By: Kara Franker
Explore Miami’s imaginative bed and breakfast hotels.
Miami is infamous for its coastline dotted with towering hotels, but did you know there are also a handful of bed and breakfast properties?
And while there aren’t that many of them in the Magic City, the few that exist have a special quality you just won’t find in a hotel: the option to spend a night in paradise in a place that feels like you never left home.
Bars B&B South Beach
Undeniably one of the most unique hotels in Miami, Bars B&B South Beach is an Art Deco house that has been turned into a luxurious bed and breakfast.
Located in the heart of South Beach, just a few short blocks from the sand, this B&B is its own private retreat. Each suite is adorned in the finest white fabrics, all complemented by mirrored wall accents, diamond lighting, pops of metallic, flat screen TVs, textured walls and modern art pieces.
Relax outdoors in the property’s lush Asian-style garden. A true respite, this outdoor patio and garden features artistic statues, a Zen gazebo and plush lounge chairs.
Adding to its allure, a stay at Bars B&B South Beach comes with five-star service and all the luxury you could crave. In addition to daily afternoon snacks, a nightly wine and cheese hour, and a platter of champagne and chocolates waiting for you upon your arrival, the concierge is always on hand to arrange limousine and private car services, shuttles, yacht and watersports rentals, reservations at the hottest restaurants and nightclubs, and more.
Bars B&B South Beach Hotel is located at 711 Lenox Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
SoBe You Bed & Breakfast
Another South Beach option, SoBe You Bed & Breakfast was designed with beach-goers in mind. Walk through the front door of this Art Deco-style home, and you’ll be instantly transported to a whimsical tropical oasis, one where everything you need is right at your fingertips.
Just a short walk from Lincoln Road, this quaint hotel is as eclectic as it is central. Throughout its rooms and common areas, you’ll find antique furnishings juxtaposed with shimmering pillows, animal print accents, Romero Britto paintings, hardwood floors and brightly-colored walls.
Walk to the B&B’s back deck, and you’ll find the property’s heated saltwater pool, a covered gazebo and stylish pool chairs. To make your mornings truly special, wake up and head to the deck where you can have your hot, made-to-order breakfast served right by the pool.
SoBe You Bed & Breakfast is located at 1018 Jefferson Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
Roam Miami (formerly the Miami River Inn)
Once Miami’s only bed and breakfast, the Miami River Inn first opened in 1910. Purchased by local developer Avra Jain in 2015, the historic property is now rebranded as Roam Miami.
Located on the south side of the Miami River in East Little Havana, it features 38 suites as well as the original pool.
Known as a “co-living” property, which generally refers to short-term rentals with access to communal spaces, the 1.5-acre property has been completely renovated while still staying true to its historic roots.
The rooms have their original windows, polished Dade County Pine floors and refurbished antique furniture. They are situated within a cluster of historic structures, each with a communal porch, kitchen and dining area--all of which double as co-working spaces and include Wi-Fi.
The growing co-living trend targets creative young professionals who want to be a part of an instant community.
Roam Miami is located at 118 SW South River Drive, Miami, FL 33130.