The Palms Hotel & Spa
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3025 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140View on a mapPublished · Updated
Cheapest Oct, May–Aug from $310 a night all-in
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One heated outdoor pool and a Tiki Bar & Beach serving from 11 to 6.
SpaRator Expert Rating
SpaRator 7.1: SolidSpa core 6.8
An average of the Spa Treatments and Spa Facilities scores.
7.1 Solid overall · Spa: Full-Service · guests rate it 4.4 on TripAdvisor
8th of 10 in Miami, October 2026
Book this Miami Beach hotel for its Aveda treatment room and a low-priced beachfront stay.
The Palms AVEDA Spa runs a deep, priced menu, and the stay is a low-priced beachfront stay. The wet area is one steam room, and stayers without a treatment pay $20 for it: the steam room, showers and relaxation area. A 50-minute treatment includes the spa, pool and beach. Right for guests who book an AVEDA treatment and want a beachfront stay at a modest Miami price; wrong for anyone who wants a wet circuit, a cold plunge or a spa day without a treatment.
Pricing and Availability
- Peak
- Feb–Mar
- $620–$740
- Cheapest
- Oct, May–Aug
- $310–$400
a night all-in
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Rate notes, fees and tax
Our 27 Feb 2027 check: from $711 a night. Our 21 Aug 2027 check: from $286 a night.
- 27 Feb 2027 check
- 27 Feb 2027 from $711 room, $858 all-in.
- 21 Aug 2027 check
- 21 Aug 2027 from $286 room, $374 all-in.
- Rate notes
Fee stack: $48 hotel fee a night, tax included, billed once; valet $50 a night, tax included ($21 with spa or restaurant validation); 20% spa service charge on all treatments; 24 hours' notice to cancel a spa treatment.
Rates correct as of October 2026; verify current availability via the booking links above.
Cheapest is the 50-minute AVEDA Aroma at $170, the 80-minute $220, before the 20% service charge, and no 60-minute massage is on the menu.
Spa Treatments
The Palms AVEDA Spa sells a deep, priced menu built on AVEDA, bookable online. Eighty-six services sit in twelve groups, from massage and facials to nails, hair and body treatments. Entry massage pricing runs the lowest of the ten Miami hotels we have rated. TripAdvisor's spa listing reads 4.9 across 477 reviews as of October 2026, and guests name Omy for facials and Karina for massage in their reviews across more than a year. Shirodhara, the AVEDA Tulasara line and an outdoor Zen Garden experience give the menu its depth.
Spa Facilities
The spa's one steam room is the entire wet area, with showers and a relaxation area beside it. No sauna, hot tub or cold element appears on the hotel's spa pages. Some guests call it "just a steam room," and a May 2026 guest counted seven seats and two showers. Steam runs eucalyptus and menthol, and the waterfall lounge with tea and fruit water draws praise for cleanliness. Without a treatment, staying guests pay $20 to use it. A 50-minute treatment gives full use.
Wellness Programs
Daily classes at The Palms come inside the hotel fee. That $48 fee also covers beach and pool loungers, and a 24-hour fitness room sits on the spa level. Precor strength equipment, treadmills, bikes and ellipticals with Cardio Theater TVs fill the fitness room, open to guests 16 and over. The Tropical Gardens hold a Zen Garden with a meditation circle and hammocks.
Staff & Service
Guests praise staff at The Palms far more often than they criticize them. Booking.com rates staff 8.9 across 1,752 reviews. The praise is personal and steady across more than a year. Front desk and billing top a short complaint list. Management answers most TripAdvisor reviews but far fewer of the critical ones, a soft spot in an otherwise warm record.
Experience
Guests rate a stay at The Palms well, and the rating holds across major platforms. Google reads 4.4 across 3,850 reviews, and TripAdvisor 4.4 across 6,581, both as of October 2026. Its setting is the Collins Avenue beach with a private gate to the beachwalk. Room condition and maintenance are the commonest complaints, though they come from a small share of guests.
Value for Money
The stay's price is low and its fee is small, but spa access costs extra without a treatment. A peak night runs $858 all-in for Saturday 27 February 2027, the typical rate across the major booking sites, checked 7 Oct 2026, second lowest of ten Miami hotels against a $1,819 median across the nine others' peak nights. No 60-minute massage is on the menu, and the 50-minute AVEDA Aroma is $170. Booking.com's value score is 8.0 on 1,752 reviews, joint third of the ten.
Spa Facilities
15 spa facilities: 8 available, 6 not available, 1 not confirmed
Available
8Beauty Services Hair and nail services sit on the menu.
Couples Treatments Massage For Two, Tropical Retreat For Two, Cabana For Two.
Fitness Center 24-hour fitness room on the spa level.
Fitness Classes Included Daily classes among the fee inclusions.
Full-Service Spa The Palms AVEDA Spa, lower lobby level.
Pool Facilities One heated outdoor pool.
Steam Room One.
Wellness Programs Daily classes in the fee.
Not available: Adults-Only Pool or Area, Cold Therapy, Hammam, Himalayan Salt Room, Hot Tub and/or Jacuzzi, Sauna.
Not confirmed: In-Room Spa Treatments.
Other Spa Facilities
The Duet Suite pairs two side-by-side beds and a private experience shower, and outdoor cabana treatments run weather permitting. A Shirodhara add-on and an Aqua Salt scrub also appear on the menu. AVEDA retail and a SpaRitual nail line sit off the spa's retail area.
Spa Menu, Prices and Policies
- Massage$170–$210 · 50 min$220–$260 · 80 min
- Facials$170–$260 · 50 to 80 min
- Body treatments$170–$260 · 50 to 80 min
- Outdoor treatments$240–$389
- Couples$210–$260 · per person, 50 to 80 min
- Nail services$30–$130
- Hair services$70–$295
- Signature treatmentAVEDA Aroma Massage50 min · $170
- Spa hoursOpen Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 7 pm.
- GratuityA 20% service charge is added to all treatments.
- AccessWithout treatment, $20 covers steam room, showers, relaxation area, subject to availability. 50-minute-or-more massage or facial includes those, tropical grounds, private beach, pool, fitness room.
- Day passNo stand-alone pool or beach day pass is sold by the hotel. A third-party ResortPass listing sells treatment bundles that include resort access.
- AgesSpa services and facilities are for guests 16 and over. Nail and hair services are open from age 12 with a guardian.
- CancellationGive 24 hours' notice to cancel or change.
Hotel Facilities
20 hotel facilities: 11 available, 4 not available, 5 not confirmed
Available
11Bar Essensia Bar and Tiki Bar & Beach.
Beachfront Private gate to the beachwalk, attendants, loungers.
Business Center In the lobby.
Concierge Services 9 am to 7 pm.
Dry Cleaning Same-day before 9 am.
EV Charging Stations $0.55 per kWh; 20% off valet for EV or hybrid.
Garden Areas Tropical Gardens with a Zen Garden.
Meditation Areas Zen Garden meditation circle.
Restaurants Essensia Restaurant and Bar, Tiki Bar & Beach, in-room dining.
Valet Parking $50 a night, tax included.
WiFi Premium WiFi in the fee.
Not available: Adult Only, Bike Rentals, Free Parking, Pets Allowed.
Not confirmed: Airport Shuttle, Apothecary, Kids Club, Tennis, Golf.
Other Hotel Facilities
247 rooms and suites run from standard rooms at 270 square feet. Dining is Essensia Restaurant and Bar, Tiki Bar & Beach, in-room dining and a coffee bar in the Tropical Treasures gift shop. Event space totals about 19,000 square feet, indoor and outdoor. Overnight parking is valet only at $50 a night, tax included, and check-in is 4:00 pm with a minimum age of 21.
About This Hotel
The Palms is a Mid-Beach beachfront hotel that pairs a deep, priced AVEDA menu with one of the lowest peak prices among the Miami spa hotels we rate. Book the treatments online and accept a small wet area: one steam room. Beach, gardens and staff do the rest.
The Spa, Specifically: The Palms AVEDA Spa
The Palms AVEDA Spa sits on the lower lobby level and sells from a priced menu of 86 services in 12 groups, all bookable online. AVEDA is the menu’s main line: the 50-minute AVEDA Aroma, Tulasara and Stress-Fix are on the list, along with a 20-minute Shirodhara add-on. Our types of spa massage guide covers the styles. Spa facials explained walks through the facial side, which runs $170 to $260. An outdoor Zen Garden experience and cabana treatments are weather permitting. One honest limitation is the wet area: a single eucalyptus and menthol steam room beside a relaxation lounge with an outdoor waterfall, tea and fruit water. There is no sauna, hot tub or cold plunge on the hotel’s spa pages. Access is the pricing catch. Stayers without a treatment pay $20 for the steam room, showers and relaxation area. A massage or facial of 50 minutes or more includes the grounds, beach, pool, steam room, relaxation area and fitness room.
Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong
Book The Palms for a low-priced beachfront stay with a deep AVEDA menu and a staff guests praise. The treatment room is the draw, not the wet area. Skip it if you want a thermal circuit, a cold plunge or a spa day: the one steam room, and the $20 to use it without a treatment, makes a long wet-circuit afternoon impossible. Families fit, with children 12 and under free and child-friendly beach toys in the fee, but the spa is 16 and over. This is for beach-and-garden guests who book a treatment or two, not the spa-first traveler.
Where It Sits in the Miami Market
The Palms positions by price and beach, not spa scale. Its $48 hotel fee is the second lowest of the ten Miami spa hotels we have rated against a $65 median, and it is the only tax-inclusive fee among them. Massage pricing sits lowest of the ten, by rank. Booking.com’s value score reads 8.0 on 1,752 reviews, joint third of the ten. Hardware is the trade-off: the lowest peak night among the Miami Beach hotels we have rated comes with the smallest spa hardware of the group, one steam room. See the best spa hotels in Miami for the full picture.
| Hotel | SpaRator | Thermal circuit | Spa access for guests | Peak all-in per night | Off-season all-in per night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Standard Spa, Miami Beach | SpaRator 8.1: Outstanding | Hot + cold | Included | $938 | $435 |
| Acqualina Resort & Residences | SpaRator 8.0: Outstanding | Hot + cold | With a treatment or membership | $2,634 | $1,748 |
| Faena Hotel Miami Beach | SpaRator 7.8: Strong | Hot + cold | Included | $1,819 | $1,464 |
| 1 Hotel South Beach | SpaRator 7.6: Strong | Heat only | Not published | $2,110 | $959 |
| Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club | SpaRator 7.5: Strong | Heat only | Not published | $3,280 | $2,392 |
| The Setai, Miami Beach | SpaRator 7.4: Solid | Hot + cold | Not published | $1,596 | $884 |
| The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort | SpaRator 7.2: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $2,784 | $1,209 |
| The Palms Hotel & Spa | SpaRator 7.1: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $858 | $374 |
| Carillon Miami Wellness Resort | SpaRator 7.0: Solid | Heat only | Included | $979 | $699 |
| JW Marriott Turnberry Resort & Spa | SpaRator 6.8: Modest | Hot + cold | With a treatment or membership | $707 | $503 |
| Market median | 7.5 | $1,708 | $921 |
Scored on Guidelines v9.9
All-in = room, resort fee and taxes per night, from each hotel's dated rate capture. On a phone: thermal circuit · spa access · peak all-in. Off-season all-in shows on a wider screen.
Is the Palms Hotel Spa Worth the Price?
Yes for guests who want the AVEDA menu and rooms by the beach at the lowest peak night all-in of any rated Miami Beach hotel. No for anyone who wants a wet circuit, a cold plunge or a spa day. Typical all-in nights run $330 to $620 across the year, and $310 to $400 in the low months.
When to Book the Palms Hotel
February and March peak at about twice a low summer night. November to January and April sit between. May to August is four low months in a row, and the cheapest weeks usually fall in August. Weekend nights cost more than midweek, most of all in November and December. Spa hours are Monday to Friday 10 to 6, and weekends 10 to 7, with 24 hours' notice to cancel a treatment.
- January: shoulder
- February: peak
- March: peak
- April: shoulder
- May: low
- June: low
- July: low
- August: low
- September: not yet priced
- October: low
- November: shoulder
- December: shoulder
- Peak
- Shoulder
- Low
- Not yet priced
Typical all-in per night: Peak $620–$740 · Shoulder $460–$670 · Low $310–$400
Typical room rate across the main booking sites and the hotel's own site, 13 Oct 2026 to 31 Aug 2027, converted to all-in with the hotel's fee and tax. Months not yet priced are shown hatched.
What Guests Are Saying
TripAdvisor4.4 / 56,581+ reviews
Google4.4 / 53,850+ reviews
Booking.com8.6 / 101,752+ reviews, check rates on Booking.com
It was a very enjoyable experience. Left my skin glowing. This is a wonderful spa with a great atmosphere.
TripAdvisorDecember 2025Stay rated 5 of 5The spa service and massage were awesome, just no amenities except a steam room.
GoogleApril 2025Stay rated 5 of 5The front desk staff were excellent: attentive, professional and genuinely customer-oriented.
GoogleAugust 2026Stay rated 4 of 5Large, worn-down hotel with small beds. Good location by the beach.
TripAdvisorFebruary 2026Stay rated 3 of 5Excellent location and art deco atmosphere that transports you to another era (in a good way)
GoogleOctober 2026Stay rated 5 of 5
Location
3025 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is The Palms Hotel & Spa, and How Far Is the Airport?
The Palms Hotel & Spa sits at 3025 Collins Avenue at 30th Street in Mid-Beach, Miami Beach, FL 33140. Miami International Airport is about 10 miles away by the hotel's own directions, and the free Miami Beach Trolley stops on the street. No airport shuttle is stated.
Can I Use the Spa Without a Treatment?
Hotel guests without a treatment pay $20 for the steam room, showers and relaxation area, subject to availability. A massage or facial of 50 minutes or more includes full use of the tropical grounds, private beach, pool, steam room, relaxation area and fitness room. No stand-alone pool or beach day pass is sold.
What Does a Massage Cost?
No 60-minute massage is on the menu. Cheapest is the 50-minute AVEDA Aroma at $170, as of October 2026. An 80-minute massage costs $220 and up, and a 20% service charge is added to all treatments.
What Is the Hotel Fee, and What Does It Cover?
$48 a night is the hotel fee, tax included, as of October 2026, and it covers premium WiFi, beach and pool loungers, umbrellas, towels and SPF, daily wellness classes, the fitness center and in-room coffee. A 14% tax applies to the room rate only, and the $48 fee already includes its tax.
How Much Is Parking?
Overnight parking is valet only at $50 a night, tax included, as of October 2026. Spa and restaurant guests get $21 validated parking, and events pay $31.
What Are the Beach and Pool Like, and What Do the Cabanas Cost?
Directly behind the hotel, the beach has a private gate to the beachwalk, beach attendants, loungers and umbrellas. There is one heated outdoor pool, with poolside Tiki Cabanas at $350 a day++ and Beach Cabanitas at $250 a day++.
What Are the Spa Hours and Age Rules?
Spa hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm and weekends 10 am to 7 pm. Services and facilities are for guests 16 and over, with nail and hair services open from age 12 with a guardian.
What Is the Spa Cancellation Policy?
Give 24 hours' notice to cancel or change a spa treatment. Later cancellations are charged in full.
Does the Spa Have a Cold Plunge or a Thermal Circuit?
No cold plunge or cold room appears on the hotel's spa pages. What those pages list is one steam room with showers and a relaxation area, and no sauna or hot tub.
What Dining Is on Site?
Dining runs Essensia Restaurant and Bar, Tiki Bar & Beach, in-room dining and a coffee bar in the Tropical Treasures gift shop. Breakfast is not included in most rates.
Are Pets Allowed?
Pets are not accepted at The Palms. Service animals only.
What Are Check-In and Check-Out Times?
Check-in is 4:00 pm and check-out 11:00 am, with a minimum check-in age of 21. Children 12 and under stay free in existing bedding.
How This Analysis Works
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- Platform ratings
TripAdvisor 4.4 of 5 from 6,581 reviews; Google 4.4 of 5 from 3,850 reviews; Booking.com 8.6 of 10 from 1,752 reviews.
- Sources
- Hotel pages, the spa's booking engine and platform listings. A sample of 1,435 stays from the last two years was read, 785 from TripAdvisor and 650 from Google. Short five-star reviews naming a staff member are 31.6% of stays and 51.3% of TripAdvisor stays. They score 0.8 higher and count at half weight.
- Data gaps
- Spa square footage, treatment-room and weekly class counts, the Duet surcharge, pool hours, the spa director and awards.
- Guidelines
- Reviewed under Guidelines Version 9.9
- Version history
- October 2026 Full re-review. Overall SpaRator moves from 7.2 to 7.1, with Treatments and Wellness rising and Experience and Value coming down. Pricing now carries the typical rate across the major booking sites.
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