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The Betsy Hotel South Beach, Miami

1440 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“One of South Beach’s finest hotels, the Betsy has a classy vibe with excellent service and first-rate amenities. The historic gem has two wings, with rooms set in either a colonial style or an art-deco aesthetic.”

Fodors review:

“An art deco treasure elegantly refurbished and totally retro-chic, The Betsy sits directly on world-famous Ocean Drive and delivers the full-throttle South Beach experience with style, pizzazz and cultural twist—the Betsy offers cultural programs year-round such as poetry readings, live jazz, and art shows.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Miami.

Forbes review:

“The Betsy — South Beach stands out on the skyline of Ocean Drive. Located in the Art Deco district, about a half a block from the northern end of the strip, the hotel has reigned as a landmark for more than seven decades.”

Telegraph review:

“A rare colonial-style building in the heart of the Art Deco District on Ocean Drive, The Betsy is a stylish boutique hotel with a cultural mission, regularly hosting jazz evenings and literary events. In addition, it boasts a beautiful rooftop garden, two pools and a wide array of dining options.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of The Betsy Hotel South Beach, Miami. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.3 out of 5.0

Ranked 11th in Miami

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All you need to know

The lavish hotel competition in Miami has reached such a fever pitch that the Betsy — South Beach’s modesty is practically a novelty. It’s almost tempting to label it as traditional but with a caveat: the Betsy’s unique pre-deco charm makes it distinctly individualistic, inevitably setting it apart from the glamorous poolside photoshoots and star-studded nightlife of its more fame-hungry surroundings.

The Betsy, a unique example of Florida-Georgian architecture, was first conceived in 1941 by L. Murray Dixon.

After investing in a substantial renovation project that lasted two years and cost millions of dollars, the beachfront property, famous for its literary influence, recently announced a significant expansion.

This involved a merger with the historic Carlton Hotel on Collins Avenue, which was originally designed by Henry Hohauser. The revamped property includes the original building on Ocean Drive, now referred to as the Dixon wing, as well as the completely refurbished Collins Avenue building, now known as the Hohauser wing, which boasts a jazz-era style.

This architectural gem now consists of 130 guest rooms and suites, two dining establishments overseen by renowned chef Laurent Tourondel, and a large rooftop pool complex, among other luxurious features.

 

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Recent guest reviews

5.0
Mcglynn

8 January 2026

the best hotel in South Beach miami

the hotel is overall first class, location is perfect, the services and facilities are great and Fritzner on the front desk is a real superstar, nothing is too much trouble for him. without any doubt i will be back.

5.0
Sarah

8 January 2026

Excellence in hospitality and service

The were incredibly helpful to us. Chris and Fritzner in particular were brilliant at helping us check in and solve the query we had. They couldn’t do any more for us and made our stay very comfortable.

The architecture. Two pools. Reception room with piano

4.0
Henk

28 December 2025

quite good

location and grandeur of the hotel

despite the pronounced unconditional helpfulness by every employee you meet on checking in, I needed help because we checked in with a wrong suitcase we took at the airport. I really needed help by the front office of the hotel. Their answers were : you have to call the airport or the airline, I don't have the number, we don't call an uber for you. In other words : good luck with your problem. So disappointing for a 5 star hotel. For me, as European, it was a real proof of the Amercian artificial customer friendliness : only words but no real help

5.0
Burgundy

9 December 2025

Peaceful safe homey and clean as can be beautiful libraries 🥰🥰

It was Amazingly the staff was amazing thee ambiance was amazing

More towels and blankets

4.5
Elliot

8 December 2025

Fabulous

Location, staff, facilities

Price

4.0
Koen

4 December 2025

Expensive for what we got

The room

Breakfast very expensive for what you get Coffee really bad

4.5
Ennio

29 November 2025

Fabulous

Very good location and great food. Nice and cosy and quite intimate compared to some of the more corporate hotels.

N/A

4.0
Sarah

27 November 2025

Very good

The vibe and location

5.0
Michael

21 November 2025

Would stay again.

Historic hotel with great service and friendly helpful staff.

Nothing.

4.5
Morten

21 November 2025

Excellent hotel with a very professional staff.

Excellent hotel with a very professional and friendly staff. Great location and a good atmosphere. We will definitely come back to this hotel.

No toilet brush. 🤣

4.0
Miquela

17 November 2025

Very good

Great location and friendly staff.

For the price point the rooms could use a refresh.

5.0
Penny

2 November 2025

We stayed for 3 nights and had the most wonderful time, the hotel will ruin you for other hotel stays in the future

Beautiful building and wonderful team of people

5.0
Salma

19 October 2025

Amazing stay and friendly staff

The situation and the decorations

Rooms quite small

5.0
Sloane

17 October 2025

Exceptional

Staff was great and the room clean.

Nothing

5.0
Rebecca

16 October 2025

Can’t wait onto yo back

Great location staff and dog friendly

Internal balconies

5.0
Vlad

16 October 2025

Our stay at the Betsy Hotel was an ideal vacation experience.

In our opinion, the Betsy hotel has the best location on Ocean Dr. The room was pleasant, well-lit, and quiet. The staff was great and very professional. Juan, in particular, was very helpful and friendly.

Perhaps you should ban people from playing ball in the pool. That’s the only suggestion I have. Everything else is excellent.

4.5
Kimberly

9 October 2025

Fabulous

Stylish, beautiful hotel with excellent customer service. Unique layout between (2) buildings so took a day to get the layout down but added to charm. Great art on the walls throughout hotel. Loved the daily evening music in lobby area while enjoying cocktails. Beach set up was nice and quick walk. Hotel restaurant was good, not great but area has lots of options so not an issue.

5.0
Meenakshisundaram

4 October 2025

Thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Very helpful staff

Great location, wonderful staff and nice room

5.0
Annelies

1 October 2025

Cosy homey stay

Amazing hotel! Beautiful interior and great vibe. Staff very friendly. Especially Juan. It feels like a home and you don’t want to leave the hotel at night. Live music in the weekends. Nice pools.

Upstairs is a bit of a maze. All menus are including service, which is nice but it’s seems pricey so you need to know.

5.0
David

26 September 2025

Perfect in Every Aspect.

This is our third year at The Betsy. We fly in from Chile for the week. The property itself is gorgeous - the design, the artwork and the quirky maze like layout. The food is incredible (plus they have a great gym if you want to work off the calories!). But, it always comes down to the service and staff - impeccable - year after year. We can’t recommend The Betsy Enough - we’ll be back next year!

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5.0
Marc

21 September 2025

Exceptional

Everything

Nothing

5.0
Christopher

21 September 2025

Exceptional

Exceptional 5* hotel. Booked this for the daily yoga and proximity to the beach. Highly recommend

4.5
Sara

10 September 2025

Exceptional customer service

We had a flight delay which meant we couldn’t make our original booked date, although we didn’t have free cancellation. I messaged customer service to ask if they would change the date to our new arrival night, which they did without question. I have had other hotels simply ignore the request and keep the money so I very much appreciate their customer service. Hotel was also lovely decor and very comfortable, and quiet despite being on ocean drive. Definitely stay again!

Nothing, lovely property

5.0
Pavel

27 August 2025

Our top choice on Ocean Drive

Tremendous service from start to finish. Probably the best hotel on Ocean Drive. Great facilities.

Rooms facing Ocean drive could be a bit noisy.

5.0
Nina

27 August 2025

Superb!

Outstanding, with the library, 2 pools, exclusive beach, yoga in the morning, restaurant and a happy hour between 3-6 every day; what else do you need! The location is the best possible.

I love the property!

4.0
Price

20 August 2025

Very good

The food was fantastic. The bar was great, the live music was awesome. The proximity to the beach, and the art collection.

Room had seen better days.

5.0
Alex

15 August 2025

Best place in Miami so far.

Rooftop pool is nice. Also the staff over there.

5.0
Karine

11 August 2025

Exceptional

Comfortable and arty

4.5
Barbara

8 August 2025

Fabulous

The location and the friendly atmosphere in the lobby

4.5
George

8 August 2025

Lovely stay in this stylish art deco hotel in a very good location on Miami South Beach.

Stylish Art Deco Hotel in a lovely location on Miami South Beach. Has two lovely pool areas one with great sea and city views. Food in the restaurants was good and the staff very friendly and helpful. Bed comfortable and mini bar has a good selection. Live music in the evenings also provides a lovely ambiance. Decor stylish and appropriate.

Very noisy aircon in room.

5.0
Vered

5 August 2025

מומלץ בחום

⸻ A Heartfelt and Touching Experience – A Must-Visit at The Betsy! In one word: Wow. The Betsy is not just a hotel – it’s a home for culture, art, music, and humanity. From the moment we walked in, we felt part of something truly special. The artistic design, the curated exhibitions throughout the property, the live piano music – every detail resonates with inspiration and emotion. But the highlight? The owner himself – present, engaged, sensitive, and deeply involved. It’s impossible to stay indifferent when witnessing someone who combines excellence in hospitality with a powerful community-driven vision. A rare blend of passion, culture, and love for people. We left with tears in our eyes and hearts full. If you’re looking for more than just a comfortable bed – if you’re seeking meaning – you must visit The Betsy

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4.0
Sophie

4 August 2025

Nice stay, good location

The decor and staff were friendly

Noisey air con and outside

4.0
Aileen

4 August 2025

Nice spot!

The hotel is well situated near the beach and restaurants. The rooftop pool is very nice as is the downstairs bar.

Our room, while nicely decorated, had a musty/mildew smell. Perhaps trading out the area rug would help as some of those things capture moisture.

4.0
Eleanor

3 August 2025

Very good

The staff and the vibe at the Betsy were the highlights. The bar/restaurant/lobby were great and the courtyard pool was nice. The room was very big with a full closet, though a small bathroom. Food and drinks were great. Bar staff at the rooftop pool and the bar also amazing.

The rooms could have been a bit cleaner and serviced better, and there was some noise from the corridor late at night from other guests

4.0
Salma

1 August 2025

Good hotel well located

Very well located spot

Rooms are small

4.0
Claudio

26 July 2025

Nice place , desk manager very good .

Service and restaurant.

Problem with the TV room. But was resolved.

5.0
Navjot

21 July 2025

Just lovely

Brilliant location. Fabulous staff especially Rene and Robert in the bar. P

It was lovely. Nothing wrong at all.

5.0
Juliya

21 July 2025

Exceptional

Wonderful staff created a welcoming and safe atmosphere throughout the stay

4.0
William

21 July 2025

Very good

Great location and attentive staff.

4.5
Susan

16 July 2025

Another wonderful stay in South Beach at the beautiful Betsy Hotel

This was my second time staying at the Betsy. The first time was with a friend and the second time was with my family. I loved it both times. I love how close it is to the beach and the rooftop pool. One evening we had dinner at the restaurant and sat outside. The food was delicious and the ambience and people watching was excellent. Will definitely return in the future.

The only part of this trip that wasn’t the best was when we opened the door to our two queen bedroom one of the beds was right by the door and almost hitting the door. This room was probably not intended for two queen beds, but maybe for one king? That was really my only complaint. For this price I would’ve wished that we had a little bit more room around the two beds

5.0
Sharma

10 July 2025

Exceptional 3 days stay

The whole experience from entering the hotel to leaving after3 days was excellent

Noise from buildings works outside

5.0
Mark

5 July 2025

Exceptional

Art, Pool, Location

4.5
Aliaksandr

1 July 2025

Fabulous

Great place, atmosphere, location, delicious restaurant

5.0
Kim

18 June 2025

Relaxing Work Trip

location

chorline in the pool was terrible - maybe change to salt system. Also the sushi was stale.

5.0
Michael

13 June 2025

Perfect getaway on Southbeach

Wife loved it and dog friendly

If anything maybe parking

4.5
Caroline

10 June 2025

Very enjoyable

Very comfy bed. Piano bar. I’m sure there would be a lot more to like but the weather was awful.

Lack of shelf space in bathroom. No kettle for making tea.

5.0
Pospischil

5 June 2025

Amazingly friendly and helpful team of staff, great in house food, best location, comfortable rooms!

Fantastic boutique hotel across from the beach! The staff were exceptional and dealt immediately with any concerns/requests me or any member of my family had during our stay. What a team they put together here. The gym was excellent. The live piano in the lobby was so great to finish off a day with, and the lobby was always inviting and a happy place. I also loved the fresh complimentary coffee at the bar in the morning after my workouts. Great location, great team, we will be back!

4.5
Mario

31 May 2025

Beautiful hotel in the right spot!

This hotel is beautiful in many ways, including the architecture and the art exhibits. Great bar !

The pools are not something to brag about.

5.0
Dougan

22 May 2025

Excellent location

Super location at the start of ocean drive ! Rooms very comfortable! Facilities excellent !

4.5
Fahad

18 May 2025

Fabulous

Location is amazing. Stuff are so friendly. The ambience is phenomenal

The swimming pool was not heated as early morning, with the breeze being challenging, especially for the little ones

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kids' meals (additional charge)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Shared lounge/TV area
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
  • - Fishing (additional charge)
  • - Solarium
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Windsurfing (additional charge)
  • - Cycling
  • - Snorkelling (additional charge)
  • - Beachfront
  • - Evening entertainment
  • - Beauty Services
  • - Facial treatments
  • - Make up services
  • - Hair treatments
  • - Manicure
  • - Pedicure
  • - Body treatments
  • - Body scrub
  • - Body wrap
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • - Foot bath
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Fitness
  • - Yoga classes
  • - Beach
  • - Temporary art galleries
  • - Walking tours
  • - Happy hour (additional charge)
  • - Tour or class about local culture
  • - Live music/performance
  • - Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor pool (all year)
  • - Outdoor furniture

Entertainment & family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
  • - Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Accessible parking

Pool and wellness

  • - Rooftop pool
  • - Infinity pool
  • - Pool with view
  • - Heated pool
  • - Pool bar
  • - Shallow end
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Sun umbrellas
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • - Face masks for guests available
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