
Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa
Best for travelers who want a modern, design-forward Mid‑Beach stay with multiple on-site José Andrés restaurants and both family and adults‑only pool options.
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Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa is a five-star Mid-Beach property with a restored 1940s Art Deco building, two heated outdoor pools and dining curated by the José Andrés Group — good for travelers who want a boutique, social Mid‑Beach stay with family and adults-only options. Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach is a large, full-service beachfront South Beach resort popular with families and groups looking for easy access to the beach, Lincoln Road and the Art Deco core.
Updated · about 2.1 miles apart

Best for travelers who want a modern, design-forward Mid‑Beach stay with multiple on-site José Andrés restaurants and both family and adults‑only pool options.

Best for families and groups who want a classic, full-service South Beach address steps from the boardwalk, multiple restaurants and a large number of rooms and on-site amenities.
When Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa wins: choose Andaz if you want a more boutique, design-led property in Mid‑Beach with two heated pools (including a distinct adults‑only pool), José Andrés–curated dining, complimentary bike use and a smaller, more social resort layout.
When Loews Miami Beach Hotel – South Beach wins: pick Loews if you need a large, full‑service beachfront hotel in the South Beach core — ideal for families who value convenience to Lincoln Road, the boardwalk and abundant on-site services (kids’ programs, multiple dining outlets, full spa and larger room inventory).
Bottom line: both are beachfront Miami Beach resorts, but they serve different priorities — Andaz leans boutique and design-forward in quieter Mid‑Beach; Loews delivers scale, family programming and a central South Beach location.
| Category | Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa | Loews Miami Beach Hotel South Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Design-forward, Mid‑Beach social resort with boutique scale | Large, full‑service South Beach resort focused on families and groups |
| Location | 4041 Collins Ave, Mid‑Beach; quieter stretch, near Miami Beach Boardwalk | 1601 Collins Ave, South Beach; steps from Collins Ave shopping, boardwalk and Lincoln Road |
| Size (rooms) | 287 rooms, including 64 suites | 790 rooms (listing) |
| Audience / ages | Mixed‑use — families welcome; adults‑only pool section and adults-only spa services | All ages welcome; family‑friendly with children's club and supervised activities (surcharge) |
| Pools & beach access | Two heated outdoor pools (family pool + adults‑only upper pool), direct beach access | One outdoor pool, direct beach access and pool/beach service |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets by the José Andrés Group (Aguasal, Bar Centro, Soleo Pool & Beach, Bazaar Meat) | Several on-site restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe; Preston's Market is listed among the hotel's dining |
| Spa & wellness | Ondara Spa (adults‑only treatments), 24‑hour fitness center, daily fitness classes | Full‑service spa, health club, sauna and fitness classes on site |
| Event & wedding space | About 25,000 sq ft total event space; hydraulic upper pool converts for events; multiple ballrooms/terraces | Meeting rooms, ballroom and banquet hall; registration desk and meeting services listed |
| Family amenities | Family pool, cribs/Pack‑N‑Plays, complimentary two‑hour bike rentals, pet‑friendly policy (fee) | Children's club (surcharge), supervised childcare/activities (surcharge), kids' games and beach toys |
| Parking & transport | Valet-only parking (fee), complimentary house car service included in resort fee, free two‑hour e‑bike/bike rentals | Self parking (surcharge) and valet (surcharge); near Miami Beach trolley and boardwalk |
Andaz sits on Collins Avenue in Mid‑Beach, a quieter stretch between South Beach and the Fontainebleau corridor.
Choose Andaz if you want a less frenetic, Mid‑Beach base with convenient beach and bike access to South Beach.
Loews sits in the heart of South Beach on Collins Avenue, steps from Lincoln Road and the boardwalk.
Pick Loews for the classic South Beach location and easy walking access to the neighborhood’s main sights.
Andaz has 287 accommodations across three towers, including 64 suites and a range of balcony and ocean‑view room types.
Andaz suits travelers who prefer a smaller, design-conscious hotel with a good suite mix and resort inclusions.
Loews offers a very large room inventory with many view and accessibility configurations — standard rooms, partial ocean views and suites.
Loews is a good fit for families and groups that need a wide variety of room types and connecting rooms.
Andaz’s dining is curated by the José Andrés Group across a compact set of venues from breakfast through late night.
Choose Andaz for chef‑driven coastal and steakhouse options within one property and a focused F&B identity.
Loews lists multiple on‑site dining outlets and a coffee shop/cafe plus room service during limited hours.
Loews works well when you want a range of convenient on‑site dining choices close to the beach and South Beach attractions.
Andaz operates two heated outdoor pools with Atlantic views — a family pool and an adults‑only upper pool with event capabilities.
Andaz is ideal if you value separate family and adults‑only pool experiences plus an event‑capable upper pool.
Loews lists one outdoor pool with beach towel service and pool/beach amenities and two hot tubs on property.
Loews suits families who want a single main pool area paired with direct beach access and lots of on‑site services.
Andaz’s Ondara Spa is an adults‑only full‑service spa with curated treatments and recovery amenities.
Andaz emphasizes adult wellness plus a quieter, contained evening scene tied to its culinary program.
Loews features a full‑service spa, health club, sauna and family‑oriented programming on site.
Loews balances standard resort wellness amenities with family programming and broad on‑site activities.

Andaz — quieter Mid‑Beach location, boutique design and separate adults‑only pool and spa.

Loews — much larger room inventory, kids’ programs and family‑friendly services steps from South Beach.

Andaz — José Andrés Group restaurants (Aguasal, Bar Centro, Bazaar Meat) concentrated on property.

Loews — central South Beach address within walking distance of Lincoln Road, Española Way and Ocean Drive.
Loews is purposefully family‑friendly with a larger room inventory, kids’ club and supervised activities; Andaz also welcomes families but emphasizes a mix of family and adults‑only spaces.
Andaz has a dedicated adults‑only upper pool and Ondara Spa is adults‑only for treatments; Loews’ amenities are family‑oriented and not adults‑only.
Loews is in South Beach’s core and within short walking distance of Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive; Andaz is in Mid‑Beach and a short bike or trolley ride away.
Neither property is an all‑inclusive resort; meals and dining are charged separately and some hotels charge resort or ancillary fees.
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