The Betsy Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in FL, United States, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Miami International Airport (MIA), 20-30 minutes. Best months: February, April, May, November.
The Betsy Hotel
Built in 1926 as a Mediterranean Revival mansion, The Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive has been meticulously restored into a luxury five-story property that honors its Art Deco heritage while offering modern wedding amenities.
About The Betsy Hotel
Built in 1926 as a Mediterranean Revival mansion, The Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive has been meticulously restored into a luxury five-story property that honors its Art Deco heritage while offering modern wedding amenities.
This historic landmark features original architectural details alongside contemporary design, providing couples with an oceanfront venue steeped in Miami Beach's golden age.
The hotel's combination of beachfront access, on-site accommodations for 80 rooms, and versatile event spaces makes it a distinctive destination wedding location.
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My husband and I stopped In for a drink at the bar and the Bartenders were so so nice. We were dressed casual and felt out of place but they reassured us it was completely fine.
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Capacity
- Standing reception
- 600 guests
Staying over
- Room types
- 15 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- Price
- US$175 to US$295 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Music until
- 10pm for outdoor events with music
- Planner required
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MIA, 30 min by car
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, restored, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Dietary options
- Vegan, gluten-free, kosher and allergies
Venue highlights
- Built in 1926 and fully restored to preserve original Mediterranean Revival and Art Deco architectural details
- 80 on-site guest rooms including suites, allowing wedding parties to host events and accommodations in one location
- Direct beachfront access on Ocean Drive with Atlantic Ocean views for ceremonies and cocktail receptions
- Multiple event spaces including rooftop terrace, garden courtyard, and indoor galleries accommodating 20-150 guests
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest arrival; room check-in and welcome reception in courtyard
- 6:30 PMRehearsal on beachfront lawn or selected ceremony venue
- 9:00 AMBridal preparation and photography in hotel suites
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MIA · 20-30 minutes
Guests fly into Miami International Airport.
- Typical total
- $15,000-45,000+Aisle estimate
Final cost depends on guest count, season, menu selections, beverage package, and room nights. Events team provides customized quotes.
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$15,000-45,000+ for 50-100 guests including ceremony, reception, and accommodations
- Ceremony fee
- $3,500-5,500Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
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$3,500-5,500 depending on guest count and space selection
- Reception
- $85-150 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
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$85-150 for food and beverage (varies by menu and beverage package)
- Room rate
- $350-600 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
See the full figure+
$350-600 per room (standard to suite; rates subject to season and availability)
- Weather window
- February, April – May, November
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (866) 792-3879
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is the capacity range for wedding events?+
The Betsy Hotel accommodates weddings from intimate gatherings of 20 guests to celebrations of up to 150 people across various indoor and outdoor venues.
Are guest rooms available for wedding parties?+
Yes. The hotel features 80 rooms including standard rooms and suites, with group rates typically offered for wedding guests booking multiple nights.
What outdoor ceremony options exist?+
Couples can exchange vows on the beachfront lawn with Atlantic Ocean backdrop, in the garden courtyard, or on the rooftop terrace with skyline views.
Does the venue provide catering services?+
The Betsy Hotel works with select catering partners and can accommodate outside catering upon request. Contact the events team for details on food and beverage packages.
What is the historical significance of the building?+
Originally constructed in 1926 as a Mediterranean Revival mansion, the property is a historic Miami Beach landmark that has been carefully restored to preserve its original architectural character.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Standing reception: 600 guests
“* Max Capacity: 600”
Read the source for standing receptionRoom types: 15 listed
“King Room”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“The Betsy’s intimate size makes it an ideal destination for groups that value individual attention— intimate enough to book in its entirety for a beachfront-villa experience like no other.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“From intimate rehearsal dinners in the sultry, subterranean B Bar to sunset ceremonies on the Skyline Deck, The Betsy – one of Brides Magazine’s “10 Best Beach Wedding Venues in Miami” – excels at stylish, sophisticated weddings distinguished by vintage glamor, timeless elegance, and an inclusive spirit.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“In case of inclement weather, an indoor option is discussed in advance or tenting can be coordinated through the Catering Department.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: Yes
“LT Steak & Seafood caters all events at The Betsy-South Beach.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“We do not allow outside food and beverage to be served.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedDietary options: Vegan, gluten-free, kosher and allergies
“Menus can be customized as requested and special dietary needs such as allergies, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher is handled through the Catering Department.”
Read the source for dietary optionsMusic until: 10pm for outdoor events with music
“All outdoor events with music must end by 10pm to comply with the City of Miami Beach Noise Ordinance.”
Read the source for music untilPlanner required: Yes
“Yes, a wedding planner/coordinator is required to handle all weddings booked at The Betsy-South Beach.”
Read the source for planner requiredNearest airport: MIA, 30 min by car
“MIA”
Read the source for nearest airportParking: Yes
“Valet parking is available at a rate of $20 per car during the day and $45 per car for overnight.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“One of our most flexible spaces, this open-air venue is perfect for customizing your large scale event with the option for tenting.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, restored, elegant
“Beachfront”
Read the source for setting