Mayfair House Hotel & GardenvsFisher Island Hotel & Resort
Fisher Island Hotel & Resort and Mayfair Hotel & Spa are both highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Fisher Island Hotel & Resort scores marginally higher than Mayfair Hotel & Spa. Fisher Island Hotel & Resort ranks #23 in Miami with endorsements from 11 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.
Mayfair House Hotel & Garden Show All Reviews
3000 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, Miami, FL 33133
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Coconut Grove's alternative to cookie-cutter hotel brands, the Mayfair Hotel and Spa is an eclectic, Art Deco/Nouveau retreat." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Bamboo, waterfalls and embedded ivy make the Mayfair feel like an ancient jungle civilization in the heart of Coco Walk." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Once a stuffy hotel of Miami Vice-era fame, this place is now a swank member of the exclusive Kimpton Group."
Star Service
"This property has one of the best locations in Coconut Grove, but its record of good—not great—maintenance, and its proximity to nightlife...puts it firmly in the midrange category.
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Zagat
"This Coconut Grove boutique property boasts an old-world decor and high-end amenities such as organic body treatments and plush pet beds."
Not For Tourists
"Adorable small and filled with charm."
Fodor's
"The water gardens and staircases within the courtyard offer a quiet contrast to the bustle of Miami's busier downtown and beach areas." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A slice of Old Florida set in funky, seaside Coconut Grove." Full review
National Geographic
"Unique 179-room and suite hotel in Coconut Grove with brass-and-glass elevators connecting three floors overlooking an interior courtyard filled with orchids and tropical foliage." Full review
Gayot
"Coconut Grove flair meets boutique-style elegance."
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