Ritz-Carlton Residences Across South Florida: Which Project Fits Which Buyer?

There are four Ritz-Carlton Residences in South Florida under development between 2026 and 2029: West Palm Beach (delivering 2027), Palm Beach Gardens (2026), South Beach (2028), and Fort Lauderdale Beach (2029). Although they share the Ritz-Carlton brand and service standard, each project targets a distinct buyer — urban-cultural in West Palm Beach, golf-and-marina in Palm Beach Gardens, oceanfront-exclusive in South Beach, and design-driven boutique on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Pricing, unit count, and delivery timing differ meaningfully and should be verified directly with each development team.

Why Four Ritz-Carlton Residences in One Region

South Florida is one of a small number of U.S. markets with four active Ritz-Carlton-branded residential projects in development at the same time. That’s not redundancy — it’s segmentation. Each of the four occupies a different submarket, price band, scale, and lifestyle thesis, from a 30-residence oceanfront enclave on Collins Avenue to a 138-residence downtown tower on the Flagler waterfront. For a buyer evaluating branded residences in 2026 and beyond, the question isn’t whether a Ritz-Carlton Residences fits — it’s which of the four does.

This guide compares all four projects on the variables that matter when reserving a branded residence: location, scale, design team, pricing, delivery timing, and the lifestyle each address is built around.

The Four Projects at a Glance

Pricing, unit counts, and delivery timing reflect what each developer has represented. Buyers should verify current pricing, availability, and floor-plan inventory directly with the development teams.

Project-by-Project: Who Each Ritz-Carlton in South Florida Fits

Ritz-Carlton West Palm Beach — for the Urban Cultural Buyer

At 1717 N Flagler Drive, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, West Palm Beach is the tallest of the four at 27 stories and the only one positioned in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, minutes from the island of Palm Beach. Interiors are by Rockwell Group, with architecture by Arquitectonica and development by Related Group — a combination that signals design-forward urban living rather than resort isolation. The 138-residence count supports a deeper amenity stack: pool deck with food-and-beverage service, outdoor theater, game room with terrace, private conference rooms, spa with steam room, and a fitness studio. Pricing starts at $2,990,000 with delivery scheduled for 2027.

This project fits buyers who want walkable culture, dining, and arts on the mainland, without paying island-of-Palm-Beach pricing.

Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach Gardens — for the Golf-and-Marina Buyer

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Palm Beach Gardens, at 2200 PGA Boulevard, occupies 14 acres of Intracoastal frontage and is the only project of the four with a private marina on site. It’s also the lowest-rise — seven floors — with 106 “estate residences” sized 2,875 to 4,575 square feet. Architecture is by Spina O’Rourke + Partners, interiors by The Decorators Unlimited, and the developer is Catalfumo Companies. The amenity mix — pickleball court, landscaped dog park, waterfront entertainment pavilion, gated entry — leans family-and-yachting rather than nightlife-and-tower. Pricing starts at $4,500,000, with delivery in 2026, making it the closest of the four to completion.

This is the project for buyers whose South Florida lifestyle centers on boating, golf, and the PGA corridor, and who want larger floor plans than a typical urban high-rise.

Ritz-Carlton South Beach — for the Oceanfront-Exclusive Buyer

At 1671 Collins Avenue, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach is the most exclusive of the four by a wide margin: just 30 residences, including two duplex penthouses. Architecture is by Kobi Karp, interiors by Studio Munge, landscape by Naturalficial, with development by SOBE Sky Development. It’s the only project of the four with a Michelin-recognized chef partnership — José Andrés is the named culinary partner for both the on-site restaurant and oceanfront beach club — and the only one connected directly to a hotel ecosystem, with resident access to the renovated Sagamore and to The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. Pricing starts at $4,250,000 and runs to $125,000,000, with delivery in 2028. Buyers should verify residence sizes (the published range begins at 612 sq ft, which is unusual at this brand level) and the current scope of the José Andrés culinary program directly with the development team.

This project fits buyers shopping the upper end of new oceanfront Miami Beach inventory, with a price ceiling well above the other three.

Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale — for the Design-Driven Boutique Buyer

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach is a boutique dual-tower enclave of just 83 residences at 551 Bayshore Drive, sited between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Architecture is by Garcia Stromberg, interiors by Dan Fink Studio, with development by MICL in partnership with Admire Capital and exclusive sales by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing. Residences are two- to three-bedroom plus den, ranging roughly 1,550 to 3,480 square feet, with select penthouses offering up to 11-foot ceilings, private rooftop terraces, and plunge pools. With pricing from $2,500,000 — the lowest entry point of the four — and a 2029 delivery, this project appeals to buyers prioritizing architecture, intimacy, and dual-water exposure over a maximalist amenity program.

What Buyers Should Compare Before Reserving

Branded residences look similar on the brochure cover. They are not similar on the spreadsheet. When weighing Ritz-Carlton Residences in South Florida, here’s what should drive the decision:

Pricing and price-per-square-foot. Entry points across the four range from $2.5M to $4.5M; ceilings from $7M to $125M. The right comparison isn’t lowest sticker — it’s price per square foot inside the floor plan that actually matches your needs.

Floor plans and unit mix. Sizes range from 612 sq ft on the small end at South Beach (a figure to confirm directly) to 13,291 sq ft at the top. Bedroom configurations vary, and not every project publishes a complete unit mix at any given moment.

Developer track record. Related Group, MICL, Catalfumo Companies, and SOBE Sky Development bring different delivery histories. Buyers should review each developer’s prior closings and their disclosure documents.

Design team. Rockwell Group, Studio Munge, Dan Fink Studio, and The Decorators Unlimited produce meaningfully different residential aesthetics. The interior designer often defines daily living more than the lobby does.

Delivery timeline and carrying cost. Palm Beach Gardens delivers 2026; Fort Lauderdale Beach delivers 2029. The three years between them carry real implications for deposits-on-account, opportunity cost, and personal timing.

Deposit structure and contract terms. Florida branded-residence projects typically use staged deposits tied to construction milestones. Specific schedules vary; buyers should review reservation and purchase agreements with their attorney.

Views and water exposure. Direct ocean (South Beach), dual ocean-and-Intracoastal (Fort Lauderdale Beach), Intracoastal with marina (Palm Beach Gardens), and downtown waterfront (West Palm Beach) are genuinely different products. Lower-floor views and any obstructions should be verified for the specific residence under consideration.

Service model and amenity scale. A 30-residence project (South Beach) and a 138-residence project (West Palm Beach) deliver service differently. Smaller buildings tend toward higher per-resident personalization; larger ones toward fuller on-site amenity programs.

Rental policy. Branded-residence projects vary significantly in whether — and how — owners can rent residences short- or long-term, or participate in a managed program. Policies should be confirmed in writing with each development team.

Resale considerations. Branded residences have historically commanded a premium, but resale outcomes depend on building, residence, market timing, and broader conditions. Past performance is not indicative of future results, and HL Real Estate Group does not provide investment, legal, or tax advice.