The Confidante Miami Beach
Est. 1940
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The Confidante Miami Beach is a nostalgic and playful celebration of its retro-glam roots.
Part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, the hotel offers 354 guestrooms including 14 suites, plus nearly 30,000+ sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space inclusive of a sophisticated lobby bar, funky backyard bungalow, open-air terrace with ocean views and the 2,500 sq ft Century Ballroom with vibrant mid-century modern decor. In January 2019, The Confidante debuted the oceanfront Carmen Miranda Ballroom with stunning views of the pools, beach and lush palms.
The Lowdown
Type
BallroomBeach / Lake / Waterfront LocationHistoric BuildingHotel / Resort / SpaRestaurant / Private Dining
Views
CityscapeGardenOceanSkylineStreet
Style
Art Deco
Coastal
Eclectic
Mid-Century Modern
Retro
Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

Located on Collins Avenue between the hustle of South Beach and the bustle of Miami’s hip art districts, The Confidante Miami Beach is a nostalgic and playful celebration of its retro-glam roots. The oceanfront oasis provides a kaleidoscope of experiences like vibrant mid-century modern décor, direct access to famous Miami Beach, a chic backyard pool vibe with two heated pools (one for adults only), colorful poolside cabanas, bungalows and cool cocktail scene. The hotel is known for an impromptu Lady Gaga photo shoot, surprise Lil Wayne concert and the setting for Dua Lipa's "New Rules" music video, which has been viewed more than 1.7 billion times on YouTube.

Part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, the hotel offers 354 guestrooms including 14 suites, plus nearly 30,000+ sq ft of indoor and outdoor event space inclusive of a sophisticated lobby bar, funky backyard bungalow, open-air terrace with ocean views and the 2,500 sq ft Century Ballroom with vibrant mid-century modern decor. In January 2019, The Confidante debuted the oceanfront Carmen Miranda Ballroom with stunning views of the pools, beach and lush palms.

A dedicated team of Wedding Specialists takes care of all the details, including creative catering menus curated by signature American-inspired eatery, Bird & Bone.

Capacity

Seated
150
Buffet
150
Standing
600
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Estimated price per head

from $45 to $175

Additional charges

Fees for events include 25% service charge, 7% state tax on service charge and room rental, 9% state tax on food and beverage.

Insurance

Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
1940
Curfew
11 PM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Beer/Wine/Champagne Only
Licensed Server Is Required
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations
The Confidante Miami Beach boasts 354 guestrooms including 14 suites with vibrant mid-century modern decor and city and ocean views. Suites include separate living areas, wrap around balconies and extended turf covered terraces with lounge furniture.
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Street Parking
  • Wifi
  • Dining Tables
  • Onsite Restrooms
Inside Scoop

Book an oceanfront room with a balcony and enjoy a wrap around terrace. These rooms are the closest to the hotel's colorful beach and boast the views of the famous Miami Beach Boardwalk.

Venue Features
The scene:
The Confidante combines the vibrant glamour of Miami’s Golden Era with the sophistication and amenities of the modern day. With deep historical roots in Miami Beach, the three-towered property pays homage to the glamorous feeling of the city in the 1950s and was the first modern skyscraper on Miami Beach. The hotel originally opened as the 16-floor Lord Tarleton Hotel on Collins Avenue, making headlines and representing a boom for the city’s economy.
Design:
The hotel's design showcases the creative talents of revered British interior designer Martin Brudnizki and Miami’s famed landscape architect Raymond Jungles. The Confidante has nearly 340,000 square feet of newly renovated indoor meeting and event space and 15,000 square feet of outdoor space. This includes The 1930s House, a historic Spanish-style bungalow and private event space was originally built as a single-family home during the 1930s and located across the street from the hotel. In 2001, the structure was picked up by a crane and moved to The Confidante’s backyard, then again in 2006, to the space where it currently resides. It still has the original wood beam ceilings and hand-carved limestone fireplace.
Standout venue features:
The Confidante features two heated pools (one for adults only) and private beach with colorful Art Deco-inspired beach chairs and umbrellas. An on-demand floatie menu features selections for every occasion, including everyday fun, bridal parties and PRIDE, while the hotel’s custom retail cart, styled to match The Backyard’s retro-glam look and feel, invites guests to make the most of their oceanfront oasis with custom retail items and designer sunscreen. A matching roving delighter cart hand-delivers local handcrafted ice cream and paletas. The hotel features a hotel-exclusive Cielito Artisan Pops cocktail and popsicle pairing menu poolside. Enjoy a daily hotel-wide happy hour, DJ entertainment and live performances several days a week and hotel-exclusive fitness classes from local studios. With a well-rounded journey in mind, The rooftop Spa at The Confidante combines classic services, from hot stone massages to deep tissue therapy, with new-age offerings, from local-led fitness classes to crystal massage journeys, and magnet face masks to treat the mind, body, and spirit.
Extra perks:
Complimentary in-house round and rectangle tables, cocktail tables, lounge chairs, sofas, staging, banquet chairs and white padded folding chairs. Light gray or white linens and complementing napkins and votive candles.
Awards & Notables
Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.
The Miami Beach hotel has been the backdrop for many productions including Dua Lipa's "New Rules" music video and "Total Models" on E! featuring Sport's Illustrated model and former Miss Universe winner Olivia Culpo. A favorite amongst wedding publications, The Confidante has seen features in Brides and Bridal Guide, while the rooftop Spa's Customized Crystal Massage Journey has been featured in Well+Good, Organic Spa, American Spa. ConventionSouth Magazine honored The Confidante Miami Beach in the Annual Top New and Renovated Awards in 2018 following a $10 million meeting space renovation, while the space has also been featured by meetings industry thought leaders such as Smart Meetings, Meetings Today and Facilities & Destinations. Lifestyle platforms including Parade, Travel + Leisure, Town & Country, Forbes and many more have profiled The Confidante.
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.

Bird & Bone is a Southern-inspired restaurant led by celebrated South Florida chef Richard Hales, known for is outdoor patio and signature Nashville Hot Fried Chicken, which has won numerous local awards including Miami New Times' "Best Fried Chicken". Cafecito Bar serves craft coffee drinks from local favorite Panther Coffee, authentic Cuban coffee, along with grab and go food items like guava & cheese pastelitos and gluten-free blueberry muffins. The Backyard menu of casual cuisine offers and specialty cocktails offers favorites like Key West Shrimp Tacos, Super Food Salads and rum-spiked Thai Coconuts in the gardens, poolside or on the beach.

Grab a craft cocktail at the Bird & Bone lobby bar with local brews on tap or stop by the poolside Backyard Bar offering up a Summer Spritz menu with favorites like the Ginger Fizz, Strawberry Spritz and Cool as a Cucumber. A daily happy hour at both bars offers drinks on light bites, cocktails, vine and brews.
Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
Carmen Miranda Ballroom
The Confidante recently unveiled the $5 million oceanfront Carmen Miranda Ballroom, a 4,639 square foot space featuring stunning design elements reminiscent of Miami’s golden era. The space offers a pre-function area, expansive indoor ballroom and a private wrap-around terrace.
Century Ballroom
Century Ballroom features smart technology, a wireless connect LCD projector and 18-foot drop-down screen, plush, colorful geometric carpeting throughout, as well as a sleek pre-function area.
Crown Room Library Bar
Sophisticated library bar and adjoining terrace with hand-made chandeliers, real vintage books and vibrant mid-century modern styling
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Move Over South Beach: Mid-Beach's Hottest Hotel Has All of Our Attention
A part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, The Confidante Miami Beach is a tropical destination in itself. Its Mid-Beach location offers a refreshing oasis for guests and visitors to experience Miami Beach in a completely different way, but still gives the opportunity to immerse themselves in everything that the hotel and area has to offer. What is The Unbound Collection? This luxury hotel portfolio by Hyatt is quite the stunner. With properties all over the world, and each one unique in its own way, The Unbound Collection focuses on giving guests an unforgettable experience with a keen eye on quality. Our team recently visited The Confidante to experience the luxurious hotel first-hand and how they cater to all types of occasions. From beachside weddings to Sunday brunch to corporate meetings and, of course, some much needed OOO, Miami Beach has never looked better. Photography by Adam Szafranski, The Venue Report Photo Editor & The Confidante Miami Beach
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