South Seas Hotel  

Perched on Miami Beach’s iconic Collins Avenue just above 17th Street, this vintage Art Deco boutique sits oceanfront — one block from the Miami Beach Convention Center and the Fillmore Jackie Gleason Theater. Walk to Lincoln Road Mall and Ocean Drive for shopping, cafes and nightlife. Address: 1751 Collins Ave; roughly 20 minutes to Miami International Airport and about 15 minutes to the Port of Miami.

Bright, fresh rooms framed with orchids and tropical accents offer ocean, pool or city-light views. Rooms include A/C, flat-panel TV, iPod dock, desk, iron/ironing board, bathrobes, bathtub/shower and hairdryer; in-room safes are available for a fee. Some double rooms can sleep 3–4 when booked with existing bedding. Expect a breezy, palm-garden entrance and hammocks for chilling between beach trips.

Wake up to sea-breeze mornings, take a dip in the palm-bordered outdoor pool or stroll straight onto the sand from this oceanfront spot. Lobby bar and poolside service, sun terrace, complimentary Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas, beach towels and a concierge round out the essentials. Valet parking is available for an extra charge. Note: a compulsory resort fee (approximately $15–$50 per room per night) is payable at the hotel.

A business center, meeting rooms and a rentable conference/event space are on site, with complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout public areas and guest rooms.

Start your day with a bountiful hot breakfast overlooking the pool and sparkling sands. On-site restaurant and bar serve poolside drinks and light bites to keep the Miami energy flowing.