Best Miami Luxury Hotels: Your Airport Transfer Guide

Arriving at a five-star Miami hotel in a luxury SUV sets the tone for your entire stay. Here is our insider guide to the best luxury hotels in Miami and the most efficient airport transfer routes from MIA and FLL.

South Beach Hotels (25-35 min from MIA)

MIA to South Beach via the MacArthur or Julia Tuttle Causeway takes 25-35 minutes. Top picks:

• Faena Miami Beach — Art-filled ultra-luxury, Mid-Beach location
• The Setai — Asian-inspired elegance, three infinity pools
• 1 Hotel South Beach — Eco-luxury with oceanfront sustainability
• The Edition — Ian Schrager's stylish Mid-Beach property
• Fontainebleau — Iconic Miami Beach landmark with LIV nightclub

Brickell Hotels (15-20 min from MIA)

MIA to Brickell is one of the quickest airport transfers. Top picks:

• Four Seasons Hotel Miami — Brickell Avenue landmark
• EAST Miami — Swire Properties boutique hotel at Brickell City Centre
• SLS Brickell — Philippe Starck design, rooftop pool
• Mandarin Oriental Miami — Brickell Key island retreat

Coral Gables Hotels (15 min from MIA)

MIA to Coral Gables is the shortest luxury hotel transfer:

• The Biltmore Hotel — National Historic Landmark, championship golf
• The Westin Colonnade — Miracle Mile location
• Hyatt Regency Coral Gables — Mediterranean-style elegance

Key Biscayne Hotels (30-40 min from MIA)

The Key Biscayne transfer crosses the scenic Rickenbacker Causeway:

• The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne — Oceanfront resort paradise

Pro Tips for Hotel Arrivals

• Share your hotel name when booking—our chauffeurs know the VIP entrances
• Request meet and greet at MIA for a seamless luggage-to-vehicle experience
• Book return transfers at the same time to lock in availability
• Allow 45 minutes extra before checkout for check-out luggage handling