coast — coffee and grab‑and‑go (about 6:00 AM–3:00 PM)

Pool, sundeck and beach access — included vs paid options

The hotel advertises a 29,000‑square‑foot seventh‑floor sundeck with a heated infinity pool, private cabanas and a private skywalk to Fort Lauderdale Beach. Access to the pool deck and beach amenities is part of the resort experience and is included via the resort fee per third‑party listings.

Cabanas, cabana packages and premium pool services are extra and charged separately; cabana service hours are reported as 11:00 AM–4:00 PM. The property also sells day passes to non‑guests via third‑party platforms, and those passes are priced separately and have limited hours.

Pool and beach specifics such as exact hours can vary between hotel listings and aggregators: the hotel's site lists pool hours as 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, while another source lists 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Confirm current hours on arrival.

• Pool deck and basic beach access — included with the resort‑fee/guest access
• Cabanas & VIP packages — extra (cabana service roughly 11:00 AM–4:00 PM)
• Non‑guest pool day passes — sold separately through third‑party sites (prices vary)

Spa, fitness and wellness — included access vs paid treatments

The Ritz‑Carlton Spa, Fort Lauderdale is an on‑site ocean‑inspired spa with treatment rooms, a hair and nail salon and a boutique. Spa treatments (massages, wraps, facials and signature experiences) are charged per treatment and are not covered by the room rate or resort fee.

The fitness center is open 24/7 to hotel guests and is complimentary; it includes cardiovascular equipment, free weights, strength machines and Peloton bikes. Personal trainers and specialty classes are available for an extra charge.

Spa hours are typically Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM and Friday–Sunday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM per the hotel's site, though temporary/seasonal hours have been announced in the past. Spa day‑guest passes and non‑hotel guest access are sold separately by third‑party sites and are priced independently.

• 24/7 fitness center — complimentary for on‑site guests
• Spa treatments and salon services — charged per service and require separate booking
• Spa guest facilities (locker rooms, steam rooms, relaxation areas) — spa access with treatment; spa day passes sold separately

Parking, pets and other paid services

On‑site valet parking is available and the hotel's own site lists a daily valet fee (one listing showed $65.00 per day; other sections list day parking at $35 and overnight valet at $69). Confirm the current parking rate with the hotel at check‑in. Vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs can use valet service.

Pets are welcome with limits: the property accepts pets up to 25 lbs, allows up to two pets per room, and charges a non‑refundable pet fee of $250.00 per room per stay. Service animals are accepted without fee. Other paid services include laundry, dry cleaning, in‑room dining, and concierge‑arranged transfers and excursions.

For airport transfers, taxis, rideshares and private car services are typical; there’s no direct public bus route from Fort Lauderdale‑Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to the hotel, so plan ground transport ahead of arrival.

• Valet parking — available (confirm current daily/overnight rates)
• Pet fee — non‑refundable $250 per room per stay; max two pets up to 25 lbs
• Other extras — laundry, room service, spa treatments, private transfers and tours