By the Where to Stay in Miami editorial team · Updated November 5, 2026
The Short Answer
Stay on or near Collins Avenue between about 15th and 23rd Streets, around Lincoln Road and Collins Park, or at the north end of Ocean Drive. You get oceanfront hotels, an easy walk to Lincoln Road and Española Way, and some distance from the loudest bars. Our pick is The Betsy, at Ocean Drive and 14th Street.
Stay in South of Fifth (SoFi) for the quietest, most upscale corner, with South Pointe Park and good restaurants, but expect a 2 km walk to Lincoln Road. Stay on Ocean Drive between 5th and 14th Streets only if you want to be in the middle of the Art Deco nightlife; bars there play loud music late. Stay on Washington Avenue or near Flamingo Park for lower prices, two to four blocks from the sand.
South Beach's Areas Compared
| Area | Best for | To the beach | Downsides |
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| South of Fifth | Quiet, upscale, South Pointe Park | Short walk | Few budget hotels; far from Lincoln Road |
| Ocean Drive (5th–14th St) | Art Deco, people-watching, bars | Across Lummus Park | Loud music late, crowds |
| Collins Ave & Lincoln Road (15th–23rd St) | Oceanfront hotels, shopping, Española Way | On the sand or across the street | Pricier; busy Lincoln Road |
| Washington Ave & Flamingo Park | Lower prices, local restaurants | 2–4 blocks | Busy streets at night; plainer hotels |
On Collins Avenue, hotels with odd street numbers are on the ocean side; even numbers are across the street from the beach.
Map of South Beach Hotels
South Pointe and South of Fifth are at the bottom of the map; Lincoln Road and Collins Park are at the top.
Map prices come from Booking.com and other partners through Stay22. Enter your dates on the map to see live rates.
Search all South Beach stays →Best Oceanfront Hotels
Step from the pool to the sand. These are the biggest and most family-friendly choices.
1 Hotel South Beach
Collins Ave at 24th St, South Beach
A big oceanfront hotel with four pools and a kids' club at the north edge of South Beach.
Best for: Families and beach lovers
- Oceanfront with beach service
- Four pools, one an adults-only rooftop
- Seedlings kids' club
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A big oceanfront hotel on 600 feet of shoreline at the north edge of South Beach, with four pools including an adults-only rooftop pool. Families get the Seedlings kids' club and two- and three-bedroom suites.
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The Setai, Miami Beach
Collins Ave at 20th St, South Beach
Quiet oceanfront luxury on Collins Avenue, away from the Ocean Drive noise.
Best for: Quiet luxury
- On the beach
- Spa, sauna and fitness center
- The Ocean Grill and Jaya restaurants
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A quiet, polished oceanfront hotel at the north end of South Beach, with direct beach access, a spa and The Ocean Grill and Jaya restaurants. It suits travelers who want South Beach without the Ocean Drive noise.
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The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
Lincoln Road at the beach, South Beach
Oceanfront at the end of Lincoln Road, with a Ritz Kids club and José Andrés restaurants.
Best for: Families wanting polish
- Oceanfront with beach service
- Ritz Kids club, ages 5–11
- The Ritz-Carlton Spa
More about this hotel
An oceanfront resort at the beach end of Lincoln Road, with a pool, beach service, a spa and a Ritz Kids club for ages 5 to 11. Its restaurants, including Zaytinya and the DiLido Beach Bar, are run by José Andrés Group.
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Photo: Daniel Di Palma, CC BY-SA 4.0
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Collins Ave at 16th St, South Beach
The easiest big beachfront resort for families, a block from Lincoln Road.
Best for: Families
- Direct beach access
- SoBe Kids Club
- Connecting rooms and 69 suites
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A 790-room beachfront resort a block from Lincoln Road and Española Way, with the SoBe Kids Club, the Sea Spa and Rao's among its restaurants. It is the easiest big-resort choice in South Beach for families.
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Marriott Stanton South Beach
South of Fifth, Ocean Drive, South Beach
Beachfront in quiet South of Fifth, near South Pointe Park.
Best for: Quieter South Beach
- Beachfront
- Outdoor pool and spa
- Some ocean-view rooms
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A large beachfront hotel at the quiet south end of Ocean Drive, close to South Pointe Park and the South of Fifth restaurants. It has an outdoor pool, a spa and rooms with ocean views.
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Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
Collins Ave at 17th St, South Beach
An oceanfront Kimpton near Lincoln Road, for less than the big names.
Best for: Beachfront for less than a splurge
- Oceanfront
- Pool with private cabanas
- K'ALMA Spa
More about this hotel
An oceanfront Kimpton near Lincoln Road with a pool and private cabanas, the K'ALMA Spa and the Solei Beach Club. Pets stay at no extra charge, according to its Booking.com listing.
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Best Boutique Hotels
Smaller hotels with rooftop or courtyard pools, a short walk from the beach.
The Betsy South Beach
Ocean Drive at 14th St, South Beach
Our top pick: a family-owned boutique hotel at the calmer north end of Ocean Drive, with two pools and live jazz.
Best for: Couples who want Ocean Drive
- Two pools
- LT Steak & Seafood and a jazz piano bar
- Family rooms and suites
More about this hotel
A family-owned boutique hotel at the calmer north end of Ocean Drive, across the street and Lummus Park from the sand. It has two pools, LT Steak & Seafood and nightly live jazz in its Piano Bar.
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Kimpton Angler's Hotel South Beach
Washington Ave at 7th St, South Beach
A design-led boutique hotel with two pools, a few blocks back from Ocean Drive.
Best for: Couples and design fans
- Rooftop and courtyard pools
- Villas, studios and bungalows
- Pets allowed
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A boutique hotel in the Art Deco District with a rooftop pool, a courtyard pool and private villas. The beach is about 450 yards away, a few blocks back from the Ocean Drive crowds.
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Hotel Greystone
Collins Ave at 19th St, South Beach
An adults-only hotel in Collins Park with a rooftop pool.
Best for: Couples
- Adults only
- Rooftop pool and bar
- 91 rooms, including 10 suites
More about this hotel
An adults-only Art Deco hotel in Collins Park with a rooftop pool and the SORA rooftop bar. The beach is about 650 feet away, across Collins Avenue.
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Esme Miami Beach
Española Way, South Beach
A rooftop pool on pedestrian Española Way, in the middle of the action.
Best for: Walkable nightlife
- Rooftop pool and bar
- Two beach chairs daily
- On pedestrian Española Way
More about this hotel
A Spanish-style boutique hotel on pedestrian Española Way, with a rooftop pool and bar and three restaurants. Guests get two beach chairs a day, though the sand is about 1,650 feet away.
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Best for Nightlife and Smaller Budgets
Social hotels with pools, for groups who will be out late anyway.
Moxy Miami South Beach
Washington Ave at 9th St, South Beach
A social hotel with a pool on Washington Avenue, two blocks from the beach.
Best for: Groups of friends
- Outdoor pool and terrace
- Some sea-view rooms
- Fitness center
More about this hotel
A large, social hotel on Washington Avenue in the Art Deco District, two blocks from the beach, with an outdoor pool, a terrace and some sea-view rooms. It suits groups of friends more than light sleepers.
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Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
Collins Ave at 17th St, South Beach
The budget party pick, with two pools and free happy hours.
Best for: Social travelers on a budget
- Two pools
- Free daily happy hours
- Several restaurants and bars
More about this hotel
A lively Art Deco hotel near Lincoln Road with two pools, free daily happy hours and DJs. It suits groups who want a social scene; the beach is across Collins Avenue.
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South Beach Hotels at a Glance
Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.
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The Betsy South BeachOcean Drive at 14th St, South Beach · SplurgeCouples who want Ocean DriveCheck prices -
1 Hotel South BeachCollins Ave at 24th St, South Beach · SplurgeFamilies and beach loversCheck prices -
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The Ritz-Carlton, South BeachLincoln Road at the beach, South Beach · SplurgeFamilies wanting polishCheck prices -
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Marriott Stanton South BeachSouth of Fifth, Ocean Drive, South Beach · Mid-rangeQuieter South BeachCheck prices -
Kimpton Surfcomber HotelCollins Ave at 17th St, South Beach · Mid-rangeBeachfront for less than a splurgeCheck prices -
Kimpton Angler's Hotel South BeachWashington Ave at 7th St, South Beach · Mid-rangeCouples and design fansCheck prices -
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Moxy Miami South BeachWashington Ave at 9th St, South Beach · Mid-rangeGroups of friendsCheck prices -
Catalina Hotel & Beach ClubCollins Ave at 17th St, South Beach · BudgetSocial travelers on a budgetCheck prices
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The Betsy South Beach
Boutique hotel
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Ocean Drive at 14th St, South Beach | Splurge | Couples who want Ocean Drive | Check prices |
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1 Hotel South Beach
Beachfront resort
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Collins Ave at 24th St, South Beach | Splurge | Families and beach lovers | Check prices |
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The Setai, Miami Beach
Beachfront luxury
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Collins Ave at 20th St, South Beach | Splurge | Quiet luxury | Check prices |
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The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
Beachfront resort
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Lincoln Road at the beach, South Beach | Splurge | Families wanting polish | Check prices |
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Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Beachfront resort
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Collins Ave at 16th St, South Beach | Splurge | Families | Check prices |
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Marriott Stanton South Beach
Beachfront hotel
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South of Fifth, Ocean Drive, South Beach | Mid-range | Quieter South Beach | Check prices |
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Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
Beachfront hotel
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Collins Ave at 17th St, South Beach | Mid-range | Beachfront for less than a splurge | Check prices |
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Kimpton Angler's Hotel South Beach
Boutique hotel
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Washington Ave at 7th St, South Beach | Mid-range | Couples and design fans | Check prices |
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Hotel Greystone
Adults-only boutique
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Collins Ave at 19th St, South Beach | Mid-range | Couples | Check prices |
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Esme Miami Beach
Boutique hotel
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Española Way, South Beach | Mid-range | Walkable nightlife | Check prices |
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Moxy Miami South Beach
Lifestyle hotel
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Washington Ave at 9th St, South Beach | Mid-range | Groups of friends | Check prices |
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Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
Party hotel
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Collins Ave at 17th St, South Beach | Budget | Social travelers on a budget | Check prices |
Hotel details checked on November 5, 2026.
Noise, Fees and Beach Safety
- Noise: the stretch of Ocean Drive from about 5th to 14th Street, and parts of Washington Avenue and Collins Avenue, have bars and clubs that stay loud late, especially on weekends. Light sleepers should pick South of Fifth, Collins Park or a room away from the street.
- Fees: many South Beach hotels add a daily resort fee and charge for valet parking. City garages and lots take the ParkMobile and PayByPhone apps.
- Beach flags: lifeguard towers fly warning flags. Green means low hazard, yellow means moderate surf or currents, red means high surf or strong currents, a red flag with a crossed-out swimmer means the water is closed, and purple means dangerous marine life. Swim near a staffed lifeguard tower.
- March: spring break brings big crowds, and the City of Miami Beach treats March as a high-impact period. In March 2026 it applied extra measures from Thursday to Sunday in the Art Deco District: high flat-rate parking at the city garages, Ocean Drive beach entrances limited to a few streets with security checkpoints for coolers, glass, tents and similar items, restricted access to Ocean Drive on the busiest weekends, and free 24-hour shuttles from outlying garages. The measures change from year to year, so check the city's website before you book a March stay.
Getting Around South Beach
- On foot: South Beach is flat and walkable. South Pointe to Lincoln Road is about 3 km.
- Free trolley: the Miami Beach Trolley's South Beach Loop runs from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., about every 20 minutes on average, and the Collins Express and Middle Beach Loop continue north to Mid-Beach.
- From the airport: 25–40 minutes by car without traffic, or take the Route 150 Miami Beach Airport Express bus from the MIA Metrorail station to Collins Avenue, Lincoln Road and Washington Avenue.
- To Brickell and Downtown: 15–25 minutes by car across the causeways. PortMiami is 10–20 minutes away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to help you choose where to stay.