The St. Regis Bal Harbour ResortvsFisher Island Hotel & Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort scores significantly higher than Fisher Island Hotel & Resort. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort has a TripExpert Score of 83 with endorsements from 7 publications such as Zagat, BlackBook and The Telegraph.
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort Show All Reviews
9703 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL 33154
From $699/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Luxury
"The 243-room St. Regis Bal Harbour is one of the most luxurious beachfront hotels in Miami." Full review
BlackBook
"St. Regis brings oceanfront luxury to Art Basel devotees tired of the loud and glitzy South Beach scene."
Zagat
4.5
"Fans rave this "first-class" luxury hotel is "everything you would expect or want", with "amazing" staffers who "take care of you better than your parents" and "beautiful", "modern" rooms."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The recently opened The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort offers some of the most luxurious accommodations in northern Miami, furnished in a contemporary residential style." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"At the northern tip of Miami Beach, the tony enclave of Bal Harbour has long been known for its wide, white-sand beaches, lavish residences, and high-end shopping." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A sprawling five-star luxury resort in posh Bal Harbour, the 227-room St Regis Bal Harbour offers unparalleled service and amenities." Full review
Departures
"Standard rooms are like mini apartments at 650 square feet, and every room has at least a 210-square-foot terrace with an ocean view. In other words, there isn’t a bad room." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Glittering resort in three oceanfront towers, just across the street from famed Bal Harbour Shops." Full review
Gayot
"Oceanfront elegance that captures the spirit of Bal Harbour."
Fodor's
"In every facet of design and operation, the St. Regis is magnificent." 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