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The Setai, Miami Beach
The Setai is an oceanfront luxury hotel on Collins Avenue at 20th Street, set around a 1937 Art Deco building, with three pools and three restaurants.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury beachfront hotel
- Area
- South Beach, Miami, United States
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- thesetaihotel.com
Good to know
- Oceanfront
- Three pools
- Rooftop pool
- Japanese
- Asian and Mediterranean restaurants
Why we recommend it
The Setai is a luxury hotel in South Beach, set on the oceanfront at Collins Avenue and 20th Street. Its story begins with an Art Deco building designed by the architect Henry Hohauser, which opened in 1937 as the Dempsey-Vanderbilt Hotel, and the hotel offers Art Deco Suites in that historic part of the property alongside Ocean Suites with views of the sea.
The pool area is a highlight, with three pools lined with loungers and palm trees, and there is also a rooftop pool. Dining is a strong point. Japón offers Japanese cuisine in an immersive setting, Jaya serves Indian, Chinese, Thai and Balinese dishes, and Ocean Grill focuses on Italian and Mediterranean cooking with grilled meats and seafood. On Saturdays the hotel hosts a rosé brunch, with a two-hour limit on tables because of demand.
This is a hotel for travellers who want calm and polish rather than a party scene. It suits couples, honeymooners and anyone who wants to spend much of the day at the pool or on the beach, with the Art Deco district and Lincoln Road within reach when they want to go out. Families with older children may also enjoy the pools, but the overall mood is quiet and adult.
Prices are at the very top of the Miami Beach market, especially for suites, so booking direct and well in advance is wise, particularly for the winter season and major events. Brunch prices do not include tax and service, which is worth remembering when you plan the bill. As with most luxury beach hotels, check what is included in your rate, such as beach service and pool cabanas, before you arrive.
If you are not staying, the restaurants and the Saturday brunch are a way to experience the hotel, but book ahead, as tables are limited.
The hotel is on Collins Avenue at 20th Street, close to Collins Park and the Bass Museum of Art at 2100 Collins Avenue. Lincoln Road, the pedestrian promenade between 16th and 17th Streets, is a short walk south, and the Art Deco district continues beyond it towards Ocean Drive. Taxis and ride-shares are the easiest way to reach Wynwood, the Design District and downtown.
The Setai, Miami Beach FAQs
Where is The Setai?
On the oceanfront at Collins Avenue and 20th Street in Miami Beach.
What is the history of the building?
The Art Deco building was designed by Henry Hohauser and opened in 1937 as the Dempsey-Vanderbilt Hotel.
How many pools are there?
Three pools, plus a rooftop pool.
Which restaurants are at The Setai?
Japón, Jaya and Ocean Grill.
What kind of food does Jaya serve?
Indian, Chinese, Thai and Balinese dishes.
Is there a brunch?
Yes, a Saturday rosé brunch with a two-hour table limit.
What room types are there?
Art Deco Suites in the historic building and Ocean Suites.
What is nearby?
The Bass Museum of Art and Lincoln Road are both within walking distance.