Setai Miami Beach
Asian Art Deco fusion — dark teak, natural stone, hushed corridors, and meditative calm. The courtyard comes alive at night, but it never devolves into chaos. Think Singapore hotel aesthetics dropped into South Beach.
The three pools are temperature-controlled — ask staff which one is warmest or coolest that day depending on your preference
Why It Matters
Privately held and consecutively awarded the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star since 2015 — making 2024 its 10th consecutive year. Also holds Two Michelin Keys, the AAA Five Diamond Award, and ranked as Greater Miami Beach's top resort in Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards. The original 1936 landmark building, designed by architect Henry Hohauser, is a genuine piece of Miami heritage.
The Setai sits on a prime stretch of Collins Avenue at 20th Street and does something genuinely rare in South Beach: it's actually calm. The 1936 Art Deco building — originally the Dempsey-Vanderbilt Hotel, designed by Henry Hohauser — anchors the historic wing, while a modern high-rise tower holds the Ocean Suites. The design weaves teak wood, black granite, and Asian-inspired artifacts into every corner, and the courtyard with three temperature-controlled infinity pools is the social and aesthetic heart of the property. Miami Beach has no shortage of luxury hotels, but very few pull off this level of serenity in the middle of one of the most frantic party zones in the Western Hemisphere.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Art Deco Junior Suite
A step up in square footage with a city view. More generous proportions than the Studio — the extra space lets the Asian-inflected design breathe a bit more. Good for travelers who want room to spread out without a full separate bedroom.
Handmade Swedish Duxiana King · 64 sqmArt Deco One Bedroom Suite
Separate bedroom and living room with a daybed and its own HD TV. Grand windows with teak-paneled walls and authentic artifacts. Available with ocean, courtyard, or city view — the ocean-view option has a private balcony with a bottle-of-rosé-on-arrival kind of feel. The separate living room makes a meaningful difference for couples traveling together.
Handmade Swedish Duxiana King · 73 sqmArt Deco Studio Suite
The entry-level room here — and it's still a suite. Clean lines, rich teak wood panels, Frette linens, and a soaking bathtub that takes up a serious portion of the bathroom. Available with ocean, courtyard, or city views. The Asian Art Deco design makes even the smallest room feel intentional and warm. Good for a solo traveler or couple who doesn't need separate living space.
Handmade Swedish Duxiana King · 56 sqm
Entertainment Suite
Purpose-built for entertaining. Full kitchen with island, a den with dining table, minibar and wine cooler, and a living room that faces the Atlantic. Up to three master bathrooms. The name isn't marketing — this room is actually configured around hosting gatherings, not just sleeping.
Handmade Swedish Duxiana King · 162 sqmOne Bedroom Ocean Suite
Entry point into the high-rise Ocean Suites tower. Contemporary and larger than the Art Deco wing equivalents, with unobstructed Atlantic views from a private balcony. The first-class service tier kicks in here: round-trip airport transfers, daily Setai Grand Breakfast at Jaya (or en suite), non-alcoholic beverages replenished throughout your stay, and valet parking for one car. Good value for what's included.
Handmade Swedish Duxiana King · 81 sqm
Pool Villa
Three of them exist, located on the second floor above the Spa Building — which means immediate, direct access to the three pools below at sunrise. The eastward orientation means you catch the morning light first. More intimate than the Ocean Suites' high-rise feel, and genuinely distinctive. A smart pick for guests who want pool proximity without going all the way to an Ocean Suite.
Handmade Swedish Duxiana King · 50 sqmThe Grand Suite
A four-bedroom, 3,552-square-foot suite with a private cedar sauna, dedicated media room, full walk-through kitchen, and a dining room that seats eight. Two separate living rooms. The 52-inch flatscreen TV in the entertainment room and Queen bed make it genuinely multi-functional. Ocean views by day, Miami skyline glittering at night. Reserved by phone only.
Multiple Handmade Swedish Duxiana beds · 330 sqmThe Penthouse Suite
The entire 40th floor. 10,000 square feet with four bedrooms, a private rooftop pool with panoramic city and beach vistas, a gourmet kitchen, and a dining room for ten guests. There's also a grand piano. A dedicated Ocean Suites arrival staff, concierge, and valet team are assigned exclusively to this floor. Available on request only — you call, they figure it out.
Multiple Handmade Swedish Duxiana King beds · 930 sqmTwo, Three & Four Bedroom Ocean Suite
Sprawling multi-bedroom configurations ranging from 1,312 to 2,812 square feet, all with dramatic oceanfront or ocean-view balconies overlooking the Miami Beach coastline. The Two Bedroom Oceanfront Suites can be combined into Four Bedroom configurations. Full Sub-Zero kitchens, Jacuzzi tubs, and the same first-class service package as the One Bedroom. Built for families, groups, or long-stay guests who need real living space.
Multiple Handmade Swedish Duxiana King beds · 191 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A recurring evening event at the Setai's courtyard featuring cultural entertainment, cuisine, and atmosphere inspired by Asian night markets. Also features in Japón's Temaki Night on Thursdays with live DJ.
Saturday and Sunday brunch at Jaya featuring a caviar station, Peking Duck, rotisserie station, seafood tower, live dessert bar, free-flowing Louis Roederer Champagne, and a cocktail bar. Saturday features Parisian electro-lounge and Ibiza chillout beats; Sunday features live jazz by The Vinyl Blvd.
Every Thursday evening, Japón's chefs hand-roll fresh temaki to order at the sushi bar, using premium fish cuts in crisp nori. Paired with high-energy performances and a live DJ in the open-air courtyard — one of the more festive ways to experience the newest restaurant on property.
24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center with Peloton bikes, TechnoGym equipment, ellipticals, treadmills, Free Motion weights, free weights, core and medicine balls, kettle bells, AMP machine, and yoga mats. Newly renovated Finnish saunas and hydrotherapy cold plunge adjacent.
The Setai owns and operates a section of the beach with dedicated staff. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and beach food and beverage service. The Beach Kitchen serves snacks and drinks. Quieter and better managed than the public stretches of sand nearby.
Complimentary yoga on the beach every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 8:30am. Guests meet at the Spa to collect a towel and water, then head to The Setai's private beach. The warm sand and ocean soundtrack make it a genuinely different experience from an indoor class.
Three pools at different temperatures — the defining visual and experiential centerpiece of The Setai. Attentive pool staff, sun loungers, and food and beverage service. The pools are flanked by the Ocean Grill beachside and face the Atlantic. One of the most consistently praised features by guests across every review platform.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Dedicated beach section with Setai attendants, sun loungers, umbrellas, and food and beverage service from the Beach Kitchen.
Full Clefs d'Or certified concierge team on property. Ocean Suite guests additionally receive a dedicated concierge team for their level.
Round-the-clock room service available for all suite types.
Fully equipped gym with Peloton bikes, TechnoGym, ellipticals, treadmills, free weights, and an AMP machine. Finnish saunas and cold plunge recently renovated.
Three sparkling infinity pools each set to different temperatures, surrounded by tropical palms in the iconic Setai courtyard.
Pets welcome on request. Pet bowls and baskets available.
Professional laundry and dry-cleaning services available.
On-property gallery shops featuring curated retail.
Complimentary high-speed wireless internet throughout all suites and common areas.
Complimentary international calling from all in-suite phones.
Valet parking available on site at approximately $49–60/night. Metered street parking and a public lot at 21st Street and Collins Avenue are nearby alternatives.
Two Universal EV chargers and two Tesla chargers available on property.
Complimentary round-trip transfers between Miami International or Fort Lauderdale airports and the hotel, included for all Ocean Suite bookings.
Fully appointed locker rooms with private showers, dry Finnish saunas, steam showers, and hydrotherapy cold plunge. Part of the Valmont Spa facility.
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