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Directly on the Atlantic in the heart of South Beach, this Art Deco high-rise hotel is newly restored and once again quite elegant, its surprising affordability notwithstanding. The best feature is the stylish pool.

Art Deco district, in a 1953 Morris Lapidusdesigned landmark building. Just steps away from Lincoln Road dining and shopping and with 80 poolside rooms and 40 suites on the beach.

The colonial-style hotel may seem incongruous on South Beach, but it was actually built at the same time as its Deco siblings: it just took a different fantasy turn.

Well north of South Beach, this appealing 1940 Nautical-Deco boutique hotel is right on the ocean. Restored in 1997, the serviceably decorated rooms offer mini-fridges, safes, and cable TV. Continental breakfast is included.

Lush tropical luxury right on its own flawless beach, with two pools, tennis courts, shuffleboard, and a complete spa. Rooms are very large, most with great views. Superb restaurants featuring exceptional Italian cuisine at Acquario and Black Angus steaks at Chops. Very popular with families – book well in advance.

Two buildings with multilevel walkways and decks and two heated pools, plus garden areas, all combine to give this place that special resort feel. Every unit is a complete apartment in itself.

This is a truly magical hideaway, with lovely gardens. Each guestroom is uniquely decorated in refreshing Island style, using tropical fabrics, original art, and elegant simplicity. Private beach, pool, and Jacuzzi.

A Mediterranean-style, adults-only B&B perfectly situated on a sandy beach. The décor features high, open-beam ceilings, screened porches, rich carpets, and lazy ceiling fans.

A marvelous collection of properties including the Southernmost Hotel, Southernmost on the Beach, La Mer House, and Dewey House. Each has its own character, but all have the charm to create oases of serenity within this island’s highpitched energy.

The perfect place for families, or for those who want to have the choice – to party or not to party. Very close to excellent Smathers Beach.