
1 Hotel South Beach
Best for wellness-focused stays and families or groups who want multiple pools, a large spa, and oceanfront dining.
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1 Hotel South Beach is a contemporary, wellness-forward beachfront resort for travelers who want a modern eco-luxury stay with extensive spa and fitness options. Delano Miami Beach is a legendary, design-forward South Beach hotel for travelers who prioritize iconic style, nightlife energy, and classic Miami Beach glamour.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for wellness-focused stays and families or groups who want multiple pools, a large spa, and oceanfront dining.
Best for travelers seeking a design-forward, culturally iconic South Beach hotel with a strong nightlife and historic name recognition.
When 1 Hotel South Beach wins: pick 1 Hotel if you want a wellness-led program (Bamford Wellness Spa, Anatomy fitness center, complimentary group classes), extensive beachfront space, multiple pools (including an adults-only rooftop), and a modern eco-luxury design.
When Delano Miami Beach wins: choose Delano if you want a storied, design-forward South Beach address with a well-known social and nightlife presence, classic Art Deco–adjacent character, and a compact, centrally located hotel footprint.
Bottom line: both hotels are style-forward Miami Beach icons; 1 Hotel feels more contemporary and wellness-focused with larger pool and beach facilities, while Delano trades on its legendary design and South Beach scene. Your choice comes down to whether you prioritize wellness, beach space, and multiple dining venues (1 Hotel) or the Delano name, intimate scale, and nightlife legacy (Delano).
| Category | 1 Hotel South Beach | Delano Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary eco-luxury, wellness-first | Design-forward, nightlife and celebrity cachet |
| Location | 2341 Collins Avenue — direct private oceanfront; Mid-Beach near boardwalk and Convention Center | 1685 Collins Ave — South Beach location, steps from Lincoln Road and Miami Beach Boardwalk |
| Size (rooms) | About 425 rooms plus residences (hotel portion opened 2015) | 171 guestrooms |
| Minimum age / booking policy | Guests must be 18+ to book/check in (property enforces minimum age) | Check-in min age listed as 21 on supplier record |
| Pools | Four pools including an adults-only rooftop pool (largest ocean-view rooftop pool in South Beach) | Two outdoor pools |
| Restaurants & bars | Seven venues (Watr Rooftop, AVIV, Tala Beach, Plnthouse, Sandbox, Drift, Neighbors Café) | 2 restaurants; 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar (supplier listing) |
| Spa & wellness | Bamford Wellness Spa (12 treatment rooms, sauna, steam, signature 80‑minute Bamford Signature Treatment) | Not published |
| Known for | Wellness programming, large beachfront and multiple pool decks, eco-conscious design | Legendary design, South Beach nightlife and cultural recognition |
| Meetings & events | Extensive event spaces (Terra Ballroom ~5,986 sq ft, rooftop deck, private beach space, multiple breakout rooms) | Conference space ~1,500 sq ft and 1 meeting room (supplier listing) |
| Beach access | Private 600-foot Atlantic beachfront with cabanas and beach services | Beachfront (supplier lists beach sun loungers, umbrellas, cabanas available for surcharge) |
1 Hotel South Beach sits on Collins Avenue with private Atlantic beachfront and easy access to the Miami Beach Boardwalk and Convention Center.
Choose 1 Hotel if you want more private beachfront space and slightly larger resort grounds.
Delano Miami Beach is on Collins Avenue in South Beach, steps from Lincoln Road and the boardwalk, with a compact, central footprint.
Delano is a better pick if you want immediate proximity to Lincoln Road and South Beach nightlife.
1 Hotel’s rooms and suites emphasize reclaimed-wood interiors, large layouts, and ocean views across a wide range of room types.
1 Hotel offers more room variety and larger multi-bedroom options for groups or extended stays.
Delano’s 171 guestrooms keep to a smaller, more boutique scale with a historic, design-focused identity.
Delano is more intimate and compact — pick it for a smaller, design-forward hotel experience.
1 Hotel offers a broad mix of dining: rooftop Japanese, Mediterranean/Israeli, beachside Spanish plates, healthy casual, and poolside options.
Choose 1 Hotel for more on-site dining variety and year-round rooftop options.
Delano’s food-and-drink offering is smaller in number but tied to its famous South Beach scene.
Delano focuses on fewer venues that align with its nightlife and lounge-driven identity.
1 Hotel has large pool facilities and direct private beach access tailored to wellness and relaxation.
If you value multiple pool decks and a sizable private beach, 1 Hotel is stronger here.
Delano’s pool and beach setup is smaller but integrated with its South Beach social scene.
Delano offers a compact pool/beach footprint that fits its more intimate, nightlife-oriented profile.
1 Hotel centers wellness in its programming, spa, and fitness with dedicated facilities and classes.
Pick 1 Hotel if wellness facilities and programming are a high priority.
Delano is best known for its design, social energy, and historical South Beach cachet more than a wellness program.
Choose Delano if you want the hotel’s long-standing South Beach style and an active nightlife atmosphere.

Bamford Wellness Spa, Anatomy fitness center and complimentary group classes make 1 Hotel the clear choice for wellness-focused stays.

Four pools, a large center pool deck, and 600 feet of private beachfront give 1 Hotel more on-site beach and pool real estate.
Delano’s legendary design name and intimate South Beach address make it the choice for travelers after cultural cachet and nightlife.
Delano’s smaller, design-led property is better if you prefer a more intimate hotel with easy access to Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive.
1 Hotel South Beach — it has the Bamford Wellness Spa, Anatomy fitness center, complimentary group classes and multiple wellness-oriented dining options.
Delano Miami Beach — its address at 1685 Collins Ave places it within easy walking distance of Lincoln Road Mall, Española Way, and South Beach hotspots.
1 Hotel requires guests be 18+ to book/check in and reserves its rooftop pool for guests 21+. Delano’s supplier listing shows a 21+ minimum check-in age.
1 Hotel South Beach — it lists seven food-and-beverage venues, compared with Delano’s two restaurants and two bars in the supplier listing.
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