Picolo recommends · Hotel in Key Biscayne, Florida
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
Across the causeway the city falls away, and you are on an island with a wide, gentle beach, a lighthouse to the south and a kids' club by the pool.
Drive over the causeway from Miami and the towers shrink in the mirror. Key Biscayne is a low, green island, and The Ritz-Carlton sits on its broad, gently sloping beach, where the water stays shallow for a long way out.
Further south lies a state park with an old lighthouse, good for a walk or a bike ride. At the hotel there is a large pool, tennis courts and a kids' club, and the mood is easy-going rather than formal.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
This is our family pick in Miami. The beach is safe and calm, the children have their own club, and you are far enough from the city that the days slow down.
Evenings in South Beach or Downtown mean a long drive each way. If you want to explore Miami's neighbourhoods and restaurants, you will spend too much time in the car here.
What you get
- Kids' club
- Wide, gentle beach
- Large pool
- Tennis courts
- State park with a lighthouse nearby
A day at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
- Morning
- Building sandcastles while the beach is still empty.
- Midday
- A bike ride south to the lighthouse in the state park.
- Afternoon
- Children at the kids' club, parents by the pool.
- Evening
- Dinner at the hotel and an early night on the island.
Location
Key Biscayne, Miami, Florida, USA
Open in MapsQuestions about The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
Is The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne good for children?
Yes. It has a kids' club, a large pool and a calm, wide beach, which together make it one of the easier family hotels around Miami.
How far is The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne from South Beach?
It is a long drive, crossing the causeway and the city, so it suits guests who plan to stay mostly on the island.
What is there to do near The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne?
The state park at the southern tip of the island has a historic lighthouse, beaches and paths for walking and cycling.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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