
1 Hotel South Beach
Best for travelers who want a design-forward, wellness-focused beachfront stay with a noted spa and smaller, more curated food-and-drink venues.
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1 Hotel South Beach is an eco-luxury, wellness-forward beachfront resort for travelers who want design-led rooms, a strong spa program and curated dining. Fontainebleau Miami Beach Private Suites is the large, legacy Miami Beach resort complex for guests who prioritize big-resort amenities, nightlife and multiple on-site F&B and entertainment options.
Updated · about 1.9 km apart

Best for travelers who want a design-forward, wellness-focused beachfront stay with a noted spa and smaller, more curated food-and-drink venues.

Best for travelers who want a landmark Miami resort experience with extensive on-site restaurants, pools and evening entertainment.
When 1 Hotel South Beach wins: choose 1 Hotel if you care most about eco-conscious design, a dedicated wellness program (Bamford Wellness Spa + Anatomy fitness), four distinct pools including a rooftop adults-only pool, and a quieter, more curated beachfront setting.
When Fontainebleau Miami Beach Private Suites wins: choose Fontainebleau if you want a large resort complex with many on-site amenities, a busy nightlife scene, a wide range of junior and family-style suite layouts, and multiple dining/entertainment options on property.
Bottom line: both are beachfront Miami Beach options but they suit different trip priorities—1 Hotel for wellness and design, Fontainebleau for size, variety and resort-style nightlife and entertainment.
| Category | 1 Hotel South Beach | Fontainebleau Miami Beach Private Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Eco-luxury, wellness-driven, design-focused | Iconic large-scale resort, glamour and nightlife |
| Location (Collins Avenue) | 2341 Collins Avenue — Mid-Beach, near Miami Beach Boardwalk and The Bass | 4391 Collins Avenue — North/Miami Beach (FL) |
| Distance between properties | about 1.9 km to Fontainebleau | |
| Size (rooms/residences) | about 425 rooms plus 156 residences | Not published |
| Pools | Four pools (Center, Cabana, South and adults-only Rooftop pool 21+); cabanas and poolside bars | Multiple outdoor pools and pool facilities, poolside bars and large resort poolscape |
| Restaurants & bars | Seven venues including Watr Rooftop, AVIV, Tala Beach, Plnthouse and poolside outlets | On-site restaurants, bars, a coffee shop and nightclub; many dining options across the resort complex |
| Spa & wellness | Bamford Wellness Spa (12 treatment rooms), Anatomy fitness center, many group classes | Spa, massage, hot tub, sauna and steamroom services on site |
| Known for | Sustainable materials, wellness programming and a quieter private beach stretch | Resort legacy, nightlife, on-site entertainment and broad amenity set |
| Guest rating / stars | 5-star branding (hotel copy) — guest rating Not published | 4 stars — guest rating 8.2/10 |
| Adults policy at pools/areas | Rooftop pool reserved for guests 21+; general guest minimum age 18 to book | Property is not adults-only; on-site adult-oriented nightlife and spa facilities |
1 Hotel sits on a quiet Mid-Beach stretch of Collins Avenue with immediate access to a private 600-foot Atlantic beach and the Miami Beach Boardwalk.
Choose 1 Hotel for a more relaxed, design-driven Mid-Beach location with easy boardwalk access.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach Private Suites occupies a well-known Collins Avenue address farther north on Miami Beach with direct beach access and strong on-site entertainment.
Choose Fontainebleau if you want the classic, larger Miami Beach resort location with full resort services.
1 Hotel offers a mix of guest rooms, suites and multi-bedroom residences focused on ocean views and natural materials.
1 Hotel’s room lineup emphasizes design, ocean views and a range of suite sizes up to multi-bedroom homes.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach Private Suites lists many junior suite and family-style suite configurations with various views and kitchenettes.
Fontainebleau’s Private Suites offer a broad set of junior- and multi-room layouts, often with kitchen or kitchenette options.
1 Hotel features seven curated venues, including a rooftop Japanese-influenced restaurant and Mediterranean/Israeli dining.
Choose 1 Hotel for focused, chef-driven dining with a few signature outlets rather than dozens of on-site restaurants.
Fontainebleau offers multiple on-site restaurants, bars, a coffee shop and a nightclub to cover a wide range of tastes and late-night options.
Fontainebleau suits travelers who want many on-site dining and nightlife options within one resort setting.
1 Hotel provides four distinct pools, a private beachfront, reservable cabanas and two poolside bars.
1 Hotel is a good pick for guests who want split pool experiences (family, cabana, adults-only rooftop) plus a private beach stretch.
Fontainebleau provides pool facilities, poolside bars and a large resort-style pool area popular with guests and visitors.
Fontainebleau is better if you want a big resort pool scene with multiple pool options tied to on-site F&B and nightlife.
1 Hotel centers wellness in its offerings: Bamford Wellness Spa, Anatomy fitness and complimentary group classes.
Pick 1 Hotel when wellness programming and spa treatments are a primary reason for the trip.
Fontainebleau pairs spa and wellness services with a stronger emphasis on on-site nightlife and evening entertainment.
Fontainebleau is a fit when you want the option to move from daytime pool/beach to nighttime entertainment without leaving the resort.

Bamford Wellness Spa, Anatomy fitness and daily group classes make 1 Hotel the stronger pick for wellness-focused stays.

Fontainebleau’s nightclub, multiple restaurants and large poolscape make it better for guests wanting on-site nightlife and resort activity.

1 Hotel’s smaller set of signature, chef-driven venues (Watr, AVIV, Tala Beach) suits diners who prefer curated choices.

Fontainebleau lists many junior-suite and suite configurations including kitchen/kitchenette options across different views.
1 Hotel South Beach is the quieter, wellness-forward choice with a dedicated Bamford Wellness Spa, Anatomy fitness and fewer large-scale nightlife venues on property.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach Private Suites has more of a big-resort entertainment mix—on-site nightclub, bars and broader dining/entertainment programming.
Yes—both properties are on Miami Beach’s Atlantic shoreline; 1 Hotel advertises a private 600-foot beach stretch and Fontainebleau is a beachfront resort complex.
Fontainebleau lists numerous junior and family-style suites with kitchenettes or kitchens, offering more room-layout variety for larger groups.
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