The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach vs The St. Regis Residences, Bahia Mar
A boutique pair on Bayshore against a marina resort
Both are hotel-branded residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach, both are in pre-sales and neither had started vertical construction in October 2026. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach is 2 towers of 13 stories with 83 residences on Bayshore Drive between the ocean and the Intracoastal, from $3.4 million. The St. Regis Residences at Bahia Mar is the first phase of Related Group's 40-acre marina redevelopment south of Las Olas: 80 private residences in a 23-story tower plus 106 furnished resort residences, from $3 million.
Updated October 20, 2026.
Side by side
Where each one wins
The Ritz-Carlton is the smaller building: 83 homes, residences of 1,550 to 3,480 square feet and a groundbreaking planned for the first quarter of 2027 with completion in 2029. It sits on ordinary fee-simple lots a block from the sand.
The St. Regis is the larger program, with a hotel, a one-acre private club and the Bahia Mar marina next door. The land beneath Bahia Mar belongs to the City of Fort Lauderdale and the marina podium sits in a community development district, so read the lease and assessment documents before reserving.
Choose The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach if
- You want under 100 neighbors
- Fee-simple land matters to you
- You prefer a walk to the beach over a marina
Choose The St. Regis Residences, Bahia Mar if
- You keep a boat or want the marina at the door
- You want a hotel and a private club on site
- You are comfortable reviewing a ground lease and district assessments
Where each one sits
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach is at 551 Bayshore Dr in Fort Lauderdale Beach; The St. Regis Residences, Bahia Mar is at 801 Seabreeze Blvd in Fort Lauderdale Beach. Entry pricing is $3.4M against $3M. We arrange private viewings of both in one afternoon.
Questions
Questions buyers ask
What is the difference between The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach and The St. Regis Residences, Bahia Mar?
A boutique pair on Bayshore against a marina resort. Both are hotel-branded residences on Fort Lauderdale Beach, both are in pre-sales and neither had started vertical construction in October 2026. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach is 2 towers of 13 stories with 83 residences on Bayshore Drive between the ocean and the Intracoastal, from $3.4 million.
Which is more expensive, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach or The St. Regis Residences, Bahia Mar?
Reported entry pricing starts at $3.4M at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach and $3M at The St. Regis Residences, Bahia Mar. Pricing moves by release and floor, so the private presentation carries the current figures for both.
How many residences are at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach and The St. Regis Residences, Bahia Mar?
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach plans 83 residences over 13 stories and The St. Regis Residences, Bahia Mar plans 186 over 23 stories. Fewer residences usually means more privacy and a higher share of the association budget per owner.
Can I see The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach and The St. Regis Residences, Bahia Mar in one day?
Yes. An advisor registers you with both developers first, then arranges private appointments at both sales galleries back to back. There is no fee to you, and part of the developer-paid commission is returned to you at closing.
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