6 cool places to stay in Miami Beach with kids (or without)

Last updated on April 24, 2024

Miami has some iconic hotels, especially around Miami Beach where you’ll find boutique spots that have made their home in the fabulous architecture of the city’s art deco quarter. Not all are family-friendly – in fact Miami has many adults-only hotels that are keen to preserve their grown-up vibes – but amid the glam, there are also some great hotels that welcome kids with open arms. And many are as stylish as their grown-up neighbours. 

We stayed in two hotels in Miami that we fell in love with. I’m sharing the details here, plus a few extras that were on our short list. They are some of the coolest places to stay in Miami whether or not you’re travelling with kids.

Also see our guide to the best things to do in Miami with kids.

Full disclosure: we were hosted by both the Palms Hotel and the Kimpton Anglers, but my review, as always, is genuine.

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Cool places to stay in Miami with kids (or without)

The Palms Hotel & Spa

The Palms Hotel is unique in that it’s a big resort owned by a family rather than a brand. And that personalisation shines through, making for a large hotel but with a cosy feel. 

The location is impressive right on Collins Avenue in Mid Beach, and our ocean-facing room had jaw-dropping views of that fabulous Miami coast (I could have gazed at that turquoise sea all day).

The hotel has loungers for guests on the beach as well as morning yoga, making the most of their location. We woke for sunset and it was one of the highlights of my time in Miami – what a view to wake up to!

While excellent for kids, the Palms Hotel isn’t an overt family hotel – there are no family frills like a water slide or kids’ club – but little ones will love the big pool and of course the beach.

It’s an overall welcoming place that attracts a mixture of people, from families to young couples to retirees – and the vibe is relaxed unlike the more “see and be seen” attitude of nearby South Beach. It suited us perfectly.

The Palms has focussed on sustainability for over 10 years, leading the way among Miami’s hotels. And you can see those efforts throughout the hotel, from toilets that reuse grey water to an excellent farm-to-table restaurant. The breakfast buffet is excellent and free for under 5’s, which was highly appreciated in such an expensive city.

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Kimpton Anglers Hotel

I don’t tend to stay in chain hotels, but the Kimpton is always an exception. I’m yet to find one I don’t like. Each hotel has a unique design, taking its inspiration from the local neighbourhood, which makes for a unique chain hotel experience. 

We stayed at the Kimpton Anglers, which draws on the glamour of its location while also providing a peaceful retreat from the non-stop bustle and party life of South Beach. Despite being a stylish boutique hotel, it’s also welcoming to kids, and we didn’t feel out of place despite having two unruly littluns in tow. 

The rooftop pool is a highlight with great views of the Miami skyline. It’s a lush place to relax in the Miami sunshine. And there’s also another smaller pool on the ground floor, with a secluded, peaceful vibe (I’d recommend taking kids to the rooftop instead).

The rooms, as you can expect with Kimpton, were stylish to a tee, and we loved having a private courtyard patio, which was an ideal place to hang out once the kids were asleep.

The location is fantastic, within walking distance of all the hotspots in South Beach. And they also have bikes you can use to get around, which is the best way to explore South Beach. Another win for the Kimpton.

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More cool places to stay in Miami Beach

Here are some hotels that we didn’t stay in, but which made our short list, and come highly recommended by others…

Goodtime Hotel Miami

The Goodtime Hotel is one of the most stylish hotels I came across in Miami. The green and pink pastel hues give big Wes Anderson vibes and the pool is a photographer’s paradise. It’s not specifically family-friendly, but kids are welcome and they have twin queens and suites available.

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Life House, South of Fifth

I love the style of the Life House and the family-friendly Artist’s Loft room is one of the best in the hotel. The Tudor-style building started its life as an artists’ cottage and is now a gorgeous boutique hotel with a wine bar and café. The style is thoughtfully impeccable. 

There are two more equally stylish Life House hotels in Miami – on Ocean Drive and in Little Havana.  

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The Avalon Hotel

The Avalon is an iconic place to stay on Ocean Drive, housed in art deco building and just across the street from the beach.

Best of all, the prices aren’t as high as some of the other options in Miami. They have two-bed rooms that are ideal for families.

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The Betsy Hotel

Right on Ocean Drive, The Betsy is an impressive Southern-style building that would look more at home in Savannah than its spot in the heart of South Beach. It’s a luxurious hotel with a focus on the arts – every room has its own mini library and there are rotating art exhibitions in the hotel throughout the year. Kids are welcome and there’s a choice 2-bed rooms and suites.

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