3 Brilliant Top-Rated Mid Beach Miami Hotels! (2023)
Mid Beach is like the shy little sister of South Beach Miami; it has the same beauty and charm but is not quite as outgoing and loud as the glamorous South Beach!
If you love Miami Beach and like the vibe and nightlife but prefer not to have it right outside your doorstep, Mid Beach is probably a perfect place to stay.
You will find some of the best hotels in Miami Beach in this area, with guest rooms shielded from the South Beach party zone and many places that have an outdoor pool, even though they are minutes from the Atlantic Ocean!
I have stayed here for months, and I love it! You have supermarkets, shops, restaurants, and cafes minutes away, uber on your app, and the trolley for venturing north or south in a breeze.
From Mid Beach, it takes 5-6 minutes on the free trolley to get to South Beach, 20 minutes to walk, 20 minutes to drive or Uber to Downtown Miami, and no more than 60 seconds to stroll down to the beach!
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3 Great Mid Beach Miami Hotels!
Even though the heart of South Beach is the area most famous for its iconic design and art deco architecture, shopping, restaurants, bars, and nightlife, you can find all this on a somewhat smaller scale in Mid Beach, too.
There are top-rated hotels and hostels across the price range, and entertainment is readily available short distances away, but you don’t need to hear the buzzing city all the way into your room!
Here are three top-rated and really nice places for you to stay in Mid Beach, all within seconds of the equally famous Miami Beach!
Budget: Generator Mid Beach Miami
Although nothing really is “budget” in Miami Beach, Generator on Miami Beach is a mix of a hostel and a hotel is one of the closest options that you find in Miami Beach!
I have stayed here for longer periods of time, and it really is a great option in Miami Beach to keep a bigger part of your travel budget for other fun things you want to do in Miami.
Don’t be fooled by the hostel label; everything about this place is hotel’ish.
The foyer is furnished like a living room: a chill pillow room, an in-house bar, and a super charming restaurant called Hoja.
There is also an amazing backyard with a pool and seating areas where you can relax during the daytime and evening.
At the Generator Mid Beach Miami, you can choose between delicate private rooms and dorms; and both categories have daily housekeeping.
Amenities at Generator Mid Beach Miami:
- 24-hour reception
- Pool and garden
- In-house bar and restaurant
- Workstations in the elegant foyer
- Free wifi
- Hot and cold water
- Storage lockers
The staff is super accommodating, the beach is one block away, and the free trolley has a stop right behind the property, taking you to South Beach (or North Beach) in minutes!
Also, the ambiance here is also really social and laid-back; guests are from all over the world, and it is easy to make friends poolside for a while if you want to.
The Generator really is the best of both worlds without losing any of the elegance!
Mid Range: The Palms Beach Hotel
The Palms in Mid Beach Miami is a mid-price hotel in the Miami price range and is a beach hotel and spa where you can go directly from the hotel grounds to the beach.
The foyer here is really elegant; the spa is super accommodating, with a variety of pampering treatments!
Outside in the garden is a hut with an amazing yoga session on Sundays, perfect for waking up in a kind and loving way.
Rooms at The Palms are elegantly decorated with an eye for detail, and you can choose between city and ocean views.
Head straight from the pool or pool bar down to the beach in a few seconds if you need some sand between your toes!
Amenities at The Palms Mid Beach Miami:
- 24 hours reception
- Pool & Bar
- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Spa & fitness center
- Beachfront
- Room service
Luxury: Faena Hotel Mid Beach Miami
The Faena Hotel in Mid Beach is a luxury range hotel that oozes luxury from the moment you pull up in front of the doors.
People welcome you immediately to the Faena Hotel Miami Beach, and when entering the stunning foyer (see the top photo in the article), you will notice that this hotel is super elegant with a touch of eclectic design, strong colors, and an “over the top” interior. A perfect hotel for anyone who loves to live in style. The Faena on Miami Beach has a star rating of almost five full stars!
Colors held in deep red and animal print (!) might sound a bit too much, but it creates an incredible atmosphere.
The beachfront hotel has several restaurants indoors and out, a pool area from where you can stroll directly down to the beach minutes’ walk away, and a hotel bar on the first floor that is a fiesta for the senses. The rooms are held in deep elegant colors and designs and have superb amenities like delicate bathrooms, flat-screen television, and balcony in selected rooms!
Amenities at the Faena Hotel Mid Beach:
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
- Pool and beachfront
- Spa
- Restaurant and bar
- Nightclub
- Wifi
- Fitness center and yoga on Sundays
- BBQ facilities
- Late deco-styled rooms with exquisite details
The Faena on Mid Beach is one of the Miami Beach five star hotels that have amazing reviews across the board and truly is a jewel with an outstanding location, service, several restaurants, fitness centre and leisure facilities, free wifi, outdoor swimming pool, spacious rooms, full-service spa, and overall superb quality. It has an on-site club, is a short walk from the shopping area, has direct beach access to a private beach, is only minutes’ drive from the South Beach area, and six minutes from Miami Beach Golf Club!
Things To Do In Miami
Around Mid Beach is not where you find most of the sights, attractions, and things to do in Miami, but it is not far from anything!
Just outside these hotels, you have supermarkets, restaurants, and bars, as well as some shopping areas like the Faena Bazaar.
In this mini-mall, you find a variety of high-end designer brands and a fantastic cafe with great coffee and super healthy breakfast and lunch options.
And of course the beach!
A few minute’s drive or trolley ride away is South Beach, with the famous Art Deco District, a plethora of restaurants, shopping on Collins Avenue, Muscle Beach, and Nikki Beach Club for drinks and chill!
The elegant Versace Mansion is also in South Beach, where you can come for an exquisite lunch or dinner (or even stay there, it is also a hotel).
Ocean Drive is a fun place both day and night with restaurants and galleries, but it really comes to life when the sun sets and the neon lights spread across the unique architecture and ambiance you find here.
Miami International Airport is 17 km distance away (11 miles) from Mid Beach Miami, and you will be living right in the centre of Miami Beach.
You will be able to travel easily both ways, to South Beach or up to the tranquil North Beach on adventures along the Miami Beach boardwalk that follow the beach all the way.
Take the bike!
Tours in South Beach
There are a variety of fun top-rated tours you can enjoy in Miami Beach as well; you don’t need to get yourself over to mainland Miami.
Here is a list of the Miami Beach tours with the best reviews:
- A Taste of South Beach Food Tour
- Discover South Beach Gold Cart Tour
- Miami Beach Bike Tour with History, Art Deco, Crime & Scandals
- Hollywood Meets Miami Beach Movie & Tasting Tour
Things To Do The Sunshine State Florida
The sunshine state has so much to offer travelers that love the warm inviting climate down here.
Everything from incredible Florida beaches, wonderful nature experiences, and water activities, as well as cultural immersions, great dining, and nightlife.
Check out more super handy Florida Travel Tips here!
Wrap-Up Mid Beach Miami Hotels
When you want to stay close to everything, love the beach, but also need your tranquility around you, Mid Beach on Miami Beach could be exactly where you want to live on your Miami holiday!
You will notice that you don’t miss out on anything by staying in this part of Miami Beach; transport is easy, you are sitting right on the beach, and you will sleep like a baby!
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