
Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa
Best for active travelers and families who want a social, design-forward beach hotel with José Andrés dining and flexible pool options.
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Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa is a design-forward, social Mid-Beach resort with multiple José Andrés–curated restaurants and family-friendly and adults-only pool areas; read this if you want a lively, modern Miami Beach stay. Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club is a historic, discreet ultra-luxury oceanfront property in Surfside; read this if you prefer a quieter, heritage-driven luxury experience north of Miami Beach.
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Best for active travelers and families who want a social, design-forward beach hotel with José Andrés dining and flexible pool options.

Best for travelers seeking calm, classic Four Seasons-level service and a more private, heritage-focused oceanfront hotel.
When Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa wins: choose Andaz if you want a younger, social atmosphere, multiple José Andrés dining venues, easy bike/trolley access along Collins Avenue, and distinct family and adults-only pool options.
When Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club wins: pick The Surf Club for a small, discreet, ultra-luxury experience with a full-service spa, two outdoor pools, and the Four Seasons service standard in Surfside.
Bottom line: both are oceanfront luxury options north of South Beach; Andaz is more social and activity-focused while Four Seasons at The Surf Club is quieter, smaller, and positioned as a traditional ultra-luxury alternative.
| Category | Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa | Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Design-forward, social Mid-Beach resort with lively public spaces. | Historic, discreet ultra-luxury oceanfront hotel in Surfside. |
| Location | 4041 Collins Avenue, Mid-Beach — direct beach access and near the Miami Beach Boardwalk. | 9011 Collins Avenue, Surfside — oceanfront in Surfside, close to Bal Harbour Shops. |
| Size | 287 rooms, 64 suites across three towers. | 77 guestrooms (listing). |
| Ages / audience | Mixed-use, family friendly with a dedicated adults-only pool section; 21+ check-in age. | All ages welcomed; not adults-only (listing). |
| Pools | Two heated outdoor pools — one family pool and one adults-only upper pool that converts for events. | Two outdoor pools and children's pool (listing). |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues curated by José Andrés Group (Aguasal, Bar Centro, Soleo, plus Bazaar Meat). | Three restaurants including Le Sirenuse Champagne Bar and 24-hour room service (listing). |
| Spa & wellness | Ondara Spa (adults-only), 24-hour fitness center with classes, Pelotons and Tonal. | Full-service spa with treatment rooms, sauna and steam/Turkish bath options (listing). |
| Known for | José Andrés dining, event-friendly hydraulic upper pool, design and social programming. | Surf Club heritage and Four Seasons-level discreet service. |
| Event & wedding space | About 25,000 sq ft of event space including a convertible hydraulic pool/event platform and several ballrooms/terraces. | Two meeting rooms listed; smaller overall event footprint (listing). |
| Parking & fees | Valet-only parking (fee), daily resort fee covers beach chairs, two-hour e-bike rentals, gym access and more. | Valet parking (surcharge) and a fee for buffet breakfast noted (listing). |
Andaz sits on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach’s Mid‑Beach neighborhood with direct beach access and easy trolley/bike connections.
Choose Andaz for a central Mid‑Beach spot with easy access to Miami Beach attractions and transport options.
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club is an oceanfront resort set in Surfside, a quieter neighborhood north of Miami Beach.
Choose The Surf Club if you want a quieter Surfside base with straightforward beach access and proximity to Bal Harbour.
Andaz has 287 accommodations across three towers with a mix of rooms and 64 suites in modern coastal design.
Andaz offers more room choices and larger overall capacity for groups and families.
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club is much smaller, with 77 guestrooms offering pillowtop beds and designer toiletries (listing).
The Surf Club is better for travelers who prefer a smaller, quieter hotel with an intimate scale.
Andaz’s food and drink program is anchored by the José Andrés Group with both casual and elevated options.
Andaz is the pick for guests wanting varied, chef-driven dining without leaving the hotel.
The Surf Club lists three restaurants (including Le Sirenuse Champagne Bar) and 24‑hour room service.
Four Seasons suits travelers who want classic hotel dining choices and attentive room service.
Andaz provides two heated outdoor pools with Atlantic views and a hydraulic upper pool that converts for events.
Andaz blends family-friendly pool life with an adults-only option and event-ready pool engineering.
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club lists two outdoor pools and a beach bar as guest amenities (listing).
The Surf Club offers a classic, quieter pool-and-beach experience tied to its Surfside setting.
Andaz’s Ondara Spa is an adults-only spa with a 24-hour fitness center and daily fitness classes.
Andaz is strong on active wellness offerings and a dedicated adults-only spa environment.
Four Seasons features a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness options among its listed amenities (supplier listing).
Four Seasons suits guests wanting traditional full-service spa treatments and Four Seasons hospitality for wellness.

Andaz — family pool, kids welcome resort-wide, free two-hour e-bike rentals and more room choices for families.

Four Seasons at The Surf Club — smaller footprint, discreet service and a historic Surf Club setting.

Andaz — multiple José Andrés venues including Aguasal, Bar Centro and Bazaar Meat on property.

Four Seasons — Surfside location, fewer rooms and a calm luxury atmosphere.
Andaz is more family-focused: it has a family pool, kids are welcome throughout most of the property, and family-friendly room options and services.
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club is noticeably smaller (77 guestrooms listed) and generally quieter than the larger Andaz with 287 rooms.
Yes — Andaz has an adults-only upper pool section and Ondara Spa is adults-only; Four Seasons lists full-service spa facilities but is not described as adults-only.
Yes — Andaz features several José Andrés–curated venues (Aguasal, Bar Centro, Soleo, Bazaar Meat), while Four Seasons lists three restaurants including Le Sirenuse Champagne Bar.
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