The Palms Hotel & Spa Miami South Beach

Show your love for Mother Nature on your next Miami getaway with a stay at the Palms Hotel and Spa.

The Setting

The backbone of the Palms is ‘Inspired by Nature’–giving muse to the hotel’s decor, cuisine, AVEDA spa, and most importantly, its values. Also constituting the name of its environmental and sustainability program, it entails total collaboration between owners, employees, guests, suppliers, and business partners, all working together to put the environment first; talk about Kind. This is illuminated even further by the hotel's quarterly Beach Clean-Ups, hosted select Saturdays from 9am - noon. But its eco-conscious heart is just the beginning of what makes this property so special. With effortless sophistication permeating the hotel in complement to Miami’s vibrancy just outside your door (this resort’s right on the beach), a Palms vacation is perfect for all types of Kind Travels: a romantic escape, ladies weekend, or family-friendly fun. Ready to getaway?

Sleep and Sanctuary

The 251 guestrooms and four luxury suites will make you feel right at home, despite the property’s notable size. With rooms overlooking the Miami skyline, hotel gardens, and Atlantic Ocean, each naturally-inspired option is guaranteed to be a treat. Enjoy 400-thread-count sheets, Posturepedic pillow-top mattresses, and 48” TVs, in addition to spa-like bathrooms with rainfall showers, AVEDA products, and mosaic, aquamarine glass. We’re already wandering to vacation mode just highlighting these details here.  

Eat. Pray. Eat.

We’re impressed by the Palms for a full range of reasons, but our favorite (and Kindest) aspect has to be the Chef’s Organic Garden. This on-site beauty provides fresh vegetables and herbs for the hotel’s dining program, meaning the experience is truly as farm-to-table as dining can be. Whatever the garden doesn’t produce, The Palms sources from local farmers and purveyors where possible and otherwise always focuses on the integrity and sustainability of the produce. As a member of the Slowfoods Snail of Approval, purity and freshness are integral to the cuisine at the hotel's onsite eatery, Essensia Restaurant and Lounge.

• Essensia Restaurant – The Palms’ main restaurant is stylishly elegant, featuring healthful and sustainable cuisine for all meals of the day, including Sunday brunch. Miami’s year-round summer just asks you to dine outdoors, and Essensia helps you oblige; the intimate restaurant actually features more seating out in the breeze than in. Small plates and salads steal the show at lunch, like the Signature Kale Caesar with aged Parmesan, Herb Croutons, and Toasted Pepitas. For dinner, we recommend a starter of Burrata Caprese made with local Heirloom Tomatoes, followed by Grilled local Crovina or Eggplant Parmesan. 

• Essensia Lounge – This swanky cocktail lounge constitutes Essensia’s sister hangout, where mixologists craft signature drinks incorporating fresh produce from the garden (lemongrass, Thai basil, edible flowers...the list goes on). Settle into the plush couches and laidback vibe and try out a sampling of cocktails: With options like the Strawberry Balsamic Cobbler, Hemingway Daiquiri, and the Cloud Nine (made with Monkey Spiced Rum, elderflower liquor, lemon juice, fresh raspberries, and Prosseco), it’s worth it to try a few. Balance out the booze with the small Bar Bites Menu that’s perfect for pairing with your drinks, as well as sharing with friends.​

• Tiki Bar  – This daytime haunt is open from 11am–6pm, and is as tropical and easygoing as its name suggests. Enjoy beach-friendly cuisine (like fresh salads and wraps) either under the thatched roof bar or in your own private cabana, with personalized service. The latter includes WiFi, a 22-inch TV, and iPod docking station, while also being surrounded by palm trees and just steps from the pool. Who knew tech and nature could make such a good pair?

The Art of De-stressing

AVEDA represents the pinnacle of natural beauty, and the Palms’ organic AVEDA Spa is no exception. This holistic escape is inspired by the tropics outside its doors, to which you have direct access – the beach, pool, and hotel’s gardens are waiting for your post-treatment enjoyment. This whopping 5,000-square foot facility houses everything from a spa-lover’s dreams: Five treatment rooms (where guests can play their own music), a hydro- and light-color therapy experience, poolside treatment cabanas, full service beauty salon, indoor/outdoor relaxation area with steam room, and 24-hour fitness center that’s so snazzy, each cardio machine includes its own TV. The restorative treatments at AVEDA seek total mind, body and soul balance, and are all about getting back to nature. With a brand mission of “to care for the world we live in,” you’ll relax assured that your treatment is Kind to Mother Earth too. You can also grab a guilt-free bite between treatments with the healthy Bento Boxes available. Will the Kindness ever cease?

The Palm’s signature, 1.5-acre gardens are alive with orchids, fresh produce, colorful birds, and so much R&R. Relax in a hammock, take a dip in the pool, or Namaste in Nature with the resort’s complimentary Sunday morning and Thursday afternoon Vinyasa yoga classes. The gardens are also ideal for a garden-to-table dinner in the private tiki cabanas, sourced directly from - you guessed it - the organic herb and veggie garden on-site. Flavor doesn’t get more fresh than this. You can also enjoy these fresh-flavors after another of the Palms’ fitness experiences: NatuRUNs. Each month, learn the mental and physical, ins-and-outs of the sport during these complimentary, outdoor running workshops–which are topped off by all-natural tasters from Essenia at the end.

Kind Traveler Perk

$50 Spa credit per person, per stay

RESTRICTIONS
For stays through 2017. A 2-night minimum stay is required and a 3-day advance cancellation applies. Spa credit cannot be combined with other Spa discounts. A minimum treatment spend of $140 applies. Hair & make-up services are excluded. Spa discount is not applicable towards retail products or taxes. A service fee, will be included on the full, non-discounted treatment price. Offer excludes Miami Spa Month: July & August and additional blackout dates apply

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  Beachfront

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  Pool

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  Bar Lounge

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  Yoga Programs

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  Gym

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  Complimentary WiFi

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  Restaurant

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  Salon

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  Smoothie Bar

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  Room Service

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  Bath Robes

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  Public Transportation

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  Complimentary Newspaper

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  Weddings

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  Business Center

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  Minibar

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  Conference Halls

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  Concierge

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  Baby Crib Service

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  Golf Course Nearby

  Miami Beach Golf Club, Indian Creek Golf Club, Normandy Shores Golf Club and others

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  Air Conditioning

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  Ipod Dock

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  Complimentary Coffee/Tea

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  Dry Cleaners

• Check In
  4pm
• Check Out
  11am

Kind Eats and Drinks

• The king of plant-based dining continues to shine at Matthew Kenney Plant Food + Wine
• Raw, organic, and local, Plant Theory is a cute vegan café
• Start your night swingin’ with live jazz + craft drinks at The Cocktail Club

Conscious Culture

• Be creatively inspired at Pérez Art Museum Miami
• Learn about endangered species and how to protect them at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation
• Love Miami like a local ad attend a sporting event

Mindful Adventures

• Spend a day adventuring in the natural beauty of Crandon Park
• Get a taste of the Caribbean with your choice of Key West Tour
• Shoot towards the sky with AquaJet

Do Good for the Day

• Participate in one of the Palms' quarterly Beach Clean-Ups, held select Saturdays from 9am–noon
• Support Surfrider Miami in keeping the beaches and oceans clean, and check out their page for events happening at the time of your stay
• Collect food or monetary donation to support Feeding South Florida

Be Kind to Yourself

• Check out SoBe Mindful for mindfulness related events, workshops, and groups in the area
• Practice yoga all over the place: in parks, on beaches, or even on SUP
• Break a sweat with a free + outdoor bootcamp fitness class

HOW TO GET THERE

3025 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140, United States

By Plane

• 11.3mi from Miami International Airport (MIA) (Taxi: $32 flat rate)
  • Super Shuttle: $20/ person
  • Sedan + Limousine Shuttle Service: approx. $165
  • Route 150 - Airport-Beach Express (Leaves every 30min from 6a-11p, 7 days a week) Map | Schedule
• 29mi from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (Taxi: approx. $50 - $80)
  • Airport Express Shuttle: $21/ person

By Train

• 11.5mi from Main Miami Amtrak Station (MIA) (Taxi: approx. $40)
• TriRail line connects to beach towns along the coast
  • 9.5mi from Hialeah Market Station(Taxi: approx. $35)
  • 11.4mi from Metrorail Transfer Station (Taxi: approx. $44)

By Bus/Metro

• Metrorail

• Metrobus

By Uber

• Link here

By Zipcar

• Link here