The Setai on Collins Avenue

27 of the best · Miami & Miami Beach, Florida

Where to Stay in Miami and Miami Beach

Beachfront icons on Collins Avenue, the former Versace mansion, a Lapidus landmark, Brickell’s city hotels, the Biltmore in Coral Gables and an island resort on Key Biscayne.

Our 27 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Miami.

  1. Two MICHELIN Keys

    The Setai, Miami Beach

    South Beach·Oceanfront luxury hotel·$$$$

    An Asian-inspired oceanfront hotel on Collins Avenue, holder of Two MICHELIN Keys.

    2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139Explore View on map

  2. Theatre, art and the ocean

    Faena Hotel Miami Beach

    Faena District, Mid-Beach·Oceanfront luxury hotel·$$$$

    An extravagant oceanfront hotel in the Faena District, with its own theatre, Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann and the Tierra Santa Healing House spa.

    3201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140Explore View on map

  3. A Coral Gables landmark at 100

    The Biltmore Hotel

    Coral Gables·Historic hotel & golf

    Coral Gables’ grand Mediterranean Revival landmark, now marking its centennial, with its own golf course.

    1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134Explore View on map

The full list: Hotels, A–Z

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Neighbourhood

Miami Beach 9

South Beach, Mid-Beach and North Beach.

  1. Nature-led design on the beach

    1 Hotel South Beach

    South Beach·Beachfront hotel

    A large beachfront hotel with a nature-led design, a rooftop pool, Watr on the roof and direct beach access.

    2341 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139Explore View on map

  2. A wellness stay on the beach

    Carillon Miami Wellness Resort

    North Beach·Wellness resort

    A beachfront resort in North Beach built around a large spa and wellness club.

    6801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141Explore View on map

  3. Theatre, art and the ocean

    Faena Hotel Miami Beach

    Faena District, Mid-Beach·Oceanfront luxury hotel·$$$$

    An extravagant oceanfront hotel in the Faena District, with its own theatre, Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann and the Tierra Santa Healing House spa.

    3201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140Explore View on map

  4. The Mid-Beach landmark

    Fontainebleau Miami Beach

    Mid-Beach·Resort hotel

    The vast Mid-Beach resort hotel that is home to LIV nightclub and the Lapis Spa.

    4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140Explore View on map

  5. Ocean Drive with a literary streak

    The Betsy Hotel

    Ocean Drive, South Beach·Boutique hotel

    A boutique hotel on Ocean Drive at the northern end of the Art Deco strip.

    1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139Explore View on map

  6. Dinner and dancing in-house

    The Miami Beach EDITION

    Mid-Beach·Boutique resort hotel·$$$

    A design-led hotel on Collins Avenue with the Matador Room restaurant and Basement nightclub.

    2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140Explore View on map

  7. Lapidus on the beach

    The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach

    Lincoln Road, South Beach·Beachfront hotel·$$$

    A beachfront hotel at the end of Lincoln Road, opened in 1953 as Morris Lapidus’s DiLido Hotel.

    1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139Explore View on map

  8. Two MICHELIN Keys

    The Setai, Miami Beach

    South Beach·Oceanfront luxury hotel·$$$$

    An Asian-inspired oceanfront hotel on Collins Avenue, holder of Two MICHELIN Keys.

    2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139Explore View on map

  9. The former Versace mansion

    The Villa Casa Casuarina

    Ocean Drive, South Beach·Boutique hotel·$$$$

    The former Versace mansion on Ocean Drive, now a small hotel with suites, the Onyx Bar and Gianni’s restaurant.

    1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139Explore View on map

Brickell & downtown 1

City hotels.

  1. Brickell Avenue base

    Four Seasons Hotel Miami

    Brickell·City hotel

    A Four Seasons on Brickell Avenue, in the heart of the financial district.

    1435 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131Explore View on map

Coral Gables 1

A grand old hotel.

  1. A Coral Gables landmark at 100

    The Biltmore Hotel

    Coral Gables·Historic hotel & golf

    Coral Gables’ grand Mediterranean Revival landmark, now marking its centennial, with its own golf course.

    1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134Explore View on map

Key Biscayne 1

Island calm.

  1. Calm by the beach

    The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami

    Key Biscayne·Island resort·$$$$

    A calm island resort on the Key Biscayne beach, minutes from Crandon Park and Bill Baggs.

    455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne, FL 33149Explore View on map

Fort Lauderdale 2

Up the coast.

  1. Home of MAASS and Evelyn’s

    Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale

    Fort Lauderdale Beach·Beachfront hotel·$$$$

    A beachfront Four Seasons on Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, home of the MICHELIN-starred MAASS and MICHELIN-recommended Evelyn’s.

    525 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Explore View on map

  2. Ocean views and a spa

    The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

    Fort Lauderdale Beach·Beachfront hotel & spa

    A beachfront Ritz-Carlton with an elevated ocean-view pool, the Burlock Coast restaurant and a spa.

    1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Explore View on map

Naples 3

Gulf-coast resorts.

  1. On Vanderbilt Beach

    LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort

    Vanderbilt Beach·Beach resort

    A stylish beach resort on Vanderbilt Beach, home of Baleen restaurant.

    9891 Gulf Shore DriveExplore View on map

  2. In the heart of Fifth

    The Inn on Fifth

    Old Naples·Downtown hotel

    A hotel in the middle of Fifth Avenue South, with its own spa.

    699 5th Avenue SouthExplore View on map

  3. Gulf-front grand resort

    The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

    Vanderbilt Beach·Beach resort

    The grand beachfront Ritz-Carlton on the Gulf, between Vanderbilt Beach and Pelican Bay.

    280 Vanderbilt Beach RoadExplore View on map

Key West & the Keys 10

Key West and the Keys resorts.

  1. A resort with its own beach

    Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton

    Atlantic shore, Key West·Oceanfront resort

    An oceanfront resort with its own beach and a spa.

    1500 Reynolds Street, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map

  2. 27 acres on the ocean

    Cheeca Lodge & Spa

    Islamorada·Oceanfront resort

    A resort on 27 oceanfront acres in Islamorada, with a 9-hole golf course and a spa.

    81801 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036Explore View on map

  3. Pools, lagoon and marina

    Hawks Cay Resort

    Duck Key·Island resort

    A Middle Keys resort with five pools, a saltwater lagoon, a marina and Calm Waters Spa.

    61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key, FL 33050Explore View on map

  4. By the Seven Mile Bridge

    Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa

    Marathon·Beach resort

    A beach resort and spa at Knights Key in Marathon, mile marker 47.

    1 Knights Key Boulevard, Marathon, FL 33050Explore View on map

  5. Reached only by sea or air

    Little Palm Island Resort & Spa

    Little Torch Key·Private island resort

    A private island resort with 30 thatched-roof bungalows, reached only by sea or air.

    28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key, FL 33042Explore View on map

  6. At the end of Duval Street

    Ocean Key Resort & Spa

    Mallory Square, Key West·Waterfront resort

    The resort at the very end of Duval Street, home to Sunset Pier and SpaTerre.

    0 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map

  7. The first Keys resort from Miami

    Playa Largo Resort & Spa

    Key Largo·Bayside resort

    A resort and spa on the Overseas Highway in Key Largo.

    97450 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037Explore View on map

  8. A private island by launch

    Sunset Key Cottages

    Sunset Key·Island cottages

    Cottages with wraparound verandas on a 27-acre private island, reached by launch from Key West.

    245 Front Street, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map

  9. Victorian houses and gardens

    The Marquesa Hotel

    Old Town, Key West·Boutique hotel

    An adults-only hotel in six restored Victorian-style buildings, one block off Duval.

    600 Fleming Street, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map

  10. Every room with a balcony

    The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton

    Old Town, Key West·Beachside hotel

    A beachside hotel where every room has a balcony, with the Four Marlins restaurant.

    1435 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map

Price guide per night for a standard room: $ under $200, $$ $200–400, $$$ $400–700, $$$$ over $700, based on the lowest rate the MICHELIN Guide published for a sample November date. Hotels without a published rate are left blank. Rates rise sharply in winter and during Art Basel week.

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