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The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
Miami Beach · United States
88.9EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$from ~$306 / night
- City
- city breaks
- business
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #3564
The Betsy South Beach
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
9,179 guest reviews analysed
1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, US
Distinctions
Hotel distinction- Industry awards
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
92.0 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 9,179 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Trip.com, Booking.com and Priceline.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- beach
- city breaks
- food & wine
- families
About The Betsy South Beach
The Betsy South Beach is located on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida. This EMPTYJET property offers direct beach access and features two swimming pools. Guests can enjoy a range of dining options, including LT Steak & Seafood serving American cuisine, The Alley for Italian dishes, and The Carlton Cafe. The Piano Bar provides nightly live jazz and a selection of cocktails. The hotel is pet friendly, welcoming dogs.
The Betsy South Beach opened in 1942 and is recognised for its multiple restaurants and relaxed beachside setting. Its position in Miami Beach makes it suitable for both leisure and social stays.
Why it stands out
The Betsy South Beach is listed as EMPTYJET for its direct beach access, two pools, multiple dining venues, and pet friendly policy. Its Miami Beach location and recognition by Travel + Leisure support its inclusion for travellers seeking a well-rounded stay.
Key facts
- Opened / renovated
- 1942
- Pets
- allowed
- Children
- Child Care Junior Adventure Division
- Type
- Beach, City
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Beach access — Direct Beach Access
- Swimming pool — Two Pools
Dining
- Multiple restaurants — LT Steak & Seafood; The Alley; The Carlton Cafe
- Bar — The Piano Bar Nightly live jazz, an expertly-mixed martini, conversation in an earful of languages
Policies
- Pet friendly — evidence: PET FRIENDLY Welcomed by Dogs
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- MICHELIN GuideOne Key
- World Travel AwardsWinner · United States' Leading Boutique Hotel2018
- American ExpressThe Hotel Collection
- American Express The Hotel Collection
Location
25.7865, -80.1298 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial12 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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