Grove Isle Hotel & Spa

Was not overly impressed with this place. They have many fees included in the price of your stay, which is pretty annoying. It is close to shops and restaurants. Their restaurant, The Gibraltar is very good. The room wasn’t bad and we had a view of the bay. However, there were very loud children running around, pretty annoying again.

Loved the view from the restaurant. Felt that the service needed improvement and I was not happy with the smell in the men’s bathroom. The hotel is too upscale to have that going on. Everything else was great.

I stayed there for the weekend of my wedding in the bridal suite. The floors were filthy, after showering I would walk out of the bathroom and my feet would get pitch black. I even complained to the front desk and housekeeping and it was the same thing for the next few nights. It was absolutely disgusting to the point that I was terrified to even get ready for my wedding in the room, with worries of getting my dress dirty!

Great ambiance… SUPER friendly staff. However, not the best massages. Great place for an overall experience with their amenities, etc but if only for a massage I would probably go somewhere else

on yesterday january 30,2014 i married the love of life, we decided not go away due to she is pregnant, so we decided just to book reservation at a hotel. we came across this hotel. once we arrived the presentation on the outside was amazing very beautiful with a nice view of the ocean. once made it in the room omg the layout was great the view overlooking the ocean from the bed, very clean. have everything you need to set the night. if you looking for a place to have a wedding this place you can consider.

This place is horrifying for the bargain price of $ 350/​night. If I could give it a zero I would. The floor is so filthy that my daughters feet are pitch black! The décor looks like a cheap Hawaiian condo and the fixtures are from the 70’s that haven’t been cleaned since then. There is no place for guests to get ice unless you want room service to bring it to you in an ice bucket so small you couldn’t fill a big cup. I am appalled!

This place never disappoints. From the food to the service to the gorgeous surroundings!

This review is for spa and indoor bar service only… bartender was funny and attentive to our needs… we only had champagne but we enjoyed watching the soccer game and talking with the bar service staff.
Decided to just «check» with spa. hoped to get two massages. Spa front desk worker made some adjustments and BAM. accommodated our request! My friends loved their massages! Great Sunday of champagne and massages!

Just finished dinner at Gibraltar located in The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa. The positives: One of the few places in Miami you can dock a large yacht for dinner. Beautiful views of the bay with outdoor dinning. The minuses: The worst service imaginable with uninspiring entrees. If you enjoyed Baleen’s, keep the memories and don’t waste your time.

I am a local and very familiar with the Grove. Though for years I never really knew what was on this little island called Grove Isle. My husband and I just returned today from a romantic getaway. We are so happy with how our stay turned out. First best room is #505 the view is spectacular and from every window you can catch a full view of the ocean. We were able to get a deal online booking straight with the hotel on there site. We were able to escape the valet parking for 24 a night. So sad to hear this place might be demolished.

NOT what I expected from a high end hotel in a high end area. I have been here several times for happy hour and dinner. This time I was staying, from the moment I arrived valet was sub par. Very casual and unprofessional with foul languange and almost gangster attitude. The front desk clerk was very nice but when we asked if we are confirmed with double bed we were denied. She said would you like a roll away or couch. We stated couch. (a little bit more on that later). The view was spectacular, the room was not! The room looks old fashion, the phone wasn’t working, the décor is used, faded and out-​dated. The bathroom was not sparkling clean, and the shower head was spitting water every where (do you guys even do room checks?). We went down stairs to the pool. The pool guys werer GREAT! There were several people eating lunch there, and we didn’t stop with drinks and food orders. The burger and frie were great and the cappachino and margaritas were out of this world.
We… I don’t want to waste more of my time and engergy writing this review as Jessica R. stated its a sinking ship and I guess the owners don’t care.
5 stars for the pool guys.(four seasons can use these guys).

$ 55 for all you can eat Sunday brunch plus bottomless mimosas. What an amazing place for an incredible Sunday brunch! The food was delish! Nothing to complain about here, wonderful cheese spread, olives, soup, veggies, meats, omlets, sashimi, pastries. Something for everyone! So much good stuff! The skirt steak and pork shoulder amazed me, the ceviche was incredible, the mashed potatoes were so good. Basically the food was awesome and the view was great. Right on the water with a nice spot to walk after I ate so much. And the mimosas did not stop flowing. Wonderful staff, very friendly!

Breakfast was good, but the service was lacking. While it’s not surprising that a 20% tip is added to all bills, it is surprising that the service would be so ordinary. The Eggs Tostados were delivered without tortillas, and the wait staff was MIA until the check was brought out. The waiter did not know whether the tortillas were part of the dish — he had to check with the kitchen. My wife’s Egg White Frittata was very good.
Lunch from the pool bar, a Mahi Sandwich was very good, but the cole slaw was actually shredded carrots with some shredded squash — needed some cabbage and some dressing. service was very slow.
Prices were high as expected at a resort, but the service overall leads me to the 3 star rating.

Sinking ship. That’s how I would describe Grove Isle. The owners of the property are planning on demolishing the place to put up a highrise. The lagging maintenance at the hotel is evident– the bar stools have all their leather (I think it was leather at one time) rubbed off and the hotel room they hand picked to show us had a cabinet door falling off and a hole in the door where people over the years had left the security bar out to prevent the door from closing and locking. 2 legit HOLES.
Also, the hotel is continuing to book weddings without warning anyone about the planned construction. Thankfully my mom was smart enough to ask to see a room which led to googling and how we found out the place is due to be knocked down. When we confronted the wedding coordinator we got a «oh it’ll be fine» and then never heard from her again. I guess she knows once people find out there’s no way they’ll book there.
In short, they are not warning anyone about the hotel being slated for demo in December 2014 and have clearly stopped caring about the property. Look elsewhere. This once grand property is going down fast.

This place was perfection from the moment we walked in. We were greeted with smiling faces and fast service. I had a delicious riesling and my boyfriend had an awesome vodka martini. The spectacular views of coconut grove & key biscayne
We’re to die for and the live music really added to the ambience. From the menu we had Oaxaca queso fundido with chorizo & shrimp, chicken quesadillas with guacamole & pico de gallo they tasted so authentic we thought we were in Mexico. For entrees we had the whole fish of they day & the grilled squirt steak & a warm skillet cookie for dessert. There are no words to describe how good everything was. After having been to most high end restaurants in Miami I can say with upmost confidence that the Gribaltar is first class. Under new management as of 7 months ago.

This past weekend my girlfriends and I spend a wonderful girls-​only evening at the Grove Isle & Spa in honor of my birthday. Upon arrival the valet attendant — Harrison — was very warm and welcoming. At the front desk we were greeted with warm smiles — Becky quickly had us all set! She was also our check out! After quickly checking into the bayfront room we decided to take a dip in the pool. We were concerned that it was a bit cold but were pleasantly surprised that the water was nice and warm. We were able to swim around for about an hour in the middle of winter overlooking the bay! WONDERFUL! The pool area has a private bar where drinks were brought to us by Felipe — I had a delicious ginger margarita and my friend had the strawberry muddled margarita. She said she could do w/​all the little extra pieces going up her straw but otherwise it was delicious! Back in our room we had two comfy queen size beds and our French doors opened up to a private walkway straight to the bay! Beautifully romantic for a couples weekend and refreshing for a girls getaway! There was a hint of humidity smell in the air but nothing that can’t be fixed by letting the room air out a bit –this is South Florida after all and humidity is a factor. After a restful night (and no noise level whatsoever!) we got ready to head to Gibraltar. The manager Rodolfo was very social and accommodating — we couldn’t make up our minds inside or outside. After being settled outside we decided to go back inside — too humid! Go figure… Jose, our waiter, was attentive and outgoing but as the restaurant filled up his attention quickly fizzled out a bit — it was made up by offering us some desert and coffee on the house. Thankfully the view was amazing and the atmosphere was light and refreshing! I ordered the Tuna Tostadas — AMAZING! Then I had the street tacos — the tuna was the best hands down! Warm bread and butter was also at the table. My friend had the Blackened Mahi Tuna w/​truffle fries — she said it was perfectly spicy and the truffle fries were just BUTTERY DELICIOUS! The mimosas were just what we needed for our brunch and had a few of them before calling it a day! We walked around for a bit and enjoyed the scenery! To have such a gorgeous day in the middle of winter is a total blessing! Grove Isle is a hidden little vintage gem in a very secluded area of Coconut Grove. Don’t judge it for the «modern» luxuries it lacks but love it for the romantic and charming vibe it gives! One night made me feel rejuvenated, focus and centered!
The only cons — we ordered ice and the bucket never arrived. We did a second callback and finally we had ice! Also, we were in need of water but it was way late in the night — after 10pm according to a gentleman at the hotel there is no room service or any type of vending machine to get some water. We were in dire need of some water but managed to get our hands on some can sodas. Nothing to deter our nice getaway but something to keep in mind for next time if you will need these items!

Probably the worst hotel of that category in South Florida. Service is terrible to say the least and management is absent.
Everything went wrong and the staff didn’t seem to care. They can’t even manage to make cab arrangements.
TO AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Coming back to this place for an outside/​inside event reminds me of one of those Unilocal events here at Gibraltar. The view is breathtaking!!! We had an event, and used the outside for cocktails and hors douevres and the inside for the banquet. The ambiance was really nice, the view was spectacular!!! the service was super friendly! all staff, very friendly, from valet to banquets. It’s a hard find these days in Miami!!! The food, was good, the only part that was ok, was the meat. Since dinner was served, the meat probably was done in advance. But everything else was perfectly done, grilled shrimps, dessert, etc.
It’s a great place to have your event with a great view of Miami!

Came here for a friend’s wedding – it’s a beautiful place. Got the suite room overlooking part of the ocean. Combined with the warm weather, it was nice to get away from Charlotte.
Didn’t really like the restaurant/​bar. The restaurant took forever to get breakfast for us. Literally ordered and 30 min. later the breakfast food came. It was not busy and we did not order anything off the menu. Pretty standard. The wait time kind of killed the appetite and food in general. I would avoid if possible.
The bar outside was junk too. Bunch of friends met up and had drinks. They split the check and I got charged someone else’s share. I already signed a receipt and showed it to her, but she didn’t know what she was doing. I told her I did, but then had me sign again. I figured she’d get it straightened out and not charge me twice.
Go enjoy a nice weekend in Miami, stay at the Grove Isle. AVOID the restaurant and outside bar. Got distracted a grip at the post-​wedding brunch, there was a baby shower outside with tons of MILFs. Miami is muy caliente.
dmo out.

I got the privilege to attend a wedding here last month. The hotel is located on a little island and surrounded by a beautiful view of Miami. While some of the outside buildings are very «80’s» looking, the inside of the rooms, bar, hallways and patio are beautiful. This was a lovely place for a wedding and would be perfect for a weekend getaway.
**Sidenote** Ask the bartender for a Vodka Collins! Delicious!