The Setai, Miami Beach
A serene, Asian-influenced luxury hotel and residences on the quieter north end of South Beach's Art Deco district.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Hushed, dark-wood interiors and three temperature-controlled pools make it feel like a calm retreat amid South Beach's noise.
Our read - 02
Understated luxury rather than party-hotel flash.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, The Setai, Miami Beach earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Setai, Miami Beach works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, The Setai, Miami Beach works.
You want the trip to feel easy
For relaxation, The Setai, Miami Beach delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give The Setai, Miami Beach a miss.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — The Setai, Miami Beach isn't cheap for what it is.
You want time outdoors
For nature & scenery, The Setai, Miami Beach is hit or miss.
What you're near — and what you're not
- South Beach sand (on the beach)
- Collins Avenue
- Art Deco Historic District
- Wynwood & Design District (~15–20 min drive)
- Downtown/Brickell (~20–25 min drive)
What you're paying for
Studios and suites with a calm, dark-wood aesthetic; ocean-view suites command a steep premium. Expect a resort-level service ratio and price tier.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Very expensive
Sources and method (2)
- The Setai occupies a 1937 Asian Art Deco landmark (originally the Dempsey-Vanderbilt) and centers on three temperature-controlled infinity pools (75/85/90 degrees) oriented east-west. thesetaihotel.com ↗
- It holds the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating (since 2014), AAA Five Diamond and two MICHELIN Keys. lhw.com ↗