1 Hotel South Beach
A nature-forward, sustainability-minded luxury resort on South Beach with four pools and a large spa.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling with kids.
Why
- 01
Reclaimed wood, living-plant walls, and a sprawling rooftop pool give it a relaxed, organic-luxe feel.
Our read - 02
Family-friendlier and less stiff than many of its peers.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, 1 Hotel South Beach earns the hours.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, 1 Hotel South Beach works.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, 1 Hotel South Beach works.
You want the trip to feel easy
For relaxation, 1 Hotel South Beach delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — 1 Hotel South Beach isn't cheap for what it is.
You are traveling solo
Solo, it depends on the day.
You are planning for two
For romance, 1 Hotel South Beach is hit or miss.
What you're near — and what you're not
- South Beach sand (on the beach)
- Collins Avenue shopping
- Art Deco district
- Wynwood/Design District (~15–20 min drive)
- Brickell/Downtown (~20 min drive)
What you're paying for
Rooms and suites in natural materials, many with ocean or bay views; suites and oceanfront categories command premiums. Expect a resort fee.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Very expensive
Sources and method (2)
- 1 Hotel South Beach is an eco-luxury resort built with reclaimed materials, holding LEED Silver certification and a five Green Key rating, with biophilic design including a ~12,000-plant living wall. 1hotels.com ↗
- It has four pools, including a 110-foot ocean-view rooftop pool, the largest of its kind in South Beach. 1hotels.com ↗