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    3.8 (514 reviews)
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    Sergio P.

    If your planing a stay in South Beach and want great views and awesome service then W South Beach is you place. From arrival to departure the staff was amazing. The hotel is beautiful inside and out. Upon arriving we were greeted by Joe the bellman which he assisted us with our luggage and was very knowledge about the area, such as restaurants at the hotel and around the area. He gave us great recommendations. At the front desk we were assisted by Maria who did a great job at checkin us in. Once arriving into the room you have a hallway which to the left is your bathroom and shower and right your closet area. Passing the hallway you'll have your bed and tv. Past the bed your lounging area with a sofa and two single seated sofa seats. Then the best part the patio area over seeing the beach and ocean. Fabulous views. We also experienced the pool area, super chill and mellow. Drinks are amazing and refreshing. Once you head to the beach you have staff assisting and arranging you where you can sit and enjoy the sun and warm water. The housekeeping team also did a fabulous job. We stepped out of the room and by the time we came back our room was serviced. Again if you want to have a great stay in South Beach I highly recommend the W. Great hotel and 5 star service

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    Jason S.

    Nothing bad to say about this place. From the moment I walked in until the day i left, all staff were way above the normal service of any hotel I have visited. Yes, it's a bit pricey...but the service and ambiance was perfect for us. It is just north enough of south beach that is safe, yet still walking distance (just over a mile.). The first night we opted for using the complimentary hotel car and then realized it was walking distance. The bar was poppin with a band and drinks were decent. The breakfast is the only gripe. For the price of the rooms, and the prices on the menu...you'd think the food would be top notch. It wasn't. Overpriced, subpar, and staff did lack here. Chicken sausage was served to one person at my table, but the same sausage at buffet was labeled as pork. I pointed this out but server didn't seem interested. If I visit Miami Beach again, I'll likely try another hotel, but only because there's so many to choose from. But I would recommend in general.

    Tisha S.

    We had an amazing time at the W. The grounds are beautiful. The service was great. We really enjoyed the drinks. It's a very kid friendly atmosphere. They even gave our baby a couple of toys to keep. I took off a star for an unexplained fee on our final bill. They ended up taking it off, but it was still inconvenient.

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    Michelle J.

    Everything is amazing you cannot go wrong with this hotel staff or anything. Staff is amazing, the bar and food options are endless, it is very clean and a great experience

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    Brenda K.

    We checked in here for 1 night! It's the most beautiful and spacious hotel room! The view is spectacular and the service was top notch! I had a personal concierge that texted me to see what I need before I arrived! Anything I asked for, Madj was able to get it for me! That made it so much more convenient before I arrived at the hotel! Then we went to the pool and a cabana had reserved for me, thank you so much Rick! I needed a snack so I ordered a kid's pizza and it was really yummy!

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    Rebecca A.

    Rented a chair and umbrella on a beautiful Saturday morning. Everyone working the beach was so attentive, nice, and consistently checking in. You are greeted with a menu and towels. I had their guacamole dip and a coke. It was such a nice refreshing kick to my experience. Will definitely go back!

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    Pretty nice. I attended a conference here recently. No complaints to note. It's centrally located.

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    The living room bar ia a cool spot. Ivan the bartender in the bar did a great job and was extremely fun to talk talk to

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    Ask the Community - W South Beach

    Can I rent a cabana even if I'm not staying at this hotel?

    No. Guest only. It's a policy much appreciated but the guests spending $3,000 a night for a room.

    I would like to know your recommendations for steakhouses in south beach ? Thanks

    S3 is super nice for a party and right next door. Be sure to make a reservation!

    How close to the beach?

    It's on the beach, hotel has its own chairs and so on as well.

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    Setai Hotel Miami - The most effortless and lamest salad ever done.

    Setai Hotel Miami

    (344 reviews)

    $$$$

    Beautiful hotel! We decided to stay at the Setai for our baby moon and had a great experience. We…read morehad a beautiful room, and the pools were very nice and was where we spent most of our time. The check in process was very smooth and the staff were very accommodating. Only complaint would be the construction, it was happening on the side of the building, which was pretty loud by the pool area. The massage was great, it was a bit weird that we had to walk in our robes to the other building and then taken to the massage rooms. However the massage was great, they had complimentary teas and snacks. The check out process went smoothly as well and they were able to hold our luggage for a while we did some shopping due to a delay in our flight.

    This is for their indulgent brunch, but I'd be willing to bet a stay here is probably just as…read moreexceptional. My gf and I stopped through here on our way out before boarding our flights later in the afternoon. If you're toting your luggage and not a hotel guest, you will have to find another hotel to store your luggage while enjoying this most decadent brunch experience. Luckily we arrived early enough to our reservations to sort that out. Reservations are a must if you don't want to wait. The restaurant is gorgeous with various spaces designed differently but keeps to the exotic Asian theme. Dining in the atrium near the water feature in the middle with stage for the musicians is where we had our experience. Olga was our server. She brought us our special beverages not available at the bar: Bloody Mary's and endless bubbly in our glasses The offerings here are more than I can name, but there is something to satisfy every craving. The favorite for me is the caviar bar. It comes with all the proper fixings on a blini with Crème fraîche. Do you need a vodka shot to go with? Yes, that's also available also at the caviar station. Fresh raw oysters, clams or shrimp cocktail is available in abundance with everything else here. The ceviche was great. I passed on all the various noodles but had to have some lamb curry and basmati rice- delicious! I had some Peking Duck and leg of lamb at the meat station. The filet mignon and lamb chops was ordered and brought to the table. The leg of lamb and filet were slightly dry but still good. The lamb chops with chimichurri sauce was amazing- nuances of vibrant flavors. Assorted fresh fruits were a colorful collection of enticements. I saw some papaya and enjoyed its fresh, sweet juiciness. I am not a dessert person but had to try the key like pie. Then of course, the matcha dessert is a sitting temptation next to the pie. So, my dessert spoils were more than intended. What the hell right? Lol That was the sweet ending to my Setai brunch. There was so much more such as bread, fried stuff, eggs, bagel station, toast etc. One can only eat so much. I stuck to enjoying my favorites. The experience is pricey but so worth it. It is truly the best brunch experience I've ever had. - better than Vegas and a cruise ship!! I always have to experience a Setai brunch whenever in Miami!

    Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel

    Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel

    (554 reviews)

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    I spent a short vacation at the Kimpton Surfcomber hotel and visited their restaurant, The Social…read moreClub. The service provided by Jennifer was fabulous! She was so hospitable, anticipatory, knowledgeable and simply wonderful at her craft. I enjoyed speaking to her as well as taking her dining recommendations. This restaurant was wonderful! Ambiance terrific, comfortable --including both indoor and outdoor dining. I will definitely visit again. Ask for Jennifer!

    Let me start by saying we had a blast here! We've been here in the past, but this time we had an…read moreopportunity to have a balcony, ocean view pool suite, and I jumped on the opportunity. From the moment we arrived with check-in, getting our bags to our room, we were treated like true VIPs. Once we got to the room, we had time to change and head to the pool. The evenings were great as we were able to sit out on the balcony and relax, while at the same time being in the lobby or hitting the restaurant was always great. We took advantage of the on-site yoga classes and the beach every day while we were there. The beach area was nice, in the servers supporting the beach I felt did their best to accommodate all of the guests outside. If you're a frequent AMEX user, I would definitely recommend going through your AMEX as it really did just make a difference. The grounds were well kept the pool was clean. The staff was friendly and most importantly, we had an overall great experience. I would definitely recommend it for anybody coming to South Beach to come here, as it's centrally located and it's easily accessible to lots of other activities you may want to consider.

    Dream South Beach, by Hyatt - Rooftop pool

    Dream South Beach, by Hyatt

    (335 reviews)

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    I have always enjoyed staying at the Dream South Beach and this was probably my 20th stay here in…read morethe past 15 years. I was in Miami for a day and half and wanted to soak up some sun and enjoy myself being close to restaurants and the beach . I love this boutique styled hotel and the beautiful rooms that are so beautiful with the turquoise lighting ( my favorite color). I feel safe traveling solo here and never have had any issues. I love the pool and bar area and the decor of this hotel. They offer valet parking which I didn't need as I used car service from the brightline but have always trusted my trucks with their valet attendants. I've already booked another stay for September !

    First time being at this hotel. The employees are super nice and helpful. You check in and then you…read morego to another building which they have a restaurant. Which looked nice. The elevators are a bit slow, the hotel was built in 1920. Its a big elevator. The bedroom is super nice. My partner is a globalist so we got a really nice room. I wish they had a little more amenities in the bathroom like make up remover, cotton and shower cap. If they did have it, I didn't see it. I do have to say, its loud at night. I couldn't really sleep. People were still out partying at 4am. If you don't mind loud then this place is good. The view of the main road was nice, I got to people watch. They also have beach service where they bring out the chairs and have service. We didn't have time since we had to board the Royal Caribbean ship. Check out was super easy. I would recommend this place.

    Loews Miami Beach Hotel - Champions of Equality Gala

    Loews Miami Beach Hotel

    (795 reviews)

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    Everything about this stay was amazing -- the cleanliness, upscale atmosphere, exceptional customer…read moreservice, and unbeatable location. If you're considering booking Loews Miami Beach Hotel, do it. I was torn between this hotel and 1 Hotel South Beach, but ultimately Loews was the more cost-effective choice, and I'm so glad I chose it. Are there more families with children here? Yes. But honestly, the location, beautiful pool, and being just steps from the beach made this stay 100% worth it. The convenience and overall experience were unbeatable. A special shout-out to Caitlyn, who checked us in and went above and beyond. She was truly an A-star front desk agent -- warm, professional, and genuinely welcoming. She was the cherry on top of an already incredible stay. She even went out of her way to leave us a little dessert to celebrate one of our birthdays. That level of thoughtfulness and hospitality is what makes a stay memorable. Our servers and bartenders were also polite, professional, and engaging throughout our visit. Whoever is responsible for hiring and training this team deserves recognition -- the hotel staff truly elevated the entire experience.

    Loew Hotel, with its enchanting ambiance, was a favorite among my eldest cousin, who used to own a…read moreChicago art gallery. She would spend a week here during the Basel art fair. The hotel's interior was truly beautiful, featuring a grand fountain that used to be a centerpiece. However, the Thai hotel next door left no water for the fountain, giving it a rather dormat-like appearance. We would often venture outside to admire the hotel's beautiful garden, which was lit up with candles and had a stunning swimming pool outside the lounge bar. Unfortunately, the bar itself was too dark, leaving everything in shadow. Despite this, the rooftop restaurant served delicious Brazilian cuisine and had friendly customer service! We were glad we never stayed at the hotel only to visit when we could while we lived in Miami before we moved out of the country for great decades!

    Marriott Stanton South Beach

    Marriott Stanton South Beach

    (392 reviews)

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    Wonderful amenities. Comfortable rooms, conveniently located. This historic gem was everything I…read moreneeded it to be. I will be back.

    I stayed at this Marriott and generally had a good experience, but not quite a four-star one…read more The location is excellent, and the price was reasonable by luxury beachfront South of Fifth standards. The staff were generally friendly, and a few were especially helpful. They handled three packages I had shipped to the hotel efficiently, though there was a sizable per-package fee. Small touches like afternoon boozy gelato samples and a lobby change machine for breaking $20s into $5s were appreciated. Breakfast at Lolo's was decent. My Marriott status included breakfast for two, though the included menu was much shorter than the regular one and the portions were modest. Still, the food was cooked to order, tasted good, and the servers kindly let me order both breakfasts since I was traveling alone. I didn't try the Japanese restaurant on site, but I heard good things and enjoyed the neighborhood restaurants instead, especially La Grande Boucherie. I paid a substantial premium for an oceanfront double room, but I'm not sure I would do that again. The balcony and glass door were fairly small, and the balcony felt boxed in for privacy. Next time I might prefer a cheaper park-side room on a higher floor, which could still offer a nice park and ocean view. The biggest disappointment was the late checkout. My Marriott Platinum Elite status is supposed to include guaranteed 4 p.m. late checkout, but the hotel would not honor it. Each day I was told to check again later, and in the end they could only offer 1 p.m. That created real scheduling problems, since I had planned around the advertised benefit. With no good place in the hotel to work or take calls after checkout, I ended up going to the airport hours early. The status is supposed to provide a room upgrade, but that wasn't available either. A couple of other issues matched complaints I had seen in recent reviews. One elevator stopped for several minutes with a group of us inside and did not respond to the buttons, which was uncomfortable even though the door eventually opened. I also received a call inviting me downstairs for a "welcome gift," which turned out to be a Marriott Vacation Club sales pitch. That should be presented more honestly. Overall, this was a decent stay and I might return. But given the failure to honor the guaranteed 4 p.m. late checkout, I would compare other options carefully before booking again.

    Fontainebleau Miami Beach - Ocean Balcony room view.

    Fontainebleau Miami Beach

    (2.3k reviews)

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    Victoria Hall at Valet was very helpful and gave amazing customer service. So appreciated your help…read morewith everything.

    Fontainebleau Miami isn't just a hotel -- it's a full‑scale Miami moment. The kind of place where…read moreyou walk into the lobby and instantly feel like you've stepped into a glossy magazine spread. High ceilings, marble everywhere, and a buzz that tells you you're in the right place. What impressed me most? There's genuinely plenty to do for all ages, which is not something you can say about every Miami resort. Whether you're traveling with kids, teens, adults, or a multigenerational crew, everyone finds their lane here. The pool scene is the heartbeat of the property. Multiple pools, each with its own personality -- family-friendly areas with space to splash, quieter corners for lounging, and the high-energy spots where the music and cocktails flow. Service was dialed in across the board: fast, friendly, and always one step ahead. Rooms were spotless and stylish, with balconies that make you want to order room service just to soak in the view a little longer. Housekeeping kept everything crisp, and every request was met with that effortless "of course" attitude. Dining is another standout. From quick bites to full-on fine dining, everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Even the grab-and-go spots felt elevated. And if nightlife is your thing, you don't need to leave the property -- the energy here after dark is pure Miami. But if you're traveling with kids or just want a low-key night, the resort still feels comfortable and accessible. Fontainebleau nails that rare balance of iconic luxury and all-ages fun. It's bold, glamorous, and buzzing in all the right ways, yet still manages to be welcoming and easy to enjoy no matter who you're traveling with. A true Miami classic that continues to deliver. Enjoy

    Mondrian South Beach - passed hors d'oeuvres

    Mondrian South Beach

    (760 reviews)

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    Note this place does not accept Apple Pay- Terrible…read more The staff here is absolutely terrible and inattentive. I went to order an empanada from the front and the man that was behind the counter (after taking a 80 payment for 3 food items and 2 coffees..) walked to the front desk gave the girl a hug went outside did some stuff and then came back to make our drinks. I don't even understand what happened there there was one employee working behind and he just walked away. I was told from the front desk that they only have one available cart for us to use and that the carts they had the previous day "disappeared"- the bellman was incredibly rude and laughed at me bc I asked how the carts from yesterday just disappeared... (might've been a bad question but a place like this that is so expensive... it makes no sense to have 1 cart in the entire hotel) I had to ask I believe a manager(Sebastian) he was so incredibly helpful and got us what we needed and really was the only helpful staff member there he rocks, he apologized oh behalf of the other staff and was helpful and patient with the situation! The food was probably the worst food I have ever eaten- they need to figure out that situation first. For the prices they charge I really wanted to tell the chef face to face how bad it was. The fish was over cooked to the point it was literally so crispy like a French fry there was no moisture left in the fish. The fries (were very good) the coleslaw had no flavor it tasted like mayo and cabbage like nothing else seemed to be in it.. somehow bland... The fish was bland. The tartar sauce was bland. Somehow even the horseradish sauce they gave me was bland. It was sincerely the worst fish fry I have ever eaten in my entire life. And I do not say that lightly........Really haven't had an experience like this anywhere else it was utterly ridiculous absolutely laughable for what they charge and the location. The best part if my meal was the fried and ketchup. So sad. The pastries? The chefs makes pretty croissants but the filling is absolutely terrible it was like curry chicken and peppers nothing like a chicken empanada.. didn't have any beef options all in all I would absolutely never recommend this place to anybody ever. Seems like it's going downhill or staff just doesn't care! I've seen the other recent reviews and they aren't great.. Doesn't seem like they let the chefs put anything on the menu themselves and really streamlined the whole thing terribly. I would not recommend this hotel unless you want rude service and terrible food. The only good thing about this place is that it's on the water..

    MUSTY room. Disappointing doesn't even begin to cover it…read more I booked a 3-night stay (Sunday-Wednesday... so no partying, all "school nights," and not during any major Miami events like Winter Music Conference, Miami Open, Formula 1, Boat Show, or SoBe Wine & Food Festival). This was a quiet work trip. As someone who grew up in Miami, I always thought of the Mondrian as a solid, above-average hotel. It was reputable, with good hospitality, nice amenities, all that jazz. Well... this stay was disastrous. The room was musty and clearly not properly cleaned. There were countless stains, dust bunnies, scratches and cracks on surfaces, and different hairs in multiple areas of the room. Just overall extremely unpleasant. I genuinely felt uncomfortable staying there. The robe in the closet had several holes (not small. very obvious, literally the first thing you see, and they still hung it up like it was acceptable). The toilet barely flushed, consistent plumbing issues. The bathroom had visible oxidation on the shower head and hose. The ceiling shower head and one of the lightbulbs were broken, and several other lights were dim. Front desk experience? Honestly shocking. I'd expect this level of attention at a low-tier chain, not here. Staff behind the counter were scrolling Instagram Reels or TikTok (with volume) while guests were standing there. Just incredibly careless. After my first night, I went to the front desk and asked if all rooms were this unkept and in such poor condition. They acted surprised. I showed them photos (with the dust, sticky residue on the bathroom floor, hair in multiple places) and they said they'd notify housekeeping to properly clean the room. Well... housekeeping never showed up. Not once during my entire 3-night, 4-day stay. Super disappointing, because this hotel has potential and used to be great. I even overheard another group at breakfast talking about how disappointing their room was and another woman in the elevator also had a similar experience... so clearly not an isolated issue. Valet was also hit or miss. The guys mostly just standing around, sometimes opening the door, sometimes not. No help with luggage when I arrived. Just an overall lack of training, standards, and any real sense of guest experience not just with valet but everyone else. Expect the restaurant staff, they were wonderful. And to be clear, l wasn't in a standard room. I booked a junior suite, and the only redeeming quality was the space (which was not properly used so it felt awkward honestly). Everything else? Terrible. Would absolutely not recommend. The property is in rough shape, and worse... it feels like nobody cares to fix it.

    W South Beach - hotels - Updated October 2026

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