For decades, The Boca Raton has been a refuge for well-heeled East Coasters chasing sunshine at the first sign of snow. But with the recent debut of Beach Club—its newly overhauled, ocean-facing property—the resort has officially entered a new era. Still polished, still private, this one includes a front-row seat to the Atlantic.
With Mediterranean revival architecture and striking archways, the original buildings of the multi-hotel compound lean fully into their storied history, highlighted by the Cloister lobby’s unmistakable old-school glamour. Just across the water, Beach Club offers a lighter, more contemporary take on luxury. Completely reimagined as part of a $200 million refresh, interiors are washed in crisp white, with natural textures and high-impact materials (honed marble, cerused oak) that lend to the elevated, neutral aesthetic. The 210 guest rooms and suites feature custom curved furnishings, relaxed low-slung seating and artful sculptural lighting, making every stay feel like a visit to an expertly designed beach house.
Outside, members and guests can opt for full service in the sand or at one of three pools, under umbrellas trimmed in a sunset orange that pairs perfectly with an Aperol spritz. For families, the setup is seamless, with just-active-enough kids’ clubs and no shortage of ways to exhaust them by sundown (boat rentals, surf lessons, snorkeling). For those traveling without, the place never tips into chaos. It’s calm, even with toddlers in tow.
If you are looking to go full resort-mode—multiple restaurants, even more pools, a waterpark, a golf course, pickleball courts, shopping and a five-star spa—The Boca Raton’s harborside sprawl is just a short water taxi ride away.
But no one would blame you if you never left your blissful Beach Club bubble, especially when the dining is this good. At Marisol, seafood towers, grilled fish and Mediterranean mezze are passed across breezy banquettes in an indoor-outdoor setting. A few steps from the sand, Onda keeps things interesting with a rotating cast of visiting chefs focused on creating seasonal menus for an adults-only crowd.
It’s the kind of experience longtime members have always known: The Boca Raton delivers where it counts: food, service, setting. Now, first-time Beach Club guests have the chance to discover it for themselves.