
Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa
Best for travelers who prioritize chef-driven dining, multiple event venues and a modern, active beachfront resort experience.
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Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa is a five-star, contemporary Collins Avenue resort with José Andrés–curated dining, two heated ocean-view pools and event spaces — good for food-forward travelers, couples and families who want a modern beachfront stay. The Palms Hotel & Spa is a four-star tropical beachfront spa hotel with gardened grounds and wellness programming — a fit for guests seeking a quieter, wellness-focused Miami Beach experience near the sand.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for travelers who prioritize chef-driven dining, multiple event venues and a modern, active beachfront resort experience.

Best for guests who want a quieter, gardened beachfront hotel with a spa and a focus on wellness.
When Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa wins: choose Andaz if you want a modern, culinary-forward resort with multiple on-site restaurants and bars, two heated pools (including an adults-only pool), larger meeting and wedding capacities, and resort-fee amenities like complimentary bike rentals and a 24-hour fitness center.
When The Palms Hotel & Spa wins: choose The Palms if you prefer a lower-key tropical garden atmosphere, a dedicated spa focus, and a traditional beachfront-hotel vibe that emphasizes relaxation and service.
Bottom line: both hotels provide direct beach access and on-site spas, but Andaz is the choice for contemporary dining, events and larger-scale resort amenities while The Palms suits travelers after a wellness-forward, gardened stay on the sand.
| Category | Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa | The Palms Hotel & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary, culinary-led beachfront resort with event spaces | Tropical garden beachfront hotel with a wellness focus |
| Location | 4041 Collins Avenue, Mid-Beach (direct beach access) | 3025 Collins Avenue, beachfront Miami Beach |
| Size (rooms) | 287 accommodations, including 64 suites | Not published |
| Ages / audience | Mixed-use (family-friendly with adults-only pool section); 21+ to check in | All-ages property (not adults-only) |
| Pools | Two heated outdoor pools with Atlantic views (one adults-only) | Outdoor pool(s); count not published |
| Beach access | Direct beach access with private beach area and beach chairs included via resort fee | |
| Spa | Ondara Spa (adults-only spa, treatments, locker rooms, infrared showers) | On-site spa with massage, steam room and salon services |
| Dining & bars | Multiple venues curated by José Andrés Group (Aguasal, Bar Centro, Soleo Pool & Beach, Bazaar Meat) | On-site restaurants and bar(s) with international cuisine and poolside service |
| Event & wedding spaces | Extensive event space (~25,000 sq ft) including hydraulic upper pool event platform | Indoor and outdoor event hosting available; specific capacities not published |
| Notable nearby | Miami Beach Boardwalk, Surfside Beach, Fontainebleau corridor, Lincoln Road | |
Andaz sits on Collins Avenue in Mid-Beach with direct access to the Atlantic and easy links to the boardwalk and nearby attractions.
Andaz is well placed for boardwalk access, short bike rides and trolley trips to South Beach and nearby Mid-Beach attractions.
The Palms sits on Collins Avenue with direct beachfront access and a reputation for tropical landscaping and service.
The Palms is a straightforward beachfront option set near the same Mid–South Beach corridor but emphasizes a gardened hotel setting.
Andaz offers a wide range of modern coastal rooms and suites across three towers, including many balcony and ocean-view options.
Choose Andaz for a larger selection of suite configurations and modern, coastal design touches.
The Palms lists a variety of standard, superior and suite room types with ocean, garden and city views.
The Palms offers a mix of garden- and ocean-view rooms and accessible options; exact total room count is not published in the supplied listing.
Andaz centers dining around José Andrés–curated venues covering coastal Mediterranean, cocktails and a pool/beach bar.
Andaz is the pick if on-site, chef-driven and varied dining options matter to you.
The Palms provides on-site restaurants and bars with international cuisine, breakfast options and poolside service.
The Palms covers essential beachfront dining with poolside and restaurant choices; menus emphasize international and family-friendly options.
Andaz operates two heated outdoor pools with Atlantic views, including an adults-only upper pool that converts to event space.
Andaz combines family-friendly and adults-only pool options plus an adaptable upper pool for events.
The Palms lists an outdoor swimming pool and a private beach among its amenities.
The Palms delivers a traditional pool-and-beach setup with on-site service; the listing doesn’t publish an exact pool count.
Andaz’s Ondara Spa is an adults-only full-service spa with treatment menus, locker rooms and a relaxation lounge; the hotel also offers 24-hour fitness and daily classes.
Andaz is set up for both active travelers (24-hour gym, classes) and adults seeking a structured spa experience.
The Palms emphasizes wellness through spa, massage, steam room and salon services paired with gardened grounds.
The Palms is suited for guests seeking a low-key, wellness-oriented stay with spa and garden surroundings rather than a resort nightlife scene.

Andaz — José Andrés–curated restaurants and a wider on-site dining program.

The Palms — tropical landscaping, a quieter beachfront atmosphere and spa focus.

Andaz — extensive event spaces including a hydraulic upper pool event platform and multiple ballrooms/terraces.

The Palms — spa, steam room, massage and gardened grounds emphasize relaxation and wellness.
Andaz is more family-friendly overall thanks to a family pool and a broader range of room types; The Palms welcomes all ages but leans toward a quieter, wellness-focused stay.
Andaz — the property features venues curated by the José Andrés Group and multiple on-site dining concepts.
At Andaz the Ondara Spa is adults-only (18+). The Palms offers spa services but does not list an adults-only age restriction in the supplied listing.
Yes — both properties list direct/private beach access as a feature.
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