The Boca Raton Cloister


The Boca Raton, amidst 200 lake and oceanfront acres, provides year-round escape exclusively for its Club members and overnight resort guests. Five distinct hotels include Yacht Club, Tower, Bungalows, Cloister and Beach Club, which is being completely reimagined and will re-open in early December 2024. Experience delectable dining, the Forbes Five-Star Spa Palmera, and endless activities including golf, tennis, pickleball and more.


Cloister
The Boca Raton’s original hotel, Cloister, has been iconic for its grand architecture, lush grounds, and hidden gardens since 1926. In addition to 294 guestrooms and suites, . Cloister serves as home to immersive experiences, such as rotating art collections and fashion brand collaborations. Just steps from our historic Golf Club, expansive Racquet Club, and the Forbes Five-Star Spa Palmera, Cloister is the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable stay. Opening in 1926 as the Ritz-Carlton Cloister Inn, Cloister has always been a leading destination for inspired leisure. That heritage continues today with reimagined rooms and suites, all-new dining and retail, and a brand-new way to experience a legendary stay at The Boca Raton.
 

Drink & Dine
At The Boca Raton, foodies can take a tastebud tour of more than 12 reimagined restaurants, bars, and lounges, including celebrated brunch favorite, Sadelle’s, Principessa Ristorante, serving classic Italian fare at a beautiful lakeside location reminiscent of a Lake Como villa, and Japanese Bocce Club, featuring modern Japanese cuisine. One of the four signature restaurants opened in partnership with Mario Carbone’s Major Food Group, The Flamingo Grill is a tribute to the mid-century American grills popular in South Florida’s Golden Age.
 

Experiences
There is no shortage of ways to build up an appetite. Harborside Pool Club is a water wonderland with three pools, a lazy river, waterslides, luxury cabanas, and a kids club. Golfers can enjoy our Golf Club, which is part of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Our full-service Racquet Club has 16 tennis courts and 6 pickleball courts. And, for those who know what’s good for them, the Forbes Five-Star Spa Palmera offers everything from a spa pool garden to ritual baths.

Beach & Pools
From poolside relaxation to leisurely days on our private golden beach, The Boca Raton can fulfill every kind of waterfront wish. With Beach Club by the ocean and Harborside Pool Club in the heart of the resort, you’re always minutes away from a refreshing dip.


Revel in toes-in-the-sand relaxation along our private golden beach, while beach attendants bring a selection of beverages and snacks right to your lounge chair or private cabana. If you’re feeling bold, choose from an endless array of water sports and aquatic adventures. It’s your beach day — we’re just here to make it perfect.
Cloister guests also have access to Harborside Pool Club — a sparkling, lakefront oasis. Set among tropical palms, the club features three pools, a 450-foot floating river, water slides, luxury cabanas with personalized butler service, a Pool Bar serving cocktails and light bites, Banyan Bunch kids club, and more. 
 

Golf Club
Tee up some competition and enjoy a round—or a few—on our championship-level golf course, exclusively reserved for resort guests and members. Golf at The Boca Raton offers stunning natural views and premier play in the balmy, beachside air. The Boca Raton Club Course offers twelve acres of water, a signature island-green finishing hole, and an undeniable sense of history. This 18-hole, par-71 course plays across 6,253 yards of dramatic landscapes in a treasured Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Perfect your swing at our driving range, featuring hitting stations powered by state-of-the-art Toptracer technology. Each hitting station is complete with a monitor that displays valuable insights into your golf ball’s speed, distance, and spin rate. Enjoy a variety of digital gaming options, offering a fun experience for players of all levels.
 

Racquet Club
The Boca Raton’s full-service Racquet Club is an iconic sports destination, famed for generations as the home of the best social play in South Florida. Today, it has been updated to offer the latest amenities, including 16 tennis Hydro-Grid courts, a full-service tennis concierge, expert instruction, 6 Hydro-Grid pickleball courts, and so much more. A full-service Tennis Concierge ensures that we exceed all of your tennis hopes and needs, whether it’s scheduling court times or getting paired with a competitive player of the same skill level.

 

Spa Palmera
Awarded Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide 2023 and 2024, plus named Florida’s Best Resort Spa in 2022 by the World Spa Awards, Spa Palmera is our 50,000-square-foot spa inspired by the elegant grandeur of Spain’s Alhambra Palace. It features 44 treatment rooms, elaborate mosaics, grand arches, a lush courtyard with tranquil gardens, waterfall whirlpools, a private spa pool, and a sense of quiet magnificence. From mindfulness experiences like Sound Therapy and our restorative Ayurvedic Collection to signature services like the revitalizing Alhambra Body Ritual and indulgent Diamond Facial, Spa Palmera’s range of services and treatments ensure that each visit achieves all of your wellness goals.
 

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