Dune House Hotel & SpavsThe Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, One Ocean Resort & Spa is preferred by most writers compared to The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. One Ocean Resort & Spa ranks #1 in Jacksonville with positive reviews from 5 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
Dune House Hotel & Spa
Frommer's
Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
Tablet
1 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This hyperluxe eight-story beachfront hotel has received a major multimillion-dollar makeover and is incomparable in terms of service, style, and amenities." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The One Ocean Resort and Spa is a modern resort located directly on a calm white-sand beach." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Personal touches, attention to detail and a distinct oceanic influence are hallmarks of One Ocean Resort Hotel & Spa in Jacksonville, Fla." Full review
Fodor's "Atlantic Beach's only high-rise oceanfront hotel captures the serenity of the ocean through a color palette of sea-foam green, sand, and sky blue." Full review
Afar Magazine "The first thing you notice at One Ocean is that the service is divine — from the valet to your personal docent who looks after your every need." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Travelers who find the glitz and glam of Palm Beach and the neon glow of Miami a little overwhelming will appreciate the slower pace here. Designed in collaboration between Denver-based..."
Tablet "Head straight for the Atlantic Ocean from Jacksonville, Florida and the road ends at Atlantic Beach, a block or two from Dune House Hotel & Spa. This is easily one of the most stylish..." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Gayot Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure Forbes Travel Guide Afar Magazine
4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, FL 32034-5501
From $517/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot "With its dramatic setting on an isolated barrier island, this luxury resort offers the opportunity to really feel as if you've gotten away from it all."
Fodor's "Guests know what to expect from the Ritz—elegance, superb comfort, excellent service—and the Amelia Island location is no exception." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is the place to stay for oceanfront luxury accommodations"
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February 8, 2022
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The height of luxury, decadence and impeccable service awaits at this unexpectedly located Ritz Carlton." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A gorgeous property lined with 1.5 miles of beachfront dunes, dotted with 18 holes of championship golf, and sporting indoor and outdoor pools with direct beach access and private cabanas. "
Travel + Leisure "Enjoy a sprawling, crescent-shaped pool deck overlooking 1.5 miles of beachfront at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Golfers flock to its 18-hole championship golf course "
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Travel + Leisure "The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island even offers ecology field trips that take you out into the marshes and historic sites at Fort Clinch State Park to dive deeper into Florida’s Lowcountry"
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August 12, 2023
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Located on a barrier island off Florida’s northeastern coast, The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island captures the essence of this magical place, where time seems to stand still.
Spend the day by..." Full review
Afar Magazine "I bet that you only think of Florida as the ideal place to escape the winter cold? And even with only a three hour direct flight from cities in the Northeast, Miami isn't top of mind to..." Full review
