SOUTH SEAS HOTEL, Miami Beach

South Seas Hotel - An Art Deco beachfront property with direct ocean access and a Polynesian-style poolside café

Located directly on Collins Avenue above 17th Street, this Miami Beach hotel combines Art Deco architecture with modern amenities across two buildings: The South Seas and The Richmond. The 112 air-conditioned rooms feature flat-screen TVs with satellite access, iHome docking stations, and laptop-compatible safes. A heated salt-water swimming pool anchors the property's outdoor space, complemented by cushion-covered lounge chairs on an elevated patio and hammocks in the palm tree garden. The Pilikia café serves signature tropical cocktails and fresh meals, while guests receive complimentary breakfast at the on-site restaurant. South Seas Hotel sits just one block from the Miami Beach Convention Center and the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater. Direct beach access connects guests to South Beach's sandy shoreline, with Collins Park and Lik Miami within 0.5 miles.

Pros

Garden area features two small tents with lounge chairs for quiet relaxation

Diverse guest mix includes visitors from North and South America, Asia, and Europe

Located in South Beach's Art Deco district, the world's largest collection of modern Art Deco architecture

Within 0.3 miles of multiple dining options including Katsuya by Starck and Dolce Italian Miami

Cons

Lummus Park and The Wolfsonian are 1 mile away

Some rooms are located in the Richmond Tower, separate from the main building