Mid-Beach covers Collins Avenue from 23rd to 44th Street, a stretch where the sidewalks move at a calmer pace than South Beach and the hotels range from design-forward boutiques to full-service oceanfront resorts.
For a real Miami Beach stay without the Ocean Drive crowds, it's a comfortable base for families, couples and solo travelers alike.
How we selected these Mid-Beach hotels
Geography comes first, then ratings do the sorting.
- A verified address between 23rd and 44th Street, on or near Collins Avenue.
- Hotels with verified sustainability credentials appear before those without.
- Within the same sustainability status, higher star ratings rank first.
- Higher guest scores settle any remaining ties within the same star tier.
Hotels outside that corridor did not qualify, however close they are to the boundary. The final list is two 5-star hotels and three 4-star hotels.
Mid-Beach Miami hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Guest score | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa | 5 | 9.2 | 4041 Collins Ave |
| Faena Miami Beach | 5 | 9.0 | 3201 Collins Ave |
| Hotel Croydon | 4 | 8.6 | 3720 Collins Ave |
| Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph Collection | 4 | 8.4 | 3925 Collins Ave |
| Hotel Continental Miami Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | 4 | 8.2 | 4000 Collins Ave |
Getting around Mid-Beach without a car
- Route 100: The Miami-Dade Transit bus runs from Downtown Miami to Aventura Mall via Miami Beach, with stops along Collins Avenue in Mid-Beach.
- Middle Beach Loop trolley: The City of Miami Beach trolley stops along Collins Avenue up to 43rd Street, about every 20 minutes from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Airport transfers: Rideshare from Miami International Airport to Mid-Beach takes roughly 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic on the MacArthur Causeway. No rail line connects MIA directly to Collins Avenue.
- Walking to the bus: Most hotels on this list are within a 5-minute walk of a Collins Avenue bus stop, so you can skip a rental car for the duration of your stay.
What makes Mid-Beach different from South Beach
South Beach concentrates nightlife, Art Deco architecture, and tourist foot traffic below 23rd Street. Mid-Beach starts where that density thins out. You get the same Atlantic Ocean access, the same wide sand, and Collins Avenue running parallel to the water, but the sidewalks move at a different pace.
The hotels here tend to be bigger, with full amenities on site. The Faena district anchors the southern edge near 32nd Street, adding a design-forward hotel corridor that draws a different crowd than the party-focused blocks further south.
The hotels
Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa
4041 Collins Ave
9.2586 reviews
5-star Hyatt Andaz at 4041 Collins Ave, 9.2 guest score. Near the Collins Ave & 43rd St bus stop.
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Faena Miami Beach
3201 Collins ave
9.0555 reviews
5-star Faena Miami Beach at 3201 Collins Ave in the Faena District, 9.0 guest score. Near the Collins Ave & 31st St bus stop.
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Hotel Croydon
3720 Collins Ave
8.61,795 reviews
4-star boutique hotel at 3720 Collins Ave, 8.6 guest score. Near the Collins Ave & 38th St bus stop.
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Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph Collection
3925 Collins Ave
8.4868 reviews
4-star Marriott Autograph Collection at 3925 Collins Ave, 8.4 guest score, near the Collins Ave & 38th St bus stop.
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Hotel Continental Miami Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4000 Collins Ave
8.21,647 reviews
4-star Tapestry Collection by Hilton at 4000 Collins Ave, 8.2 guest score, at the corner of 40th Street.
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Frequently asked questions
What streets define Mid-Beach in Miami Beach?＋
Mid-Beach runs along Collins Avenue from 23rd Street in the south to 44th Street in the north. It is between South Beach (below 23rd) and North Beach (above 44th), and all five hotels on this list have verified addresses within that corridor.
Is there a subway or metro stop in Mid-Beach?＋
No Metrorail or Metromover station serves Mid-Beach. Miami-Dade Transit Route 100 and the Middle Beach Loop trolley run along Collins Avenue through the neighborhood. Most hotels on this list are within a 1 to 3 minute walk of a bus stop on Collins.
How do I get from Miami International Airport to Mid-Beach?＋
Rideshare and taxi are the most direct options, taking roughly 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic on the MacArthur Causeway. No rail line connects MIA to Collins Avenue. Miami-Dade Transit bus connections exist but require transfers and take considerably longer.
Which hotel on this list is best for a luxury stay?＋
Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa at 4041 Collins Ave and Faena Miami Beach at 3201 Collins Ave are the two 5-star properties on the list. Andaz has the higher guest score, 9.2. Faena, at 9.0, is in the Faena District near 32nd Street.
Which hotel is the best mid-range option in Mid-Beach?＋
All five hotels on this list are 4 or 5 stars. Of the 4-star picks, Hotel Croydon at 3720 Collins Ave has the highest guest score, 8.6, and Hotel Continental Miami Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, at 40th and Collins, is the Hilton-brand option.
Do any of these hotels have verified sustainability certifications?＋
None of the five hotels on this list carry a verified sustainability certification such as LEED or Green Key. Each hotel's sustainability highlight reflects what could be confirmed. Travelers prioritizing certified eco stays may want to check our separate page on eco-friendly hotels in Miami.
