Esme Miami Beach

South Beach, Miami

Virgin rating

The Drexel
The Roof
Classic King
Classic King
The Drexel
The Roof
The Roof
El Salon
Superior City View King with Balcony
Superior City View King with Balcony
The Roof
El Salon
Superior King Room
Superior King Room
The Drexel
Sushi Bar
Tropezon
Deluxe King Room
Deluxe King
El Salon
Superior King Room
Superior King
Superior City View King with Balcony
The Drexel
The Roof
Classic King
Classic King
The Drexel
The Roof
The Roof
El Salon
Superior City View King with Balcony
Superior City View King with Balcony
The Roof
El Salon
Superior King Room
Superior King Room
The Drexel
Sushi Bar
Tropezon
Deluxe King Room
Deluxe King
El Salon
Superior King Room
Superior King
Superior City View King with Balcony

The hotel

Bringing an edgy yet sexy Espanola vibe to South Beach, Esme is a hotel come “village” that offers a fun and sophisticated place to stay to enjoy the best of Miami. There’s no doubt that the rooftop deck is the place to be here. Chill at the pool by day, whether it’s in the water or on the very ‘instagrammable’ day beds. As the day draws to a close, enjoy a sundowner from The Roof Bar and soak up the music. Live DJ sessions carry on into the night on Friday’s and Saturdays so you can celebrate the weekend in style. There’s plenty of other bars and restaurants to enjoy at Esme, make sure you book a reservation at the hidden Sushi Bar with only 12 prized seats so you can devour nigiri to your hearts content. As you walk through the buildings of the hotel you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into Spain with the plant lined terraces and deep red tones, and then that glorious sunshine will hit you as you leave the lobby – where you’re just 4 minutes’ stroll from Ocean Drive and the beach itself. If you carry on down past the Versace Mansion (which we’d recommend booking into for lunch!) to the Art Deco Gift Shop, you can join a tour of the Art Deco district. Or make use of the complimentary bicycle rental from the hotel to explore Miami Beach at your own agenda. If it’s more down time you’re looking for, the hotel offers a beach service with towels and chairs too. 

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Located on the corner of Washington Avenue and the historic Espanola Way, just 4 minutes walk from Ocean Drive, and 5 minutes walk from the sand. 

Hotel information

145 rooms and suites across 2 sections, Casa Matanza and The Village. All with air conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, chomecast-enabled 43” HD Smart TV, in-room tablet compendium, USB charging ports, mini bar*, safe, hairdryer, coffee/tea making facilities, and bathroom amenities by Grown Alcehmist. 

Classic King Rooms having 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Superior Rooms have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people. 

Deluxe Rooms are slightly larger in size, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Superior City View Rooms feature a private French balcony with view so of Espanola Way, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

The Drexel (Mediterranean fare, open for dinner, drinks, and weekend brunch). The Roof (poolside bar serving a range of drinks, small plates and classic fare). Sushi Bar (intimate speakeasy bar). El Salon (cocktail bar and lounge, serving small plates). Tropezon (Andalucian style gin and tapas bar). 

Regular live music and DJ sessions. 

Rooftop swimming pool and lounge deck. Bicycle rental. Access to nearby fitness centre, Gymage.

Complimentary WiFi access. Valet parking $45 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). Room service*. Laundry service*. Concierge. 

There is a resort fee of $45 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). 

Resort fee includes:- Complimentary WiFi access – Complimentary passes to nearby fitness centre, Gymage – Pool access – Beach towels and chairs – In-room tea and coffee – Concierge service. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change and availability. 

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (70)
  • Very good (22)
  • Average (14)
  • Poor (9)
  • Terrible (25)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Worst hotel ever!

Jan 24, 2025 Adventurer812723

My room had a leak in the ceiling and water was falling on the bed, I didn’t have hot water in the morning and the room phone didn’t work! It was a mess! I was moved to another room the next day and even though it didn’t have this issues, I could hardly fit in as it was ridiculously small! I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to anyone!!!!! Terrible.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating DO NOT BOOK. DIRTY, NO BOTTOM SHEET, RUDE STAFF

Jan 17, 2025 Drew J

Book literally anywhere else in Miami Beach. Regardless of how nasty your room is, the noise, or a literal emergency they will not refund you. Other reviews say that they have had both cockroaches and mysterious black worm bugs that have not been dealt with. We also were escorted to our room, which could’ve been nice, but the employee was an… Read more
Book literally anywhere else in Miami Beach. Regardless of how nasty your room is, the noise, or a literal emergency they will not refund you. Other reviews say that they have had both cockroaches and mysterious black worm bugs that have not been dealt with. We also were escorted to our room, which could’ve been nice, but the employee was an intimidating older man so I felt uncomfortable with him literally being in my room. Overall, TERRIBLE hotel for the price. Our bed DID NOT have a bottom sheet or mattress protector. The room is big enough for one adult maximum as the mattress takes up the entire room. We had two nights booked and would rather take the financial loss of leaving a day early, and booking a new flight. My skin felt like it was crawling. I don’t even know if the bedding or towels were clean. The “rooftop” is actually the third floor, so if you’re on the second or third floor it feels like you yourself are on the rooftop. The staff are incredibly rude. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hotel needs renovations, good location.

Jan 10, 2025 Global41276497450 Chicago, Illinois

I had recently stayed here with some friends for a work trip and the photos do lie! The hotel is nice but definitely needs some updates and renovations. Furniture is not the best, seems moldy and not comfortable. Specially at the rooftop bar (I guess from people sitting wet from the pool all the time) Rooftop pool is extremely small (prob for… Read more
I had recently stayed here with some friends for a work trip and the photos do lie! The hotel is nice but definitely needs some updates and renovations. Furniture is not the best, seems moldy and not comfortable. Specially at the rooftop bar (I guess from people sitting wet from the pool all the time) Rooftop pool is extremely small (prob for only 6 people at the time) That said, staff are friendly, Aldana made our experience better. It was a rainy day and she still gave us excellent service at the pool. Some hotels might close the pool when weather is bad but she made sure we had our drinks and food on time. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing

Jan 9, 2025 bruce14 toronto

Stayed 3 nights in December prior to a cruise. Location is excellent, short walk to Ocean Drive and the beach, Lincoln Road mall, BASS art museum. Pleasant rooftop bar, although the very small pool was overrun with small children every time we went up there. We had a Superior City view king with balcony and it was tiny – no desk, no chairs, very… Read more
Stayed 3 nights in December prior to a cruise. Location is excellent, short walk to Ocean Drive and the beach, Lincoln Road mall, BASS art museum. Pleasant rooftop bar, although the very small pool was overrun with small children every time we went up there. We had a Superior City view king with balcony and it was tiny – no desk, no chairs, very dark furniture – flashlight needed to use the wardrobe, may have lost a pair of sunglasses in there. We were in the Casa Matanza building and not bothered by nighttime noise, however the hotel decided to cut tiles outside our room first thing in the morning accompanied by a never ending series of delivery trucks and garbage trucks with their backup alarms. Housekeeping was an issue – room not serviced before 4:30 -5pm both days, and then only after we requested it. We were still left with dirty cups, coffee not replenished etc. Hotel charges $40/day village fee, includes chairs and towels on the beach but umbrella $20 extra, hotel organized car to the cruise terminal $70. This is not a cheap hotel and we expected much more for the money paid. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beware the extra fees !

Jan 9, 2025 martandvic Llandudno, United Kingdom

We stayed for 1 night on the way to our cruise. We checked in and were told of the resort fee (I knew about) and some other fees for use of the beach and pool etc, totalling over $100 . You would think in this day and age that use of a pool is a given ! A bit rich if you ask me. The room was fine for a night but a bit noisy with the racket… Read more
We stayed for 1 night on the way to our cruise. We checked in and were told of the resort fee (I knew about) and some other fees for use of the beach and pool etc, totalling over $100 . You would think in this day and age that use of a pool is a given ! A bit rich if you ask me. The room was fine for a night but a bit noisy with the racket outside till after midnight. Coffee machine had no instructions, still don't know how to use the damm things ! We would've eaten at the hotel for ease but they had enough money from us. The Cuban next door was excellent. Wouldn't stay again. Read less