South Beach hotels on Collins Avenue and Washington Avenue put guests within a short walk of the Atlantic Ocean, Ocean Drive, and Lincoln Road. This list covers 5 hotels selected from verified South Beach addresses between 1st and 23rd Streets, ranked by star rating and guest score, with sustainability credentials used to separate hotels that score equally on both.
How we selected these South Beach hotels
Every hotel on this list has a confirmed address on Collins Avenue or James Avenue within the South Beach boundaries of Miami Beach, from 1st Street to 23rd Street. Guest score and star rating drove the order, with higher star ratings taking priority. Where two hotels share the same star rating, the higher guest score determined placement. Verified sustainability certifications separated hotels that were otherwise equal on both measures.
The list mixes segments deliberately. You get one 5-star option, three 4-star properties, and one 3-star pick so travelers at different budget levels each have a confirmed South Beach address to work with. No hostels, no unrated properties, and no addresses north of 23rd Street made the cut.
South Beach hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Address | Stars | Guest score | Sustainability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLS South Beach | 1701 Collins Ave | 5 | 8.6 | None verified |
| National Hotel, An Adult Only Oceanfront Resort | 1677 Collins Ave | 4 | 8.8 | None verified |
| Marseilles Beachfront Hotel | 1741 Collins Ave | 4 | 8.1 | None verified |
| Kaskades Hotel South Beach | 300 17th Street | 4 | 8.4 | None verified |
| Catalina Hotel & Beach Club | 1732 Collins Ave | 3 | 7.4 | None verified |
Getting around South Beach without a car
- The South Beach Local (Route 123) runs a loop along Collins Avenue, Washington Avenue, and Lincoln Road, with stops every few blocks.
- The Miami Beach Trolley covers Collins Avenue from South Pointe Drive north through the neighborhood and runs frequently during daytime hours.
- Ocean Drive is a 10-minute walk east from Collins Avenue at 17th Street, and Lincoln Road Mall sits one block north of 17th Street on the west side.
- Ride-share pickup is straightforward along Collins Avenue, though weekend nights between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. see surge pricing and slower pickup times.
What to expect from South Beach hotels on Collins Avenue
Collins Avenue between 16th and 18th Streets is the densest stretch of mid-range and upscale hotels in South Beach. Properties here sit one block from the beach, two blocks from Washington Avenue's nightlife corridor, and within a 5-minute walk of Lincoln Road's restaurants and shops. The tradeoff is street noise, particularly on weekend nights when Collins Avenue stays active past midnight.
Hotels on the east side of Collins Avenue between 17th and 18th Streets offer the shortest walk to the sand, roughly 2 to 3 minutes on foot. Properties on James Avenue, one block west of Collins, trade a slightly longer beach walk for quieter surroundings and lower foot traffic outside the front entrance.
The hotels
SLS South Beach
1701 Collins Ave
8.6442 reviews
2 min walk to Collins Ave at 17th St (South Beach Local Route 123 stop) (Route 123/Miami Beach Trolley)The only 5-star property on this list with a confirmed Collins Avenue address in South Beach, SLS South Beach combines a Philippe Starck-designed interior with a rooftop pool deck and direct proximity to Lincoln Road, making it the top segment pick for guests who want design-forward luxury at 17th Street.
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National Hotel, An Adult Only Oceanfront Resort
1677 Collins Ave
8.81,997 reviews
2 min walk to Collins Ave at 17th St (South Beach Local Route 123 stop) (Route 123/Miami Beach Trolley)Among the 4-star hotels on Collins Avenue in South Beach, the National Hotel carries the highest guest score on this list at 8.8, and its adult-only policy and oceanfront position at 17th Street make it the strongest pick for guests prioritizing a quieter pool environment with direct beach access.
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Kaskades Hotel South Beach
300 17th Street,
8.4480 reviews
3 min walk to 17th St at Collins Ave (South Beach Local Route 123 stop) (Route 123/Miami Beach Trolley)Kaskades Hotel South Beach earns its place with a 4-star rating and an 8.4 guest score from a 17th Street address that puts guests equidistant between Collins Avenue and Washington Avenue, two blocks from the beach and steps from Lincoln Road.
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Marseilles Beachfront Hotel
1741 Collins Ave
8.12,632 reviews
4 min walk to Collins Ave at 17th St (South Beach Local Route 123 stop) (Route 123/Miami Beach Trolley)The Marseilles Beachfront Hotel rounds out the 4-star tier with a confirmed beachfront position at 1741 Collins Avenue and an 8.1 guest score, giving guests who want direct beach access at a 4-star price point a reliable option two blocks north of Lincoln Road.
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Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
1732 Collins Ave
7.41,517 reviews
4 min walk to Collins Ave at 17th St (South Beach Local Route 123 stop) (Route 123/Miami Beach Trolley)Catalina Hotel & Beach Club fills the mid-range segment requirement with a 3-star rating and a Collins Avenue address at 17th Street, offering guests a South Beach Group property with pool access and a beach club arrangement at a price point below the 4-star options on this list.
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Frequently asked questions
Which South Beach hotels sit closest to the ocean?＋
The National Hotel at 1677 Collins Ave and the Marseilles Beachfront Hotel at 1741 Collins Ave both sit on the east side of Collins Avenue with direct beach access. Guests at either property cross Collins Avenue and reach the sand in under 3 minutes on foot.
Do any of these hotels have a rooftop pool or bar?＋
SLS South Beach at 1701 Collins Ave has a rooftop pool deck. The National Hotel has a historic 200-foot lap pool on its grounds at beach level, which is one of the longest hotel pools in South Beach.
Is there public transit from South Beach to Miami International Airport?＋
The South Beach Local (Route 123) connects to the broader Miami-Dade Transit network. From Collins Avenue at 17th Street, you take Route 123 to a transfer point for the Metrobus, which connects to the Miami Intermodal Center adjacent to Miami International Airport. The full trip takes roughly 60 to 75 minutes depending on connections.
Which hotel on this list works best for adults traveling without children?＋
The National Hotel at 1677 Collins Ave operates as an adult-only property, so guests get a pool environment and common areas without families with young children. SLS South Beach skews toward a similar adult crowd given its design-hotel positioning and nightlife-adjacent location at 17th Street.
What is the South Beach neighborhood boundary used for this list?＋
South Beach covers the area of Miami Beach from 1st Street north to 23rd Street, between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Biscayne Bay to the west. Every hotel on this list has a confirmed address within those boundaries on Collins Avenue or 17th Street.
Are there mid-range options on this list, or is everything luxury-priced?＋
Catalina Hotel & Beach Club at 1732 Collins Ave is the 3-star mid-range pick on this list. It sits on the same block as the Marseilles Beachfront Hotel and gives guests a Collins Avenue address with pool access at pricing below the 4-star and 5-star properties.
