Guide
Miami Beach, explained before you land.
One long barrier island, four or five distinct moods, and a season that changes the trip entirely. Here is how it fits together.
Daily Resort Fee: $32 + tax, charged per room, per night.
Location
The shape of the island.
Miami Beach is not part of Miami. It is a separate city on a barrier island, connected to the mainland by causeways, and it runs roughly seven miles north to south. Collins Avenue is the spine: nearly everything you have heard of sits on it or one block from it.
South Beach occupies the bottom of the island — the Art Deco hotels, Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road. MB Hotel stands at 6525 Collins Avenue in North Beach, which runs from 63rd Street to 87th Terrace. Bal Harbour and Surfside are farther north.
Understanding that geography solves most trip-planning arguments. The island is small enough that the whole of it is reachable from anywhere on it, so the real decision is which end you want to wake up in.
- Island length
- Roughly seven miles, north to south
- MB Hotel sits in
- North Beach, at 6525 Collins Avenue
- To South Beach
- About 5 miles
- To the mainland
- About 8 to 13 miles via the causeways
Why MB Hotel
Choosing where to stay.
If you want quiet with access
North Beach puts MB Hotel's pool deck, rooftop and some rooms with balconies on Collins Avenue, with South Beach a short ride away when you want it. This is the trade MB Hotel guests make on purpose.
If you want to be in the noise
South Beach puts you inside the Art Deco District and the nightlife, at the cost of crowds, price and sleep. Worth it for a short first trip; harder over a week.
If you are here for a specific reason
Convention business, a cruise sailing or an airport connection each pull toward different parts of the map. Distance from the thing you came for matters more than the neighbourhood's reputation.
Photography
The island, in five frames.
Getting Here
Getting around.
- From Miami International (MIA)
- About 13 miles
- From Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
- About 30 miles
- Rideshare & public transit
- Rideshare and public transit serve Collins Avenue; check current routes.
- Driving & parking
- Street parking is metered and scarce in South Beach; on-site parking at MB Hotel is $25 plus tax per day, limited availability
Neighbourhoods
Five ends of one island.
South Beach
The Art Deco District, Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road and Española Way. Dense, loud, photogenic and worth a day. Most visitors enjoy it more when they are not sleeping in the middle of it.
Mid-Beach
The middle stretch of Miami Beach, south of North Beach along Collins Avenue.
North Beach
North Beach runs from 63rd Street to 87th Terrace. MB Hotel stands at 6525 Collins Avenue in North Beach. Its pool deck, rooftop, some rooms with balconies and Kalypso Beach give guests places to relax and dine on the property.
Bal Harbour & Surfside
North of the property. Open-air luxury retail at Bal Harbour Shops, and a slower village feel in Surfside. A short drive rather than an expedition.
The mainland
Over the causeways: Wynwood's street-art warehouses, Little Havana's Calle Ocho, and downtown. About 8 to 13 miles, depending on where you are headed.
When To Visit
The year, season by season.
December – April
High season. Dry, warm and reliably sunny, which is why rates and crowds peak. Book early, especially around holidays and major events.
May – June
The sweet spot for many visitors. Water is warm, the winter crowds have thinned, and afternoon storms have not fully set in.
July – September
Hot and humid, with daily afternoon showers that usually pass quickly. It is also hurricane season, so travel insurance and a flexible rate are sensible.
October – November
Quieter and still warm. Ocean temperatures stay swimmable and the light in November is the best of the year.
FAQ
Trip-planning questions.
Keep Reading
From the guide to the booking.
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Now pick where to wake up.
MB Hotel is in North Beach on Collins Avenue, with the whole of Miami Beach within a short drive. Book on Wyndham's site for the best available rate and to earn and use Wyndham Rewards points, subject to availability.
Daily Resort Fee: $32 + tax, charged per room, per night.