The Betsy - South Beach

4.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Front of property
On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Art Deco Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Miami Beach Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Lincoln Road Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Betsy Balcony Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Royal Ocean View Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Skyline Penthouse

  • 159 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic King Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Betsy Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Miami Beach

The Betsy - South Beach is centrally located in Miami Beach, a 1-minute walk from Art Deco Historic District and 13 minutes by foot from New World Symphony Park. .This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Miami Beach Convention Center and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Miami Beach Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • Art Deco Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Miami Beach Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lincoln Road Mall - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Port of Miami - 7 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover Station - 8 min drive
  • Miami Airport Station - 14 min drive
  • Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Palm South Beach Miami, a Tribute Portfolio Resort - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Way - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Sandwicherie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Front Porch Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Betsy - South Beach

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
The Betsy - South Beach offers 130 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.
Make yourself at home in one of the 130 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at LT Steak and Seafood, a beachfront restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Miami Beach? This hotel has 25000 square feet (2323 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 14 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11:30 AM.
LT Steak and Seafood - This beachfront seafood restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
The Carlton Room Café - Onsite café. Open daily.
The Lobby Bar - This bar is located on the beach. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The Betsy - South Beach is listed in the 2010 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.
The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 for adults and USD 10 to 40 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • LT Steak and Seafood
  • The Carlton Room Café
  • The Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (25,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1942
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 63.09 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Lending library access
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults, and USD 10 to 40 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Betsy South
Betsy South Beach
Betsy South Hotel
Betsy South Hotel Beach
Betsy South Beach Hotel Miami Beach
Betsy South Beach Hotel
Betsy South Beach Miami Beach
Betsy Hotel Miami Beach
The Betsy South Beach
The Betsy - South Beach Hotel
The Betsy - South Beach Miami Beach
The Betsy - South Beach Hotel Miami Beach

The Betsy - South Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 736 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was so ideal for me. Quieter part of Ocean Drive but walking distance from a lot of restaurants / Bars etc. The hotel is literally across the road from the beach where you have access to towels, beach chairs and an umbrella covered in the resort fee which is fantastic and hope they continue with. The beach was nice, clean and well staffed. Staff onsite were very professional and friendly. The room we had was nice, clean, and true to the picture, minor wear and tear; also the room we had was quiet which I liked. I would definitely stay again. However in terms of space, the King is extremely limited. There's not much space generally, also in terms of storage space and there's nowhere to sit accept for the bed. That was a drawback but nothing that would stop a return stay. The room is very aesthetically pleasing, comfy bed etc. All the things you'd want in a nice stay. The rooftop pool though small was nice. We unfortunately were charged for an item in the room we didn't use/ take, but once we highlighted this, they refunded the charge immediately which resolved it, and was obviously the right thing to do, though it did show good faith on their part. Sometimes hotel picking is a gamble but I'm very glad I ended up picking this one and would stay again :)
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and facility were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aviram

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha, Hannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely adored our stay at the Betsy! The hotel itself is so charming with such a southern hospitality feel. The staff were so attentive and the rooms were adorable. Bathrooms are a tad small but that is to be expected in older hotels and hotels in Miami in general. The restaurant and bar were both fabulous and such a great location on the strip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alexey, Sankt Peterburg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Отель в целом не плохой , но реально старый и нужен ремонт , два дня не работало два лифта и приходилось ходить кругами , очень шумно работает кондиционер в номере, их хорошего это вкусный завтрак , дружелюбный персонал
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful meal at the restaurant - spectacular food and service overall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
gorgeous hotel. like stepping back into a different era.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ilker, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Watch out for construction next door.

There was a lot of loud construction noise during my stay. The hotel is lovely but it was loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great vibe

We had a wonderful stay - a lovely hotel with an elegant vibe - excellent service and food - loved the piano bar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice. It’s in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Personal boutique hotel

Wonderful boutique hotel. If you’re looking for a more intimate personal experience than the big chain hotels, this is the perfect.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice location, questionable value

Small bedroom and not well appointed, very small bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Customer Service ... hotel is a little run down.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

KEITH

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024