Circa 39 HotelvsFisher Island Hotel & Resort
Circa 39 Hotel and Fisher Island Hotel & Resort are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, Fisher Island Hotel & Resort scores slightly better than Circa 39 Hotel. Fisher Island Hotel & Resort comes in at 85 with endorsements from 11 reviewers including Gayot, Zagat and Hideaway Report.
Circa 39 Hotel
3900 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's
"If you're looking to stay in a hip hotel but don't want to deal with the frenzy of South Beach, this is a great option." Full review
Rough Guide
"Another mid-range Miami Beach hotel given the boutique makeover: the rooms here are all white with pale blue accents, and feature CD players and flat-screen TVs."
Time Out
"This wannabe boutique hotel brings the South Beach party north to Mid Beach." Full review
Gayot
"This 100-room hotel was built in 1939 and also sits on 39th Street, hence the name."
Fodor's
"Located in the heart of Mid-Beach, this stylish yet affordable 100-guest room boutique hotel pays attention to every detail and gets them all right." Full review
Oyster
3.0
"Has 100 trendy, retro-travel-inspired rooms... some of the larger rooms and suites have kitchenettes and sofas." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"With pretty floral prints paired with stripes and polka dots, the design scheme of Circa 39 is playful and chic." Full review
Jetsetter
"Newly renovated Mid-Beach Miami boutique hotel, with a vibrant tropical color palette, a mixology-driven rum bar and a laid-back pool scene." Full review
Lonely Planet
"If you love South Beach style but loathe South Beach attitude, Circa has got your back." Full review
Fisher Island Hotel & Resort Show All Reviews
1 Fisher Island Dr., Fisher Island, Miami Beach, FL 33109
From $595/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Located on an exclusive island just off Miami Beach, this hotel is a luxurious fusion of Fantasy Island, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and Survivor." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A former vacation retreat of William Vanderbilt II, Fisher Island is now home to a 45-room luxury resort, set amid one of the nation's most exclusive residential communities." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Grab a golf cart, the main mode of transport, and drive around past the manicured lawns, golf courses, magnificent condos, and a historic manse that once belonged to the Vanderbilts."
Star Service
"Multilingual staff caters to discerning travelers who appreciate the convenience and tranquility of a private hideaway...this hotel is a relative bargain for privacy-seekers." Full review
BlackBook
"You have to take a private ferry to get here. The hotel's claim to exclusivity is obviously pretty well-established."
Zagat
4.2
"The opportunity to stay on an exclusive private island accessible only by boat lures the leisure set to this luxury destination."
Gayot
"A lavish, former Vanderbilt estate on a private island."
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Distinctive hotel set around the historic Vanderbilt Mansion on a private 216-acre residential island in Biscayne Bay, accessible only by auto ferry or yacht." Full review
Fodor's
"An exclusive private island, just south of Miami Beach but accessible only by ferry, Fisher Island houses an upscale residential community." Full review
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Families should choose one of three former guest cottages of the former Italianate mansion of William K.
The Telegraph
9.0
"Fisher Island Club is a members-only residential island located just off the southern tip of South Beach and is accessible by ferry." Full review