455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne, Florida 33149, US
(305) 365-4500
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About The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne

The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne sits in a beautiful and unique location, close enough to Miami to provide guests access to big-city energy and nightlife while also remaining separated enough to make time spent at the resort feel truly relaxing. Golfers who stay here also enjoy easy access to Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne, a spectacular South Florida gem of a golf course.

Facts

Price Range$$$$
Property Class★★★★★
Acres12
Year Opened2001
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne

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3.8
438 Reviews (438)

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing

Pace terrible - even on a quiet Wednesday

They do not have rangers managing pace. There were 4 groups on a par 5 at once … then 3 holes clear of them. Really disappointing having to play through on such an expensive tee time. Will not come back. Cannot imagine what this place is like on weekends.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

You’re paying for the location

Overall I liked this course. Greens were great and the location was great. You get a great view of the city over the bay from hole 18. I usually hate rating a course vs the price, but the reality is it’s not worth $200. And it’s because the fairways are not great. 2-3 different types of grass. Lots of clover. Some fairways were burnt or missing grass. The layout is good, it’s a nice course. I just wouldn’t play it again.

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

“Scenic, Challenging, and a Lot of Fun – A Perfect Day at Crandon Golf!”

My son and I had the pleasure of playing an 18-hole round at Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne, and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. From the moment we teed off, we knew we were in for something special.

The course is spectacular — lush fairways framed by palm trees, sparkling water hazards, and breathtaking vistas of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. Every hole offered something unique, with just the right mix of challenge and playability to keep things interesting for both seasoned golfers and casual players. Several holes had us thinking strategically, with water coming into play and tight approaches that made us appreciate the course design even more.

We grabbed delicious sandwiches after the 9th hole and enjoyed a quick break before heading back out. The back nine kept the momentum going with more fun and scenic holes, and we genuinely had a blast. It was quality father-son time in one of the most beautiful golf settings we’ve ever played.

The staff was welcoming, the course was in excellent condition, and the overall vibe was relaxed yet classy. If you’re in the Miami area and looking for a world-class public course that offers challenge, beauty, and fun — Crandon Golf is an absolute must-play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Most expensive municipal course in Florida

Very nice layout, but:

- Despite recent renovation, maintenance is poor and the course will likely be the same mess it was before renovation.

- Pace of play is not enforced at all, their benchmark is a ridiculous pace of play on the carts’s GPS.

- Driving range grass was also changed and is super nice, but they don’t allow to hit on the grass. Instead you have to hit on cheap mats over hard concrete that will injure your elbow for sure. Range balls are terrible.

- The check in system is a crap and you’ll spend more time in the pro shop you ever spent before.

- Last but not least, the price is ridiculous for a Municipal Course, I believe it’s the most expensive in the country even comparing to Ryder Cup, Major Championships or PGA Tour Venues like Torrey Pines, Memorial Park or Bethpage

Agree with previous comments, fire the managers!!!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course

I usually play from the senior tees, but we played the white tees this time of 6500 yds. Alot of right to left holes, and were very tight driving holes. The greens were not very fast, but very firm and hard to hold on approach shots. The fees of over $200 was high for non residents. I had fun, but the challenge of the course requires you to use the correct tees.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course, course was in good condition. Total club house was closed by 5. Had to use the maintenance bathroom when leaving!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf so close to Downtown Miami

Short drive from downtown for some great golf. Course in great condition for a public course , will plan to return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

FIRE THE MANAGERS!!!

The title says it all. Great piece of land being run into the ground. They keep raising prices and the customer service is horrible and getting worse. 0/100 experience at the restaurant and average of 5/100 in the pro shop. Long lines, low staff, 10-15 minutes each person at the front desk. Front desk guy said the managers are in the back doing nothing. Phones ringing, nobody’s answering. Really disappointing to see what’s happening. Corporate money grab yet again. Start putting the paying customer first. Fire the entire staff and start over. STOP raising prices if you’re not going to raise customer service as well. 🗑️🚮

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Nice

Worth the drive. Greens, fairways, bunkers and tee boxes were in excellent condition. Took a while to get there and price was a little steep but overall good value and great golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

The layout is still as great as before, but now with brand new tees, greens, bunkers, making the experience even better. 100% recommended

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

Great lay out, challenging

OK conditions on green and fairways

Around the greens no so much

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

South Florida gem

What a great course in a great condition! The course is challenging with the layout and distance therefore choose your tees wisely. The fairways and tee boxes were in a very good condition, greens were awesome! I’d say overall it was on par with Trump International Doral but I liked Crandon better based on the setting and layout. I got to see two crocodiles which was a nice bonus.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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