Miami's five-star shoreline
Five-star hotels in Miami
5 hotels
From the Surf Club's 1930 colonnades to a family-run estate on the Sunny Isles sand, Miami wears luxury lightly. Barefoot at breakfast, silk by sundown — from South Beach north along Collins Avenue, we kept only the addresses where the service holds up to the view. All five hold five-star standing. Five made the cut.
South Beach
The art deco district and its restaurants, with the city's most famous sand at the end of every street.
The neighborhoods
South Beach
The art deco district and its restaurants, with the city's most famous sand at the end of every street.
Faena Hotel Miami Beach · Mid-Beach — © Faena Hotel Miami BeachMid-Beach
Collins Avenue's quieter stretch — wide beach, landmark hotels, the boardwalk running past them all.
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club · Bal Harbour & Surfside — © Four SeasonsBal Harbour & Surfside
The polished north end: low voices, world-class shopping and an uncrowded shore.
Acqualina Resort & Residences · Sunny Isles Beach — © Acqualina Resort & ResidencesSunny Isles Beach
The beach at its widest, a stretch of towers and sand that feels a world away from the crowds.
Good to know
Which are the five-star hotels in Miami?
Five. Every hotel we list in Miami holds five-star standing: Faena Hotel Miami Beach; The Setai, Miami Beach; Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club; The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort; and Acqualina Resort & Residences. Each has its own page, reached from the list above, with a concierge behind every stay.
Which neighborhood should I stay in?
South Beach puts you inside the art deco district and its restaurants; Mid-Beach trades the crowds for wider sand; Bal Harbour and Surfside are the quiet, polished north; and Sunny Isles stretches the beach further still.
When is the best season for Miami?
December through April brings dry air, ocean breezes and the city's social calendar. Summer runs warmer and softer-priced, with afternoon storms that pass as quickly as they arrive.
Do these hotels sit directly on the beach?
All five do. The collection fronts the Atlantic directly along Collins Avenue, from South Beach through Mid-Beach and Surfside to Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles.
How do I reserve a stay?
Search your dates on the hotel's page to see reference rates, then send the concierge a request. The concierge confirms exact rates and availability with you before anything is booked, and any payment and its timing are set out before you confirm.
