Beach and pool lovers
A large palm-lined pool, loungers in the sun and the ocean a few steps across the sand.
United States · Miami Beach, Florida
The Shelborne
An art-deco landmark on South Beach, with a palm-lined pool, the ocean a few steps away and Miami nightlife all around.
Why we love it★★★★★
South Beach, at its most timeless.
The Shelborne is an art-deco landmark on Miami Beach, a clean white facade and curved lines that have anchored South Beach for decades. A large palm-lined pool sits at its heart, the Atlantic is a few steps across the sand, and the design and energy of the city begin at the door.
It suits travellers who want it all in one place: long beach days, lively dining, and the bars, galleries and deco streets of South Beach within an easy stroll. This is Miami the way it is meant to feel.
the ocean just across the sand
Location
Miami Beach, FloridaSouth Beach, United States
Style
Art-deco, beachfrontA South Beach landmark
Best time
November to AprilWarm, dry days
Good for
Beach, design, nightlifeSouth Beach on your doorstep
Guide price
£££££Bespoke, per stay
Arranged by
Atlas&Co. conciergeStay, flights and transfers
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the beach at golden hour
A palm-lined pool, the Atlantic across the sand, and South Beach humming just beyond.
The rhythm of the day
What a stay feels like.
A stay here moves with the city: easy mornings by the pool, long afternoons on the sand, and evenings that drift from a deco-lit cocktail into the buzz of South Beach. You can do everything, or simply lie by the water and watch the day go by.
Mornings
Coffee, sun and the pool to yourself.
Breakfast in the sun, the palm-lined pool still and bright, and a slow walk across the sand before the beach fills. Mornings here start gently.
Afternoons
Sand, water and not much else.
A swim in the ocean, an hour with a book on a lounger, lunch in the shade and a long, warm afternoon that asks nothing of you.
Evenings
When the deco lights come on.
A cocktail as the facade glows, dinner that runs late, and the bars, music and energy of South Beach just beyond the door whenever you want them.
The details between
Pure South Beach deco.
The curve of a balcony, the white facade against blue sky, the terrazzo and the typography. The Shelborne wears its art-deco heritage with real confidence.
The design
An art-deco landmark, beautifully kept.
The Shelborne is South Beach deco at its finest: a crisp white facade, curved balconies and clean geometric lines that have defined this stretch of Miami Beach for generations. The look is bright, confident and unmistakably of this place.
Inside, the rooms are light and easy, the pool deck is generous and palm-lined, and the whole hotel sits a few steps from the sand. It is design with a sense of occasion, without ever feeling fussy.
Is it for you?
Who it suits beautifully.
Design lovers
For those drawn to South Beach deco, clean white lines and a building with real heritage.
Nightlife seekers
Bars, music and the buzz of South Beach right on the doorstep, ready when you are.
Diners and night-owls
Lively restaurants and cocktail spots, in the hotel and along the surrounding streets.
City-and-sea couples
For those who want a beach and a city in one stay, with energy as well as sun.
Trip-pairing travellers
A bright, easy start or finish that pairs beautifully with New York, California or the Caribbean.
A gentle honesty: The Shelborne is in the thick of South Beach, so it is lively rather than secluded. If you want true quiet and seclusion, this is not the one, and we will happily point you somewhere calmer.
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That is exactly where we come in. Tell us how you like to travel and we will tell you, honestly, whether it is the one.
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When to visit
Miami Beach through the year.
Miami is warm year-round, but the seasons shape the feel of a stay: when the days are dry and bright, when the city is at its liveliest, and when to plan with a little more care.
November to April
The best window, with warm, dry days, lower humidity and South Beach at its most golden.
December to March
Peak season and the busiest, beautiful weather and worth planning well ahead for the right room.
May and October
Warmer and quieter shoulder months, still lovely on the beach with a little less of a crowd.
Summer to early autumn
Hot, humid and within hurricane season, so we plan these dates with care and flexible arrangements.
Atlas&Co. will advise on the best timing for your dates, travel style and whether The Shelborne is paired with another stop.
The table
Lively dining, day and night.
Dining here is social and full of energy. The hotel's restaurants and poolside bar keep the day moving, from a long breakfast in the sun to cocktails as the deco lights come on, with South Beach's celebrated dining scene just beyond the door.
Step out and you are among some of Miami's best-known restaurants, cafes and bars, an easy walk from the pool. We can book the tables worth booking and leave the rest to spontaneity.
In frames
The Shelborne, in frames.
The spirit of The Shelborne lives in the details: the white deco facade, the palm-lined pool, the sand a few steps away and the bright energy of South Beach all around. Click any image to view it larger.
The wider journey
Where to pair it with next.
The Shelborne sits beautifully within a wider United States journey: a Caribbean island add-on for pure beach time, the energy of New York or the open landscapes of California.
A Caribbean island add-on
For pure beach time and turquoise water, an easy hop south after South Beach.
New York
For city energy, culture and dining to balance the beach days of Miami.
California
For the coast, the light and the open road, a contrasting West Coast leg.
Atlas concierge notes
A little private advice.
- 01Three to four nights is plenty for South Beach, ideally as part of a wider United States trip.
- 02An ocean-facing room is worth it here for the light and the morning view.
- 03Walk the deco district early or late, when the streets are cooler and quieter.
- 04For balance, pair the buzz of Miami with a quiet Caribbean island add-on.
- 05Flights into Miami and the transfer to South Beach are best handled as one arrangement.
Good to know
The Shelborne, answered.
Where is The Shelborne?
The Shelborne is an art-deco landmark on South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida, with a large palm-lined pool and the ocean a few steps across the sand.
Who is it best for?
It is especially well suited to beach and pool lovers, design lovers and travellers who want South Beach dining and nightlife on the doorstep. It is less suited to those seeking quiet and seclusion.
When is the best time to visit?
November to April is ideal, with warm, dry days and lower humidity. Summer into early autumn is hot, humid and within hurricane season, which we plan around with care.
How many nights should we stay?
Three to four nights is plenty for South Beach, particularly if The Shelborne is part of a wider United States or Caribbean itinerary.
Can The Shelborne be paired with another stop?
Yes. It pairs beautifully with a Caribbean island add-on, the energy of New York or a contrasting California leg.
Can Atlas&Co. arrange the whole trip?
Yes. We arrange the stay, flights, transfers and any add-on as one considered itinerary, shaped around your dates and the way you like to travel.
shall we?
Every Shelborne journey we plan is private and made to measure.
From the right room to the season, the flights, the transfers and the add-on that pairs beautifully with it, we will create a considered itinerary around the way you want to experience the United States.