
1 Hotel South Beach
Best for travelers who want a high-energy South Beach location, visible sustainability features, and multiple pool/restaurant options on a private stretch of sand.
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1 Hotel South Beach is a five-star, sustainability-minded oceanfront resort on Collins Avenue with multiple pools, a rooftop restaurant, and a full Bamford Wellness Spa. Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale is a five-star modern oceanfront resort with residences and a quieter, more residential Fort Lauderdale beach address — read this if you’re deciding between a South Beach scene and a polished Fort Lauderdale beachfront stay.
Updated · about 48 km (30 mi) apart

Best for travelers who want a high-energy South Beach location, visible sustainability features, and multiple pool/restaurant options on a private stretch of sand.

Best for travelers who prefer a quieter, contemporary beachfront hotel with residence-style accommodations and a full-service Four Seasons experience.
When 1 Hotel South Beach wins: Choose 1 Hotel if you want to be in the Miami Beach scene — lots of on-site dining options, four distinct pools (including an adults-only rooftop), a large private beach frontage, and a strong sustainability identity.
When Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale wins: Pick the Four Seasons for a more residential, roomy feel on Fort Lauderdale Beach, straightforward beachfront access, larger-suite and residence options, and the steady service and amenities associated with Four Seasons.
Bottom line: Both are five-star, oceanfront choices; 1 Hotel is South Beach-focused with multiple pools, rooftop life, and eco-design, while Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale is a quieter, residence-friendly option a drive north along Florida’s coast.
| Category | 1 Hotel South Beach | Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Eco-minded, South Beach energy, design-forward | Contemporary, residential luxury, quieter beach setting |
| Location | 2341 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach (Mid-Beach) — close to boardwalk and Collins Avenue shopping | 525 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd — steps from Fort Lauderdale Beach and local attractions |
| Size | Roughly 425 rooms + 156 residences (property-scale eco-luxury) | 189 rooms (hotel rooms and residences listed) |
| Opened / age | Opened 2015 | Not published |
| Pools | Four pools: Center Pool, Cabana Pool, South Pool, plus adults-only Rooftop Pool | Two outdoor pools listed |
| Restaurants & bars | Seven venues including Watr Rooftop, AVIV, Tala Beach, Plnthouse, Sandbox, Drift, Neighbors Café | 2 restaurants (including Evelyn's Fort Lauderdale) and 1 coffee shop/cafe; 2 bars/lounges |
| Spa & wellness | Bamford Wellness Spa (12 treatment rooms, sauna, steam, signature 80-minute Bamford Signature Treatment) | Full-service spa offering massages and treatments; reservations required |
| Known for | Sustainability credentials, design, rooftop pool/restaurant, private 600-foot beach frontage | Residential-style oceanfront accommodations and Four Seasons service |
| Room variety | 21 room and suite types (multiple 1–3 bedroom ocean-view homes and penthouse options) | Wide range of room and residence types (e.g., Ocean View One Bedroom Residence, Grand Ocean View Two Bedroom Residence, Panoramic Oceanfront Two Bedroom Residence) |
| Family / age policy | Guests must be 18+ to book/check in (hotel enforces adult minimum for bookings); rooftop pool adults-only (21+) | All-ages property (not adults-only) |
1 Hotel sits on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach’s Mid-Beach neighborhood with direct access to a private stretch of Atlantic sand.
Choose 1 Hotel to be in the center of Miami Beach activity with private beachfront access.
Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale is located on Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, a short walk to local beaches and nearby Fort Lauderdale attractions.
Pick Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale for a straightforward beachfront address with a calmer Fort Lauderdale neighborhoood.
1 Hotel offers many room and suite configurations including 1–3 bedroom oceanfront homes and penthouse options.
Good fit if you want variety in suite/home layouts with a South Beach design sensibility.
Four Seasons lists a broad set of rooms and residences, including dedicated ocean-view residences.
Better for travelers who want residence-style accommodations and accessible-room options under a Four Seasons standard.
1 Hotel has seven food and beverage venues spanning rooftop Japanese, Mediterranean Israeli, beachside Spanish plates, and poolside casual dining.
Pick 1 Hotel if you want many on-site restaurant styles and a rooftop dining scene.
Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale offers a smaller but focused set of dining venues with a Mediterranean option and additional bars/cafés.
Choose Four Seasons when you prefer a concise on-site dining selection and Four Seasons food-and-service standards.
1 Hotel emphasizes multiple pool experiences plus private beach access as core amenities.
1 Hotel is the pick for variety in pool experiences and direct private beach access.
Four Seasons features on-site pools and direct beach proximity as primary outdoor amenities.
Four Seasons is solid if you want classic beachfront pools with easy public-beach access.
1 Hotel pairs the Bamford Wellness Spa with an active fitness program and South Beach nightlife access.
Go to 1 Hotel for a spa-first stay plus rooftop nightlife and fitness classes.
Four Seasons provides a full-service spa, 24-hour fitness facilities, and quieter evening dining/drink venues.
Four Seasons suits travelers who want a dependable spa and round-the-clock fitness in a calmer evening setting.

1 Hotel South Beach — rooftop Watr, Drift Lobby Bar, and proximity to Miami Beach nightlife.

Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale — extensive residence and multi-bedroom residence options.

1 Hotel South Beach — four pools including a large Center Pool and adults-only rooftop pool plus private 600-foot beach frontage.

Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale — quieter Fort Lauderdale Beach location with the service standards expected from Four Seasons.
1 Hotel South Beach — it sits on Collins Avenue in Mid-Beach with easy access to the boardwalk, Collins Avenue shopping, and South Beach attractions.
1 Hotel South Beach — seven food-and-beverage outlets including a rooftop restaurant and multiple pool/beach venues; Four Seasons has a smaller, more concise set of restaurants and bars.
No. Neither property is adults-only; 1 Hotel requires guests be 18 or older to book/check in, and its rooftop pool enforces a 21+ policy. Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale is not adults-only.
1 Hotel South Beach — four pools are listed, while Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale lists two outdoor pools.
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