By the Where to Stay in Miami editorial team · Updated November 5, 2026
The Short Answer
Stay up here for a quiet beach, more space and longer stays, not for nightlife. Our pick is The Carillon Miami Wellness Resort in North Beach, where every unit is a one- or two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen, and the spa and wellness area covers 70,000 square feet.
For a splurge, the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside is the standout. Families who want room to spread out should look at the all-suite Grand Beach Hotel Surfside, a short walk from Bal Harbour Shops. Budget hotels are scarce up here; the nearest in this guide is the beachfront Ramada Plaza Marco Polo, a short drive north in Sunny Isles Beach.
North Beach, Surfside and Bal Harbour Compared
| Area | Best for | Feel | Downsides |
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| North Beach (63rd–87th St) | Wellness, long stays | Low-rise, local, quieter | Few restaurants near the beach |
| Surfside | Families, all-suite hotels | Small residential town | Little nightlife |
| Bal Harbour | Luxury shopping, beach hotels | Upscale and calm | Expensive; far from South Beach |
Map of North Beach, Surfside and Bal Harbour Hotels
North Beach is at the bottom of the map; Surfside and then Bal Harbour are farther north along Collins Avenue.
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Search all North Beach, Surfside & Bal Harbour stays →Best Splurge Hotels
Big spas and the beach on the doorstep.
The Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
Collins Ave at 68th St, North Beach, North Beach, Surfside & Bal Harbour
Our top pick: oceanfront apartments with kitchens and a 70,000-square-foot spa on a quiet stretch of North Beach.
Best for: Wellness and longer stays
- Oceanfront
- One- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchens
- 70,000 sq ft spa and wellness area
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An oceanfront wellness resort where every unit is a one- or two-bedroom apartment with a kitchen, plus a 70,000-square-foot spa. It suits families and longer stays on a quieter stretch of beach.
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Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club
Surfside, North Beach, Surfside & Bal Harbour
The splurge: a beachfront Four Seasons in Surfside with Le Sirenuse Miami.
Best for: Quiet luxury
- Beachfront
- Le Sirenuse Miami restaurant
- Under a mile from Bal Harbour Shops
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A beachfront Four Seasons in quiet Surfside, home to the Le Sirenuse Miami restaurant. It is the leading splurge north of Mid-Beach, under a mile from Bal Harbour Shops.
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Best Mid-Range Beach Hotels
Suites with room for families, and an easy Hilton option.
Grand Beach Hotel Surfside
Surfside, North Beach, Surfside & Bal Harbour
All-suite oceanfront hotel with two pools and free beach chairs.
Best for: Families needing space
- All suites, sleeping 4 to 8
- Two pools plus an adults-only rooftop pool
- Free beach chairs and umbrellas
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An all-suite oceanfront hotel in Surfside with two oceanfront pools and hot tubs, an adults-only rooftop Sky Pool and free beach chairs and umbrellas. Suites sleep four to eight.
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Hilton Cabana Miami Beach
Collins Ave at 62nd St, North Beach, Surfside & Bal Harbour
A beachfront Hilton where Mid-Beach meets North Beach.
Best for: Hilton loyalists
- Beachfront
- Two beach chairs included each day
- Quieter stretch of Collins Ave
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A beachfront Hilton where Mid-Beach meets North Beach, on a quieter stretch of Collins Avenue. Its daily resort charge covers Wi-Fi plus two beach chairs and two towels.
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Just North in Sunny Isles Beach
A short drive past Haulover Park, including the nearest budget beachfront hotel.
DoubleTree Resort & Spa by Hilton Ocean Point
Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach
Just north in Sunny Isles: a beachfront Hilton resort with three restaurants.
Best for: Hilton loyalists
- Beachfront
- Three restaurants
- Resort fee charged on top
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A beachfront Hilton resort at the south end of Sunny Isles with three restaurants, including the View Restaurant. Budget for the resort fee and paid parking.
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Marco Polo Beach Resort
Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach
The nearest budget pick, in Sunny Isles: 400 feet of beach and ocean-view balconies.
Best for: Beachfront on a budget
- 400 feet of beachfront
- Outdoor pool and poolside grill
- Ocean-view balconies in most rooms
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The budget pick in Sunny Isles: a beachfront hotel with 400 feet of sand, an outdoor pool with a poolside grill and ocean-view balconies in most rooms. Valet parking costs extra each day.
North Beach, Surfside and Bal Harbour 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 Carillon Miami Wellness ResortCollins Ave at 68th St, North Beach, North Beach, Surfside & Bal Harbour · SplurgeWellness and longer staysCheck prices -
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf ClubSurfside, North Beach, Surfside & Bal Harbour · SplurgeQuiet luxuryCheck prices -
Grand Beach Hotel SurfsideSurfside, North Beach, Surfside & Bal Harbour · Mid-rangeFamilies needing spaceCheck prices
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Hilton Cabana Miami BeachCollins Ave at 62nd St, North Beach, Surfside & Bal Harbour · Mid-rangeHilton loyalistsCheck prices -
DoubleTree Resort & Spa by Hilton Ocean PointCollins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach · Mid-rangeHilton loyalistsCheck prices -
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Marco Polo Beach ResortCollins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach · BudgetBeachfront on a budgetCheck prices
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The Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
Wellness resort
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Collins Ave at 68th St, North Beach, North Beach, Surfside & Bal Harbour | Splurge | Wellness and longer stays | Check prices |
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Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club
Beachfront luxury
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Surfside, North Beach, Surfside & Bal Harbour | Splurge | Quiet luxury | Check prices |
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Grand Beach Hotel Surfside
All-suite beach hotel
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Surfside, North Beach, Surfside & Bal Harbour | Mid-range | Families needing space | Check prices |
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Hilton Cabana Miami Beach
Beachfront hotel
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Collins Ave at 62nd St, North Beach, Surfside & Bal Harbour | Mid-range | Hilton loyalists | Check prices |
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DoubleTree Resort & Spa by Hilton Ocean Point
Beachfront resort
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Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach | Mid-range | Hilton loyalists | Check prices |
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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Marco Polo Beach Resort
Beachfront hotel
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Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach | Budget | Beachfront on a budget | Check prices |
Hotel details checked on November 5, 2026.
Is It Too Far North?
For a beach holiday, no: the sand is wide and much less crowded than in South Beach, and Surfside and Bal Harbour feel like small towns. But you will drive or take rides for most evenings out. South Beach is 20–30 minutes away by car, and Brickell and Downtown are farther. If you want to walk out to restaurants every night, Mid-Beach or South Beach suit you better.
Most hotels here add a daily resort fee, and several have valet parking only; Grand Beach Hotel Surfside charges both, so compare total prices. In Bal Harbour itself, The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour is closed for renovation and plans to reopen in February 2027.
Getting to North Beach, Surfside and Bal Harbour
- From Miami International Airport (MIA): 35–50 minutes by car without traffic.
- From Fort Lauderdale airport (FLL): 30–45 minutes to Bal Harbour by car, often the quicker option for Surfside and Bal Harbour.
- Within Miami Beach: the free Miami Beach Trolley's North Beach Loop and Collins Express run from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., about every 20 minutes on average. Surfside and Bal Harbour are separate towns, so check how far north the routes go before relying on them.
- To Sunny Isles Beach: a short drive north past Haulover Park.
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