Faena Miami Beach — is it worth it? Honest pros and cons
Short answer: Yes—Faena Miami Beach can be worth it if you want a high-design, full-service oceanfront hotel with notable restaurants, a large spa (Tierra Santa Healing House), and on-site nightlife and cultural venues. If you prioritize simple beach value, low rates, or an adults-only resort without families nearby, the Faena’s price, resort fee, and mixed family/adult programming may make it less appealing.
In this guide
Location & access
Faena Miami Beach sits on Collins Avenue in Mid‑Beach at 3201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140, with direct beach access and immediate proximity to the Miami Beach Boardwalk and the Museum of Ice Cream.
The property lists the nearest airport as Miami International Airport (MIA) about 10–11 miles away; public transit options include Metrobus and the free Miami Beach Trolley, and rideshare or taxi services operate to Collins Avenue hotels.
- Address: 3201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, US
- Nearby on-foot sights: Miami Beach Boardwalk, Faena Forum, Museum of Ice Cream
- Transit options: Metrobus, Miami Beach Trolley, rideshare/taxi
| Nearby place | Notes |
|---|---|
| Miami Beach Boardwalk | Short walk along the oceanfront |
| Museum of Ice Cream | Essentially next door (about 400 feet) |
| Faena Forum | Part of the Faena district, immediately adjacent |
Rooms & suites — who it suits
Room options range from entry rooms to large multi‑bedroom suites; many room types reference ocean or bay views and include in-room Wi‑Fi (covered by the daily resort fee). Exact room names available include Premier Room, Oceanfront; Room, Partial Ocean View; Bay View 2 Bedroom Suite; Premier Oceanfront Corner 1 Bedroom Suite; and many more.
If you want an ocean view or large living space, consider suites such as Premier Oceanfront Corner 1 Bedroom Suite, Oceanfront 3 Bedroom Suite, or Bay View 2 Bedroom Suite. If you prefer simpler layouts, the Room, Partial Ocean View and Room, Bay View are offered.
- In-room Wi‑Fi and property Wi‑Fi included via daily resort fee
- Family-friendly room options and multiple suite configurations (examples above)
- Rollaway beds are available in select rooms for a fee—confirm at booking
| Example room name | Type / capacity |
|---|---|
| Premier Room, Oceanfront | Oceanfront / 3 Guests |
| Room, Partial Ocean View | Partial Ocean View / 2 Guests |
| Bay View 2 Bedroom Suite | Bay View / 6 Guests |
Pools, beach and resort-fee tradeoffs
Faena has multiple temperature‑controlled infinity pools (lap pool, family pool, central pool) and a private beach area with chaise lounges and cabanas reserved for guests. Pool and beach chaise/umbrella/towel service, plus access to the fitness center and Tierra Santa wet‑spa, are included in the daily resort fee.
The resort fee covers a number of conveniences but adds to nightly cost. Non‑hotel guests can sometimes buy day passes for pool/beach access through the hotel or third‑party platforms.
- Daily resort fee includes: chaise lounges, umbrellas, towel service, fitness center and wet‑spa access, in‑room Wi‑Fi, welcome beverage, and limited house‑car use
- Pools are for registered hotel guests; beach itself is public though guest loungers are reserved
- There is an adults‑only 'Standard' pool/area, while family pools and kids’ programming operate elsewhere on property
| What it covers | Included? |
|---|---|
| Pool & beach chaise/umbrella/towel service | Yes (resort fee) |
| Fitness center and wet‑spa access | Yes (resort fee) |
| In‑room Wi‑Fi | Yes (resort fee) |
Dining, bars and nightlife
Faena’s on-site restaurants and bars are a major draw: Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann (open‑fire Argentine grill with breakfast, lunch and dinner services), Pao by Paul Qui (Modern Asian in a domed dining room), the intimate El Secreto Omakase (six seats, two nightly seatings), Veranda for poolside breakfast, and late-night venues Saxony Bar and The Living Room.
Dress codes at many venues are 'Elegant Chic' for Los Fuegos and Pao; El Secreto Omakase requires Business Casual. Several venues have live music or DJ programming on set nights.
- Pao by Paul Qui: Tue–Wed 6:30–10:00pm; Thu–Sat 6:30–11:00pm
- El Secreto Omakase: Tue–Sat, two seatings (6:30pm and 9:00pm); six seats per seating; full payment required to confirm
- Veranda: Breakfast 7:00am–11:00am; pool and ocean views
| Venue | Notes / hours |
|---|---|
| Los Fuegos | Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner; open‑fire Argentine menu |
| Pao by Paul Qui | Modern Asian; limited weekly hours (Tue–Sat evenings) |
| El Secreto Omakase | Six‑seat omakase with two nightly seatings Tue–Sat |
Spa, fitness and wellness
Tierra Santa Healing House is a large (22,000 sq ft) spa and wellness center on the property with a wet‑spa, Hammam, treatment menu that includes shaman‑inspired therapies, IV vitamin therapy, and advanced facials. Spa hours and signature treatments are published by the hotel.
An oceanfront Fitness Center is located within Tierra Santa and offers daily indoor and outdoor classes; access to fitness and some wet‑spa amenities is included in the resort fee.
- Spa hours: generally 9:00am–9:00pm Mon–Sat, 10:00am–5:00pm Sun (confirm at booking)
- Fitness Center hours: 6:00am–9:00pm daily
- Tierra Santa features a large Hammam and named signature rituals
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Wet‑spa & Hammam | Included for guests via resort fee access (confirm availability) |
| In‑room spa experiences | Available to hotel guests (example: Welcome Ritual) |
| Fitness classes | Daily indoor and outdoor options; included with resort fee |
Practical details, policies and who should (or shouldn't) stay
Check‑in begins at 4:00 PM and check‑out is by 12:00 PM (noon). The front desk is open 24 hours. The property is family‑friendly overall (kids’ program and babysitting available for a surcharge) but has designated adults‑only areas.
There is a daily resort fee (amount is listed by the hotel) that includes several amenities; valet parking and pet fees apply. Faena Hotel Miami Beach is pet‑friendly for animals up to 25 lbs with a non‑refundable pet deposit plus nightly pet fee (policies subject to change).
- Minimum check‑in age is listed as 21 on most channels (policies may vary by booking partner)
- Accepted cards include major credit cards; a credit‑card authorization is required at check‑in
- Valet parking and electric car charging station available for a fee; the hotel does not provide an airport shuttle
| Policy | Quick note |
|---|---|
| Check‑in / Check‑out | Check‑in 4:00 PM / Check‑out 12:00 PM |
| Minimum age | Typically 21 for the primary guest (channel-dependent exceptions exist) |
| Pets | Accepted up to 25 lbs (deposit and nightly fee apply) |
