The Boca Raton
This landmark resort was built in 1926, the brainchild of architect Addison Mizner, who based its first building on the cloister of an 11th century Spanish convent. Today, it’s a sprawling 350-acre collection of oddly matched buildings: the original, and still spectacular, Cloister building; the drab pink 27-story Tower with Tower Suite Collection guestrooms as well as a brand new, family friendly Harborside Pool Club with a 450-foot lazy river, water slides, games and kids’ club. Accessible by water shuttle or bus is the Beach Club and its three pools, two restaurants, oceanfront bar, beach access, Vilbrequin-designed cabanas, and 207 modern rooms all revamped in late 2024, many with “outdoor living spaces”. The Bungalows is another group-friendly option, with apartment style suites for longer stays. Those are all for families. For those who don’t want kids around, there’s the adults-only Yacht Club, a Venetian-style wing of 112 luxury rooms and suites. Whew! All rooms, suites and efficiencies throughout are looking suavely contemporary, thanks to a recent $200 million renovation.
The resort straddles the Intracoastal, and is so massive it provides transportation to guests via a shuttles every 10 minutes. Amenities include a state-of-the-art spa, a championship golf course, 16 tennis Hydro Grid courts and 6 Hydro Grid pickleball courts, beachside fitness club, a 30-slip marina, and a small private beach with watersports equipment. The resort’s also foodie haven, with a choice of 16 places to dine and drink, including an outpost of NYC’s beloved brunch spot Sadelle’s. The fabulously redesigned and transformed Palm Court within the Cloister (think: White Lotus) has live jazz nightly at its cocktail bar.
Service, alas, is spotty, ranging from exceptional to downright nonexistent. The resort is exclusive to guests and members only, so you can’t pop by for a meal, drink or swim unless you’re a guest.
This landmark resort was built in 1926, the brainchild of architect Addison Mizner, who based its first building on the cloister of an 11th century Spanish convent. Today, it’s a sprawling 350-acre collection of oddly matched buildings: the original, and still spectacular, Cloister building; the drab pink 27-story Tower with Tower Suite Collection guestrooms as well as a brand new, family friendly Harborside Pool Club with a 450-foot lazy river, water slides, games and kids’ club. Accessible by water shuttle or bus is the Beach Club and its three pools, two restaurants, oceanfront bar, beach access, Vilbrequin-designed cabanas, and 207 modern rooms all revamped in late 2024, many with “outdoor living spaces”. The Bungalows is another group-friendly option, with apartment style suites for longer stays. Those are all for families. For those who don’t want kids around, there’s the adults-only Yacht Club, a Venetian-style wing of 112 luxury rooms and suites. Whew! All rooms, suites and efficiencies throughout are looking suavely contemporary, thanks to a recent $200 million renovation.
The resort straddles the Intracoastal, and is so massive it provides transportation to guests via a shuttles every 10 minutes. Amenities include a state-of-the-art spa, a championship golf course, 16 tennis Hydro Grid courts and 6 Hydro Grid pickleball courts, beachside fitness club, a 30-slip marina, and a small private beach with watersports equipment. The resort’s also foodie haven, with a choice of 16 places to dine and drink, including an outpost of NYC’s beloved brunch spot Sadelle’s. The fabulously redesigned and transformed Palm Court within the Cloister (think: White Lotus) has live jazz nightly at its cocktail bar.
Service, alas, is spotty, ranging from exceptional to downright nonexistent. The resort is exclusive to guests and members only, so you can’t pop by for a meal, drink or swim unless you’re a guest.
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