
1 Hotel South Beach
Best for wellness-focused stays, large ocean-view suites, and a design-led eco-luxury beach experience.
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1 Hotel South Beach is an eco-focused, wellness-forward five-star resort on a private stretch of Miami Beach; this guide is for travelers who prioritize spa, fitness, and a nature-driven design. Nobu Hotel Miami Beach is a celebrity-chef–branded beachfront luxury hotel inside a larger resort setting; read this if dining, celebrity cachet, and a resort pool scene matter most.
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Best for wellness-focused stays, large ocean-view suites, and a design-led eco-luxury beach experience.

Best for travelers who want Nobu restaurants, a celebrity-chef atmosphere, and multiple resort pools in Mid‑Beach.
When 1 Hotel South Beach wins: choose 1 Hotel if you want a wellness-first program (Bamford Wellness Spa, Anatomy fitness, many complimentary group classes), stronger eco-design and private beach access with multiple distinctive pool decks tied to an on-site spa.
When Nobu Hotel Miami Beach wins: pick Nobu if Nobu's restaurants and the brand's dining-driven experience are your main priority and you prefer a celebrity-chef property that sits directly on the beachfront within a larger resort environment.
Bottom line: both are five-star Mid‑Beach properties with multiple pools and full spa programs; 1 Hotel leans wellness and design, Nobu leans dining and brand cachet. Your choice depends on whether spa/fitness and eco-design or the Nobu dining identity matter more.
| Category | 1 Hotel South Beach | Nobu Hotel Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Wellness-forward, reclaimed-wood interiors and nature-driven design. | Celebrity-chef branded luxury resort with Nobu dining identity. |
| Location | 2341 Collins Avenue — private 600-foot Atlantic beachfront in Mid‑Beach, near the Boardwalk and Convention Center. | 4525 Collins Ave — beachfront in Mid‑Beach, close to Fontainebleau and the Miami Beach Boardwalk. |
| Size (rooms) | Roughly 425 rooms (plus residences). | 206 rooms listed. |
| Booking / age policy | Guests must be 18 or older to book/check in. | |
| Pools | Four pools including an adults-only Rooftop Pool (21+) and multiple pool decks with reservable cabanas. | Four outdoor pools, pool sun loungers and at least one poolside bar. |
| Restaurants & bars | Seven venues (Watr Rooftop, AVIV by Michael Solomonov, Tala Beach, Plnthouse, The Sandbox, Drift, Neighbors Café). | Two restaurants and a cafe on site; Nobu-branded dining is the signature draw. |
| Spa & wellness | Bamford Wellness Spa (12 treatment rooms), Anatomy fitness center, many complimentary group classes. | Full-service spa with treatment rooms, steam room and fitness facilities. |
| Beach access | Private 600-foot Atlantic beachfront with reserved loungers, cabanas and beach dining. | Beachfront property with beach access and resort beach amenities. |
| Notable extras | Extensive event/wedding venues including a large rooftop and Terra Ballroom; on-site water-sport activities offered. | Multilingual staff, concierge, valet parking (surcharge), and multiple outdoor pools within a resort setting. |
| Check-in / check-out | Check-in from 4:00 PM; check-out by 11:00 AM. | |
1 Hotel South Beach sits on a private 600-foot stretch of Atlantic beachfront on Collins Avenue in Mid‑Beach, close to the Boardwalk and Convention Center.
Choose 1 Hotel if you want a design-forward property with a private stretch of beach and close Boardwalk access.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach is a beachfront property on Collins Avenue in Mid‑Beach with direct beach access and resort-style positioning.
Choose Nobu for a beachfront stay that ties the location to the Nobu dining and resort experience.
1 Hotel South Beach offers a wide range of room and suite layouts focused on ocean views and natural materials.
Choose 1 Hotel for larger suite options and multi-bedroom homes with oceanfront layouts.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach lists a range of room types from Resort View King to Bay View Junior Suite and multiple ocean-view suites.
Choose Nobu if you want a standard luxury room set with several named Bay/Ocean view categories and Nobu-branded service.
1 Hotel has seven dining outlets ranging from rooftop Japanese-influenced Watr to AVIV by Michael Solomonov and beachside Tala Beach.
Choose 1 Hotel for varied on-site venues and a mix of wellness-oriented menus and specialty chef programming.
Nobu’s global dining brand is the property's primary culinary draw; the supplier listing notes two restaurants and a cafe.
Choose Nobu if Nobu’s restaurant identity and the branded dining experience are a priority for your stay.
1 Hotel South Beach operates four distinct pools, including an adults-only rooftop pool and a large Center Pool deck.
Choose 1 Hotel for a variety of pool settings, a large main deck, and an adults-only rooftop pool with ocean views.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach lists four outdoor pools, pool sun loungers and at least one poolside bar.
Choose Nobu if you want multiple resort pools combined with Nobu’s dining and lounge options nearby.
1 Hotel emphasizes wellness with the Bamford Wellness Spa, Anatomy fitness center and a program of complimentary fitness classes.
Choose 1 Hotel for a stronger, organized wellness program and an established full-service spa.
Nobu provides a full-service spa, fitness facilities and multiple bars/lounges as part of its resort offering.
Choose Nobu for a more dining- and lounge-focused social scene with standard full-service spa and fitness offerings.

1 Hotel South Beach — Bamford Wellness Spa, Anatomy fitness and many complimentary group classes.

Nobu Hotel Miami Beach — Nobu-branded restaurants and a celebrity-chef dining focus.

1 Hotel South Beach — multiple large oceanfront suites and multi-bedroom home layouts.

Nobu Hotel Miami Beach — a smaller room count and clear brand positioning for dining-led travelers.
1 Hotel South Beach — it is home to the Bamford Wellness Spa (12 treatment rooms) and a wide program of wellness services; Nobu also has a full-service spa but 1 Hotel emphasizes wellness programming.
No — the supplier listing for Nobu Hotel Miami Beach shows adultsOnly: false; the property accepts guests of all ages per its policies.
Yes — both properties sit on or offer direct access to the Atlantic beachfront in Mid‑Beach.
1 Hotel South Beach — it lists seven food & beverage outlets including a rooftop restaurant and multiple specialty venues; Nobu lists two restaurants and a café.
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