Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Overall experience was very good For family oriented vacations, in my view, it would be OK to choose something simpler, like the Radisson Hotel. After all, we're basically using the hotel for sleep, showers..., all the good stuff is on the outside, like the beach, tours and attractions. You want to pick this hotel or something alike if you like the "cool" atmosphere. The pool area is all about that, fancy kabanas, expensive drinks, loud music and young adults. There were also families at the pools, lots of children as well, some pool areas are a little quieter, but not like beach quiet. Pros: - Very nice and high class hotel - Everything is clean, staff are very friendly - The partial ocean view room was very nice - Even though check-in was at 16:00, we arrived at ~13:00 and we were checked in right away, didn't have to wait - Pools seemed clean, we passed by the pool areas, we only stayed at the beach - The beach was super, yes, there was some seaweed, but only in certain areas, 50-100 feet to the left we were able to find 95% seaweed clean water and when we went to the pear by 1st street the water looked pretty much seaweed free - Not sure if there was seaweed clean up during the night, but every day of our stay there was some seaweed on the shore and in parts of the water, it didn't smell and plenty of people went swimming Cons: - High prices for drinks at the pool and for food in restaurants, everywhere $14-$19, in the hotel - 2 cocktails, they were pretty good though, came out to like ~$50, we didn't even attempt to go to any hotel adjacent restaurants afterwards, dined and had breakfast in outside restaurants only Tips: - no need to bring sun screen with you, CVS is right around the corner, you can get it and everything else there - FYI, for those of you who always went to all inclusives, here you'll need to pay for the beach umbrella(~$32), which you will definitely need, or you can sunbathe during safe hours, or you can get burned on the 2nd day and then get the umbrella after that :), or, I saw 2 ladies do this, you pick beach chairs without an umbrella which are located around others who did pay for the umbrella and as soon as someone who already paid for the umbrella leaves and doesn't leave behind personal belongings, you can occupy their spots(it's OK, if they were to come back, they could just show their receipt to the staff and they'll be accommodated again). I guess that was fine to do for 2 younger(20's) female friends, I'd rather pay for mine, haha! - After dinner, there really isn't that much to do in this hotel, there is no show or anything like that, we booked a nice Miami Night Cruise with Civitatis, if you're going to do that, try to book something more expensive and private, there were a lot of people on that 1.5hr cruise and basically it's 1st come 1st serve for the boat seating, so get there 20 mins early, get the tickets and try not to be at the tail end of the line(1 goes to obtain the tickets, the other one gets in line). Although once the cruise starts everyone will be going from side to side taking pictures and making videos anyways, but still, it's nice to be able to sit down. The cruise guide was good, he has a funny personality and provides all relevant details throughout the cruise. After the cruise we went on the Ferris Wheel, there are a lot of restaurants and shops and everything is nice and expensive :), Ferris Wheel - $20 per person, 2 scoops of ice cream - $14, a 20oz water from a food truck - ~$4 - While googling for things to do, there was something that I saw for $240 per person, for a day trip to the Bahamas as well, so there are things to do. For our last night we rented out a car and drove down Collins ave, visited Sunny Isles and Hollywood. - A lot of people rent Citi bikes and ride down the boardwalk, we took the free trolley to down town, went to a botanical garden, South Beach pear and then rented City bikes for our ride back. This hotel also offers bikes, but for $50 per person I think, Citi bikes are ~$12 each for 2 hours and they're everywhere on Miami beach

I had an amazing experience at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, thanks in large part to Joel’s outstanding service. From the moment we arrived, Joel went above and beyond to ensure we felt welcomed and taken care of. His attention to detail, warm personality, and genuine care made our stay

Staying at this hotel was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with warm smiles and exceptional service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure my comfort, making me feel valued as a guest throughout my stay. The room was immaculate—spacious, tastefully decorated, and equipped with everything I needed, including a stunning view that made mornings feel magical.

We had a wonderful day with my family. I hope everyone has as much fun as we did. I would definitely do this trip again. The service at Lanplaya is excellent, the staff very attentive. I would definitely do it again. The beach is very clean, as is the restaurant.

During our beach day, we had an amazing experience thanks to one of the staff members Arian who helped us set up our chairs and umbrellas. From the moment we arrived, he greeted us with a smile and made us feel welcomed. He was extremely professional, setting everything up quickly and making sure we were comfortable before leaving. He even adjusted the umbrella a few times to make sure we had the perfect amount of shade, which we really appreciated under the strong sun. What stood out the most was his attitude — he genuinely seemed happy to help and took his time explaining everything without rushing us. It made a big difference in how relaxed we felt the rest of the day. Throughout the afternoon, he also came by to check if we needed anything else or if we wanted to move the chairs to follow the shade, which was a really thoughtful touch. It’s not every day you come across people who care about the little details, but he definitely did. It made our beach day so much better, and we are very thankful for his service. Highly recommend and hope we get him again next time!