The Mayfair sits in the middle of Coconut Grove's restaurant and shopping district — walking distance to CocoWalk, the marina, and the Grove's tree-canopied residential streets. The 1980s Mediterranean-revival building was recently renovated; rooms have a clean modern aesthetic against the original Spanish-tile architecture. Coconut Grove itself is Miami's oldest continuously-inhabited neighborhood — leafy, walkable, full of independent restaurants and boutiques, with a sailing-and-marina character that feels nothing like South Beach or Brickell. The hotel's rooftop pool has views of Biscayne Bay and the downtown skyline. Best for travelers who want a real neighborhood feel instead of a tourist strip.
The Mayfair sits in the middle of Coconut Grove's restaurant and shopping district — walking distance to CocoWalk (the open-air mall, recently redeveloped with restaurants and a movie theater), the marina, the Barnacle Historic State Park, and the Grove's tree-canopied residential streets. The 1980s Mediterranean-revival building (a notable example of the style for Miami) was recently renovated; rooms have a clean modern aesthetic against the original Spanish-tile architecture.
Coconut Grove itself is Miami's oldest continuously-inhabited neighborhood, settled by Bahamian sponge divers and Miami's first European settlers in the 1870s. It's leafy, walkable, full of independent restaurants (try GreenStreet Cafe, Lulu, Glass & Vine, Ariete) and boutiques, with a sailing-and-marina character that feels nothing like South Beach or Brickell. The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a 10-minute drive north.
The hotel's rooftop pool has views of Biscayne Bay and the downtown Miami skyline. The on-site restaurant is decent; the better choice is walking 5 minutes to one of the Grove's independent options. Rooms typically $300-450 in season, $200-350 summer. Best for travelers who want a real neighborhood feel and walkable streets instead of a tourist strip — especially appealing for return Miami visitors or anyone exhausted by South Beach.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop pool
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Spa
- ✓Gym
- ✓Walking distance to CocoWalk
- ✓Marina-adjacent
- ✓Pet-friendly
Good questions
How far is Coconut Grove from the beach?+
15-20 min by car to South Beach. Coconut Grove is inland with bay access (marina, sailing) but no swimming beach. Crandon Park beach on Key Biscayne is 15 min by car.
What can I walk to from the hotel?+
CocoWalk (5 min), the marina and Bayshore Park (10 min), most Coconut Grove restaurants (5-10 min), the Barnacle State Park (10 min), Vizcaya is a short rideshare.
Is Coconut Grove walkable at night?+
Yes — the central restaurant district is well-lit and busy until midnight. Residential streets quiet down earlier. Safe and pleasant for evening walks.
Best for first-timers or repeat visitors?+
Better for repeat visitors who have already done South Beach and want a different Miami experience. First-timers who prioritize beach access should consider South Beach hotels instead.
