Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Intracoastal)

This suite has a partial ocean view, so expect glimpses of the water rather than a full, unbroken panorama. The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale sits between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, and the suite's setting frames those views.

The suite has 1 king bed and 1 double sofa bed and sleeps up to 4 guests. The king bed is in the bedroom and is dressed with a down comforter and blackout drapes. The double sofa bed gives two more guests a place to sleep.

The suite measures 364 sq. ft. and has one bedroom. Floors are tile with an area rug, and the sofa bed offers an additional sleeping area, so it suits a couple or a small family.

The private bathroom has a deep soaking bathtub and a separate shower. It comes with bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, fresh towels and a hair dryer.

Yes, the suite has accessible design features. These include wheelchair-width doorways, lever door handles, a low-height door lock and view port, and low-height outlets in the bathroom. The shower has a height-adjustable showerhead and a 33-inch-high grab bar, with another 33-inch grab bar near the toilet. Braille and raised signage, a visual fire alarm and a closed-captioned TV are also provided.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is a family-friendly beachfront hotel and welcomes children of all ages. Children 12 and above are charged as adults. With a king bed plus a double sofa bed, the suite works well for a family of up to four. The hotel also advises that its balconies, patios and terraces may not suit young children, so guests with concerns can contact the hotel before arrival.

A mandatory nightly resort fee applies, shown at $54.24 per accommodation as of December 2025. It covers beach access, beach loungers and towels, fitness center access, in-room bottled water, in-room coffee and sporting equipment. The fitness center is open 24/7 to hotel guests and includes two Peloton bikes. Valet parking is $65 per day on the hotel's own site.

The hotel offers direct access to Fort Lauderdale Beach right outside the property. A private skywalk links the 7th-floor pool deck to the beach without crossing the street. The pool deck is a 29,000-sq-ft sundeck with a heated infinity pool, and Sea la Vie Sundeck serves drinks and small bites there. Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits is the hotel's main restaurant, and its Marketplace serves Panther Coffee and grab-and-go items from 6 a.m.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Guests must be at least 21 to check in and need a photo ID and credit card. Pets up to 25 lbs are welcome, with a maximum of two per room and a non-refundable $250 fee per room per stay. Service animals are welcome without a fee or documentation.