The fabled The Boca Raton has enamored visitors for decades. Renowned local architect Addison Mizner, who led the development of Boca Raton and a number of other South Florida cities, was the mastermind behind the resort’s Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial Revival aesthetic and that distinctive bright-pink exterior.
The resort unfolds across 200 waterfront acres, featuring a spa, a championship golf course, a Racquet Club with 16 tennis courts and six pickleball courts, an expansive half-mile stretch of private beach, two pool clubs, a marina, more than 14 restaurants and lounges, an art gallery and five distinctive accommodation styles. Check out rooms in Cloister hotel, which dates to 1926, when it opened as a 100-room inn.
While The Boca Raton has evolved into a modern-day, ultra-luxurious resort, it still embraces Mizner’s original vision and, upon pulling up the grand drive, you’ll be enveloped by its illustrious past.
The resort unfolds across 200 waterfront acres, featuring a spa, a championship golf course, a Racquet Club with 16 tennis courts and six pickleball courts, an expansive half-mile stretch of private beach, two pool clubs, a marina, more than 14 restaurants and lounges, an art gallery and five distinctive accommodation styles. Check out rooms in Cloister hotel, which dates to 1926, when it opened as a 100-room inn.
While The Boca Raton has evolved into a modern-day, ultra-luxurious resort, it still embraces Mizner’s original vision and, upon pulling up the grand drive, you’ll be enveloped by its illustrious past.
Our Inspector's Highlights
For the ultimate in luxury, book a stay in the 27-story Tower, which recently reopened following a $65 million transformation, with a new look, extraordinary Intracoastal and ocean vistas, and flexible two- to three-bedroom suite configurations.
- Stay in Yacht Club, the all-suite, adults-only hotel, for exclusive access to Flybridge restaurant and the private pool at Spa Palmera. Inside the elegant suites, you will find balconies overlooking Lake Boca Raton and its promenade. Personal concierges are on hand to craft your itinerary.
- Don’t miss Spa Palmera. Designed after Spain’s Alhambra Plaza, the spa offers gardens, a pool and a decadent ritual bathing area.
- The Boca Raton is a foodie’s haven with 14 dining outlets, including four restaurants with the acclaimed Major Food Group. Visit Japanese Bocce Club for Japanese cuisine and bocce courts, and famed Sadelle’s for brunch classics.
- Bring the kids. Family offerings include Banyan Bunch kids club, golf classes for enthusiasts of all ages and a Junior Tennis program with clinics for young players. The Break, a hangout spot at Harborside Pool Club, is full of entertaining options for ages 11 to 15. It’s next to a FlowRider surf experience.
Things to Know
- Take a guided tour of the hotel provided by the Boca Raton Historical Society to discover more of the property’s unique historic and architectural heritage.
- The Boca Raton offers 1,000-plus guest rooms and suites housed in five distinct hotels: Cloister, Yacht Club, Tower, Bungalows and Beach Club.
- A stay at this historic property is an extra-exclusive experience. You must be a resort guest or Club member to dine at restaurants in The Boca Raton.
- Don't miss dinner and a show at MB Supper Club. The menu provides a contemporary interpretation of the classics, presented on The Boca Raton’s original plateware from the 1950s.
The Rooms
- Cloister rooms emanate old-world charm, cast with a golden-hued palette. Most overlook the resort’s beautiful garden or courtyard.
- At 27 stories, Tower is the tallest building in Boca Raton, so you can bet views from every room are spectacular.
- Yacht Club’s 112 suites feature a blue and white nautical-chic color palette, pale wood floors and large furnished balconies overlooking the Intracoastal.
- If you’re planning to check in for an extended period, try the Bungalows, fully furnished two-bedroom suites with a kitchen, dining room and living room in a secluded location near the golf course.
- To stay beachfront, reserve a room at The Boca Raton Beach Club, which is just a short shuttle or taxi ride away from the main resort.
The Activities
- Splash around at Harborside Pool Club, a four-acre oasis with three pools, a 450-foot floating river, two water slides, cabanas and more. Or spend the day lounging at Beach Club’s half mile of sand — the only private beach in Boca Raton — three oceanfront pools and Vilebrequin Cabana Club.
- The FlowRider is the go-to spot for surfers. Newbies can try the wave simulator to experience surfing on land or take a class.
- The resort’s 18-hole golf course has a legendary history. Its first two golf professionals in the 1950s were greats Sam Snead and Tommy Armour.
- Avid tennis players will love the 16 HydroGrid tennis courts, daily clinics and one-on-one lessons. Ask the tennis concierge to reserve court times. Or try your hand at the fastest-growing sport, pickleball, on six dedicated courts.
- The 50,000-square-foot Spa Palmera is masterfully designed with a palatial-like setting, with grand arches, carved stone and smooth marble, elaborate mosaics and cypress woodworks.
Amenities
24-hour room service 
Bar
Fitness classes
Golf
Gym
House car
Meeting rooms
Outdoor pool
Restaurants
Spa
Tennis
Getting There
The Boca Raton
