The Setai: Miami Beach’s Premier Luxury Destination

It’s easy to see why iBestTravel readers — and A-list celebrities — flock to The Setai’s glamorous oceanfront suites.

Everyone wants to feel like a celebrity on vacation; moreover, during COVID-19, travelers with the means are seeking exclusive experiences more than ever — from private jets to yacht and villa rentals. Now, health and safety reasons are driving these choices over just Instagram cred. However, in Miami Beach, known in the “before time” for its packed nightclubs and boisterous beaches, true privacy is found only by those who know where to look.

That’s part of the reason why iBestTravel readers voted The Setai the best resort hotel in greater Miami Beach in the 2021 World’s Best Awards. Likely, this is also the reason when visiting Miami in the fall, singer The Weeknd chose the hotel — a favorite of Britney Spears and reportedly even Beyonce and Madonna. The Setai’s oceanfront and oceanview suites sit alongside private residences in a separate building overlooking its three pools (one cold, one medium, one warm) and, of course, South Beach’s signature sugar sand and turquoise water.

Luxurious Accommodations

Two-bedroom suites, with ocean and city views from their stunning, glass-encased living rooms and expansive, wrap-around terraces, start at $2,200 a night ($5,800 during peak season). Request a corner configuration with an ocean-facing bed — there’s arguably no better master bedroom view on South Beach.

Starting at $30,000 a night, the 10,000-square-foot, four-bedroom penthouse, The Weeknd’s suite of choice, spans the entire 40th floor and boasts a rooftop pool, hot tub, and terrace, along with its own dining room and stocked kitchen. Therefore, guests never need to leave. If they do decide to venture out, they can do so without wandering through the main hotel’s common spaces.

Guests who stay in these suites, which range from one to four bedrooms, have access to round-trip airport transfers, daily breakfasts (in suite or at Jaya, the hotel’s popular restaurant with a serene, pool-centered courtyard), valet parking, and more.

Indulge in Spa Treatments

For some much-needed pampering, the hotel’s new Valmont Spa uses elements of nature to enhance its decadent treatments, including the exclusive Setai Signature Master of Time treatment — a full-body exfoliation and face-lifting massage that costs $1,000 per person.

A longtime hotspot for international travelers and Miami’s most cosmopolitan visitors, The Setai has cemented itself as a local favorite and a responsible, staycation-worthy venue during COVID-19 and beyond.