Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club

This is our 2nd time at Surfside. We love the location as it is away from the fray of South Beach and has all the elegance and level of service one hopes at a Four Seasons.
It is a beautiful hotel with gorgeous common areas. Multiple pools and spots to eat through out the day. If you plan to eat at the adjoining restaurant Surf Club make a reservation. They are not part of the Four Seasons in that you can expect a table as a guest and you are not able to charge to the room. The bar there is very small and we did not have luck getting a bar seat or table. The service there was a bit rude unlike the Four Seasons.
You get what you pay for here.
Shout out to Sophie Gaitch who quickly rectified an issue with house keeping. It was so refreshing to not have to ask for amazing service or an apology - it was swiftly rectified. So rare these days.
We will be back anytime we are in Miami.

The Four Seasons Surf Club is the only reason I visit Miami. In a city known for its energy and crowds, this property offers a private, tranquil pocket that feels like a world away—yet remains close enough to explore everything the area has to offer.

The hotel's size is ideal if you prefer an elevated exclusive feel. With under 80 rooms, the property never feels crowded. There's always plenty of space at the pool or on the beach, creating an uncrowded atmosphere.

The five-star service here ranks among my top three hotel experiences in the last year. Starting the day with breakfast service at Lido is a genuine delight, and the staff—particularly Patch at the front desk, who is so sweet—make every interaction feel warm and personal.

Between the two on-site restaurants, I highly recommend The Surf Club for dinner—it's exceptional.

Luxury has really gone down the tubes when it comes to etiquette these days. Sunday Brunch at Lido $125 doesn’t come with basic coffee, tea, or orange juice. They want you to pay extra. Money is not the problem here. It’s that a 5 star luxury hotel no longer understands what basic dining etiquette means. Your brunch should include something as basic as “basic coffee/tea”. This is a lack in decency and basic dining etiquette. Charge a higher brunch fee and include the basic coffee/tea if you must but asking to nickel and dime on top for some basic coffee is just cheap.
Also didn’t enjoy the experience of sitting in a dark drafty room throughout the whole brunch; and there were barely any pastries. 2 out of 5 for overall dining experience.

Without a doubt, this is the most elegant, the classiest and most refined hotel in all of Miami. It is exclusive, it is super expensive and it is exquisite.

The property doesn’t boast timeless elegance, it exudes it. The refinement doesn’t feel manufactured. It feels natural and intrinsic. The walls and the pillars speak to you and tell you about the history of the building and the property at large.

My gushing above extends to the staff, the food, the bar and all the amenities of this hotel.
The Michelin starred restaurant Thomas Keller is a little disappointing (see separate review). Otherwise, out of the many four seasons hotels, this one stands out as among the best of the best.

So overall this is an exquisite hotel. I have been three times. But this last time was the first time I would not give it 5 stars. Small things but just lacking in the same polished service as it used to offer. Food prices are outrag3eous. For 3 people it was nearly $200 for breakfast and the breakfast was truly mediocre. I could try to justify it if it was really wonderful but it was not. It is SUPER pricey and I don't mind spending the money which I do often but I need to feel like I am getting what I paid for.

Quite standard , not a fan of the chain but I had to stay here and it was not as bad as I remembered but they did not change my mind --mid

We go to Miami every two years. We usually stay at Faena, but this time we decided to make a change and stayed at the Four Seasons Surfside. The hotel is very new and beautiful, the rooms are very spacious, and its design is quite relaxing. The restaurants and food were very good. The staff were very attentive. I think the fact that it was not overly crowded was definitely an advantage.

The front desk staff, especially Valentina, went over and above to make our stay pleasant. The Lido restaurant was amazing and the team at the pool welcoming and nice.

All staff, services and amenities are top.

Got an early Saturday reservation, had to sit at cocktail table in bar. Table way too small for 3 people having dinner. Live music lovely and staff very attentive. I think I expected too much of the food bc of the ratings of this place. But my palet left disappointed. The fresh bread and butter delish as is complimentary crudite. The Fois Grois appetizer was $48, small and not as good as many we have had. Cherries didn’t really pair well with it. The candied bacon tasted more like baked ham, two tiny pieces for $22. The Beef Wellington is a nice presentation, again lacking flavor and $160 for 2 people. Rib eye was delish, but $120 for small trimmed piece. The fettuccine Alfredo with truffle was ok. New York cheesecake was tiny and not true NY style and consistency. For $700 for 3 with no alcohol left thinking it was not worth the $. Sorry to all of you Keller devotees.

Out experience was perfect

Without a doubt the best FS experience we have ever had and the most expensive.
The building itself is so full of character and in such a wonderful area of surfside.
Rooms are well appointed with all the mod cons and the most comfortable FS beds ever.
Service on point pre stay, stay and post stay and exceeded all of our expectations.
The area is not the cheapest area to frequent, and we were taken aback from some of the ridiculous pricing.
However if you buy a ticket.....
The main dining room area and bar is simply breathtaking with a wonderful service team.
Simply exquisite!!!