Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Fontainebleau Miami Beach is $1,020 a night less. They are 2.6 km apart.
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Book the Setai if you want calm and design at $1,472 a night; book the Fontainebleau if you want Miami Beach at full volume for $359. The price gap is enormous and the guest rating gap (9.1 vs 8.0) tracks it closely despite the Fontainebleau's much larger review base. Both sit on Collins Avenue, 2.6km apart, so the choice is really about which Miami Beach you want, not distance. The Setai lacks nothing the Fontainebleau has on the list; the Fontainebleau adds only a hot tub.
The Setai occupies a restored 1930s Art Deco building fronted by a much taller modern tower, and the interiors lean hard into a minimalist Asian aesthetic: dark teak, bamboo, black granite, low lighting, water features that mute the sound of Collins Avenue outside. The three infinity pools step down toward the beach in a way that feels choreographed rather than crowded. It reads as a hotel for people who want Miami without the noise of Miami, closer to a Southeast Asian resort transplanted onto the sand.
Couples and design-conscious travellers who want a quiet, curated beach stay and are willing to pay for it.
The Fontainebleau is Morris Lapidus's 1954 curved landmark, all sweeping staircases, black-and-white marble floors, and a scale meant to overwhelm on arrival. The lobby is theatre: chandeliers, columns, a bowtie-shaped pool visible from the original design, now surrounded by six pools, cabanas, and a nightclub that keeps the property loud well past midnight. It draws a younger, louder, more see-and-be-seen crowd than the Setai, and the sheer number of restaurants and bars means there's always somewhere to be.
Groups, families, and anyone who wants pools, nightlife and dining variety on tap without spending Setai money.
The Fontainebleau, at less than a quarter of the Setai's price, only misses a hot tub on paper, but it is a much larger, busier hotel with a nightclub and thousands more reviews, so the trade is really quiet against volume rather than any missing amenity.
The Fontainebleau is the more architecturally significant building and the better piece of theatre, but the Setai is the more beautiful place to actually stay in, because its calm is deliberate rather than incidental.
| The Setai | Fontainebleau Miami Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,527 | $507 |
| Guest rating | 9.1/10 | 8/10 |
| Reviews | 177 | 4344 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 9 | 10 |
| Distance apart | 2.6 km |
Nothing on our list that Fontainebleau Miami Beach lacks.
“Staff was rude. Specially Housekeeping. They did not clean the room.”
The Setai's guests come away happier overall, praising impeccable service, while Fontainebleau's reviews more often mention rude staff and noise disrupting rest.
The service was impeccable 👌, and the staff were so friendly and helpful. I really could write and essay about how exceptional this hotel and its facilities and staff are. 100% recommend this hotel and would be coming back
I cant fault anything
“Lovely hotel but construction noise awful”
Lovely hotel. Well located. Pool area very nice. Room also very nice.
Major construction next to the hotel so very noisy from 6am. Major problem for anyone on a holiday. Hotel did compensate us but we wish they and booking.com had told us before we went so we could make an informed choice. Was too late once we arrived.
Excelente service and staff . Fantastic hotel
“Not a good hotel to stay”
Location, Lobby area
Staff was rude. Specially Housekeeping. They did not clean the room.
Luxurious Beachfront Resort The Setai, Miami Beach, a luxurious beachfront resort located in the heart of Miami's Art Deco district, offers a serene escape with yoga and tai-chi classes. Asian-Inspired Suites Indulge in spacious suites adorned with Asian-style décor, complete with free WiFi, iPod docking stations, espresso and coffee facilities, and a…
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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…
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