Miami has a unique and iconic skyline - a modern city set against the ocean. Therefore, choosing a hotel with a balcony is the best way to enjoy these views. Unsurprisingly, some of the best hotels in Miami have rooms with private balconies (ideal for sipping a cocktail on). Our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best hotels with balconies in Miami beach to make planning your next trip a hassle-free choice. Including old school grandeur, chic spa getaways, beach-club boltholes and bohemian-style boutiques - there is something for everyone. So why not browse through our collection to get planning your next city break?
For a hip stay
- All of the bubblegum-white rooms at SLS Brickell, except the Deluxe Kings, come with a lavish balcony affording stunning skyline views. Fun and hip, the weekend poolside events are notoriously lively and the Happy Hour at the bar is obviously a plus - a great choice for young couples or groups of friends.
- Youthful and all about poolside life, Hotel Victor is a fun option for young people. From the decadent candy shop to the sushi bar, it's certainly a unique stay. But what makes it one of the best hotels in Miami Beach are the lovely views afforded by the balconies of the cool, beachside chic rooms.
- Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables buzzes with life. From the house DJ to the regular wine night in the restaurant, the atmosphere is classy and fun-loving. A grand historic building given a smart, stylish makeover, the chic rooms boast hand-selected artworks and four-posters. If you book the Ponce de Leon rooms, you get a balcony or terrace with direct access to the pool - superb!
For work trips
- Every one of the sleek luxury rooms at Epic Hotel comes with floor-to-ceiling windows and a beautiful private balcony. That's not all; this uber-modern, high-tech hotel is a great option for business people - the meeting facilities are enormous, there's a 12,000 square foot spa and numerous dining (and drinking) options. A sophisticated city stay.
For families
- For something with a Latin twist, try Casa Faena. The breezy, Spanish rooms are plush, styled in whites and terracottas, while the City View Studio gives you a delightful private balcony with majestic views of the city. A fantastic deal for families, there are babysitting and childcare services, an Argentinian bistro and a rooftop terrace.
- The Local House has got that lived-in, beachy, homely feel, ideal for families. Two children under 12 sleep free-of-charge when using existing beds. Children love the table tennis table and foosball while the tapas bar is suitable for all. If you book a City View room, you get a balcony affording truly stunning views of the cityscape.
- Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne is another great choice for families. It has a kids club to keep the little ones entertained while adults can unwind in the Eucalyptus Steam Room. The elegant rooms are surfer-meets-Art-Deco, Miami in a nutshell, with large windows opening out to private balconies. Boasting its own private beach, family pool and 4 restaurants, it's one of Miami Beach's best family hotels.
For urban cool
- The balconies of East Miami's sleek and modern rooms are incredibly spacious, accessed from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Urban luxury at its finest, and a taste of the 'real Miami'. expect wood-fired cuisine at the restaurant, 4 pools, revolving art exhibitions and a high-tech gym - seriously cool!
For a boutique
- A classic Art Deco building that's been given a modern makeover, Lennox Miami Beach is a chic, beachside boutique with its own private beach club just 2 minutes away. The rooms are laid-back affairs with handcrafted wood furnishings, and they lead out onto private balconies overlooking the colourful streets of Miami Beach.
For great value
- The Angler may be cheap, but it provides VIP status at a number of trendy South Beach nightclubs. The Art Deco rooms are filled with light from the floor-to-ceiling windows, and all the studios and lofts come with private balconies. Plus, there are spa treatments by the pool and sumptuous seafood - what's not to love?
- Dream Miami South Beach is a great option for the young because it's so close to the nightlife and it's reasonably priced. The rooms are light and chic, and if you book the Platinum Sun King Suite or Penthouse Suite you get your own private rooftop terrace! Complete with tapas and a holistic spa - this is a great deal.
For luxury
- The Villa Casa Casuarina was originally the home of Versace and is undoubtedly one of the best luxury hotels in Miami Beach. The balconies are as ornate as the frescoed rooms, with their plush flour-posters and gilded ceilings. Then there's the gold mosaic pool to consider or the gurgling fountains, and the leafy courtyards - this property is worth a trip to Miami alone.
- For a grand hotel with balconies in Coconut Grove, the Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove is your best bet. With a cocktail bar, poolside cafe, grill, and a vast spa, it has got everything you need for a seaside holiday, while the traditional and elegant rooms all come with a private balcony boasting beautiful views of Miami. But for true luxury, book a room with an oceanfront balcony.
- Ritz Carlton Bal Harbour might boast some of the most instagrammable oceanfront balconies in Miami Beach, looking down upon the elevated swimming pool and the hotel's own stretch of private beach. The rooms are elegant and breezy, while the restaurant serves farm-to-fork cuisine. Plus, the hotel boasts its own art collection valued at over $3.5 million - luxury defined.
- The private oceanfront balconies of Faena Miami Beach's ornate, late-Deco rooms are some of the finest around. Candycane-coloured luxury awaits you at this decadent resort with its own private beach: frescoed, pillared, with 5 restaurants and a 22,000 square foot South American spa, you'll be pampered silly.
For romance
- For chic beachside luxury, you can't get better than 1 Hotel South Beach. For one, it's got its own private beach, nightly DJ, incredibly cool rooftop bar (and perfect views of the Miami skyline) and of course, an award-winning restaurant. But really, the cherry on top are some of the oceanfront rooms, with their gorgeous balconies and spectacular views. Ideal for hip young couples.
- For a spa hotel in Miami Beach with a balcony, look no further than Palms Hotel & Spa. The Junior and Oceanfront Suites come with balconies, however, all the rooms are chic and bright. The lagoon-like pool winds through carefully designed tropical grounds, the holistic AVEDA spa offers couples' massage therapies, and there's farm-to-fork organic cuisine at the restaurant.
- Gale South Beach offers light, fresh rooms and if you book one of the Queen or King Terrace suites, you get a gorgeous private balcony - perfect for that morning cup of coffee or evening tipple! The cocktail bar is particularly fancy, and the rooftop pool is a real lure. A great option for couples looking for a room with an oceanfront balcony.
For old-school design
- If you book one of the terrace rooms at Nautilus, you get an oceanfront balcony with enchanting views. This vintage-luxury hotel is seriously refined, offering cool 1950s style with marble floors and antiques. With direct beach access, a heated freshwater pool fringed with palm trees, and a spa - this is a chic retro choice.
- Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club boasts a classic Miami palm-fringed pool facing the ocean an Italian restaurant that is always a hit. But the real draw is the rooms, true old school elegance awaits with the best offering gorgeous oceanfront balconies. Book the private yacht or head to the champagne bar - a decadent stay.
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