Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach

We stayed here for the first time last weekend and cannot wait to come back. The location is unbeatable as a beachfront hotel with immediate beach access. The hotel amenities were also fantastic: 1) beach chairs on the beach included (with umbrella for small upcharge), 2) food & beverage service on the beach, and 3) the same great setup at the massive pool. The service was excellent: we were happily taken care of by the beach and pool staff including Isaac, Samson, Chris, CJ, and David. Our rooms were made up every day, and we had the best time.

Positive: The staff were genuinely so nice and accommodating. They really stood out as the stars of this hotel. Negative: The rooms were incredibly small and there was no view and did not feel like it lived up to the 4.5 stars it was given.

An underrated gem with an incredible breakfast! I recently stayed at the Nautilus Sonesta (booked via Chase Rewards) and was thoroughly impressed. It is a true underrated gem in South Beach. * The Service: Exceptional. Every staff member we encountered was genuinely welcoming and proactive, constantly checking in to see how they could make our stay more comfortable. * The Food: Don't skip the breakfast! It is one of the best buffets we’ve had in years. The variety is huge—from fresh salmon and cold cuts to high-quality whole-grain breads and rotating hot options. The pastries are "best in class"—so fresh and crunchy. * The Location: You can't beat it. The hotel has a beautiful bamboo-shaded path that leads you directly onto the sand. The lobby is also stunning and very well-maintained.

Property is under construction and is definitely in need of a makeover. The proximity is good as the beach is behind the hotel but do not expect to see this from your room at the moment. We had an upgraded room with a wonderful view of the dilapidated property next door. With a 350 sq ft room, our bathroom was less than 20 sq ft and nowhere for one person to put toiletries much less two people. Pool is old along with the social area behind the pool. Hopefully this will be addressed during the renovation as they are missing a great opportunity here. Lots of restaurant choices are nearby. The elevators are terrible in this property. They have 2 for over 200 rooms plus the service personnel use these also. Always a long wait. Last day there the hotel was out of power which meant no h

We stayed at the Nautilus Hotel in Miami several years ago, and this time we came back just for breakfast. It was such a nice experience to return. The breakfast was great, just as we remembered, and sitting there brought back so many wonderful memories from our previous stay. We spent time talking about how much we enjoyed this hotel before, and it felt really special to be back again. The atmosphere is welcoming, the food was delicious, and the experience reminded us why this place left such a good impression on us in the first place. We’re very happy we came back.