3 Best, Genuine Boutique Hotels in South Beach in 2026

The Setai, South Beach is undoubtedly Miami’s most beautiful boutique hotel. We love how its Asian-Deco sets the tone from the outset, all that black granite, warm timber slats and softly geometric lighting replacing the expected South Beach gloss with something unique. We’d recommend spending time in the three climate-controlled infinity pools, which feel less like a resort feature than an integral part of the architecture. Rooms are a bit more low key in style, with Shoji-style lighting, pale walls, wood detailing and floor-to-ceiling windows framing sea or city views…. > Read Our Full Review

Esme Hotel, tucked away just off Española Way, South Beach feels like a self-contained Mediterranean-style village than a typical Miami boutique hotel, with striped awnings, string lights and dense greenery set against a very central, energetic South Beach location. The design pulls from Spanish/Mediterranean references but blends them into something looser and more eclectic. Around 145 rooms are spread across small buildings and paseos, with interiors that love plush textures, tiled details, monochrome palettes and muralled accents. Some rooms open onto balconies or seating areas. Dining and social life centre… > Read Our Full Review

Hotel Greystone in Miami’s South Beach, is where restraint, and not excess, defines the mood. It sits just off the main strip, where its restored Art Deco façade stands out in crisp white against the usual South Beach spectacle. Inside, the tone is calm and curated, with a clean palette of whites, pale woods and black accents that keeps the focus on light, space and atmosphere. Rooms are split across two buildings around a courtyard, giving the property a more intimate feel than the 91 room count might suggest. Some… > Read Our Full Review