The JW Marriott Turnberry is a ride from the beach. Set perfectly in between Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale Airport makes it accessible regardless of where you are traveling from.
Although it was a drive to the beach, the hotel provides free shuttle service to the beach throughout the day. The grounds were spectacular. Set on 300 acres of land the hotel is more like a small city. You want for nothing while you are on property; including Starbucks! Yes, you read that correctly, they have their very own Starbucks. It is also open to the pubic but it is only a few steps from the lobby.
Mr. Donald Soffer sketched out the vision of the resort on a napkin when the property was nothing but swampland. Fast forward to today where you can have your choice of 685 rooms and suites; each room with a private terrace, an adult only pool, a family pool, Tidal Cove which includes a water park, lazy river and wave machine. You have a choice of dining at Corsair Kitchen and Bar, Bourbon Steak Restaurant or Surfhouse Restaurant and pool bar. Enjoy the history of Mr. Soffer and the hotel through the photos that line the walls of Soff’s Lounge just off the lobby.
If you golf, you will enjoy not one but two 18-hole golf courses at the JW Marriott Turnberry; the Miller and Soffer courses. FYI, the Soffer is the more challenging course. There is also a 120,000 square foot function space for conventions, meetings and weddings.
The rooms are sleek, chic and minimalistic done in neutral tones. My view of the golf course was a wonderful sight to wake up to.
The JW Marriott Turnberry is a huge proponent of wellness. The state-of-the-art gym and spa is beyond anything I have seen at a hotel in the past. Housed in its own 25,000 square foot building the three floors are all about the guest experience. The first floor reception area welcomes. There is a full salon on the first floor where you can take care of your hair needs as well as manis and pedis. As you climb the grand staircase to the second floor you walk through the doors of the spa treatment area toward your journey of rejuvenation. There are men’s and women’s locker rooms, steam rooms, Himalayan Salt Suite, Cryogenic chamber, Infrared Sauna, Facial Cryogenic treatments, light therapy, chiropractors, laser acupuncture and a variety of spa treatment options. Depending on your service, you may have the pleasure of trying two treatment tables. One is filled with warm sand to ensure the perfect support for your body during the treatment. The other is a aqua bed have the center filled with water as well as light therapy to help rejuvenate your body. And we didn’t even finish yet. Climb one more flight to the gym that includes a large assortment of cardio equipment, spinning room, yoga room, weights and machines, power lifting, Pilates Reformer room and a group exercise room. There are personal trainers on hand to help you with your workout needs or try one of the classes. If none of that appeals to you, head outside to the 3 mile jogging trail around the property.
The entire hotel is vibrant and energized. Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail in Soff’s lounge as you are entertained by the songs and styling of the piano player.
The staff, regardless of their position, was friendly, helpful and willing to do whatever it took to make your stay and experience enjoyable.
If you want a family get-a-way, group event, friends trip or golf excursion the JW Marriott Turnberry is the place to host it.