
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Best for travelers who want a big resort atmosphere with many pools, late-night nightlife, and a wide range of restaurants.
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Fontainebleau Miami Beach is an iconic, large-scale Mid-Beach resort known for its extensive pools, signature restaurants, and on-site nightlife. 1 Hotel South Beach is an eco-luxury, nature-forward beachfront resort on South Beach that will appeal to travelers who prioritize sustainable design and wellness.
Updated · about 1.7 km apart

Best for travelers who want a big resort atmosphere with many pools, late-night nightlife, and a wide range of restaurants.

Best for guests seeking a modern, nature-forward beachfront stay focused on wellness and sustainable design.
When Fontainebleau Miami Beach wins: choose Fontainebleau if you want a large resort with extensive pool options (11 distinct pools), a broad set of signature restaurants and bars, and on-site nightlife like LIV Nightclub—ideal for groups, families who want kid-friendly pool areas plus adult-only options, and guests who value a classic Miami resort scene.
When 1 Hotel South Beach wins: choose 1 Hotel South Beach if you prefer a smaller, eco-conscious beachfront property with nature-forward design, fewer but well-curated pools, strong wellness and spa emphasis, and a South Beach location closer to Lincoln Road and the Art Deco district.
Bottom line: Fontainebleau is the choice for scale, restaurants, nightlife, and a wide range of pool experiences; 1 Hotel South Beach is the choice for modern eco-luxury, a quieter wellness-forward stay, and immediate South Beach access.
| Category | Fontainebleau Miami Beach | 1 Hotel South Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, classic Miami resort with entertainment, dining, and big-pool energy. | Contemporary eco-luxury beachfront resort with a nature-forward, wellness focus. |
| Location | Mid-Beach (4441 Collins Avenue) — Mid-Beach boardwalk access; a drive to South Beach attractions. | South Beach (2341 Collins Avenue) — on Collins Avenue within walking distance of Miami Beach Boardwalk, Lincoln Road, and Ocean Drive. |
| Size / rooms | Large resort with many room types (22 room-type names listed); total room count Not published. | 426 guestrooms (supplier listing) with many suite and balcony options. |
| Ages / audience | All ages — family facilities, kids' pool and supervised childcare available; also adults-only spaces (21+ day club, 18+ spa). | All ages — not adults-only; family-friendly amenities and babysitting/children's club available (surcharge). |
| Pools | 11 distinct pool experiences, including family pool and a 21+ Arkadia Day Club. | 3 outdoor pools and 2 poolside bars listed. |
| Beach access | Direct beach access; beach hours sunrise–6 PM and rentable umbrellas/cabanas. | |
| Spa & wellness | Lapis Spa — large, 40,000 sq ft, two-level hydrotherapy circuit and ~30 treatment rooms; adults-only facility. | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, facials; reservations required for treatments. |
| Restaurants & bars | About 12 restaurants and bars including Hakkasan, Prime 54, Mirabella, La Côte, and Bleau Bar. | 3 restaurants (including WATR AT THE 1 ROOFTOP) and 6 bars/lounges; 24-hour room service available. |
| Nightlife / scene | On-site major nightclub (LIV) and an active nightlife program. | Lower-key evening scene focused on rooftop dining and bars rather than a large nightclub. |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive meeting and event capacity (many ballrooms and over 100,000 sq ft of event space including Coastal Convention Center). | Conference center totaling about 25,005 sq ft (supplier listing). |
Fontainebleau sits on Collins Avenue in Mid-Beach, with the Miami Beach Boardwalk in front and easy access north and south along Collins.
Choose Fontainebleau if you want a Mid-Beach location with direct boardwalk and quick drive access to South Beach.
1 Hotel South Beach sits nearer to the classic South Beach corridor, within walking distance of Lincoln Road and the boardwalk.
Choose 1 Hotel South Beach if you prefer to be in or very near South Beach’s shops and restaurants.
Fontainebleau offers many room types across towers and several oceanfront suites and family rooms.
Fontainebleau is a good pick if you want many room-type choices and large suites; total room count is Not published here.
1 Hotel South Beach has 426 guestrooms with a range of suites and numerous balcony/ocean-view options.
1 Hotel South Beach provides modern rooms and many balcony/oceanfront suite choices across its 426 guestrooms.
Fontainebleau is a culinary destination with a long list of signature restaurants and bars.
Fontainebleau is best if you want many on-site dining choices and fine-dining options without leaving the property.
1 Hotel South Beach offers fewer restaurants but a focused selection and multiple bars.
1 Hotel South Beach is a better match if you want a smaller, curated restaurant program with rooftop options.
Fontainebleau emphasizes a large, varied poolscape plus direct beach access.
Choose Fontainebleau if you want many pool choices and a lively pool-and-beach scene.
1 Hotel South Beach has fewer pools but a beachfront position and poolside bars.
1 Hotel South Beach is better if you prefer a smaller, simpler pool experience directly on South Beach.
Fontainebleau pairs a large, full-service spa with high-profile nightlife venues.
Go with Fontainebleau if you want a large hydrotherapy spa plus a resort nightclub and busy evening scene.
1 Hotel South Beach emphasizes wellness within an eco-luxury design but also provides nightlife in its bars and rooftop.
Choose 1 Hotel South Beach if wellness and sustainable design are priorities and you prefer quieter evening options.

Fontainebleau — on-site LIV Nightclub, many bars, and a large day-club pool make it the pick for nightlife.

1 Hotel South Beach — positioned as an eco-luxury resort with wellness programming and nature-forward design.

Fontainebleau — 11 distinct pool experiences including family and 21+ pools.

1 Hotel South Beach — in the heart of South Beach with short walks to Lincoln Road and the Art Deco district.
Fontainebleau is more family-oriented on the whole, with a kids' pool and supervised childcare options; 1 Hotel South Beach is family-friendly too but is oriented toward a quieter, wellness-focused stay.
Fontainebleau operates a 21-and-over Arkadia Day Club pool on weekends; Fontainebleau’s spa and some fitness areas are 18+; 1 Hotel South Beach lists general pool access without a published adults-only pool.
1 Hotel South Beach is closer to Lincoln Road and the Art Deco/Ocean Drive areas; Fontainebleau is in Mid-Beach and is a short drive away.
1 Hotel South Beach requests reservations for spa treatments; at Fontainebleau, Lapis Spa treatments are bookable in advance and the facility is adults-only.
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