"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."

"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."