1/10
“Not a good hotel to stay”
Location, Lobby area
Staff was rude. Specially Housekeeping. They did not clean the room.
Miami Beach · the famous one and its lookalike
Fontainebleau Miami Beach vs Dream South Beach
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Dream South Beach is $332 a night less. They are 4.1 km apart.
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The honest take
Dream South Beach is $167 a night with a rooftop pool and bar, higher guest rating, and a livelier address at the edge of the Art Deco entertainment strip. Fontainebleau is $367, more than double, and its size buys spa, fitness centre and a hot tub alongside six pools and nine restaurants. If you want a resort to disappear into for a few days, pay for the Fontainebleau. If you want a stylish base near the action and don't need a gym or spa, Dream is the better use of money.
The look and the feel
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
The Fontainebleau's back is the famous curved facade Morris Lapidus built in 1954, all sweeping concrete and glass, restored and expanded since but still recognisably his showpiece of Miami Modern excess. The lobby runs long and theatrical, with the bowtie floor pattern, oversized chandeliers, and a scale meant to make arriving feel like an event. Outside, the grounds sprawl across six pools, cabana rows with butler service, and a nightclub, closer to a small city than a hotel. It draws families, conventioneers and anyone who wants Miami Beach as spectacle rather than as a quiet strip of sand.
Guests who want a full resort experience with spa, gym, multiple restaurants and beachfront cabana service, and are willing to pay for it.
Dream South Beach
Dream South Beach sits in a converted Art Deco building on Collins Avenue, given a nightlife-forward, boutique treatment: a rooftop pool with an infinity edge, a rooftop bar, and HIGHBAR, a lounge the listing describes as Studio 54-influenced, all mirrors and late-night energy. Rooms lean fashion-forward rather than resort-scale, and the ground floor holds Naked Taco, a tequila-heavy Mexican spot rather than a hotel's usual catch-all restaurant. It's a smaller, denser build than the Fontainebleau, built for guests who want to walk out the door into South Beach's bars and clubs rather than stay poolside all day.
Guests who want a stylish, well-located base for South Beach's nightlife without paying resort prices.
At $167, Dream South Beach goes without a spa, a fitness centre and a hot tub, all of which the Fontainebleau has; what you get instead is its own rooftop pool and bar, which the Fontainebleau's listing doesn't mention.
The Fontainebleau is the more architecturally significant building and the bigger spectacle, but Dream's smaller Deco shell and rooftop scene make for a more atmospheric, less institutional place to actually spend an evening.
The numbers
| Fontainebleau Miami Beach | Dream South Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $507 | $175 |
| Guest rating | 8/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Reviews | 4344 | 1079 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 10 | 8 |
| Distance apart | 4.1 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Fontainebleau Miami Beach has
- Spa
- Fitness
- Hot tub
Only Dream South Beach has
- Rooftop
What guests actually say
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
- good location
- attentive pool staff
- rude housekeeping staff
- noisy at night
Dream South Beach
- excellent central location
- friendly, helpful staff
- clean rooms
- rooms and bathrooms small
- dated property
“The location was excellent, right near the beach and restaurants and everything you could think of.”
Dream South Beach guests come away happier, as reviews repeatedly praise friendly staff and location with few complaints, while Fontainebleau guests report rude staff and noise disrupting their stay.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
- Run of HouseRoom Only$505
- Double Chateau/Versailles StandardRoom Only · free cancellation$507
- Run of HouseRoom Only · free cancellation$507
Dream South Beach
- King Room BronzeRoom Only$175
- King Room BronzeRoom Only · free cancellation$176
- Run of HouseRoom Only$177
In guests' own words
Dream South Beach
10/10
“Great experience”
The location was excellent, right near the beach and restaurants and everything you could think of. The room was comfortable and clean and quiet. The staff was amazing very friendly, they met all of our needs. The pool area with the bar was equipped with towels, water, and sunscreen, which made it nice and had umbrellas with chairs near the pool. Overall, the experience was a good one and had come back again. It was
10/10
“Unscheduled Vacation fun”
The employees, Alex, Brielle, Joseph and Rassoul, melody very knowledgeable about the attractions, good sites to visit and we're really great hosts. Loved hotel location.Good employees!!!! Yea!
10/10
“The best Hyatt in SOBE”
Dream South Beach exceeded expectations! From the moment we arrived, Colin provided a fantastic check-in experience and made us feel welcome right away. The pool area was posh and stylish, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring Miami Beach. Also the Taco Tuesday special ROCKS! The female bartender that worked the rooftop on July 28th went the extra mile by personally going downstairs to check if the chips were gl
About each
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Scenic Ocean Views and Luxurious Amenities Beachfront Fontainebleau Miami Beach boasts 6 outdoor swimming pools, private cabanas, a nightclub, and 9 restaurants on-site. Elegant Guestrooms and Exclusive Cabanas Each guestroom offers a flat-screen TV, WiFi, and select rooms feature a kitchenette and balcony with ocean views. Private cabanas include butler…
Check-in — · Check-out 11:00 AM
Dream South Beach
Luxurious Amenities and Services Experience the epitome of luxury at Dream Hotel South Beach, located in the heart of South Beach's vibrant entertainment district. Indulge in the infinity-edge rooftop pool, rooftop bar, and beachside service just steps away from the waters of South Beach. Culinary Delights Satisfy your taste buds at Naked Taco, offering a…
Check-in — · Check-out 11:00 AM
Facilities, in full
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
Dream South Beach
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
Where they are
4441 Collins Avenue1111 Collins Avenue
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