The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

For the price, there were some frustrations that could have been preventable. I had a back to back reservation and it took 4 trips to the front desk to be able to get room keys for the duration of our 2 night stay. The hotel also added sham charges for a refrigerator even though one was never requested nor provided.

We visited at the end of June as a couple with our dog, and found both the temperature and crowd levels to be very comfortable. Our room met all expectations, and the hospitality throughout the property had a premier feel—warm, effortless, and accommodating. Dinner options were excellent across the board. The sushi at the bar was outstanding, and meals at Oceana—both breakfast and dinner—became something we genuinely looked forward to. The Grill served perfectly fine fare, though the lunch offerings at the pool restaurant were underwhelming by comparison. Service at every dining venue was exceptional—friendly, attentive, and sincerely dog-welcoming, which made a big difference in our stay. The beach is beautiful, accessible via a short walk over natural dunes. The sand was pristine and the water pleasant. The poolside seating area was nice as well, though the pool itself could use a refresh—it felt a bit dated compared to the rest of the resort. All in all, this is a property that balances refined hospitality with just the right amount of natural setting, and it makes traveling with a dog feel entirely seamless.

We had our family photos taken down by the water by Caleb and they turned out beautifully! The hotel made booking the session easy and meeting up with Caleb was he's using. Caleb was a real pro with our two kids aged 8 and 6. He was efficient and quick and produced some beautiful pics of us that we will enjoy for years! I highly recommend this service at the hotel! Great pics and thank you!

Man, this place has every thing figured out. Never been treated better at a hotel anywhere in the world. Every single employee there always has a smile in their face and goes above and beyond to do anything for you while you are a guest. Special shout out to the pool bar servers?

Excellent stay!! An incredible room upgrade, amazing bed, brand new fitness room, pool area was crowded but great, beach is awesome, staff is top notch, sushi restaurant in the lobby is great, walking distance to Harris Teeter, driving range/golf cart included in resort fee. Great property!