Few places nail âluxury that doesnât take itself too seriouslyâ like JW Marriott Turnberry Miami. Quietly posted up in Aventura (translation: halfway between Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale), Turnberry is a sun-drenched playground that makes you wonder why youâd ever leave the property at all.
Yes, itâs a golf resort, but donât panic. You donât have to own a visor or say âbirdieâ unironically to belong here. You just have to appreciate smart design, a spa that fixes bad decisions and enough pools so everyone in your family can pick a favorite. Turnberry somehow feels luxurious without being uptight, family-friendly without turning into a toddler rave and massive without feeling like youâre checking into a small nation. Itâs the rare spot where you can sip a coconut mojito at 11am, fly down a waterslide by noon and erase your regrets with a deep-tissue massage by 3pm. Hypothetically.
If youâve ever dreamed of staying somewhere that looks like it was designed for a lifestyle shootâbut where you can actually mess up the pillowsâTurnberryâs rooms get pretty close. Giant balconies, soaking tubs that could double as plunge pools and enough space to dance like no oneâs watching without knocking over a lamp. The vibe is âelevated coastalâ: clean neutrals, dark woods and just enough Miami polish to keep things fun without veering into tacky.
Corsair is the on-site go-to for a long brunch or a casual dinner. The food is an amazing combination of comfort and finesseâthink short rib hash, crispy Brussels and a Caesar salad thatâs actually exciting.
The amenities are where Turnberry flexes. First: the pools. A full water park called Tidal Cove, complete with lazy river, surf simulator and slides. The spa? Massive. Beautifully designed. Blessedly free of fake eucalyptus smells. Treatments are legit and the hydrotherapy circuit is enough to make you briefly forget the real world back home. Golfers will be thrilled with two championship courses. Thereâs also a serious fitness center.
Time Out tip: Right next door is the Aventura Mall, packed with everything from high-end shops to a surprisingly strong food hall. If you want to escape further, Miami Beach, Wynwood, downtown and Hollywood Beach are all within 20â40 minutes.
Address: 19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
Price: Prices start at $210/night (doesnât include taxes and fees)
Closest transport: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 15 minute drive
































