Picolo recommends · Hotel in Miami, Florida
1 Hotel South Beach
Reclaimed wood, climbing plants and sand underfoot: a beach hotel at the quieter northern end of South Beach that takes its green credentials seriously.
Walk through the lobby and it smells more of timber and leaves than of sunscreen. Wood, greenery and natural materials run through the whole hotel, from the public spaces to the rooms, and the effect is closer to a beach house than to a glossy tower.
The building is right on the sand at the top end of South Beach, where the crowds thin out a little. The rooftop pool draws a lot of attention in Miami, and down on the sand the hotel keeps its own loungers for guests.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose 1 Hotel South Beach
We like 1 Hotel because it is a modern beach hotel that does more than look good. The food is strong, the gym is serious, and the commitment to sustainability shows in the materials rather than only in the brochure.
Weekends get busy, and the rooftop pool can feel more like a scene than a place to relax. It is for adults only, so families with children spend their time at the pool on the ground floor.
What you get
- Rooftop pool for adults
- Own loungers on the beach
- Plants and reclaimed wood throughout
- Restaurants with a good reputation
- Well-equipped gym
A day at 1 Hotel South Beach
- Morning
- A training session in the gym, then straight into the sea.
- Midday
- Lunch at the hotel, with a menu that leans on fresh produce.
- Afternoon
- A lounger on the hotel's stretch of beach.
- Evening
- A drink by the rooftop pool as the light turns soft over the ocean.
Location
South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Open in MapsQuestions about 1 Hotel South Beach
Is the rooftop pool at 1 Hotel South Beach open to children?
No. The rooftop pool is for adults only. Families use the pool on the ground floor, which is closer to the beach anyway.
Is 1 Hotel South Beach right on the sand?
Yes. The hotel opens straight onto the sand in the upper part of South Beach, with loungers reserved for hotel guests.
Is 1 Hotel South Beach busy at weekends?
It can be. The rooftop pool is a popular spot in Miami, so Saturdays and Sundays are livelier than weekdays.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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