
The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami
Ocean View Heights, Miami
Hotel in Miami, United States
The Read
Grove-Side Urban Retreat
Why go
A good pick for repeat Miami visitors who want Coconut Grove calm more than beach-scene energy. The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami makes sense for couples, families, Marriott loyalists who value a polished neighborhood base; cross-shop South Beach or Brickell if ocean access or business convenience matters more.
About The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami
For a Miami stay, lock dates earlier than feels necessary when your trip overlaps busy travel periods. The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami is best evaluated as a polished Miami hotel with confirmed recognition rather than through unverified promises about specific amenities, dining formats, or neighborhood advantages.
The clearest verified signals are direct: the dress code is smart casual, the hotel has been recognized with Forbes 4-Star status in 2025, Forbes Recommended status in 2026, Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Use those facts as the baseline when deciding whether the stay fits your plans.
Miami makes this a measured luxury-hotel choice
The room decision should start with trip purpose rather than status. If you are comparing hotels for a Miami trip, focus on the level of polish you want, the dates you need, whether the confirmed recognition supports the rate you are seeing. Avoid assuming unverified details about room layouts, dining service, family programming, pool features, or other amenities unless you have confirmed them directly with the hotel.
For a broader scan before committing, use Pearl's Miami hotels guide; for meals around the stay, pair it with Pearl's Miami restaurants guide and Pearl's Miami bars guide.
The value case is confirmed recognition, not unverified extras
The strongest grounded case for The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami is its verified recognition: Forbes 4-Star in 2025, Forbes Recommended in 2026, Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Those signals support a premium-hotel shortlist, but they should not be stretched into claims about specific menus, service formats, room counts, prices, or amenities that are not verified here.
Cross-shop carefully with other premium options. Four Seasons Hotel Miami, Loews Coral Gables Hotel, Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove, The Biltmore are natural points of comparison depending on the kind of stay you want.
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restaurantIsabelle's Coconut GroveIsabelle's Coconut Grove at The Ritz-Carlton serves Contemporary American Grill & Garden dishes with a garden view, conversational pacing, and craft cocktails plus sommelier-led wine service.
barThe CommodoreChicago tavern-style pizza in Alexandria's Old Town bar circuit, The Commodore draws a neighborhood crowd with a format that prioritizes the bar as much as the kitchen. Thin-crust pies cut in squares, pasta, and straightforward bar food sit alongside a drinks program that keeps the room occupied well past dinner. It occupies a different register than the white-tablecloth dining rooms along King Street.
Planning details
- Location
- 3300 SW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33133
- Website
- ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/miarz-the-ritz-carlton-coconut-grove-miami/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0
- Phone
- +1 305-644-4680
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove presents a calm, scenic alternative to Miami’s flashier beach hotels. Set amid one of the city’s oldest, tree-canopied neighborhoods, the property feels like an extension of Coconut Grove itself: shaded streets, Italian Renaissance–style gardens and measured architecture replace neon and spectacle. Rooms emphasize outdoor access—private balconies are standard, and some suites offer two—so the experience is quiet and contemplative rather than theatrical. The hotel leans into a residential, low-key temperament that appeals to travelers who prefer measured elegance and waterfront panoramas over constant buzz.
Best For
This hotel suits travelers who prioritize a quieter, more reflective Miami stay anchored to Biscayne Bay rather than South Beach’s energy. Business travellers who prefer a residential pace, couples seeking bayfront balconies and skyline views, and guests looking for a relaxed weekend escape find the location and room configurations appealing. The property’s gardens and proximity to Coral Gables add architectural calm, making it a good pick for anyone who values leafy surroundings, consistent outdoor access from rooms, and a scenic, understated base for exploring the Grove.
Stay Tips
Request a room with a bay- or skyline-facing balcony and, if available, a two-balcony configuration—the description notes some rooms include two balconies and that outlook rotates by floor and orientation. Prioritize higher floors for broader skyline and Biscayne Bay views, or ask for a room overlooking the Italian Renaissance–style gardens if you prefer a quieter, garden-facing aspect. Because the hotel emphasizes outdoor access as part of the room design, specifying balcony preferences will materially affect how you use the space during your stay.
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if this is full
For the closest Coconut Grove substitute, try Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove; it keeps the neighborhood advantage while shifting the stay toward a more boutique mood. For a stronger design-forward alternative nearby, Mayfair House Hotel & Garden is the smarter cross-shop.
If the trip is tied to Coral Gables rather than the Grove, Loews Coral Gables Hotel is the practical fallback. If the stay needs Brickell access, Four Seasons Hotel Miami is the cleaner pivot.
Hotel context
How it compares in Miami
Mayfair House Hotel & Garden is the more character-forward Coconut Grove alternative, better for travelers who want a stronger design point of view and a less corporate feel. The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami is the safer choice for polished service expectations and loyalty-program value, especially when reliability matters more than personality.
Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove is the closest Grove cross-shop for guests who want a boutique-leaning stay in the same neighborhood. Pick Mr. C for a livelier, more social read on the Grove; pick the Ritz-Carlton for a quieter, more traditional luxury setup. Loews Coral Gables Hotel is the practical competitor for business, family, or Gables-focused trips where Coconut Grove itself is less important.
The Biltmore gives more historic-resort atmosphere in Coral Gables, while Four Seasons Hotel Miami is the better fit for Brickell access and a more urban business-luxury stay. The Ritz-Carlton is the right middle lane when the priority is a quieter Miami base with recognizable service standards rather than beach access, heritage scale, or downtown convenience.
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Compare The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami | Miami | 2026 Forbes RecommendedStar Wine Lists 20262025 Forbes 4-Star |
| Mayfair House Hotel & Garden | Miami | 100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World · 20262026 Vogue Best Hotels in Miami2026 Mr & Mrs Smith Luxury HotelsConde Nast Gold List 2026Preferred Hotels Member 20252025 Michelin 2 Keys2024 Michelin 2 Keys |
| Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove | Miami | 2026 Forbes Recommended2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2025 Michelin 1 Key2025 Forbes Recommended2024 Michelin 1 Key |
| Loews Coral Gables Hotel | Miami | No published awards |
| The Biltmore | Miami | 2026 Forbes RecommendedStar Wine Lists 20262025 Forbes RecommendedPreferred Hotels L.V.X. Collection 2025 |
| Four Seasons Hotel Miami | Miami | 2026 Forbes 4-Star2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2025 Forbes 4-StarFour Seasons Hotels |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to book The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami?
Book early if your dates overlap busy Miami travel periods. The hotel has verified Forbes 4-Star recognition for 2025 and Forbes Recommended recognition for 2026, so it is reasonable to compare rates carefully before committing.
Which room category is best at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami?
Choose based on the space, rate, features shown directly by the hotel at the time of booking. Specific room layouts and category advantages are not verified here, so confirm the details that matter most before paying for an upgrade.
How does The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami compare to other hotels?
Compare it with other premium options such as Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove, Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, The Biltmore, Four Seasons Hotel Miami, Loews Coral Gables Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami stands on confirmed Forbes and Star Wine List recognition, while the right choice depends on your dates, rate, preferred hotel style.
































