The Esmé, Miami
Expert reviews
“A funky boutique hotel with Jazz Age roots and a neo-Spanish-Mediterranean vibe, there’s excellent food and drink here and a lovely rooftop pool and lounge.”
“The Esmé Miami Beach, a former hostel, was converted into a tasteful boutique hotel, washed in pale pinks and greens, at the mouth of the revitalized Española Way, a historic promenade. The area is young, sometimes chaotic, filled with shops and cocktail clubs like Tropezón gin bar, a block from South Beach.”
“Espanola Way’s ‘village’ has been restored over five years to its former glory and is now welcoming guests as Esmé. It’s fun and fabulous and will make you feel the same, an ode to maximalism with a killer rooftop pool deck and excellent cocktails to be enjoyed. South Beach just got even sexier.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
The Esmé Hotel in Miami Beach is like stepping into a dreamy, mini Spanish-village tucked just off bustling Española Way. Housed across eight beautifully restored buildings, its design mixes moody jewel tones with vintage flair, paying homage to its bohemian 1920s roots.
You’ll find cozy rooms with bold textures, secret paseo alleys to wander, and even a standalone guesthouse called Casa Matanza (rumored to have past ties to Al Capone) just across the street.
But the hotel isn’t just a pretty face. It’s buzzing with life. Up on the rooftop, there’s a charming pool, cabanas, and a bar where you can catch happy hour or even Pilates at sunset.
Down below, the eatery options range from Mediterranean fare at The Drexel to tapas and drinks in a speakeasy-style bar.
And if you want to unwind or mingle, Esmé hosts laid-back musical nights, yoga, and even vintage tiki-bar vibes in the Bamboo Room, all wrapped up in a stylish, artful escape.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
19 February 2026
Beautiful hotel in great location
The location was the best part of this hotel. The rooftop pool was also really nice. The staff were very helpful. The shower was excellent with hood fluffy towels
There was minimal lighting in the room and was made even worse with the walls painted a very dark green. Even the bathroom lighting could have been brighter. Also, our room was particularly small and we were tripping over our baggage.
16 February 2026
Very good
one of the other gust maid noise all night
16 February 2026
Clean with nice amenities, overall a good stay.
Super convenient to everything. Lots of restaurants nearby and it has a cool vibe.
I hate the barn doors on the bathrooms. No privacy. Loud at night but it’s Miami so I’m not really bothered by that!
16 February 2026
Very good
The ambience and staff were very helpful and polite
There’ was a smell of drainage throughout the room
15 February 2026
Pleasant
The location was superb and I would consider returning again purely for the location. I had a well-sized room that was clean and comfortable. The decor of the hotel is quite good.
The telephone in my room did not work, I asked at the front desk for it to be fixed but no-one ever came to fix it. This was a bit problematic for me as I was there for work and needed room service as I was under time-pressure. I also went to the roof top to work on my laptop for a while and I ordered coffee and a cookie and it took 45 minutes to come, the waitress was kind and did her best to apologise and eventually offered a second coffee on the house but it was not great service. Nevertheless, I would come back again as the location is so superb and my room was comfortable.
10 February 2026
Good and not so good
Location is great, very central, great food choices nearby
Room too small, almost no storage. Do not book the double double bed room, you can't move. One bed is pressed against a wall, so the staff dont tuck in the sheets properly.Great bathroom and shower area, almost as large as the room.
4 February 2026
A nice place to stay in a great spot. Probably a little bit pricey but it’s Miami.
The property was in a great location and a very nice hotel.
The room was extremely small, but very comfortable.
3 February 2026
All in all fine. Staff was very accommodating and friendly.
Location, hotel set-up, nice rooftop
Very loud during the night, loud music, restaurants on Espagnola way. Would be nice to have a bigger lobby space with seat opportunities to spend time when rainy or cooler outside.
1 February 2026
We really had a great time and would love to come back!
Charming with plenty of character and space, well located
Some of the guests were a bit loud and the room was a bit small despite the king bed
1 February 2026
Perfect - would return in a heartbeat
Staff were so friendly and helpful always. Perfect location - loads choices for all meals & drinks + shops. Rooms were cleaned super well every day & were spacious and lovely.
Only 2 minor issues were toilet clogged literally every morning - staff were quick to resolve each morning but it kept happening. Fri and sat nights are club night so was quite loud bass-heavy disco music!!
28 January 2026
Recommended
Great location alongside Española way which has many great restaurants & close to the beach / main strip Nice decor Good facilities, roof pool is a nice area to chill albeit quite small Our room was set back from the main road so was nice & quiet
Rooms, as advertised and reviewed by others, are small but we found them to be perfectly fine for our needs
24 January 2026
Very good
Location is gold
There was no promised airport shuttle, which was one of the reason I selected the hotel after comparing it with others, and their taxi partnership does not speak English; at the end of our trip I asked the driver if the taxi was complimentary he said yes, but afterward he asked for 88 UsD I feel scammed
22 January 2026
Great location, stylish decor.
Great location and excellent decor with really nice attention to detail. Felt like a different world to the busy street outside really calm.
Compact room but to such a nice standard this is being picky.
15 January 2026
Very good
Quiet room (when I last stayed, it was a noisy room in the other building)
Small room but fine for one or two nights.
14 January 2026
Great stay.
It was cute, clean, great staff, nice beds, best bread I’ve ever had in America (for breakfast).
Small rooms (tight fit for two queen beds). But that’s okay.
13 January 2026
Very good
Great location, beautiful hotel and facilities. You get a sunbed and towels at the beach when you book at this hotel, which is a huge plus!
Tiny room for a family of four. It was so small that we couldn't open our suitcases on the floor
12 January 2026
Fine
Fine, good location
Pool looked better on pictures. Small room.
9 January 2026
My stay was very nice, but I got to my hotel early, and checked my bags until I was able to check in. I couldn’t check i
Very nice property, in both buildings. Beautiful rooftop area.
6 January 2026
Fabulous
Perfect location. Near to all good restaurants and the beach.
6 January 2026
Very good
Fantastic location, friendly and helpful staff, character building and interior.
Limited choices at the breakfast restaurant: mostly granola, yogurt, berries, toast and boiled eggs. Anything else was at additional cost.
5 January 2026
Fabulous
Amazing architecture and style, rooftop bar and pool area is very relaxing! Friendly staff, close to restaurants and bars!
Smaller room, high food prices, sewage smell around the street area near bar patios
28 December 2025
Very good
Good location and comfortable bed
27 December 2025
Perfect location!
Nice location Good interior style Nice amenities in bathroom Friendly housekeeping and reception staff Rooftop pool is cute
The very poor breakfast. We were there for christmas and on christmas day the buffet was empty, the chef refused to make eggs and refill the buffet. The next day same story. So yes book the hotel but without breakfast and skip tje drexel restaurant anyway!
26 December 2025
Really enjoyed my visit
Good location and friendly staff
Noisy from bars outside room
24 December 2025
Brilliant location with fantastic staff, would definitely recommend the hotel to my friends & family
Location is great, near lovely restaurants and Ocean Drive. Staff in reception and in the various bars, were all extremely polite and helpful. Pool area not large but big enough for the number of guests we encountered there, however it is very shallow.
Room size, I kept bumping my knee on the corner of the bedposts. Very noisy, you could here other guests in their rooms or walking in the halls.
24 December 2025
The hotel is located in a beautiful street and walking distance to Ocean Drive. They didn’t asked for my ID at check in
Great location near to Ocean drive and Lincoln blvd Love the street where is located
Staff at the reception were not properly trained
23 December 2025
Boutique hôtel classy in heart of town
Super central
Rooms small
19 December 2025
Very good
The Roma are extremely small, a bit uncomfortable, poor lighting and the carpet was super dirty
16 December 2025
Fabulous
Great staff
15 December 2025
Quaint Hotel
We stayed here for one night before our cruise on the Caribbean. We walked to the Mall and great shops and fruit stands. The hotel is so quaint and the beds are very comfortable. They have an awesome rooftop, so don't miss outvon spending some time there. Highly recommend!
14 December 2025
Very enjoyable
Location, cleanliness, refurbishment of roof top pool
King room small
14 December 2025
Beautiful boutique hotel
Great location on South Beach. Walkable to most restaurants and shopping. Beautiful older building with lots of character! Beds were super comfortable and the bathroom had cool tile with quality products.. Staff were very friendly and helpful with keeping our bags after checkout while we explored South Beach.
Only downfall was that the room was super small. Had to squeeze by the bedframe to get to the bathroom or you would hit your knees.
13 December 2025
Pretty good and would stay again
Great location and good pool area
Small room with wood surround bed that we kept hitting knees on and a/c that was not very responsive and directed straight towards one side of the bed.
11 December 2025
Pleasant
Location
Size of rooms
9 December 2025
Clean and comfy retro styled hotel in heart of South Beach.
The style and location. Very retro. Great shower. Comfy bed and pillows. All clean. It was quiet where we were.
It was a very small room with no place to put baggage. Okay for an overnight or two. I was insulted when I gave the porter a $5 tip. “Oh great, now I can buy a beer!” Maybe I’m just out of step with tipping rules. We only had a total of two carry on bags. The gentleman at the desk was polite enough but defensive, it was apparent he has to deal with a few irate customers. Perhaps management should ask why.
7 December 2025
Very good
The staff, who were lovely as always.
The lighting in my room was inadequate, and the WiFi was patchy.
7 December 2025
Very good location
Location was great. Rooms were comfortable. Roof top bar was great. Quiet hotel. Hotel amenities included a bike.
Room was much smaller than what we expected. Window view was directly in front of large outdoor AC units. Some staff were very friendly and some were average.
6 December 2025
Beautiful property in great location but not practical
Great location, very helpful and proactive Staff, beautiful room and property
Small room, our suitcases barely fir, a lot of parts of the hotel being renovated incl the pool which was not clear when booking, expensive valet parking
24 November 2025
Comfortable stay and a great night’s sleep
Location was fabulous - very central to the beach and an awful lot of amazing food
Room was great but a smidge small
17 November 2025
Loved the central location but beside the room being very small, was also very noisy in night from joining rooms
Central location
Very tiny room
17 November 2025
Stunning hotel and perfect location
Absolutely stunning hotel, walking distance to the beach, we never struggled to get our complimentary lounges. Espanola way is the perfect location, always a vibe and something to do. The hotel itself is art.
The pool renovations were underway which was frustrating, we were redirected to their sister hotel which isn't nearly as nice and we did struggle to get seating and towels. The rooms are really small.
17 November 2025
Great location, small but full of character.
Great location, plenty of restaurants nearby. In walking distance to the beach & Ocean Drive. We made use of the complimentary bicycles & cycled down the front one afternoon. The room was small but from reviews we expected this. Only stayed for 2 nights & hardly spent any time in the room.
No rooftop pool, when this has been refurbished it will be a lovely addition to the hotel.
15 November 2025
Fabulous
Location was excellent.
No concerns.
15 November 2025
We can recommend this hotel ☀️☀️☀️
Perfect location, perfect hotel and great staff
12 November 2025
Nice boutique hotel with friendly staff, nicely decorated which makes you feel well during your vacation
Location is nice, excelent hospitality of all staff but mainly the people from the breakfast area! I definitely recommend and would be happy to go back!
The rooms were a little bit too small
6 November 2025
Nice hotel near to the beach in a wonderful area
The hotel is near to the beach and in a wonderful area. Breakfast was great and for lunch/dinner a lot of restaurants are nearby. Very friendly and supportive staff.
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6 November 2025
Expensive food eat all around however a great spot for your wife
And it’s a nice looking boutique hotel
I didn’t like the fact that upon checking out, I had to pay $85 for an umbrella does not make any sense and I feel like I got robbed. They were not trying to understand and they charge me for the umbrella which I didn’t really have a control over. I want my Money back because this is the total set back upon leaving to go home.
6 November 2025
Good location and cute small hotel
The location was great, so close to the beach and lots of restaurants
We booked the hotel as it also had a pool, it was disappointing to find out that the pool was under renovation and we weren’t told in advance. They offered us to use a different hotel’s pool 7 min walk away that it was way too small to accommodate 2 hotels guests and just not convenient. We had free bikes included but the hotel only has a few bikes available so even at 8.30 in the morning, the bikes were taken
5 November 2025
Great for couples for a few days close to beach and nightlife
Great location close to beach and many restaurants and bars. Hotel has a great vibe and is nicely decorated. Room was clean and well maintained, equipped with everything necessary. Great that daily use of beach chairs and towels were included.
The room was a bit on the small side and the pool/bar was closed for renovation at the time of our stay (set to reopen midway November 25). Both of this I knew before booking so not really a complaint.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage (additional charge)
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Evening entertainment
- - Beach
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
- - Visual aids: Braille
- - Visual aids: Tactile signs
- - Auditory guidance
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Heated pool
- - Salt-water pool
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas (additional charge)
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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21 February 2026
Great facilities, nice staff, good location. Great value - we will be back!