This Miami Beach Hotel Just Joined Tripadvisor’s Top 1% Worldwide

Being named among the Best of the Best in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards is a rare achievement.

As the world’s largest travel site notes, out of its 8 million listings, “fewer than 1% manage to achieve this milestone.” Making the cut requires a high volume of “above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community” over a period of 12 months. That means if you book any of the hotels on the list, you’re pretty much guaranteed to have a positive experience. 

Faena Miami Beach, the crown jewel of the Faena District with its Art Deco glamour, landed among the top 10 Best of the Best. The No. 1 beachfront property on the list (and the No. 1 hotel in all of Miami), it provides an oasis away from the noisy late-night partying in South Beach. The perfect pick for those seeking 5-star luxuries and time at the beach, it sits directly on the sand for immediate access to the sparkling turquoise waters of the Atlantic. 

Guests of Faena Miami Beach enjoy 100,000 square feet of pristine, private white sands and attentive service by beach butlers, including complimentary candy-striped loungers and full food and drink service. It’s the ultimate in relaxation, but when you want to be more active, a variety of water sports are available through local outfitters steps away from the property. Paddleboarding, parasailing, and jet-skiing are just a few of the options. 

While many spend their days at the beach, there’s much more than that at Faena Miami Beach, including the Tierra Santa Healing House. The high-end spa has the largest authentic hammam on the East Coast, with inlaid mosaic tiles, amethyst stone, and jasmine-infused steam for traditional scrub rituals and body healing. It’s also renowned for its shaman-developed rituals such as Pranic Healing and Sound Bowl Vibrations. 

There’s also a palm-lined ocean-view pool area, a bar with live DJs, and an intimate gathering space that includes a cocktail bar and nightly live entertainment. When it comes to dining, you can also expect top-notch. The highlight is Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, an award-winning Argentine chef and master of live fire cooking. 

You’ll have 21 different room categories to choose from, ranging from the Bay View Room overlooking Biscayne Bay to the opulent five-bedroom Penthouse Suite. The Premier Oceanfront Corner Suites are a popular pick. They feature 180-degree views of the white sand beaches and the Atlantic, complete with deep soaking tubs and dedicated butler service.