I love this resort and recommend it to clients whenever I can! Its located on Key Biscayne via a bridge from Miami and although it’s close to everything it seems like a world away.
With 490 rooms this resort is large which means it has tons to offer guests but doesn’t feel like a mega-resort.
Here are the dining and lounge options:
Lobby Lounge
Thursday – Saturday have live band
Rumbar
Rumbar
Located inside the resort on the main level, it’s a Cuban rum bar and lounge
Cioppini
Serves breakfast (where you will receive your Virtuoso breakfast) ,Lunch, Dinner along with a Sunday brunch.
Cantina Beach
Cantina Beach
Miami’s only ocean-front Mexican restaurant serving lunch and dinner. I ate here during my visit and it’s really good! Be sure to ask for the guacamole.
Dune Oceanfront Burger Lounge
DUNE Oceanfront Burger Lounge
Eat here for lunch or dinner and be sure to meet Geno, the bartender, and have one of his signature Mojitos. They’re awesome!
Geno and his famous mojito!
Scoop
Kids of all ages won’t be able to resist this pool-side ice cream parlor.
Accommodations:
#629 1 bedroom partial ocean view suite
This suite is 800 square feet with a balcony, 1 ½ baths and can connects to 2 doubles making a 2 bedroom suite. Bathroom includes a separate tub/shower and double vanities.
1 bedroom partial ocean view – living area
1 bedroom partial ocean view – bedroom
1 bedroom partial ocean view
#678 Studio with 2 double beds
Same size as a standard room (420 square feet) but includes a mini-fridge, stovetop, and a microwave. Most rooms in this category also have a balcony.
Studio
Club level
Club Level Lounge
Located on the 9th floor, it offers a dedicated concierge, breakfast, lunch, mid-day snacks, wines, beers, liquors, and non-alcoholic drinks plus 2 pressed garments daily.
There’s also a separate area for kids with a TV, games, and children’s activities.
Club lounge – Kids’ area
Amenities:
Pool
2 outdoor heated pools and Jacuzzi
Spa
20,000 square foot spa
There are also tennis facilities with clinics (ages 3-103) and pro services. Golf is nearby and can be arranged through the resort. Ritz-Kids is available for kids ages 5-12 as full or half day programs and features activities developed by Jean-Michael Cousteau. Your kids will learn about the environment (land and sea) as well as cultures and conservation. Reservations must be made no later than 5pm the day prior.
By booking your stay through McAlpin Travel (independent affiliate of Brownell Travel, a Virtuoso agency) I am pleased to offer you the following benefits:
Virtuoso amenities –
Upgrade upon arrival if available
Daily full breakfast for 2 guests
$100 resort credit
Early check-in/late check-out if available
There is a daily $28 resort fee which includes high-speed internet access, 2 beach chairs and umbrella and spa access.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is a great resort for families and kids. I will definitely bring my kids here in the future as it felt more like a Caribbean resort.