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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

Find yourself in the place where Southern charm meets the sea and live oaks meet white sandy beaches. Southern hospitality at its finest is on display at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. One of the most popular beach destinations on the East Coast, this barrier island resort provides a welcome barrier between you and the world beyond. Located on a grand stretch of the island’s 13 miles of coastline, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is a luxury resort.

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

  • 2019 Winner of Top Luxury Hotel in Florida by Questex Travel Group’s Luxury Travel Advisor
  • BEST HOTELS list by U.S. News & World Report, including #1 Best Resort in Jacksonville and #4 Best Resort in Florida.
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The Arrival of Santa Claus and Christmas Tree Lighting

November 27, 2024
A marquee tradition for over twenty-five years – the arrival of Santa Claus by a Christmas train and the lighting of the 40-foot Ritz-Carlton Christmas tree is a must-see experience for all ages. Accompanied by a program of live holiday music, the spirited program includes refreshments and cookies. This spectacular tradition serves as a season of goodwill fundraiser for local charities. Enjoy the fireworks, dazzling ornaments , and the glow of thousands of twinkling lights.

Santa's Magical Dinner

November 27, 2024
After the tree lighting, meet and greet the Nutcracker performers from The Florida Ballet, and join Santa Claus for Santa’s Magical Dinner – an elaborate holiday wonderland feast with a lavish buffet-style dinner with a delectable holiday dessert. Each family attending the dinner receives the gift of a picture with Mr. & Mrs. Claus and a trove of happy holiday memories.

Thanksgiving Grand Feast

November 28, 2024
Gather on Thanksgiving Day with family and friends in the classic Ritz-Carlton Ballroom for the ultimate holiday culinary experience: Thanksgiving Grand Feast. Prepared and presented as only Ritz-Carlton chefs can, celebrating all the traditional holiday favorites and trimmings, this elaborate culinary feast is sure to satisfy. You’ll savor endless array of decadent desserts and children will treasure the crafts and games.

Breakfast with Santa

November 30, 2024
Besides lighting Christmas trees, dispensing gifts, and flying through the skies with reindeer, Santa and Mrs. Claus generously take time during the season to host Breakfast with Santa and Santa’s Storybook Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Breakfast with Santa is an opportunity for children to delight in sharing their holiday dreams and wishes with Santa while the whole family enjoys an extravagant breakfast buffet decorated in magical gingerbread and holiday creations.
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Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs

November 30, 2024
Gingerbread houses are a Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island tradition featured throughout the resort during the festive season. Families look forward to experiencing the joy and magic of creating their own Gingerbread house with guidance from a pastry chef eager to share their secrets and expertise. The fun and interactive activity bolsters family bonds and is a delicious respite from the hectic pace of holiday activities. The completed gingerbread house is carefully packed and prepared for safe transport home. Families can enjoy this experience each Saturday of the Festive Season.

Nutcracker Tea

November 30, 2024
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with an enchanting Nutcracker Tea and a performance by the Florida Ballet. Children are invited to dress as their favorite Nutcracker characters for a themed pageant, with a prize awarded for the best costume. Enjoy a charming afternoon tea, complete with a selection of tea sandwiches, pastries, holiday cookies, and savory bites, all set against a backdrop of festive cheer. The afternoon also features a special 20-minute performance by the Florida Ballet, showcasing cherished characters such as Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and more. Join us for this exceptional opportunity to celebrate the season and create lasting family memories.

Breakfast with Santa

December 7, 2024
Besides lighting Christmas trees, dispensing gifts, and flying through the skies with reindeer, Santa and Mrs. Claus generously take time during the season to host Breakfast with Santa and Santa’s Storybook Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Breakfast with Santa is an opportunity for children to delight in sharing their holiday dreams and wishes with Santa while the whole family enjoys an extravagant breakfast buffet decorated in magical gingerbread and holiday creations.
gingerbread house

Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs

December 7, 2024
Gingerbread houses are a Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island tradition featured throughout the resort during the festive season. Families look forward to experiencing the joy and magic of creating their own Gingerbread house with guidance from a pastry chef eager to share their secrets and expertise. The fun and interactive activity bolsters family bonds and is a delicious respite from the hectic pace of holiday activities. The completed gingerbread house is carefully packed and prepared for safe transport home. Families can enjoy this experience each Saturday of the Festive Season.

Santa’s Storybook Tea

December 7, 2024
Santa and Mrs. Claus read a holiday storybook while guests enjoy a sophisticated Afternoon Tea of finger sandwiches, candy, and cakes, complete with a holiday picture you’ll cherish forever. Held Saturdays in the Lobby Lounge throughout the Festive Season.
gingerbread house

Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs

December 14, 2024
Gingerbread houses are a Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island tradition featured throughout the resort during the festive season. Families look forward to experiencing the joy and magic of creating their own Gingerbread house with guidance from a pastry chef eager to share their secrets and expertise. The fun and interactive activity bolsters family bonds and is a delicious respite from the hectic pace of holiday activities. The completed gingerbread house is carefully packed and prepared for safe transport home. Families can enjoy this experience each Saturday of the Festive Season.

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Accolades

Awarded With TripAdvisor Excellence Certificate
2023 Audubon International Green Lodging Certified
Condé Nast Traveler 2013 and 2014 Traveler Gold List
AAA Five Diamond Award: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, as well as 1994-2010
AAA Five Diamond Award for Salt Restaurant: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Condé Nast Traveler 2014 Readers Choice Awards - Best Hotels in Florida
Condé Nast Traveler Top 100 U.S. Resort Spas
Travel + Leisure - 500 of the World's Best Hotels: 2014
Forbes Travel Guide 2014 Four Star Hotel
Golf Digest - The 75 Best Golf Resorts in the U.S
Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Poll - Top Spas in North America
Meetings South - Best of the South 2012
2019 Winner of Top Luxury Hotel in Florida by Questex Travel Group's Luxury Travel Advisor

Weddings at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

Imagine a carpet of sand for your walk down the aisle. An oceanfront lawn cooled by the evening breeze of swaying palms. Or a dramatic ballroom setting. At The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, we offer the perfect Amelia Island wedding venues - inside and out - to make your beachfront wedding in Florida as intimate or as grand as you wish.

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Meetings at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

Let us pull off the impossible to make every meeting flawless.

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island specializes in pairing ideal conference and meeting venue space near Jacksonville, Florida, with impeccable service and creative team-building opportunities. From product launches and themed celebrations, to exclusive business meetings, we ensure all of your events are truly memorable. Experience our premier Jacksonville meeting space, where you can host your business meeting, enjoy the natural beauty of our luxury Florida hotel, and even squeeze in 18 holes on our private golf course.

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island has meeting venues and conference spaces that offer:

- More than 48,000 square feet of flexible conference space
- Several outdoor ocean side areas accommodating groups of 15 - 1,000
- 19 meeting rooms and two boardrooms
- Two meeting planner offices
- Executive business center
- Dedicated and experienced staff

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  • Square Footage: 45000
  • Max Attendees: 1000
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Accessibility

Accessibility features include:

– Main entrance
– Registration desk
– Accessible guest rooms have a 32 inch wide opening
– Route to accessible guest rooms is accessible
– Restaurants and lounges
– Meeting spaces
– Pool entrances
– Spa entrance
– Fitness center entrance
– Business center entrance
– Self-operating lifts or sloped entry
– Pathway to registration desk
– Service animals allowed for persons with disabilities