In 2022, we learned about plans for an Andaz property in Miami Beach, in the form of an existing Hyatt property being renovated and rebranded. There’s now a major update, as the hotel has started accepting reservations for stays as of March 2025.
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The Confidante Miami Beach becoming an Andaz
The Confidante Miami Beach used to belong to The Unbound Collection, which is Hyatt’s brand for independent upscale hotels.
In 2022, the 339-room hotel was sold to new owners, at a cost of $232 million, or $684,000 per key. At the time it was announced that the property would undergo a roughly $60 million renovation, and would then be rebranded as an Andaz.
The Confidante Miami Beach closed as of March 2024, so that it could undergo an extensive renovation, prior to reopening as the Andaz Miami Beach. While the goal was initially to reopen as of late 2024, that timeline didn’t stick. Instead, the hotel is now expected to reopen as of March 5, 2025, and and it’s now accepting reservations for stays as of that date.
Renovations at the property include an all-new lobby (with a “first-of-its-kind ocean view check-in experience”), a reinvention of all culinary offerings in partnership with José Andrés Group, and a new pool area.
Below you can find some renderings of the new Andaz Miami Beach — the plans look beautiful!
Andaz Miami Beach rates & points requirements
With the Andaz Miami Beach now accepting reservations, what are rates like?
For those redeeming points, this will be a Category 6 World of Hyatt property, meaning a free night redemption in a standard room will cost 21,000-29,000 points per night. Meanwhile a free night redemption in a standard suite will cost 36,000-44,000 points per night. However, as of this moment, I’m not yet seeing award nights loaded, but that should change soon.
Cash rates at the Andaz Miami Beach are steep. Admittedly the hotel is scheduled to open in peak season, and around then, rates are pretty consistently $800+ per night. Meanwhile in September, I see rates starting at $500+ per night. I doubt the hotel will be able to sustain rates quite that high, but I also can’t say I’m surprised by those rates.
If you are looking to book a cash stay here, I’d recommend doing so through the Hyatt Privé program, which offers extra perks like room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, and a hotel credit.
I’d consider this to be great news
Since I live in Miami, I’ve never stayed at The Confidante Miami Beach. However, based on everything I’ve heard, the hotel is a bit past its prime, but of course people like it for its beachfront location. The hotel isn’t by any stretch of the imagination “luxury,” not that The Unbound Collection is supposed to be that.
It’s great to see that money will be put into this hotel to hopefully make it feel a bit fresher and more luxurious. This should be Hyatt’s most premium property in the Miami area, so I’m sure many World of Hyatt members will appreciate this. It’s one of two Hyatt properties opening here soon, as we’ll also see the opening of the Thompson Miami Beach. However, that property won’t be beachfront.
Miami has long been a hot hotel market, but it has only gotten hotter during the pandemic. Room rates have been through the roof, and I’m sure the Andaz will be able to charge much higher rates (which is of course the negative aspect of this rebranding).
Bottom line
The Andaz Miami Beach is expected to open as of March 2025, replacing The Confidante Miami Beach. It’s nice to see Hyatt getting a higher end property in Miami, since it’s an area where the brand lags (meanwhile Marriott has lots of great options in Miami).
What do you make of the plans for the Andaz Miami Beach?
Just a little note: the Unbound collection is listed on hyatt's website as part of their luxury brand.
I have stayed here when it was in the Unbound Collection. Great hotel but Miami and Miami Beach as a whole are rude cities not worth visiting.
they will be so greatly disappointed by your loss
Is it me or does the pool seem a bit small... I know they are by the beach, but still
I was thinking the same thing - I assume they want to maximize the pool deck (maybe other spaces) and the actual pool itself is just for show, not designed to hold a lot of people.
"Since I live in Miami".... interesting phrasing. Never done a staycation?
I've been to most of the Hyatt properties in my town/region.
"Never done a staycation?"
Can't speak for him or anyone else, but I'd be a "no" on that. I find the concept rather ridiculous.
This will put a lot of pressure on Hersha, which owns the neighboring Cadillac (a former Courtyard) flagged under Marriott's Autograph Collection.
Andaz. A limited service brand masquerading as a luxury brand. Not buying it.
@Jack. True with some. The issue is lack of consistency. Scottsdale is very full service and has a good following of regulars. Riviera Maya and Munich as well. But LA, NYC, and London feel more like a Centric at best. I imagine with Jose Andres partnership it will be very robust with service offerings. But, no doubt, they really need to figure out some consistency. Especially at the urban non resort properties.