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This is the beach splurge. The Setai is the only Miami Beach hotel with both AAA Five Diamonds and Forbes Five Stars, and it's right on the ocean in South Beach.
You're paying for the private beach, the three pools at three temperatures and a Forbes Four-Star spa. The hotel says it doesn't charge a traditional resort fee — its wording is vague, so ask what that means for your rate.
It publishes nothing about getting to the ship, so book a car across the causeway.
Book it if
- Couples who want the ocean the night before
- Anyone who wants a Five Diamond stay before the ship
Look elsewhere if
- You want the port ride handled.
- You have a dog over 20 lb.
What you’re paying for, and what you’re not
A splurge is worth it when you know exactly what the extra money buys. Green is on offer, gold comes with a cost or a catch, and grey isn’t there or isn’t stated.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what The Setai publishes.
A private beach with full service, and three pools kept at 75, 85 and 90 degrees. Dinner is Japón, Jaya or Ocean Grill, with Jo's Bar after. The Valmont spa holds its own Forbes Four-Star rating.
The Setai doesn't publish a cruise shuttle. Plan a taxi or rideshare across the causeway on sail morning.
Not free on the pages we read.
The hotel doesn't give a distance to PortMiami. It's in South Beach, across the MacArthur Causeway from the port. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet is $60 overnight. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself. At a splurge hotel, that’s usually the morning ride.
The hotel's pages we read don't mention airport transport.
The Setai doesn't publish a cruise shuttle. Plan a taxi or rideshare across the causeway on sail morning.
The hotel doesn't give a distance to PortMiami. It's in South Beach, across the MacArthur Causeway from the port.
From MIA without a hotel shuttle
Taxis run on the meter, and Miami-Dade sets a $15 minimum for trips that start at MIA. Rideshare picks up on the arrivals and departures levels. Or ride Metrorail’s Orange Line downtown.
The hotel's pages we read don't mention airport transport.
The Setai doesn't publish a cruise shuttle. Plan a taxi or rideshare across the causeway on sail morning.
The hotel doesn't give a distance to PortMiami. It's in South Beach, across the MacArthur Causeway from the port.
From FLL without a hotel shuttle
Fort Lauderdale’s own pages put a taxi to PortMiami at about $67 on one page and $86 on another, and allow 90 minutes in traffic. Plan on a taxi, a rideshare or a pre-booked car.
Valet is $60 overnight. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
Parking for your stay: None listed; valet $60 overnight.
The Setai doesn't publish a cruise shuttle. Plan a taxi or rideshare across the causeway on sail morning.
The hotel doesn't give a distance to PortMiami. It's in South Beach, across the MacArthur Causeway from the port.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the cut-off times.
Distance
No distance statedThe hotel doesn't give a distance to PortMiami. It's in South Beach, across the MacArthur Causeway from the port.
Source: thesetaihotel.comCruise shuttle
No shuttle statedThe Setai doesn't publish a cruise shuttle. Plan a taxi or rideshare across the causeway on sail morning.
Source: thesetaihotel.comParking while you sail
At the hotel
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet is $60 overnight. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
Source: thesetaihotel.comThe port’s own garages
$25/dayIf the hotel won’t hold your car, drive to the terminal on sail morning. PortMiami charges $25 a day for long-term parking at most of its garages, and $35 at Garage AA. Compare every parking option.
Source: miamidade.govThe night you’re paying for
The evening
Oceanfront · Pool · Food or drinks on siteA private beach with full service, and three pools kept at 75, 85 and 90 degrees. Dinner is Japón, Jaya or Ocean Grill, with Jo's Bar after. The Valmont spa holds its own Forbes Four-Star rating.
Breakfast
Not freeNot free on the pages we read.
Address
South Beach2001 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Hotel website
Ratings
AAA Five DiamondAAA rates it Five Diamond, and Forbes Travel Guide rates it Five-Star. Both lists are for 2026.
Source: newsroom.aaa.comThe fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as The Setai publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
None, the hotel says: "included in your stay"
Wi-Fi
Not stated
Parking for your stay
None listed; valet $60 overnight
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not free on the pages we read
Pool
Three pools, heated to 75°F, 85°F and 90°F
Pets
Dogs up to 20 lb.
Food and drink on site
- JapónRestaurant
- JayaRestaurant
- Ocean GrillBy the beach
- Jo's BarBar
Rooms
Art Deco Suites and Ocean Suites.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerNot stated
- Pets allowedYes
Also worth knowing
- AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star
- Valmont spa, rated Forbes Four-Star
- Private, full-service beach
Before you book
Worth knowing
- The hotel says it "does not charge a traditional resort fee, it is included in your stay." Ask what that means for your rate.
- Check-in is 4:00 PM.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Distance to the port
- Cruise parking
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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The Setai FAQ
Is The Setai a luxury hotel?
AAA rates it Five Diamond, and Forbes Travel Guide rates it Five-Star. It's the only Miami Beach hotel with both AAA Five Diamonds and Forbes Five Stars.
Does The Setai have a cruise shuttle?
No. The Setai doesn't publish a cruise shuttle. Plan a taxi or rideshare across the causeway on sail morning.
Does The Setai have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From Miami International: The hotel's pages we read don't mention airport transport. From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood: The hotel's pages we read don't mention airport transport.
Can I park at The Setai while I cruise?
It doesn't say. Valet is $60 overnight. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
How far is The Setai from PortMiami?
The hotel doesn't give a distance to PortMiami. It's in South Beach, across the MacArthur Causeway from the port.
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