Inside The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach: A New Standard for Oceanfront Living on Collins Avenue

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach is a private collection of 30 oceanfront residences located at 1671 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida. Developed by SOBE Sky Development, LLC, the project rises 15 floors and offers one-to-five-bedroom residences and two duplex penthouses, with interiors ranging from approximately 612 to 13,291 square feet. Architecture is by Kobi Karp, interiors by Studio Munge, and landscape design by Naturalficial. Culinary programming is curated by Michelin-starred chef José Andrés. The building is entirely residential with no hotel component, no transient guests, and delivery expected in 2028.

For buyers researching South Beach new developments, this project occupies a genuinely distinct position: a Ritz-Carlton branded address at this scale — 30 residences, 15 floors, entirely private — has not been available on this stretch of Collins Avenue before.

What Is The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach?

South Beach has long attracted luxury buyers, but the supply of new, purpose-built private residences at the oceanfront level has remained constrained. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach addresses that gap directly. The project is not a hotel conversion, not a mixed-use tower, and not a building shared with transient guests. It is a small, oceanfront residential address managed at the Ritz-Carlton standard of service — entirely for its owners.

The building sits on Collins Avenue at the water’s edge, with the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the broader Miami Beach lifestyle infrastructure immediately surrounding it: Lincoln Road, the Art Deco Historic District, Art Basel Miami Beach, and direct proximity to the cultural and dining scene that has made Miami Beach one of the most globally visible addresses in the country.

At 30 residences across 15 floors, this project’s density ratio is among the most private being offered in any South Florida new development currently on the market. That is a meaningful distinction for buyers who have evaluated larger towers and found them lacking in the privacy and exclusivity their lifestyle requires.

Architecture, Interiors, and the Ritz-Carlton Brand Positioning

The design team assembled for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach reflects the seriousness of the commission. Kobi Karp’s architecture practice has produced some of the most refined residential buildings in South Florida over the past two decades. Studio Munge, led by Alessandro Munge, brings a hospitality-informed interior sensibility that balances warmth with precision — spaces that feel livable rather than merely photographable. Naturalficial handles the landscape program.

The Ritz-Carlton brand affiliation is worth understanding clearly: this is a residential-only building. The Ritz-Carlton marks are used under license from Marriott International; the building is not owned, developed, or sold by Marriott International or its affiliates. The developer is SOBE Sky Development, LLC. What the Ritz-Carlton association delivers is a service standard, a management philosophy, and a global brand recognition that a significant share of the target buyer profile finds meaningful — without the compromises of living above a hotel lobby.

This positioning — branded residences without a hotel component — has become one of the most sought-after formats in global luxury residential development, and South Florida has been one of the most active markets for that product category.

The Residences: Floor Plans, Views, and Finishes

The 30 residences at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach range from one-bedroom layouts to full five-bedroom oceanfront homes, with two duplex penthouses completing the collection. Interior sizes span from approximately 612 to 13,291 square feet, accommodating buyers whose requirements range from a refined secondary residence to a full-scale primary home.

Most residences offer panoramic ocean views, with private elevator access and direct entry in the majority of homes. Terraces are generous, with sweeping wrap-around designs and architectural glass railings that preserve the view corridor from the interior. Ceiling heights reach ten feet throughout, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Atlantic.

Finishes are executed at the level the brand commands: hand-selected natural stone in all bathrooms and kitchens, custom French white oak flooring, a full suite of Gaggenau appliances, and Lutron lighting control. Temperature-controlled wine fridges are featured in most residences. Full-size washers and vented dryers are included in each home. Select residences feature a chef’s kitchen configuration. Pre-wiring and pockets for custom window treatments allow buyers to finish each space to their own specification. Miami-Dade NOA-rated window systems provide hurricane resilience.

The two duplex penthouses represent a category that is genuinely rare at any price point on South Beach — a multi-level private home format at the oceanfront, on Collins Avenue, at the Ritz-Carlton service standard.

Amenities, Dining, and Service

The amenity program at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach is proportioned to its 30-residence scale. Rather than a sprawling amenity floor designed for hundreds of owners, this building offers a curated selection of hospitality-grade experiences sized for a private membership.

Two beachfront pools with private cabanas anchor the outdoor program. A dedicated resident beach club with cabana service provides structured access to the Atlantic directly in front of the building. The Ritz-Carlton Spa is on-site. The fitness center, equipped by TechnoGym, operates around the clock. An entertainment lounge with a chef’s kitchen, a lobby library and lounge, an Onyx Cocktail Bar, and a poolside social lounge are available exclusively to residents and their guests.

The dining program carries a name that requires no qualification in the context of Miami Beach: José Andrés. Culinary offerings — including the oceanfront beach club dining program — are curated by the Michelin-starred chef whose work spans some of the most acclaimed restaurants internationally. Residents also benefit from direct access to The Sagamore, a newly renovated all-suite addition to The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, including its historic lobby and café.

Building services operate at the Ritz-Carlton standard: 24-hour valet, 24-hour doorman and concierge, and the full range of personalized residential services that define the brand. The Ritz Kids program offers programming for families with children.

South Beach New Developments: Why This Location Matters

Miami Beach’s barrier island geography creates a permanent supply constraint that buyers in other markets do not face. The Atlantic Ocean to the east and Biscayne Bay to the west mean oceanfront land is finite. New construction of any meaningful scale on Collins Avenue at the South Beach level is rare; at 15 floors and 30 residences, this project is particularly so.

The location at 1671 Collins Avenue places residents within comfortable reach of Lincoln Road’s restaurants and retail, the Art Deco Historic District, Art Basel Miami Beach, Design Miami, and the New World Center. Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport are both accessible within a reasonable drive. For buyers maintaining residences in multiple cities, the South Beach address sits at one of the most internationally connected points on the East Coast.

Buyers comparing this project against the broader South Florida pipeline — Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside, the Design District, and Brickell — will find that the South Beach oceanfront position, the 30-unit ceiling, and the purely residential Ritz-Carlton format represent a combination that does not have a direct equivalent currently available in the market.

Why Buyers Are Watching This Miami Beach Branded Residence

The buyer conversation around The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach returns consistently to a small number of facts: 30 residences. Kobi Karp architecture. Studio Munge interiors. José Andrés dining. Ritz-Carlton service without a hotel. Collins Avenue oceanfront. Delivery 2028.

That profile appeals to a specific buyer: someone who has evaluated the larger towers, understands what branded residential without a hotel component offers in terms of privacy and service continuity, and is looking for an oceanfront South Beach address that reflects both scarcity and design intention. The price range — reported from $4,250,000 to approximately $125,000,000 — spans a meaningful portion of the ultra-luxury buyer spectrum, and the residence types accommodate both buyers seeking a refined secondary home and those establishing a primary oceanfront residence in Miami Beach.

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Project information, pricing, availability, deposit schedules, timelines, and amenities are subject to change and should be verified with the development team. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach is not owned, developed, or sold by Marriott International, Inc. or its affiliates. The developer is SOBE Sky Development, LLC.