The Betsy Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in FL, United States, hosting 210 at dinner and 360 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$42,000 (our estimate), reached from Miami International Airport (MIA), 20-30 minutes. Best months: January, February, March, 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
- Seated dinner
- 210 guests
- Standing reception
- 600 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 360 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 130 rooms
- Room types
- 15 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$42,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$180 to US$300 per head
- Included
- Catering, drinks, furniture and rooms
House rules
- Music until
- 10pm for outdoor events with music
- Planner required
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MIA, 30 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, restored, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Dietary options
- Vegan, gluten-free, kosher and allergies
- Bring your own wine
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
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
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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 · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Miami International Airport.
- Weather window
- January – March
The months the weather is kindest, with November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (866) 792-3879
Answered by the venue in local hours.
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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
Seated dinner: 210 guests
“ATRIUM 3,000 82’ x 36‘ n/a 600 210 360 200 60 100 90”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 600 guests
“* Max Capacity: 600”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 360 guests
“ATRIUM 3,000 82’ x 36‘ n/a 600 210 360 200 60 100 90”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 130 rooms
“Inside, you’ll discover everything you’d expect from a luxury boutique hotel — 130 well-appointed rooms and suites, thoughtful amenities, extraordinary service, a storied chef guiding the kitchens— and some things you might not, like a beloved gathering place for arts and culture, a curated events program ranging from Library Socials to nightly live jazz, a royal welcome for four-legged friends, and the individual attention of a family-owned hotel.”
Read the source for roomsRoom 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 optionsBring your own wine: Yes
“All beverages must be purchased through the Hotel unless a corkage charge has been pre-arranged through the Catering Department.”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“Other amenities include two restaurants by famed Chef Laurent Tourondel, private beach service, 24-hour Fitness Center with Peloton Bikes, Spa Services, Lobby and Pool Bars, Property and Room Libraries, and the Carlton Room featuring a Coffee Shop.”
Read the source for bar on sitePrice: US$180 to US$300 per head
“VEGETARIAN / VEGAN - $180”
Read the source for priceIncluded: Catering, drinks, furniture and rooms
“› One hour of passed hors d’oeuvres › Dinner service with a plated or buffet menu › Four hours of Super Premium Open Bar Package › Sparkling wine toast › Coffee & tea service with dessert › Your choice of solid colored linens, napkins, & chairs › Classic hotel china, silverware, & glassware › Menu tasting for up to four people › Complimentary 1 night suite for the wedding couple”
Read the source for includedMusic 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 requiredPets: Yes
“Yes, pets are allowed.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Meals for children under 12 years of age are available at 50% the menu price.”
Read the source for childrenParking: 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 spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Events can move indoors to continue the festivities as the noise and volume are confined.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“From a welcome brunch on the Ocean Front Deck to a closing party in the Atrium, our catering program brings you the exceptional cuisine and service of our restaurants, tailored to your event and executed with panache, professionalism, and precision.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsIndoors 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 settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Two Pools”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“A limited number of Classic King Rooms and Classic Double Rooms, all Royal Suites offer views of Lummus Park and the Atlantic Ocean.”
Read the source for sea viewBeach on foot: Yes
“Direct Beach Access”
Read the source for beach on footHistoric building: Yes
“The Betsy Ross Hotel is added to the State Registry of Historic Places.”
Read the source for historic building