By the Where to Stay in Miami editorial team · Updated November 5, 2026
The Short Answer
Stay in Center Grove, around CocoWalk and the bayfront parks, for a calm, walkable base with good restaurants, 20–30 minutes from the airport. Our pick is Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove, which has a rooftop pool, bay views and the Bellini restaurant, a couple of minutes' walk from CocoWalk.
Stay on Key Biscayne if you want a quiet beach holiday with kids: The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is on the sand, near the island's big beach parks. It is 15–25 minutes from Brickell by car, but you will drive for most meals out. The Grove has no beach of its own.
Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne Compared
| Area | Best for | Walk to | Downsides |
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| Center Grove (CocoWalk) | Couples, food, a local feel | Shops, cafes, bayfront parks | No beach; few hotels |
| South Bayshore Drive | Marina views, longer stays | Bayfront parks, marinas | Longer walk to CocoWalk |
| Key Biscayne | Families, quiet beaches, nature | Beach, island village | One main resort; drive to Miami |
Map of Coconut Grove Hotels
CocoWalk and Center Grove are on the left of the map; South Bayshore Drive runs northeast along the bay toward Brickell.
Map prices come from Booking.com and other partners through Stay22. Enter your dates on the map to see live rates.
Search all Coconut Grove stays →Best Hotels in Coconut Grove
Small, bayside hotels within walking distance of the Grove's center.
Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove
McFarlane Rd, Coconut Grove
Our top pick: an elegant bayside boutique hotel with a rooftop pool, a short walk from CocoWalk.
Best for: Couples
- Rooftop pool for hotel guests
- Biscayne Bay views
- BeAtala Wellness Spa
More about this hotel
An elegant bayside boutique hotel with a guests-only rooftop pool, views over Biscayne Bay and the Bellini restaurant. CocoWalk and the Grove's cafes are a couple of minutes' walk away.
Mayfair House Hotel & Garden
Center Grove, Coconut Grove
A garden-themed boutique hotel in the center of the Grove, with family rooms and suites.
Best for: Walkable Grove stays
- Rooftop pool with daybeds
- Studios, family rooms and suites
- Mayfair Grill and Sip Sip rum bar
More about this hotel
A garden-themed boutique hotel in the center of Coconut Grove, with a rooftop pool and daybeds and the Mayfair Grill. Studios, family rooms and suites make it one of the better Grove choices for families.
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The Mutiny Hotel
S Bayshore Dr, Coconut Grove
One-bedroom suites with kitchens, facing the bay and marinas.
Best for: Longer stays
- One-bedroom suites with kitchens
- Bay and marina views
- Heated pool, sauna and steam room
More about this hotel
An all-suite hotel facing Biscayne Bay and the marinas, where every unit is a one-bedroom suite with a kitchen. It has a heated pool deck over the bay, a sauna and a steam room, and the center of the Grove is a short walk away.
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Photo: Raul Garces, CC BY-SA 2.0
Courtyard Miami Coconut Grove
S Bayshore Dr, Coconut Grove
A mid-range chain hotel on Bayshore Drive with a pool.
Best for: Value in the Grove
- Pool
- The Bistro restaurant
- About 1 km from CocoWalk
More about this hotel
A mid-range chain hotel on South Bayshore Drive with a pool and The Bistro restaurant. CocoWalk is about a kilometer away, past the bayfront parks.
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Photo: Pietro Valocchi, CC BY 3.0
Best Beach Resort on Key Biscayne
The island's main full-service hotel, right on the beach.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
Key Biscayne
Key Biscayne's main resort, on the beach, with family activities.
Best for: Quiet family beach stays
- Beachfront
- Pool, hot tub and spa
- Babysitting and a game room
More about this hotel
Key Biscayne's main resort, stretched along the beach with a pool and hot tub, a spa and newly designed rooms and suites. Families get babysitting, a game room and seasonal activities.
Nearby Alternative
On US-1 in Coral Gables, near Metrorail.
THesis Hotel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton
S Dixie Hwy, opposite the University of Miami, Coral Gables
A modern hotel with a rooftop pool near the University of Miami, on the Coral Gables side.
Best for: UM visits
- Rooftop pool
- Across from the University of Miami
- Near Metrorail and the Underline
More about this hotel
A modern hotel across the street from the University of Miami, with a rooftop pool. Metrorail and the Underline path are close by, but Miracle Mile is a drive away.
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Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne Hotels at a Glance
Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.
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Mayfair House Hotel & GardenCenter Grove, Coconut Grove · SplurgeWalkable Grove staysCheck prices -
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Courtyard Miami Coconut GroveS Bayshore Dr, Coconut Grove · Mid-rangeValue in the GroveCheck prices -
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THesis Hotel Miami, Curio Collection by HiltonS Dixie Hwy, opposite the University of Miami, Coral Gables · Mid-rangeUM visitsCheck prices
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Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove
Boutique hotel
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McFarlane Rd, Coconut Grove | Splurge | Couples | Check prices |
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Mayfair House Hotel & Garden
Boutique hotel
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Center Grove, Coconut Grove | Splurge | Walkable Grove stays | Check prices |
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The Mutiny Hotel
All-suite hotel
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S Bayshore Dr, Coconut Grove | Mid-range | Longer stays | Check prices |
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Courtyard Miami Coconut Grove
Chain hotel
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S Bayshore Dr, Coconut Grove | Mid-range | Value in the Grove | Check prices |
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The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
Beachfront resort
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Key Biscayne | Splurge | Quiet family beach stays | Check prices |
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THesis Hotel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton
Design hotel
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S Dixie Hwy, opposite the University of Miami, Coral Gables | Mid-range | UM visits | Check prices |
Hotel details checked on November 5, 2026.
Who Coconut Grove Suits
The Grove suits couples, repeat visitors and anyone who wants Miami to feel like a neighborhood rather than a resort. It is close to Coral Gables and Brickell, and the airport is an easy drive. It does not suit a beach-first trip: the nearest swimming beaches are on Key Biscayne, and South Beach is 25–35 minutes away by car.
Key Biscayne suits families and nature lovers who are happy to stay put. The Ritz-Carlton offers babysitting, a game room and seasonal family activities, and parking there is valet only.
Getting Around Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne
- From Miami International Airport (MIA): 20–30 minutes by car to Coconut Grove, and 30–45 minutes to Key Biscayne.
- Metrorail: Coconut Grove station, on US-1, links the area with Brickell, Downtown and the airport.
- To Key Biscayne: 20–30 minutes from the Grove by car over the Rickenbacker Causeway, or 15–25 minutes from Brickell.
- To South Beach and PortMiami: 25–35 minutes to South Beach and 20–30 minutes to the port by car.
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