The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island - A luxury beachfront resort with a renovated spa, award-winning dining, and curated coastal experiences

Perched above a dune-lined beach on Amelia Island, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island features 446 guestrooms and suites redesigned with coastal-inspired details, including marble-tiled bathrooms with dual vanities and enlarged showers. Oceanfront rooms offer balconies with Atlantic views, flat-screen TVs, and iPod docking stations. The AAA 5-Diamond restaurant, Salt, highlights seafood from local waters, while Tidewater Grill serves American grill classics and regional beers. The resort’s newly renovated Spa and Wellness Center offers treatments like the 'Heaven in a Hammock' massage, and the 18-hole Golf Club of Amelia Island is designed by Mark McCumber and Gene Littler. Located 28 miles from Jacksonville International Airport, the hotel provides access to Fernandina Beach’s historic district, American Beach Museum (1 mile), and Peters Point Beachfront Park (0.5 miles). Club Level guests enjoy exclusive lounge access with all-day culinary offerings.

Pros

The newly renovated Spa and Wellness Center includes unique treatments like the 'Heaven in a Hammock' massage.

Multiple dining options, including the AAA 5-Diamond Salt restaurant and casual Tidewater Grill.

Direct beach access and proximity to landmarks like The Golf Club of Amelia Island (0.5 miles).

Club Level provides exclusive lounge access with continuous food and beverage service.

Cons

The resort does not offer self-parking; taxi service is recommended over ride-sharing.

Some seasonal amenities, like the Dune Bar and Coquina restaurant, are weather-dependent.