Best Hotels in South Beach
Last reviewed: October 25, 2026. Sources for this page are listed in its fact sheet.
Short answer first. For a first South Beach trip, stay between 5th and 23rd Street and pick by style: The Betsy for a refined boutique base, Loews for a full service resort, the Ritz-Carlton for classic luxury at Lincoln Road, and Moxy or the Surfcomber for a livelier, lighter budget stay. Every hotel below was verified as operating in October 2026.
The Betsy Hotel at 1440 Ocean Drive, at the quiet northern end of Ocean Drive. Photo: Vincent Rivaud, Pexels.
Which South Beach hotels should you look at first?
The Betsy, South Beach
A family owned boutique hotel at 1440 Ocean Drive, made from a Georgian style building and an Art Deco wing joined by a rooftop bridge. It anchors the calmer end of Ocean Drive and leans into arts and live music programming. Choose it for a cultured, quieter South Beach base that is still directly across from the beach.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
The full service anchor of South Beach at 1601 Collins Avenue: oceanfront, large pool deck, several restaurants, and the SoBe Kids Club for families. It suits travelers who want resort facilities and the Lincoln Road area at the door, and who accept a big hotel feel rather than a boutique one.
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
At 1 Lincoln Road, in the restored DiLido building, with an elevated oceanfront pool. This is the classic luxury pick for travelers who want the best walkable position in South Beach, Lincoln Road shopping on one side and the beach on the other.
W South Beach
A bold, design led oceanfront hotel at the northern edge of the Collins Avenue strip in South Beach, long associated with the Art Basel crowd. Choose it for spacious rooms with balconies, a strong pool scene, and a see and be seen atmosphere. Families can stay here, but the energy is grown up.
1 Hotel South Beach
A big, plant filled oceanfront hotel with a wellness and sustainability focus, several pools, and large rooms by South Beach standards. It suits travelers who want a resort day and a quieter room at night, a short walk north of the Lincoln Road crowds.
The Setai, Miami Beach
The calmest luxury address in South Beach, with a hushed courtyard and a Zen influenced design. Pick it for a splurge couples stay where the hotel is a retreat from the neighborhood, not an extension of it. Service and privacy are the point here.
The Miami Beach EDITION
A stylish oceanfront hotel at the border of South Beach and Mid-Beach, with two pools, a bowling alley and an ice rink in its basement entertainment level, and a mature, design conscious crowd. A good middle path between boutique calm and resort scale.
Marriott Stanton South Beach
An oceanfront Marriott at 161 Ocean Drive in South of Fifth, the residential southern tip of South Beach. Marriott's own description calls it family friendly, and the neighborhood backs that up: quieter streets, good restaurants, and South Pointe Park nearby, with the Ocean Drive strip a walk north.
Moxy South Beach
A playful, younger Marriott brand hotel a short walk from the beach, built around social spaces, a rooftop, and smaller, smartly designed rooms. Choose it to spend less on the room and more on going out, and expect a social lobby scene rather than quiet.
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
A Kimpton on Collins Avenue with a long pool running toward the beach path and a laid back, social feel. It suits travelers who want a mid priced South Beach base with character, easy beach access, and Lincoln Road a few minutes away.
Where in South Beach should you stay?
South of Fifth is the quiet, residential end, good for couples and families. The blocks around Lincoln Road and Collins Avenue from 15th to 23rd Street are the practical center, close to everything. Ocean Drive from 5th to 15th Street is the postcard strip, fun to visit and the noisiest place to sleep. North of 23rd Street you are into Mid-Beach, which our beachfront page covers.
What should you check before booking a South Beach hotel?
The facts that matter
South Beach hotels commonly add a daily resort fee and charge daily valet parking, and both vary by property and date. This page prints no amounts on purpose: check the all in total before you pay. Spring break weeks and major event weekends (Art Basel, Ultra, Miami Music Week) change both prices and the character of the neighborhood, and the City of Miami Beach sets special rules in March that are worth reading before a spring break trip.
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Beach the same as Miami Beach?
South Beach is the southern neighborhood of the city of Miami Beach, roughly from 23rd Street south. Mid-Beach and North Beach continue up the same island and are covered on our beachfront hotels page.
Which South Beach hotel is best for a quiet stay?
The Betsy and The Setai are the calmest picks on this list. South of Fifth, where the Marriott Stanton sits, is the quietest area overall.
Can families stay in South Beach?
Yes. Loews runs a kids club, the Marriott Stanton describes itself as family friendly, and South of Fifth and the streets near South Pointe Park are relaxed. Read our family hotels page for the wider Miami picture.
Keep planning
Widen the search with the best beachfront hotels in Miami and the best Miami hotels for families, browse the Miami beaches guide, or return to the Miami hotels hub.