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Top-rated hotels in Miami Beach
The best-supported guest scores in Miami Beach, from 4.3 to 4.7 out of 5 across 15 four- and five-star stays. It is for travellers who want the winter-seasons, Florida sunshine, long-stay, business-trip, romantic, or family break — this shortlist sets out best supported score first, and each hotel's page carries the supplier's record.
Staying in Miami Beach
Miami Beach is a Florida barrier island reached from the mainland by a series of causeways. Its ocean side is a long, unbroken public beach, with the beachwalk running behind it and the turquoise water on the other side. A visitor notices pastel Art Deco buildings, wide sidewalks with palm trees, and the ocean never more than a few blocks from any hotel door. These fifteen hotels all sit on Collins Avenue, Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road or Island Avenue, all on the island. Most are in the southern and central blocks of Collins Avenue. The northernmost, Acqualina Resort and Residences (17875 Collins Avenue) and One Bal Harbour Ritz Bal Harbour (10295 Collins Ave. 1512 1513), are further from South Beach's core. Couples and long-weekend visitors fit best on Ocean Drive and central Collins Avenue, families fit the middle and northern blocks, and business travellers fit the hotels closest to Lincoln Road and the convention area.
The shortlist
Ranked by guest rating, then number of reviews.
Acqualina Resort and Residences
17875 Collins Avenue
Why stay hereAcqualina Resort and Residences is a 5-star property at 17875 Collins Avenue, earning a 4.7 out of 5 across 2233 reviews. Guests consistently rate it among the highest in Miami Beach. It suits travelers who want a calm, polished resort address on Collins Avenue and a setting where the top review scores reflect broad satisfaction. Couples and families seeking a 5-star base with a strong record of guest approval will find it a natural fit.
See Acqualina Resort and ResidencesViajero Miami
1120 Collins Ave
Why stay hereViajero Miami is a 4-star address on Collins Avenue, and guests have rated it 4.7 out of 5 across 2069 reviews, which makes it one of the most consistently praised stays on this shortlist. It suits travellers who want a well-regarded, central base in Miami Beach and who care about a proven guest record rather than extra on-site amenities, since none are listed for the property. The volume of reviews behind that score is worth noting: this is a hotel many guests have stayed in and rated highly.
See Viajero MiamiFaena Hotel Miami Beach
3201 Collins Ave
Why stay hereFaena Hotel Miami Beach brings 5-star service to 3201 Collins Ave, backed by a 4.6 out of 5 from 2822 reviews. Guests here choose a big-name Collins Avenue address with a substantial record of approval. It appeals to travelers who want a distinctive 5-star South Beach stay and who value a lively, well-reviewed property with plenty of guest feedback behind it.
See Faena Hotel Miami BeachThe Betsy Hotel South Beach
1440 Ocean Drive
Why stay hereThe Betsy Hotel South Beach places guests directly on Ocean Drive at 1440 Ocean Drive, as a 5-star property rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2063 reviews. The Ocean Drive address puts the beachfront promenade on the doorstep. It suits travelers who want a classic South Beach location combined with 5-star comfort, and who care about a strong, consistent guest rating.
See The Betsy Hotel South BeachThe Setai
2001 Collins Ave
Why stay hereThe Setai is a 5-star hotel at 2001 Collins Ave with a guest rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 1718 reviews. Its Collins Avenue position sits in the heart of South Beach. The property fits guests who prefer a 5-star setting and a strong review record, and who want their stay anchored mid-beach rather than at the quieter northern end of Collins Avenue.
See The Setai1 Hotel South Beach
2341 Collins Avenue
Why stay hereWith 4615 reviews, 1 Hotel South Beach has the largest guest feedback base on this list, reflected in its 4.5 out of 5 rating. The 5-star hotel stands at 2341 Collins Avenue. It suits travelers who weigh a broad, well-documented record of guest experiences and want a 5-star South Beach stay with a central Collins Avenue address.
See 1 Hotel South BeachHotel Croydon
3720 Collins Ave
Why stay hereHotel Croydon is a 4-star property at 3720 Collins Ave, rated 4.5 out of 5 across 3770 reviews — one of the larger review counts among the 4-star hotels here. Its mid-beach Collins Avenue location suits travelers who want a well-reviewed 4-star base and a slightly quieter stretch of the avenue, away from the busiest South Beach blocks.
See Hotel CroydonThe Standard Spa Miami Beach
40 Island Ave
Why stay hereThe Standard Spa Miami Beach occupies 40 Island Ave, a 5-star hotel rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2428 reviews. The Island Avenue setting places it apart from the Collins Avenue strip. It suits guests drawn to a 5-star spa property and a location off the main beachfront artery, with a strong review record behind it.
See The Standard Spa Miami BeachThe Miami Beach Edition
2901 Collins Ave
Why stay hereThe Miami Beach Edition is a 5-star hotel at 2901 Collins Ave, holding a 4.5 out of 5 from 2428 reviews. Guests get a central Collins Avenue address with a substantial volume of guest feedback. It fits travelers who want a 5-star South Beach stay in a well-reviewed property and who prefer a mid-beach position to either end of the avenue.
See The Miami Beach EditionOne Bal Harbour Ritz Bal Harbour
10295 Collins Ave. 1512 1513
Why stay hereOne Bal Harbour Ritz Bal Harbour is a 4-star address at 10295 Collins Ave. 1512 1513, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2087 reviews. The Collins Avenue location places it well north of the South Beach core. It suits travelers who want a well-reviewed 4-star stay in the Bal Harbour stretch and who value distance from the busiest parts of Miami Beach.
See One Bal Harbour Ritz Bal HarbourThe Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Ave
Why stay hereThe Palms Hotel & Spa is a 4-star property at 3025 Collins Ave, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 3481 reviews. That review count is among the higher ones for 4-star hotels on this list. Its mid-beach Collins Avenue position suits travelers who want a well-used, well-rated 4-star base with plenty of guest feedback behind it.
See The Palms Hotel & SpaW South Beach
2201 Collins Avenue
Why stay hereW South Beach is a 5-star hotel at 2201 Collins Avenue with a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 3019 reviews. The Collins Avenue address sits centrally in South Beach. It appeals to guests who want a 5-star stay with a lively reputation and a large body of guest reviews, and who prefer a central base for exploring the beachfront.
See W South BeachDelano South Beach
1685 Collins Ave
Why stay hereDelano South Beach is a 4-star hotel at 1685 Collins Ave, rated 4.4 out of 5 across 2090 reviews. Its Collins Avenue location places guests close to the South Beach core. It suits travelers who want a well-known 4-star South Beach address and a solid guest rating, without moving up to the 5-star tier.
See Delano South BeachThe Ritz Carlton South Beach
1 Lincoln Rd
Why stay hereThe Ritz Carlton South Beach stands at 1 Lincoln Rd as a 5-star hotel with a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 2983 reviews. The Lincoln Road address puts guests at the junction with the South Beach shopping and dining street. It suits travelers who want 5-star comfort and a location anchored to Lincoln Road rather than mid-Collins Avenue.
See The Ritz Carlton South BeachNational Hotel An Adult Only Oceanfront Resort
1677 Collins Ave
Why stay hereNational Hotel An Adult Only Oceanfront Resort is a 4-star property at 1677 Collins Ave, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1958 reviews. The adult-only, oceanfront setting makes it a natural choice for couples and travelers who prefer a quieter, adults-only atmosphere. Its Collins Avenue position keeps guests within the South Beach core while offering that restricted-guest environment.
See National Hotel An Adult Only Oceanfront Resort
How to choose
For families
Acqualina Resort and Residences (4.7 out of 5) and One Bal Harbour Ritz Bal Harbour (4.5) sit on the northern stretch, away from the busiest blocks. The Palms Hotel & Spa (4.4) and Hotel Croydon (4.5) sit on central Collins Avenue, close to the beach but with a calmer street outside. All four are rated 4-star or 5-star.
Acqualina Resort and Residences · One Bal Harbour Ritz Bal Harbour · The Palms Hotel & Spa · Hotel Croydon
For couples
Viajero Miami (4.7 out of 5) and Faena Hotel Miami Beach (4.6) are on central Collins Avenue, a short walk from the ocean. The Betsy Hotel South Beach (4.6) is on Ocean Drive, and Delano South Beach (4.4) is a few blocks up Collins Avenue. Each is a 4- or 5-star hotel for a short romantic break.
Viajero Miami · Faena Hotel Miami Beach · The Betsy Hotel South Beach · Delano South Beach
For a business trip
The Ritz Carlton South Beach (4.3 out of 5) is on Lincoln Rd, the address travellers search for. The Setai (4.6), 1 Hotel South Beach (4.5) and The Miami Beach Edition (4.5) are all on Collins Avenue within the central blocks. All four are 5-star and close to the convention area.
The Ritz Carlton South Beach · The Setai · 1 Hotel South Beach · The Miami Beach Edition
For the top-rated pick
Acqualina Resort and Residences and Viajero Miami share the highest guest score on this shortlist, both 4.7 out of 5, from 2233 and 2069 reviews respectively. Faena Hotel Miami Beach and The Betsy Hotel South Beach follow at 4.6. Scores come from verified stays.
Acqualina Resort and Residences · Viajero Miami · Faena Hotel Miami Beach · The Betsy Hotel South Beach
Questions, answered
Which hotel on this shortlist is closest to the centre of Miami Beach?
The Ritz Carlton South Beach, at 1 Lincoln Rd, sits on Lincoln Road in the southern part of the island, the block named in searches travellers make for Miami Beach. The Betsy Hotel South Beach (1440 Ocean Drive) and Delano South Beach (1685 Collins Ave) are also on South Beach's central blocks, further south.
Which hotel here has the highest guest score?
Acqualina has 2233 reviews behind its score, Viajero Miami 2069. Faena Hotel Miami Beach and The Betsy Hotel South Beach follow at 4.6 out of 5.
Do the hotels on this list have parking?
The booking supplier's record for these hotels does not set out parking in the data shown on this page. Facilities and photographs come from the supplier's record, and the full facilities are listed on each hotel's own page. Check that page for your dates before you decide.
Are any of these Miami Beach hotels adults only?
National Hotel An Adult Only Oceanfront Resort, at 1677 Collins Ave, is the one hotel on this shortlist whose name states it is an adult only oceanfront resort. It is a 4-star hotel with a guest score of 4.3 out of 5 from 1958 reviews.
Which hotels here are best for families?
Acqualina Resort and Residences (17875 Collins Avenue) and One Bal Harbour Ritz Bal Harbour (10295 Collins Ave. 1512 1513) sit on the northern stretch of Collins Avenue, away from the busiest blocks of South Beach. The Palms Hotel & Spa (3025 Collins Ave) and Hotel Croydon (3720 Collins Ave) sit on central Collins Avenue, calm enough for a family break.
Are the hotels on this shortlist 5-star?
Eleven of the fifteen are classed 5-star by the booking supplier: Acqualina Resort and Residences, Faena Hotel Miami Beach, The Betsy Hotel South Beach, The Setai, 1 Hotel South Beach, The Standard Spa Miami Beach, The Miami Beach Edition, W South Beach, The Ritz Carlton South Beach, and others. The rest are classed 4-star, including Viajero Miami, Hotel Croydon and One Bal Harbour Ritz Bal Harbour.
Which hotels here have the most reviews behind their score?
1 Hotel South Beach has 4615 reviews. Hotel Croydon has 3770 and The Palms Hotel & Spa 3481. W South Beach has 3019 and The Ritz Carlton South Beach 2983. Guest scores on this shortlist come from verified stays, and the list is ordered by score weighted by how many stays are behind it.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or a spa?
The booking supplier's record shown here does not list facilities for these hotels. The Standard Spa Miami Beach and The Palms Hotel & Spa carry the words Spa in their names. For any hotel, the facilities the supplier lists are set out on that hotel's own page, with the photographs.