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    3.5 (161 reviews)
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    Karina T.

    Stopped by on a Saturday with the ResortPass for the beach access. The place itself is gorgeous. The loungers are super comfortable, and you get an umbrella to keep you shaded, which is a nice touch. The service is honestly impeccable from the moment you arrive staff is always checking in and really helpful. That said, the food is pricey and just okay. The chicken tacos were probably the best thing we had, and even those weren't all that. Overall, if you're looking for a spot to have a beautiful beach day and just chill, this is it!

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    Ashley J.

    I've been staying at this hotel since 2013, my go to in south beach! They've had the same bartender for years and he's super friendly, the front desk has always accommodated me and my family, whether its something as simple as a toothbrush or as necessary as being given a new room due to miscellaneous events. It's pricey but worth every penny. The doormen and receptionist are always sweet. It's beach front and right on ocean drive, on 5th street. Very close to Nikki beach, fogo de chao, carbone, and the prime chain restaurants. I love their lunch and breakfast options which are usually on the lighter side with items such as avocado toast, mahi mahi sandwich etc.

    Beach area

    We came with my husband for the beach, we rented a cabana and all the staff were so friendly! Drinks and food were good and our server Arwin was super attentive! Also Santiago at front desk was nice enough to take care of our belongings while we enjoyed the beach. We will definitely come back and I highly recommend getting day passes to enjoy this spot :)

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    Holmes B.

    This is one of the historic hotels in Miami Beach and in my opinion a "kinda" hidden gem if you will. Not sure why the 3.5 star ratings and quite honestly I don't care because my experience was superb. I did the $95 resort pass which is a good deal because you get a reserved beach chair and a reserved pool chair both with umbrellas and that takes away the stress of having to be there super early to beat the crowd and make sure you have a place to chill with some shade. The beach VIP area where you get your assigned chair is also a great deal considering you get a waiter to bring you food and drinks until 5PM. The hotel staff is so cordial and welcoming and they make sure you get VIP treatment as soon as you get there. You check in and one of the staff members takes you to your chair, sets up the towel to sit on, provides an extra one for drying and hands over a menu. They're very attentive and fast considering there's at least like 50 or 60 chairs on the sand and they tend to all of them at a quick pace. Remember they have to walk back to the pool bar to get the orders in and walk back to beach so placing an order for a drink and getting such drink back in less than 5 minutes is pretty impressive if you ask me. The food also comes fast pretty fast so service here is top notch. I started at the beach with the coconut bowl and drink of your choice and so I opted for a rum punch. You get the coconut bowl for $28 and add any drink of you choice like a piña colada, mojito, daiquiri or MaiTai. Yes it's $38 for a drink at the beach but it's to be expected when enjoying the amenities in a hotel and the drinks did pack a punch, no skimping on the liquor here. Also tried the MaiTai and both drinks were as potent as they were refreshing and delicious, perfect for a beach/pool day in Miami. After a few hours at the beach I decided to spend some time at the gorgeous hotel pool. Again staff set up my pool chair with towels and asked if I needed anything. By this time I was getting hungry so I ordered a poke bowl for something filling but also healthy and refreshing. Poke bowl with white rice base came with tuna, shrimp, salmon, edamame beans, avocado slices, cucumbers and diced pineapple with a side of soy sauce, spicy mayo and sriracha sauce for a little kick. Bowl was delicious and it hit the spot for sure. All sea protein was definitely fresh as were the rest of the ingredients. To continue this awesome pool day I ordered another MaiTai but in a pineapple bowl this time. David, the bartender who made all these delectable drinks deserved all the hype and credit, man didn't skip a beat. From the moment you walk in the lobby and concierge greets you with a smile and you feel welcome, that's what I consider top tier customer service and The Savoy staff does just that so I recommend this little historic hotel of Miami for your stay, staycation and resort pass. By the way, beach area was spotless, water was clean and it's not the type of hotel that gets super crowded and I love that more laid back relaxing and chill type of vibes as supposed to the crowded joints like the bigger hotels in the area. Please keep it on the down low so we don't lose that hidden gem status ;)

    AJ B.

    I love this hotel! I was looking for quick one night stay after a cruise and found this beautiful hidden gem! I decided to stay here mainly for access to the beach and not one but two pools, but also for their suite featuring three balconies, location and proximity to the best part of Miami, South Beach! I debarked from the cruise earlier than my check-in time, but that wasn't a problem as the front desk kept my bags for me while I enjoyed the pool, sidebar and restaurant access to the beach! The drinks were so strong and delicious and the food was not bad either! I had rum, daiquiris tacos and the guacamole was terrific. I swam in there larger pool which was over 8 feet deep! When my room was ready, I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with the size decor and views! As mentioned before, I didn't have just one balcony I had three, stunning views of the ocean and beach, pool, and lounging area! The bathroom was spacious with a beautiful, walk-in shower. I had a king size bed a couch, two TVs and enough space for a whole family. The room was decorated beautifully with pink pastels and complementary greens. The entire hotel was aesthetic and perfect for selfies and photos. Funny story but I happen to leave one of the balcony doors open on an accident and woke up to a huge iguana sitting on the patio. It didn't even try to get in my room or bother me at all and I really appreciated that experience. There are so many restaurants and establishments near within walking distance, and many Ubers available in the area. The stay is worth the price at around $300 or it was money well spent. I'll be staying here again in about two months for another cruise and I cannot wait!

    If you pay $1000 for your room, an outsider can come in and pay $75 to sit on the beach in front of you. Does this make sense to you?
    Felicia P.

    They charge a $300 incidental fee and your not allowed to use it to charge food or drinks to the room. The front desk clerk the night I arrived had a bad attitude after I paid $1000 to a room where my view is of a parking lot. Never again! They do not have breakfast or room service for the amount you pay. They do not have yoga. The advertisement is inflated.

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    Megan L.

    I stayed here for 1 night as part of my 30th birthday weekend. I feel that we didn't stay long enough to really give every aspect of The Savoy a review however I didddd promise to write a review about the service by the pool. This past Saturday, I had about 6-8 friends purchase the $75 resort pass. We hung out by the pool, went swimming, ordered a lot of food and drinks. Wallus (I hope I spelt it right), was our server and he was amazing. Not only were we celebrating my birthday, but his birthday was Sunday, the next day! (Which he also worked, what a great sport). Wallus was super attentive and very friendly. He made part of my birthday celebration a memorable one. (Side Note - we went to Nobu for dinner that night and our service was terrible...just goes to show ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ) The Savoy was a very cool "boutique-y" hotel with beautiful decor inside and out. I picked a larger room for my boyfriend and I and only stayed a night. The room was really cute and VERY spacious...we had 3 balconies. The only negative's I would say about the room was the bed wasn't really that comfortable. The comforter more specifically was super rough and not even soft. And if you are staying in a room by the pool, beware of hearing the music they are playing down by the pool...every once in a while I would wake up and it would be hard to fall back asleep. All in all, I do think The Savoy is a nice spot to go hang by the pool, beach, etc. Super great service, ask for wallus!!

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    Cortney W.

    Love the rooms!!! We had a lovely suite and felt right at home with the decor and comfortable living spaces. It was wonderful to be so close to the action but far enough that it was pretty quiet. Not to mention the beach is just steps away!

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    Corrinne B.

    My girlfriend and I had a fabulous trip to South Beach Miami and staying at The Savoy Hotel. Watch those iguanas! The room absolutely incredible and very big. We got an upgrade to a pool view room with a half beach view. The pool was nice and the hotel was right on the beach. Full service!

    Kadeesha L.

    Brought a day pool and beach pass here on a Tuesday for 75$ per person! Great deal for pool and beach access as well as towels, showers, and most importantly wifi! Working while traveling can be tough if theres not appropriate wifi and this did not disappoint. The pool was clean and clear. We were able to sit wherever we wanted- first come first serve. And the staff was very friendly and helpful. A day pass at Wework is $50- at least here you get sun, water and fun!

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    Purchased a beach pass from this hotel on Resort Pass and it was honestly the best decision.

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    $$$$

    Yummy poolside food, most places takes like microwave food but this was actually amazing. Waiters…read morewere very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed 24/7. Loved the coconut drinks!! 4 stars because the wings were extremely dry like overcooked and hard.

    Ultimately, this review is mostly moot as the hotel is planned to be demolished in May (I wish I…read morehad known this prior to booking) and that explains a lot about the property. First, the good, it's an awesome location on the southern tip of Brickell Key. The pool was wonderful and gets mostly continuous sun exposure during the day. My balcony faced west so I had sun during the afternoon as well (perfect for a tan). Honestly, I never felt like I needed to leave the resort being a pool guy. The base price room was spacious and mostly clean with a separate shower and tub. The bad- the service wasn't great here. I felt like anytime I needed something I had to ask 3-4 times before staff would remember (including freebies that were part of the room rate). The one time I asked a concierge for assistance he was super brash telling me to go talk to the front desk. The property felt old and in need of a renovation (again it's being demolished so not surprising in that context). Also, a lot of the ads for the resort promote its beach which no longer exists- it's now a model home for the condos going in. The hotel is pricey and gratuity is auto-included at 20% for everything which would be fine if the service was better and they didn't ask for additional tip on top of it. I wish I stayed here 20+ years ago because it felt like in its hay day this was a swanky hotel. Today, it's tired, on its last months, and the staff really don't seem like 5-star talent (as a benefit to the doubt most people would be unmotivated if things were shutting down too). Part of me is excited to try the new hotel whenever it opens, part of me wonders if the poor service is just part of the brand. The gym was tacky- literally they just through equipment in 6ish guest rooms with the doors propped open. Kind of funny but not 5-star hotel caliber.

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    Mandarin Oriental, Miami - View from my room.

    View from my room.

    Mandarin Oriental, Miami - View while walking around in the hotel.

    View while walking around in the hotel.

    Mandarin Oriental, Miami - View from my room at night.

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    View from my room at night.

    The Savoy - resorts - Updated August 2026

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