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Acqualina Resort & Residences On The BeachvsThe Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is the choice of most professionals compared to The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is ranked #7 in Miami with accolades from 11 sources including BlackBook, Forbes Travel Guide and The Telegraph.
Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach
Frommer's
Fodor's
Time Out
BlackBook
Zagat
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Departures
Hideaway Report Show All Reviews
17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
From $755/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Once you step inside, you forget that you're even in Miami and feel as if you're on the Italian Riviera." Full review
Fodor's "Accommodations are sinfully comfortable and undeniably lavish, with every conceivable frill." Full review
Time Out "This magnificent oceanfront property features stately architectural features: iron gates, sculpted archways, baroque fountains and a porte-cochère with a domed cupola." Full review
BlackBook "This place delivers tan and cream high-tech perfection in the rooms, a patient and obsequious staff."
Zagat3.8
"Jangled nerves are no match for the "tremendous" award-winning 20,000-sq.-ft. ESPA spa at this "beautiful" luxury beachfront resort."
Travel + Leisure "Acqualina, a grand 51-story Mediterranean-inspired tower that mixes touches of Collins Avenue grooviness with old-world nostalgia, is a welcome addition to Sunny Isles." Full review
Jetsetter "A dose of the Mediterranean near Miami with a beachfront location, four pools, and a hydrotherapy spa." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A seaside retreat in Sunny Isles Beach—just 12 miles north of South Beach—the five-star Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is all luxury." Full review
Departures "The Sunny Isles Beach hotel is about 30 minutes north of South Beach’s epicenter." Full review
Hideaway Report93.0
"Lavish resort within a 51-story tower on four-and-a-half acres fronted by 400 feet of white sand." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami Frommer's Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide Zagat Travel + Leisure
Not For Tourists Jetsetter The Telegraph Show All Reviews
455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
From $553/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The Ritz-Carlton takes Key Biscayne to the height of luxury with 44 acres of tropical gardens, a 20,000-square-foot destination spa, and a world-class tennis center." Full review
Fodor's "In this ultra-laid-back Key Biscayne setting, it's natural to appreciate the Ritz brand of pampering with luxurious rooms, attentive service, and ample recreational activities for the whole family." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The ritziest of all three Miami Ritz Carltons, this one is a beachfront haven for those seeking privacy, indulgence, and relaxation."
Star Service "With the exception of a few staff snafus, this resort continues to set exceptionally high standards, some of the highest in Florida, in fact. Its sits at the top of the ranks." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"This resort delivers the intimacy of a private island escape but with the convenient location of a city hotel." Full review
Zagat4.0
"From “wake-up to sleepy time”, this “smashing”, “family-friendly resort” is “heaven on earth”."
Travel + Leisure "Hands down, the Ritz-Carlton is Miami's best full-service resort, with tropical gardens, a tennis center, a 20,000-square-foot spa, kids' programs, and a pristine beach." Full review
Not For Tourists "Where celebs stay to escape the stalkerazzi."
Jetsetter "Miles of golden beaches, a sprawling spa, two pools and four restaurants on Miami's prettiest island." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"For a luxurious and relaxed resort experience away from the South Beach scene, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne offers an expansive retreat perfect for a family holiday." Full review
