The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, SurfsideThe Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour in Surfside, United States has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 15 hotels we score in Surfside. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 2.5. Rooms from about $1,293 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Collins Avenue in Bal Harbour Village, this 19-storey hotel sits directly on the beachfront. It features 102 rooms and suites, each containing a kitchen, living area, and private terrace. The building design limits occupancy to two rooms per floor to maintain privacy. Facilities include a 10,000-square-foot spa, a fitness centre, and a seafood restaurant overlooking the water. Guests have access to 750 feet of private beach with provided loungers. The property follows eco-friendly cleaning protocols. It suits travellers seeking a quiet, high-end coastal stay, though some guests find the resort fees cover amenities that may feel limited.What stands out

Private beach access

Two rooms per floor

Suites include full kitchens

On-site spa and gym

Watch out for

Resort fees apply

Some amenities feel underwhelming

Better-scored in Surfside

Sun Harbour Boutique Hotel, Surfside: 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $284 a night. Sun Harbour Boutique Hotel is a 3-star, 19-suite property in the Surfside district of Miami Beach, one block from Bal Harbour Beach and the Bal Harbour Shops.

Four Seasons The Surf Club, Surfside: 4.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $1,370 a night. The Four Seasons at The Surf Club occupies a nine-acre beachfront site in Surfside, Florida, a quiet coastal town just north of Miami Beach.

St Regis Bal Harbour Resort, Surfside: 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $1,075 a night. Located on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, this five-star resort sits directly opposite the Bal Harbour Shops.