Book the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne with VIP Benefits

The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne is an island's luxury oceanfront hotel resort. It is separated from Miami by the Rickenbacker Causeway. The hotel is part of Marriott's global chain of Ritz Carlton Hotels. Furthermore, it benefits from all the quality amenities and services expected from this brand.

Location

This is a vast and sprawling resort with a relaxed atmosphere away from the hive in Miami and the crowds at South Beach. It is about 20 minutes drive from downtown Miami and Miami International Airport.

Although separated from the central part of the city, the resort faces the Atlantic Ocean. Besides, it has every amenity for business or vacationing visitors. Moreover, the property is nicely sandwiched between two beautiful nature preserves – Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.

Secluded and tranquil but well-appointed, this resort is particularly popular with families and conference guests.

Hospitality and Features

Refurbished in recent times, this is still an older-style hotel in the grand tradition with Caribbean-inspired colonial influences. An impressive lobby with pillars and high ceilings, wood paneling, potted plants, and chandeliers. Additionally, the gardens are in perfect order, with lawns, flowered walks, and lagoon-shaped pools. Moreover, the staff is renowned for warm hospitality and efficiency.

The resort features include the world-class Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center, a massive spa, and a family pool. There is also a beach, kid's club, several restaurants/bars, and on-site watersports activities.

Golfers will also find excellent facilities at the nearby Crandon Golf Course. The resort fee includes access to many of the activities and amenities.

Rooms

The Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne, Miami, United States, has 450 guest rooms, suites, and residences. The rooms are attractively decorated in a subtle contemporary style with pale sky blues and biscuit colors, pastel striped carpets, and delicate drapes. The beds are also deep and comfortable, with Frette linens and downy duvets. Moreover, the bathrooms have marble-topped vanities with mother-of-pearl wall features, separate soaking tubs, and showers.

Soft terry bathrobes and slippers and luxury toiletries are also complementary. In-room amenities include Wi-Fi and flat-screen TV, gourmet coffee and tea-making equipment, and work desks.

Furthermore, all rooms have full-length glass doors opening onto balconies with fine views. Partial ocean view rooms are family-sized with 2 double beds.

The Suites and Residences

All suites are spacious with extra rooms and amenities, full or half balconies, and ocean views. Soft blue and beige tones give a soothing feel to the suites with generous-sized sofas to sink into and deeply comfortable beds. The living areas also have sleeper sofas, overhead fans, and all modern amenities.

Larger Ritz Carlton suites have full kitchen facilities. There is also a dining area for up to 8 guests, plus double-length balconies and panoramic views. These also have Club Level access.

Residences are like private apartments with kitchens, dining, and living spaces. Additionally, all rooms have recycling bins as part of several green initiatives at the resort.

Presidential Suite

This is particularly gorgeous, featuring ultra-plush furnishings. It has hints of the tropics in the décor and ocean vistas from wrap-around floor-to-ceiling windows. Marble bathrooms have whirlpool tubs, separate showers, double vanities, and Asprey toiletries.

Moreover, featherbeds are blessed with Frette linens and down duvets. Club Level entry and dedicated concierge service also come with this sumptuous accommodation.

Ritz Carlton Club Level

This prominent feature attracts regular Ritz Carlton guests to hotels in this brand worldwide. Benefits include all-day entry to the exclusive swish lounge with daily food presentations. There is also a champagne and cocktail bar, family entertainment center, and dedicated concierge services. Business center services are also available.

Restaurants

Dining here is an oceanfront affair with international flavors and characteristic décor. In addition, Cantina Beach serves upscaled authentic Mexican dishes. These are all in an authentic palm-thatched Mexican restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Moreover, vibrant orange striped cushions and dark wood give a warm feeling, with a fire pit and Tiki torches adding to the heat and Mexican vibe. A resident Tequilier recommends which one of the extensive lists of tequilas and margaritas is best to go with the meal. Alternatively, free tasting sessions are available each night at 6.00 pm for guests to make their own choices.

Lightkeepers are the main restaurant in the Cape Florida Lighthouse. This is a statement oceanfront diner serving coastal menus specializing in fresh seafood and locally sourced ingredients.

It is open for a delicious breakfast menu with delightful coffee and fresh juices, a vast wholesome brunch, and a full evening meal. Moreover, cocktails, wines, and other drinks accompany the meals. Besides, there is a kid's menu with soft drinks.

Beach Dining

After a dip in the adults-only tranquility pool, guests can chill out on swish loungers or in private cabanas or toes in the soft sands of Miami Beach. Dune Burgers on the Beach provide gourmet burgers, salads, bubbly or rose wines, and beers.

Moreover, you can wander to Scoop for ice cream and smoothies before another dip in the pool.

Havana Nights

Rumbar/Lobby Lounge offers guests a sophisticated evening of Latin music and Havana rums for cocktails specially created by the hotel mixologist. The lobby lounge has a cooler comfortable place to relax.

Essential Pantry is a shop-and-go option or stops for a cup of freshly roasted Miami Panther coffee.

Spa and Fitness

The spa facility is an enormous 20,000-square-foot spa with 21 treatment rooms. There is also an extensive menu of facials and body treatments with specials based on Indian tribal ritual therapies.

The co-ed sanctuary offers vitamin C-infused showers, steam rooms, whirlpools, and saunas.

Moreover, the 24-hour fitness center is a fully-equipped tech facility. It has an extensive program of exercise regimes at the fitness studio with on-site qualified instructors.

Children

In line with other Ritz resorts, Key Biscayne welcomes children. It runs the Ritz Kids club from a colorful and delightful facility in the Key Biscayne Hotel. Immersive activities are arranged around the area's natural environment, collaborating with Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society.

Takeaway

Tucked away on a barrier island, the Ritz Carlton resort offers much for individuals, families, and business people. You can arrange extensive conference and wedding facilities. Besides, you can enjoy other events and activities at this quiet luxury hotel on a peaceful Miami island.