The Confidante sign lit up at night above the entrance in Miami Beach, with palm trees and the hotel tower behind it.
OUR TAKE

Staying at The Confidante Miami Beach? We loved the direct beach access and free Hyatt Privé airport transfers. See our full review of this 1950s gem here.

Ratings at a glance

Bed Comfort4.0
Gym4.5
Internet Speed2.0
Location4.5
Pool4.0
Room Amenities4.0
Room Cleanliness4.0
Service4.0
Value3.5

The Bottom Line

The Verdict

Booked a King Deluxe for $239 (+ taxes & fees) per night & was upgraded to an Oceanfront with Lounge Deck. I booked this hotel specifically to be close to the beach, to lounge in the Miami sunshine & this hotel was perfect for that type of trip.

After living & working in South Florida for almost 10 years, I have come to tolerate Miami's lackluster customer service & premium proximity prices. I was surprised as the staff was pleasant and the hotel felt well-maintained; I would stay here again.

What We Loved

  • Great location on Miami Beach with direct access to the beach.
  • Booked through Hyatt Privé which came with roundtrip transportation from Miami airport. They picked us up from the Hyatt Centric Brickell & dropped us off at Miami airport.
  • Great staff: from check-in to the bartender and restaurant staff, everyone we encountered was nice & professional.
  • The hotel has a Museum of Graffiti collection, with an available audio tour, which was nice during a rainy day at the hotel.
  • Room decor definitely has beachy vibes with carpet & furniture. Outdoor furniture was bright yellow & blue, which simulated the sun & ocean.
  • Oceanfront views were a show-stopper. Spent most of the time on the balcony on the lounge chairs.
  • Two pools (albeit next to each other), one for families & one for adults.

What We Didn't Like

  • Ambersweet restaurant was closed during our Monday to Wednesday stay. All food ordered was taken to-go.
  • The hotel charged a 20% service fee on every order. This 20% charge was not taken off for Globalist breakfast orders.
  • At 350 square feet, the room & bathroom was small. I intentionally booked the King Deluxe to have a sofa & the "upgraded" room did not have a sofa.
  • Wished the hotel had a more authentic Miami menu, including Peruvian, Cuban, or Venezuelan food.

Technology & Amenities

Internet SpeedSlow
7Mbps

Can you...

Check Email & Browse
Video Call (Zoom, FaceTime)
Watch Netflix / HD Streaming
Stream in 4K
Tech Available
Key Card for Elevator
Guest In-Room Tablet
Mobile Key Access
Smart TV
Wired Internet
Hospitality App/Texting