
Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club
Best for families and travelers who want a relaxed, family‑friendly beach stay with easy access to pool and beach amenities.
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Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club is a four-star, family-friendly Art-Deco oceanfront resort in Mid‑Beach with two outdoor pools, beach service, an Italian chophouse, and a full spa. Faena Miami Beach is a five-star, design-forward beachfront resort in Mid‑Beach known for theatrical style, a large spa, and signature dining and cultural programming — read this if you’re choosing between a breezy family beach stay (Cadillac) and a high-design, arts-focused luxury escape (Faena).
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for families and travelers who want a relaxed, family‑friendly beach stay with easy access to pool and beach amenities.

Best for travelers who want theatrical design, high‑end dining and a strong cultural/arts atmosphere on the oceanfront.
When Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club wins: choose Cadillac if you’re traveling with kids, want explicit family services (Kids’ Concierge, family pool, beach area for children), need more rooms and event options, or prefer a breezy Mid‑Beach hotel with Italian dining and a clear resort‑fee inclusions list.
When Faena Miami Beach wins: choose Faena if you want a glam, design‑driven resort with a large, well‑known spa, signature restaurant programming, and a property that trades on high‑concept style and cultural cachet.
Bottom line: both are oceanfront Mid‑Beach addresses within a short distance of each other; pick Cadillac for a more casual, family‑oriented seaside stay and Faena for a theatrical luxury experience focused on design, dining and spa offerings.
| Category | Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club | Faena Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Art‑Deco, relaxed, family‑friendly with separate adults‑only pool | Glamorous, theatrical art‑and‑design luxury resort |
| Location (address) | 3925 Collins Ave, Mid‑Beach — direct beach access | 3201 Collins Ave, Mid‑Beach — beachfront |
| How far apart | about 1.2 km from Faena | |
| Size (rooms) | 357 rooms and suites across three sections (Cadillac Tower, Ocean Tower, Suites) | 180 air‑conditioned rooms |
| Pools & beach | Two outdoor pools (family pool + secluded adults‑only pool); direct beach access; pool cabanas (surcharge) | Outdoor pool and hot tub; beachfront with beach umbrellas and cabanas (surcharges noted) |
| Restaurants & bars | Donna Mare Italian Chophouse, Bungalow Beach Bar & Grill, Il Merkato café, Lobby Bar | Two on‑site restaurants including Los Fuegos (Argentinian) plus bars and 24‑hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | K'Alma Spa with seven crystal‑themed suites, Turkish hammam, sauna; 24‑hour gym and poolside fitness classes | Full‑service spa (Faena Spa) with multiple treatment rooms and signature programming |
| Family policy / ages | All ages welcome; dedicated family pool and Kids' Concierge; 21+ to check in | Not adults‑only; children 17 and younger stay free with parent/guardian in same room; check‑in min age 21 |
| Event & meeting space | Multiple event venues (Golden Palms Ballroom, Riviera, Bungalow Beach) — ~11,000+ sq ft total | Conference space and meeting rooms available (Faena offers event facilities) |
| Typical guest | Families, couples wanting a relaxed beach stay, small meetings and weddings | Design‑minded luxury travelers, couples, visitors seeking high‑end dining and cultural programming |
Cadillac sits at 3925 Collins Avenue with direct beach access in Mid‑Beach, quieter than South Beach but close to the boardwalk and local attractions.
Choose Cadillac if you want a quieter Mid‑Beach base with straightforward beach access and easy links to South Beach.
Faena is on Collins Avenue at 3201, fronting Mid‑Beach with immediate beach access and proximity to cultural sites.
Choose Faena if you want a beachfront stay that’s integrated with Miami’s cultural and dining scene.
Cadillac offers 357 rooms across three towers with a range of family suites and oceanfront options.
Cadillac is roomy for families and groups, with many ocean‑view suites and explicit family‑friendly room configurations.
Faena lists 180 air‑conditioned rooms and a variety of oceanfront and bay‑view room types.
Faena provides fewer rooms but a focused, design‑forward room roster with oceanfront and suite options.
Cadillac centers dining around Donna Mare Italian Chophouse plus a beach bar, café market and Lobby Bar.
Cadillac offers straightforward, family‑friendly dining with an Italian centerpiece and a relaxed beach bar.
Faena emphasizes signature restaurants and curated food and beverage programming, including Los Fuegos.
Faena is the pick for travelers seeking high‑concept dining and beverage experiences as part of a luxury stay.
Cadillac lists two outdoor pools (family pool and an adults‑only pool) plus direct beach access and pool cabanas.
Cadillac focuses on a split pool layout that explicitly serves families and adults separately, plus included beach amenities via the resort fee.
Faena provides beachfront service and an outdoor pool and hot tub, with beach umbrellas and cabanas listed among amenities.
Faena offers a refined beach and pool environment that ties into its programming and nightlife offerings.
Cadillac’s K'Alma Spa offers multiple themed suites, a hammam and treatments using Caudalie products; the hotel also runs fitness classes and a 24‑hour gym.
Cadillac balances a substantial spa program with family‑friendly fitness and wellness offerings.
Faena features a large full‑service spa and an on‑site nightclub and evening entertainment, fitting its high‑design identity.
Faena is stronger if spa scale and nightlife/entertainment are priorities.

Dedicated family pool, Kids' Concierge, beach area reserved for kids and family‑friendly suites.

Faena’s full‑service spa and theatrical design make it a top pick for design‑minded luxury travelers.

Faena’s signature restaurants and curated culinary programming tip the scales for food‑forward travelers.

Cadillac’s mandatory resort fee includes Wi‑Fi, beach chairs/towels, two bottles of water and bicycle rental.
Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club — it advertises a Kids' Concierge, a family pool, beach toys and a section of beach reserved for children.
No. Both properties allow children; Faena notes children 17 and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, and Cadillac is explicitly family‑friendly (the adults‑only element at Cadillac applies to one pool only).
Cadillac is larger with 357 rooms; Faena lists 180 rooms.
Both hotels list beach and cabana services that may carry surcharges; Cadillac also charges a mandatory resort fee that includes beach chairs and towels.
Either — both properties feature full‑service spas. Faena is often chosen for a larger, high‑profile spa program; Cadillac’s K'Alma Spa includes signature treatments and specialty facilities (hammam, themed suites).
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