South Beach is on a narrow barrier island where the Atlantic Ocean, Ocean Drive, and Lincoln Road are all within a short walk of Collins Avenue. The five hotels here are one 5-star, three 4-stars and one 3-star, all on or just off Collins Avenue. Each property falls between 1st and 23rd Streets, the recognized South Beach boundary.
How we selected these South Beach hotels
Every hotel on this list has a confirmed address on Collins Avenue or 17th Street within the South Beach boundaries of Miami Beach, from 1st Street to 23rd Street.
- Star rating determined the primary order, with higher star ratings placed first.
- Where two hotels share the same star rating, the higher guest score determined placement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLS South Beach | 1701 Collins Ave | 5 | 8.6 |
| National Hotel, An Adult Only Oceanfront Resort | 1677 Collins Ave | 4 | 8.8 |
| Kaskades Hotel South Beach | 300 17th Street | 4 | 8.4 |
| Marseilles Beachfront Hotel | 1741 Collins Ave | 4 | 8.1 |
| Catalina Hotel & Beach Club | 1732 Collins Ave | 3 | 7.4 |
Getting around South Beach without a car
- South Beach Trolley (free): The City of Miami Beach runs two South Beach loops along Washington Avenue and Alton Road from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., about every 20 minutes, with a stop at Washington Avenue and 17th Street.
- Metrobus on Collins: Miami-Dade Routes 100 and 150 stop at Collins Avenue and 17th Street.
- On foot: Ocean Drive ends at 15th Street, about a 7-minute walk south from Collins Avenue at 17th Street, and Lincoln Road runs west from Collins Avenue one block south of 17th Street.
- 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 are 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. Expect street noise, though: Collins Avenue stays busy past midnight on weekend nights.
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
5-star on Collins Avenue at 17th Street, with a Philippe Starck interior, two pools, and Lincoln Road steps away.
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National Hotel, An Adult Only Oceanfront Resort
1677 Collins Ave
8.81,997 reviews
4-star oceanfront on Collins Avenue at 17th Street, adult-only, with an 8.8 guest score and direct beach access.
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Kaskades Hotel South Beach
300 17th Street,
8.4480 reviews
4-star with an 8.4 guest score on 17th Street, 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-star beachfront at 1741 Collins Avenue with an 8.1 guest score, two blocks north of Lincoln Road.
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Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
1732 Collins Ave
7.41,517 reviews
3-star on Collins Avenue at 17th Street, a South Beach Group property with pool access and a beach club.
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Frequently asked questions
Which South Beach hotels are closest to the ocean?＋
The National Hotel at 1677 Collins Ave and the Marseilles Beachfront Hotel at 1741 Collins Ave are both on the east side of Collins Avenue with direct beach access. Both are beachfront, so guests walk from the hotel straight onto the sand.
Do any of these hotels have a rooftop pool or bar?＋
SLS South Beach at 1701 Collins Ave has two pools, both at beach level rather than on the roof. The National Hotel has a 205-foot infinity pool at beach level, which the hotel calls the longest infinity-edge pool in Miami Beach.
Is there public transit from South Beach to Miami International Airport?＋
Yes. Metrobus Route 150, the Miami Beach Airport Flyer, stops at Collins Avenue and 17th Street and runs straight to the Miami International Airport station with no transfer. Scheduled trips take about 25 to 50 minutes, and most take around 30.
Which hotel on this list works best for adults traveling without children?＋
The National Hotel at 1677 Collins Ave is adults-only, so you won't share the pool with young kids. SLS South Beach draws a similar adult crowd, thanks to its design-hotel look and nightlife 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 is 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.
