Expert reviews
“Vegas meets art deco at this colossal classic, deemed Miami’s biggest hotel after its $1 billion reinvention, which spawned more than 1,500 rooms, 12 renowned restaurants and lounges, LIV nightclub, several sumptuous pools with cabana islands, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a 40,000-square-foot spa.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Miami.
“Fontainebleau is a standout on Miami’s Collins Avenue, thanks to its luxe design, excellent amenities and sheer size. With more than 1,500 rooms and suites designed in a crisp, contemporary style, it’s a large and bustling hotel, making it popular with conventioneers and bachelorette parties alike.”
“A billion-dollar renovation completed in 2008 added more than a dozen restaurants, bars and lounges to the massive Fontainebleau resort, where celebrities and year-round Spring Breakers sip drinks poolside before hitting the two in-house nightclubs, Arkadia and LIV.”
“Ring-a-ding-ding is back in the swing at a longtime classic designed by Morris Lapidus in the 1950s a couple of dozen blocks above South Beach—with today’s glam supplied not by Elvis, Marlene Dietrich, and the Rat Pack but the likes of Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Pitbull.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Miami.
“The epitome of mid-century Miami glamour, this place is as famous for its storied past as it is for being one of the hottest Miami hotels today. The 1950s resort was reopened in 2008 after a $1 billion restoration. The result? Four stellar restaurants, a glitzy nightclub and one of the most luxurious spas in town.”
What guests liked
- Pool area
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Free Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This is a five-star hotel located on 4441 Collins Avenue along Miami Beach. Resort Fontainebleau provides the perfect summer getaway for visitors in the city, and its prime location makes it a favorite for tourists and travelers in Miami.
The hotel offers quality hospitality service while the friendly staff in the hotel will ensure that guests feel welcome and at home the very moment they step into the hotel. The hotel offers chic room options such as Standard Double Room and Tresor Bay View Junior Suite while most of the room in the hotel offers a great view of the ocean. Rooms such as Double Room with Ocean View, Deluxe Room with Bay View, King Room with Ocean View and Tresor Ocean View Bedroom Suite are perfect for guests to enjoy a commanding view of the nearby ocean.
The hotel offers proximity to some of the city’s most famous and interesting places such as the Art Deco District which is a little over 5 km away and the Lincoln Road Mall which is 5 km away.
The hotel has six outdoor pools, a nightclub, nine restaurants and a spa all intended and provided for the best of times in the city of Miami.
Rooms in the hotel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms also come with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathrobes.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
15 April 2024
Not bad
Room size was good , nice restaurants in the hotel
Food is so expensive, the hotel is so crowded , location , the room was so clean
12 April 2024
Not worth the money
Room was nice, bed was very comfortable.
Room was nice, but there porch had not been cleaned and old cigarette butts were all over, and furniture was a mess. Music was super loud and there was no room by the pools for lounging. Get up early if you go to reserve your spots b/c all other round seating and cabanas are WAY $$$. Beach access was nice, but no one to help you get a lounge chair and no food/drink services at the beach. Restaurants onsite were convenient, but were very overpriced. Overall not walkable to any other attractions. Additional $47 PER NIGHT REQUIRED resort fees were not expected when booking this hotel, that plus all the 14% taxes made for a much larger bill than expected. We certainly did not get any of the "benefits" of the resort fee.
1 April 2024
Great pool and outside vibe, but need more staff to make overall experience high end
Great pool and access to Miami Beach activities
Very challenging to reach anyone at front desk, concierge or valet. Placed on hold for long periods of time. They do not have enough staff. Opposite situation at the pool. Great staff and service. Everything is extraordinarily overpriced in the shops and restaurants and mini bars. Room was nice, nothing out of the ordinary.
27 March 2024
Was great
Facilities, restaurants entertainment
Room service closes at 12 midnight no food available in the whole hotel from 12 midnight till seven in the morning which is a big minus they should open 24 hour room service in the kitchen should be operating for a five star hotel. That’s a big problem also very hard to get chairs without paying extra money For the 3 to 4 pools around the resort very difficult to find chairs after 12 noon they should put more lounge chairs in order to sit you have to pay big bucks to get the seating in the pool area
24 March 2024
Please see the above summary concerning
The location was ideal and the amenities available made our stay comfortable.
The manager was not accommodating when it came to solving our concerns about the ocean view room we booked and payed for weeks in advance. When we arrived we were disappointed to discover we were given a room with a partial view. I saw this room option when I made the booking but did not select it because I wanted an ocean view. The manager did not change the room to the ocean view I booked and refused to grant my request for 2 complimentary breakfasts as a suitable compensation. This unresolved issue dampened our trip.
23 March 2024
Stunning hotel but lots of problems that need resolving.
Lovely location
We stayed two nights prior to cruise the room had an industrial machine outside balcony which made a dreadful noise all night . We got no sleep and was told it was normal in a standard room they all had his problem . We also had money taken from our bank account which was denied at first but when I finally got to speak to a manager he said it was a mistake . Resort fees were removed for this .
9 March 2024
Very good
This is the second time in a row I’ve visited this hotel and they have charged me bogus charges. First time they charged me a late check out fee when I was out early. This last time they charged me $365 for a random persons meal. It took me weeks of calling to finally get it reversed they made ME prove beyond a doubt that I didn’t eat the meal in question. It was tedious, time consuming, and insulting. I think I’d remember eating a meal in their restaurant yet they gave me a really hard time about it. The ticket had a different signature and room number on it and they still put me through the wringer. A less persistent person would have been stuck with the fraudulent charge.
21 February 2024
not what i expected.
I like the facilities, beach front, restaurants
for the price i paid, i d have stayed in another hotel with better view. Also the air conditioning was on all the time, it was not possible to turn it off, because if you turn it off, there was a current of cold wind at the room all the time. that was annoying. also, you cant open the windows. its like you are trap in this ac room , not good for your health.
16 February 2024
Very good
Large with good restaurants
Did not get the king roommates that I booked
15 February 2024
You pay for the multiple pools, the scene and the party atmosphere.
The options for the many pools and beach is great. There were seats available when we came to the pool. The kid pool is a bonus. The ease of going back and forth from beach to pool was great. The staff was helpful and courteous. The food is tasty and fresh. Drinks are delicious.
Occasionally it was hard to get a server at the pool. The battle of the DJ, multiple sources of music conflicting was sometimes off putting. The prices for everything are very high in addition to the room price. They give you very little choice but to order and pay large amounts for everything. There was no note or warning in the room that if you even move anything from the minibar you would be charged. For a hotel of this price point that should be clearly stated. We used the minibar to store our own things and were charged for items we didn't use. On top of that, when the manager removed the charges, he proceeded to charge a "refrigerator fee" without letting me know. For a hotel with such high prices... offering a refrigerator and having a coffee machine in the room is the least they could offer. Even the cheapest hotels offer that. It was the last thing we had to deal with during our stay and left a very bad feeling. Also the "refresh" lounge you can use after you check out is a nice option but it had no clean towels and was not cared for.... dirty towels everywhere. We will NOT come back simply on principal. IT feels they are just taking advantage of people without providing the services to the scale of the prices.
15 February 2024
Pleasant
the hotel was clean and had plenty of pool options. loved that they have chairs on the beach and staff to set them up for you as well as servers walking the beach. Plenty of food options in the hotel which is great because there isn't much around within walking distance.
They start the party early. Our room overlooked the pools and around 8:30am they started playing loud bumping music. While I'm not opposed to a good time, it would be nice to not have it radiating in my room so early especially after a late night out. The constant bag checks at the pool was annoying, made it feel like you were stealing or not trusted. Also, be prepared to spend $$ on drinks and food, although that is par for the course in Miami. Also, 20% gratuity is automatically added. Most of the servers made you aware of that but a few didn't and we ended up adding additional gratuity not knowing we had already paid for it.
7 February 2024
Good location and facility but poor house keeping and guest relations services
Facilities
House keeping
1 February 2024
Beautiful could have had a better room experience.
The room was nice.
The jets did not work in the tub. Which was a bummer because that is supposed to be part of the experience of staying at such a prestigious resort. The balcony looked dirty/dusty but that is understandable since it is outdoors. Creamers were not replaced one of the days of our stay. So, we walked down to have a coffee at the lobby restaurant.
29 January 2024
Pleasant
Good location, view and infrastructure.
The room in front of mine had sort of a party making noise and yelling in the middle of the night waking up my family. It is not a good hotel for families. Mattresses are too soft and kind of old you could feel they were shaped. And showers with absolutely no water pressure.
25 January 2024
Pleasant
Location, facilities (gym)
Music booming most of the day
25 January 2024
The amenities and location are super. The regular guest rooms are average. Guest room cleanliness is not good for any le
Location and large lobby-level with spa and many restaurant choices
My room was dirty. Looked like prior guest washed their long hair and it was clearly bunched into the corner of the shower. Towels were slightly damp. Could not tell if they were holdovers from last guest.
21 January 2024
Not nice for the money
Location in general was nice.
The hotel stunk and it was dirty. Our tower was a really long walk to the pool/beach. We had to walk through the cold lobby every time
15 January 2024
quick getaway
pools and restaurants
prices very high for food. pool staff rude
14 January 2024
Pleasant
Location
Our room smelt mushy and mildewed.
12 January 2024
Fun stay
Pools, restaurants and the best Gym in a hotel
No bin in bathroom, windows needed cleaning and porter service was unpleasant. Aircon was very cold throughout the hotel
21 December 2023
Great location
Great location
20 December 2023
Pleasant
The amenities on the resort were great. Easy access to restaurants, beach & spa.
Underwhelmed by the bathroom size. Way to small. The layout was also weird.
19 December 2023
Exceptional
View
Elevator
18 December 2023
Very good
Great gym and love the buzz of the hotel
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Minimarket on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Fishing (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Canoeing (additional charge)
- - Diving (additional charge)
- - Snorkelling (additional charge)
- - Indoor pool (additional charge)
- - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
- - Water sport facilities on site (additional charge)
- - Kids' club (additional charge)
- - Beachfront
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Beach
- - Movie nights
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Pool and wellness
- - Water slide
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas (additional charge)
- - Kids' pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - 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
16 April 2024
Meh
Very pricy