
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach
Best for travelers who want Nobu restaurants on-site, multiple pool options (including an adults-only pool), and a large spa with extensive wellness programming.
Prices in other currencies are estimates. You’re charged in USD.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach is a five-star oceanfront boutique within the Eden Roc resort on Mid-Beach, focused on Nobu dining, multiple pools and a large spa; read this if you want a stylish Miami Beach resort with strong dining and wellness. Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale is a five-star beachfront Four Seasons property with residential-style rooms and quieter Fort Lauderdale beach vibes; read this if you prefer a composed, full-service Four Seasons stay steps from Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Updated · about 34 miles (≈55 km) apart

Best for travelers who want Nobu restaurants on-site, multiple pool options (including an adults-only pool), and a large spa with extensive wellness programming.

Best for guests who prefer a quieter Fort Lauderdale beachfront setting, residential-style rooms with private balconies, and a classic Four Seasons service experience.
When Nobu Hotel Miami Beach wins: choose Nobu if you prioritize signature Nobu dining, a variety of pool experiences (family and adults-only options), a large dedicated spa (Esencia) and easy access to Mid-Beach and Miami’s nightlife and shopping by short drive.
When Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale wins: pick Four Seasons for a quieter beachfront location in Fort Lauderdale with residential-style rooms and private furnished balconies, a high guest rating, and a more subdued beach-city atmosphere that suits couples and families wanting calmer sands.
Bottom line: both are polished, five-star beachfront choices but deliver different local experiences — Nobu is a Mid-Beach Miami property built around dining and spa energy, while Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale is a more restrained, residential-style Four Seasons on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Choose based on whether you want Miami’s action and Nobu dining (Nobu) or Fort Lauderdale’s calmer beach vibe and Four Seasons service (Four Seasons).
| Category | Nobu Hotel Miami Beach | Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary Japanese-inspired oceanfront resort-within-a-hotel (Eden Roc) with a lively dining and wellness focus. | Residential-style, five-star beachfront hotel emphasizing quiet Fort Lauderdale beach service. |
| Location | Mid-Beach, on Collins Ave; 1–2 minute walk to the sand and near Miami Beach Boardwalk. | East Fort Lauderdale, steps from Fort Lauderdale Beach and close to Las Olas attractions. |
| Size (rooms) | 206 guest rooms, including three penthouse Villas. | 189 air-conditioned rooms (private furnished balconies). |
| Pools | Four outdoor pools total, including an adults-only Nobu Pool and a children's pool. | Two outdoor pools and beach umbrellas/towels for beach guests. |
| Beach access | Direct beach access a 1–2 minute walk from the property. | Beachfront — steps from Fort Lauderdale Beach (0.1 mi / 0.2 km). |
| Spa & fitness | Esencia Wellness Spa (about 22,000 sq ft) with 18 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy circuit and 24-hour gym. | Full-service spa offering massages, steam room and 24-hour fitness center. |
| Dining & bars | Multiple branded venues including Nobu Miami, Nobu Lobby Bar, Ocean Social, Aquatica and Café Inez. | Two restaurants including Evelyn's Fort Lauderdale plus a coffee shop/cafe and two bars/lounges. |
| Family & adults options | Family-friendly with kids' club (ages 4–12) and a children’s pool; also an adults-only pool (21+). | Family-friendly (not adults-only); public family and beach facilities available. |
| Event space | Extensive meeting and event spaces shared with Eden Roc (large ballrooms and multiple venues). | Ballroom and meeting rooms; full wedding services available. |
| Typical guest profile | Guests who want dining and wellness programming, nightlife access and a design-forward stay. | Guests who want calm beachfront days, Four Seasons-style service and residential-feeling rooms. |
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach sits on Collins Avenue in Mid-Beach with immediate access to Miami Beach sand and a short drive or ride to South Beach attractions.
Expect the energy of Miami Beach — close to nightlife, shopping and people-watching spots while still on Mid-Beach.
Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale is located on Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, steps from the sand and within walking distance of Las Olas-area attractions.
A calmer, more low-key beachfront position compared with Miami Beach — good for relaxed beach days and walking to nearby dining.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach has 206 rooms including multiple suites and penthouse Villas with Japanese-inspired décor.
Choose Nobu for a design-forward room roster with several larger Villas when you want extra space or villa-level perks.
Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale offers 189 air-conditioned rooms with residential touches and private furnished balconies.
Expect classic Four Seasons room standards with a residential feel and private balconies for beach views.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach centers its food-and-drink program around Nobu Miami plus multiple casual and poolside venues.
Nobu is the draw: if signature Nobu cuisine and varied on-site outlets matter, this property has the edge.
Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale provides Mediterranean-style dining at Evelyn’s Fort Lauderdale plus additional bars and a cafe.
The Four Seasons offers quality seasonal/Mediterranean dining without the Nobu-brand signature; it's a steadier, service-focused dining experience.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach has four outdoor pools and direct beach access, including an adults-only Nobu Pool and a children's pool.
Nobu works well when you want choices — quiet adults-only space, family pool and multiple poolside atmospheres.
Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale features two outdoor pools and direct beachfront access with beach towels and umbrellas provided.
Four Seasons is simpler: fewer pools but immediate beachfront access and Four Seasons-level service at pool and beach.
Nobu’s Esencia Wellness Spa is large and program-rich, paired with 24-hour fitness and daily group classes.
Choose Nobu if a large spa, hydrotherapy and active fitness schedule are central to your stay.
Four Seasons offers a full-service spa with massages, a steam room and a 24-hour fitness center for wellness-focused but lower-key stays.
Four Seasons provides reliable spa and fitness services without the large-scale hydrotherapy footprint of Nobu’s Esencia.

Nobu Hotel Miami Beach — on-site Nobu Miami plus Nobu-branded bars and a varied F&B lineup.

Nobu Hotel Miami Beach — Esencia Wellness Spa (~22,000 sq ft) with 18 treatment rooms and hydrotherapy.

Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale — residential-style rooms, quieter Fort Lauderdale Beach setting and classic Four Seasons service.

Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale — rooms with private furnished balconies are standard features.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach explicitly offers a kids' club (ages 4–12), a children's pool and family-friendly dining; Four Seasons is family-friendly too but has fewer pools and emphasizes a calmer beach setting.
Yes — Nobu Hotel Miami Beach has an adults-only Nobu Pool (21+). Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale does not advertise an adults-only pool.
Nobu Hotel Miami Beach is in Mid-Beach with easy access by short drive or local transit to Lincoln Road, South Beach and Miami nightlife; Four Seasons is in Fort Lauderdale, a different beach town about 34 miles away.
Yes — both properties offer full-service spas with massages and fitness facilities; Nobu’s Esencia is notably larger with hydrotherapy facilities and a wider treatment menu.
Explore how Nobu Hotel Miami Beach stacks up against other hotels nearby:
vs. sites like Expedia, Hotels.com and other OTAs ·