You’ve tied the knot. Now it’s time to plan a Miami honeymoon worthy of celebrating your new life together. Greater Miami & Miami Beach is a top destination for a honeymoon, thanks to its dreamy scenery, fabulous hotels, pampering spas and exciting nightlife. You can do as much or as little as you’d like. Find out how to heat up your honeymoon in this tropical paradise.

Where To Stay During Your Honeymoon

Hotel Greystone

If South Beach is your dream honeymoon destination, check out the adults-only Hotel Greystone. Located across from the beach, this MICHELIN one-key boutique hotel features honeymoon-worthy suites with private outdoor terraces, jacuzzi tubs and outdoor showers. Float in the pool and then watch the sunset from Sora Rooftop Bar. End the night with dinner at the French-Japanese restaurant Sérêvène, where you’ll be wowed by the tableside presentations.

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach

For the finer things in life, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach presents honeymooners with oceanfront suites with soaking tubs, a spa and an elevated pool that overlooks the beach You can also upgrade to the swanky Club Level, which includes club access, a concierge and special in-room amenities. The hotel even offers photographers to capture your vacation highlights.

Lounge chairs at Tropical Terrace at The Palms — Romance awaits at The Palms Hotel & Spa

The Palms Hotel & Spa

Perfect for couples seeking serenity, The Palms Hotel & Spa, a tropical oasis tucked away in the quieter Mid Beach neighborhood, boasts a beachfront location, lush gardens, oceanfront one-bedroom suites and The Palms Aveda Spa. The Palms offers a three-night “Ultimate Romance” package that includes a romantic welcome amenity, four-course dinner and wine pairing, a couples wellness massage and more.

Spa pool & cabanas at Acqualina — Escape to Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach for an unforgettable honeymoon

Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach

You’ll bask in marital bliss at honeymoon resorts like Acqualina Resort & Residences On The Beach, a seaside sanctuary in posh Sunny Isles Beach. This luxury resort stands out for its one-bedroom suites with soaking tubs and showers fit for two and glass-enclosed balconies that overlook the ocean. There’s also an adults-only oceanfront pool and the opportunity for a romantic dinner on the beach. The resort can also arrange a picnic on its lush outdoor grounds.

Four Seasons Hotel Miami

If you want to soak up the big-city action of Brickell, the Four Seasons Hotel Miami specializes in newlywed bliss. The luxe hotel flaunts spacious guest rooms and suites with epic views of the bay or city. Couples will love swinging in the over-water hammocks tucked in a tropical grove on the hotel’s grand poolscape. Slowly ease into the day with a Champagne breakfast in bed, gaze at beautiful Biscayne Bay or let the hotel book a honeymoon adventure.

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Lapis' mineral jet pool area — Treat yourselves to pure bliss at Lapis Spa

Treat Yourself & Your Loved One To A Spa Day

Lapis Spa

Treat yourselves to a pampering day at the spa. Lapis Spa at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel in Mid Beach caters to couples with decadent head-to-toe treatments like the “Bleau Paradise Ritual For Two,” a 100-minute ritual that includes an aromatherapy bath, a custom body and scalp massage and a paraffin foot treatment. When you’re done, enjoy the spa’s extensive water features, like bubbling warm pools and rainfall showers.

The Spa at St. Regis Bal Harbour

One of the most-luxurious couples spa experiences can be found at The Spa at St. Regis Bal Harbour resort hotel in exclusive Bal Harbour. Escape to the private couples suite fitted with a bathtub and two massage tables for a 60-, 90- or 120-minute massage, or choose “The 4 Elements Couples Journey,” which includes a body scrub and massage, and you can add on a soak in a warm bubble bath.

Acqualina Spa

Acqualina Spa at Acqualina Resorts & Residences On The Beach also boasts a Forbes Five-Star spa that includes a Royal Spa Suite for after-hours couples treatments, a two-person steam shower and a private lounge where you and your loved one can sip bubbly after a treatment.

Mandolin Aegean Bistro

Another romance-inducing restaurant is Mandolin Aegean Bistro, a hidden gem in the Miami Design District that's considered one of the most-charming outdoor restaurants in Miami. After stepping through the signature blue door of this 1940s bungalow, you’ll be smitten with the magic of the courtyard’s canopy of trees and moody lights. Grab a tucked-away table and feast on Greek-Turkish classics like sea bass, prawns and lemon potatoes. Definitely make a reservation.

MILA

Take your romance to another level at a rooftop restaurant like MILA in South Beach. This sexy MICHELIN-recommended spot offers breathtaking panoramic views, fine Mediterranean-Asian cuisine and live entertainment worthy of staying out late.

And that’s just a sprinkling of all the romantic restaurants in Miami.

Paddleboarding at dusk — Enjoy a romantic paddleboard experience

Add Adventure & Excitement To Your Honeymoon

Sunset and Moonlight Tours

A sunset cruise is the perfect chance to be romanced by Miami’s scenery, watch the sunset and see Downtown Miami come alive in lights. Many of the cruises leave from Miamarina at Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami. Take a sunset tour with Island Queen Cruises & Tours or Miami On The Water and sip cocktails while the sky puts on a show. Let the moonlight guide you during the monthly full moon or half moon standup paddleboard or kayak trips at Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach. After paddling through the serene waterways of the Oleta River, you’ll stop in a secluded cove to make s’mores around a campfire.

Helicopter Tours

Get a sky-high view of Miami’s beauty, including its pristine waterways and dramatic cityscapes, on a sightseeing helicopter tour with Tour Helicopter or Magic Air Tours. Book a private tour and soar through the air while sipping champagne. You can even watch the sunset from the sky.

Saxony Bar at Faena Hotel — Experience Faena Hotel Miami Beach for an opulent night out

Nighttime, When Romance Heats Up

Step into an Evening of Luxury

Get dressed up and head to Faena Hotel Miami Beach in Mid Beach to sip bespoke cocktails and listen to live music in the opulent Living Room lounge, decked out in deep-red hues with sparkling chandeliers. Then catch a show, ranging from cabaret to comedy, at the intimate Faena Theater.

Relax at Lagniappe

For something low-key, locals love Lagniappe, south of the Miami Design District, a wine bar where you’ll feel like you’re hanging out in someone’s backyard. Grab a bottle of wine from the shop then kickback together in the listening yard, draped in café lights, and enjoy jazz.

Bar and seating area at Sugar rooftop bar with ocean views from the sky-high — Unwind and enjoy stunning views from Sugar rooftop bar

Find Your Perfect Nighttime Retreat

If you’re looking for a moody cocktail lounge, head to Greystone Bar at Hotel Greystone, or luxuriate in the incredible views from the sky-high Sugar rooftop bar on the 40th floor of EAST Miami hotel in Brickell.

Couple enjoying a picnic and a movie at New World Center — Honeymoon under the stars with a Wallcast at New World Center

Take In An Outdoor Movie Or Concert

Go back in time by taking in a drive-in movie at Nite Owl Drive-In in Downtown Miami, or between October and April, bring your own blanket and sit underneath the stars to watch a free Wallcast movie or concert at the New World Center in South Beach.

Stay out late with these nightlife choices all over the destination.

Hands shaped as a heart with a sunset in the background — Celebrate your love with a Miami honeymoon

Tips For A Memorable Honeymoon

Now that you’ve set the mood for love, ensure that your honeymoon goes off without a hitch. Be sure to book hotels, restaurants and tours in advance, but don’t overbook; schedule a balance of adventure and relaxation to make your honeymoon romantic and exciting. Bring a mix of swimsuits and resort wear along with some dressier clothes for nights on the town. While you’ll want to snap as many photos as possible, consider hiring a professional photographer for a honeymoon photo shoot at one or more of Miami’s beautiful spots.

Need more honeymoon tips? Check out our guide to romance.

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