From South Beach to Brickell: Miami’s Ultimate Luxury Hotel Guide

The greater Miami area is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Florida, attracting visitors from all over the world. 

In this article we are going to list what we feel are the best luxury hotels in the Miami area.  In determining our list we were looking for quality locations, great amenities and outstanding service. 

Since the greater Miami area is home to so many luxury hotels, it was difficult to determine the very best but we fill that you would be satisfied when staying at any of these amazing properties on our list.

If you thinking about staying any of these amazing hotels, we would appreciate if you can use our links when making the reservations.  Endless Summer is an affiliate with Marriott, Hilton and Expedia and receives a small commission for each stay that was referred by our website. 

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

The Fontainebleau Miami Beach is one of the most popular luxury hotels in the Miami area having been a hot spot for more than 50 years.  Features in a number of movies and television shows, this 1,504 room, 22-acre property underwent a two-year, $1 billion renovation / expansion in November 2008.

Resort amenities are extensive an include a number of resort pools with poolside cabanas, 24-hour fitness center, beach club with lounge chairs, a private marina, on-site spa and numerous shopping boutiques.  The hotel features a number of food & beverage options as well as the world famous LIV nightclub.

Hotel rates at Fontainebleau Miami Beach typically range from around $300.00 per night to more than $1,000.00 per night based on the room type and time of year. 

The Ritz-Carlton South Beach

The Ritz-Carlton South Beach is a perfect fit for the architectural style of Miami Beach.  With its fully renovated 1950s Art Deco building, this magnificent oceanfront resort is the perfect place for a blissful vacation while being in the center of all the action in sizzling South Beach.  Located directly on the beach at Lincoln Road, this 376-room five-star hotel is just steps from the Lincoln Road Mall with features a number of shops, restaurants and clubs and the nightlife along Ocean Drive is just a few blocks away.

Resort amenities include a ocean view pool with poolside cabanas, 24-hour fitness center, beach club with lounge chairs, 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, South Beach.  The resort has three food & beverage options including the popular DiLido Beach Club where guests can dine al fresco in a quintessential South Beach setting.

Hotel rates at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach typically range from around $500.00 per night to more than $3,000.00 per night based on the room type and time of year. 

The Four Seasons Hotel Miami

The Four Seasons Hotel Miami is located in the heart of Brickell Avenue Financial District.  Located on floors seven to 36 in the 70-story Four Seasons Hotel and Tower, this first class property is one of the most luxurious hotels in the downtown area.  The hotel features a total of 221 luxury rooms in addition to 84 condo / hotel units.  The remainder of the hotel features office space, retail shops and 186 private residences.

Resort amenities include two seventh floor pools with poolside cabanas, state-of-the-art fitness center that features group fitness classes, an on-site spa that offers a variety of treatments and an on-site boutique.  There are two restaurants as well as 24-hour in-room dining.

Hotel rates at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami typically range from around $500.00 per night to more than $2,000.00 per night based on the room type and time of year.  There is a daily resort fee and parking rates apply.  

Nobu Hotel Miami Beach

The Nobu Hotel Miami Beach is the “#1 Best hotel in Great Miami Beach” by the 2022 Travel + Leisure World Best Awards.  Located at the Eden Roc Miami Beach and considered a hotel within a hotel, Nobu features 206 guests rooms with three penthouse suites and has it’s own individual pool & beach areas.

Resort amenities include multiple outdoor pools including an adults only pool, the 22,000 square foot Esencia Wellness Spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and 70,000 square feet of event space.  In addition, there are five food & beverage options including the world family Nobu Miami.

Hotel rates at Nobu typically range from around $300.00 per night to more than $1,000.00 per night based on the room type and time of year. 

W South Beach

The newly renovated W South Beach is one of the most popular hotels in Miami Beach.  This sophisticated oceanfront resort hotel features 401 rooms and suites that include circadian lighting with three mood modes (bright, entertain and relaxation).  Located on Collins Avenue at 22nd Street, the hotel is within walking distance to the Art Deco district, the Miami Beach Convention Center and the Fillmore Theater.

Resort amenities include the “WET” outdoor heated pool with poolside cabanas and an adult only “Mini-WET” pool, 24-hour fitness center, rooftop tennis and basketball courts, beach club with chaise lounges & umbrellas and The AWAY Spa.  The resort has five food & beverage options including the Living Room Bar for evening cocktails.

Hotel rates at W South Beach typically range from around $500.00 per night to more than $4,000.00 per night based on the room type and time of year.  Multi-bedroom penthouse’s suites are also offered for more than $10,000 per night.  There is a $45 daily resort fee and parking charges will apply at this hotel. 

There are condominium units available for sale at the W South Beach which range in size from studio units from 490 square feet to three-bedroom units exceeding 2,000 square feet.  Prices range from about $1 million to more than $10 million.

The Setai, Miami Beach

Located in the art deco neighborhood of Miami’s sizzling South Beach, The Setai was voted #1 on Travel + Leisure’s 2021 Greater Miami Beach Resorts Hotels and #8 in the Top 15 Resort Hotels in the Continental US.  Themed with an Asian influence with 87 art deco rooms and 50 ocean suites, The Setai was also awarded the Forbes Five-Start for the seventh consecutive year in 2021.

Amenities at the Setai are extensive and include a private beach area with daybeds, water sports and food/cocktail service from The Setai Beach Kitchen (a solar powered kitchen), three heated infinity pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center with Peloton Cycle Bikes and the on-site Valmont Spa.  Dining options are extensive and range from grab-and-go to resort casual and fine dining experiences.

Hotel rates at The Setai typically range from around $800 per night to more than $1,500 per night based on the room type and time of year. 

If you are interested in living in The Setai, the residences at the 38-story property would be the perfect place to call home.  Prices start from more than $1 million and owners can include their units in the hotel rental program when not in use.  

The Miami Beach EDITION

The Miami Beach Edition is 294-room boutique hotel that is located on 3.5 oceanfront acres in Miami’s “Mid Beach” neighborhood at the intersection of Collins Avenue and 29th Street.  This outstanding resort includes a number of rooftop bungalows which have their own private plunge pools.

Resort amenities are unique and not only include two ocean-facing pools, beach chairs and a wellness spa with fitness center, but also “The Basement” nightclub which features a bowling alley and a 2,000 square foot indoor ice skating rink with pulsating music and a constantly changing light show.   The hotel has five food & beverage options including the Matador Room which is inspired by a 1940’s supper club.

Nightly rates at the Miami Beach Edition typically range from around $650.00 to more than $1,800.00 per night based on the room type and time of year. 

In addition to the hotel, there are condominium units available for sale at the Miami Beach EDITION.   These units range in size from 1,030 square feet to more than 2,700 square feet.  Prices start from about $3 million to more than $7 million depending on the property size and location.  

Acqualina Resort

The Acqualina Resort & Spa is an award winning 4.5 acre beachfront resort located in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach community.  Acqualina was named the #1 Luxury Beachfront Resort in the US for seven consecutive years by the Travelers’ Choice Awards by Trip Advisor (2016 – 2021) and the #1 Best Waterfront Hotel in the US for five construction years by USA Today.

Amenities at Acqualina are extensive and include 400 fee of private beach with umbrellas and lounge chairs, three oceanfront pools (adults only pool, recreational pool and Beach Club Pool), a wide array of family activities, the Acqualina Spa by ESPA, access to golf and tennis at nearby private clubs, sightseeing tours, a state-of-the-art fitness center with wellness classes and extensive children’s programming.

Hotel rates at the Acqualina range from around $750 per night to more than $1,500 per night based on the room type and time of year. 

If you are interested in living at Acqualina, there are a number of resort condominium options which range in size from less than 1,000 to more than 4,500 square feet.  Prices start from around $1 million and exceed $5 million for the largest units. 

St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is one of the most luxurious hotels in all of South Florida and in the northern part of Miami Beach. Awarded the coveted Forbes five-star as well as the AAA five-diamond awards in 2021, this 227-room oceanfront resort is the perfect combination of style and elegance.  Located just across from the Bal Harbour Shops along Collins Avenue, this amazing resort is a short distance from South Beach and downtown Miami.

Resort amenities two outdoor infinity pools with private cabanas, 1,000 feet of beach, a state-of-the-art fitness center, the Sea Turtle Club (kids club) and the Remede Spa.  The resort has five food & beverage options including the popular St. Regis Bar & Wine Vault for some of the finest wines, champagnes and cocktails.

Hotel rates at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort typically range from around $1,000.00 per night to more than $3,000.00 per night based on the room type and time of year. 

In addition hotel, there are condominium units available for sale at the St. Regis in the all three towers.  Prices start from about $2 million to more than $10 million depending on the unit size and location.  

Four Seasons at the Surf Club

Located directly on the ocean in the Surfside community, The Surf Club first opened in 1930 as a beach club for “legends and luminaries”.  Today the 9-acre property consists of a 77-room Four Seasons Hotel, 120 residences and 30 hotel residences.  

Resort amenities include threes resort pool with private cabanas, a beach club, a full service spa, fitness center, kids club, lush beachfront gardens and two boutique shops.  Dining options include the renowned Surf Club Restaurant and the Champagne Bar.

The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour

The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour Resort is at the northernmost tip of Miami Beach located directly along Haulover Inlet which is one of the busiest inlets along Florida’s east coast.  Also located near the Bal Harbour Shops along Collins Avenue, this 95-room five-star resort hotel is a short distance from South Beach and downtown Miami.

Resort amenities two outdoor oceanside pools with private cabanas, a semi-private beach, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a 400-piece multimillion dollar art collection, the Ritz Kids club and the 10,000 square foot waterfront Exhale Bal Harbour spa. The resort has two food & beverage options including dining alfresco at Water’s Edge.

Nightly rates at The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour typically range from around $1,000.00 per night to more than $4,000.00 per night based on the room type and time of year.  Multi-bedroom penthouse’s suites are also offered for more than $10,000 per night.  There is a $45 daily resort fee and parking charges will apply at this hotel. 

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscay