Whether you’re looking for cuisine, culture, or nature, THesis Hotel Miami has it all. Explore the charming city of Coral Gables from this stylish and comfortable hotel.
Inspired by visits to Spain and Italy, George Merrick founded Coral Gables, one of Miami’s most desirable neighborhoods, in 1925 . Merrick commissioned architects to create signature landmarks such as the Biltmore Hotel, the Venetian Pool, and the Miracle Mile. The University of Miami, the Lowe Art Museum and the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden are also found here, as is the new Thesis Hotel.
Rooftop pool photo credit: THesis Hotel
The Thesis Hotel, which opened next door to the University of Miami in 2020, boasts 245 contemporary guest rooms, a secluded rooftop pool with a poolside bar and terrace and two in-house gourmet restaurants.
THesis Hotel terrace photo credit: THesis Hotel
Guests staying at the AAA Four Diamond Thesis Hotel in Coral Gables have great dining options.
Orno at THesis Hotel photo credit: John Cameron
One of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs of 2020, Chef Niven Patel, has two impressive restaurants inside the Thesis, the popular Mamey restaurant and his latest, Orno. Attentive service, a wonderful farm to table menu, wood-fired pizzas, grilled octopus, whole grilled branzino and well crafted seasonal cocktails – try the Holy Cow: Dickle Barrel Select Whiskey, Lemon, Orange, Cardamom, Apple, Ginger and Clarified Milk Punch.
Mamey Happy Hour photo credit: Sherel Purcell
Mamey has a great happy hour served on the third floor poolside terrace. Two must tries are the Island Chips with Tomatillo Salsa and the Ghee Roasted Plantains. Like all of Chef Niven’s endeavors, Mamey features locally grown produce, sourced from his own farm, Rancho Patel, in Homestead, Florida. Mamey’s seasonal offerings are complemented by fun, innovative cocktails, like the Jerk Margarita.
Things to Do in Coral Gables
Electric bikes at THesis Hotel photo credit: John Cameron
Explore historic Coral Gables on a complimentary electric bike from the THesis concierge.
Venetian Pool, Coral Gables
Looking like a vintage Hollywood movie set, the Venetian Pool in Coral Gables is a public swimming pool with lifeguards and even a small sand beach. Built in the popular Mediterranean Revival style, Venetian Pool is the only swimming pool listed on the US National Register of Historic Places.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables
Wings of the Tropics is an enclosed two storey butterfly garden, guaranteed to bring out your inner child. Get up close and personal with these delicate and fascinating creatures.
Thesis offers a free shuttle service to the shops at Merrick Park, a two-floor, outdoor shopping mall featuring a variety of restaurants, boutiques, department stores and a movie theater.
If your perfect Palm Beach Florida vacation features a range of surf and turf activities, we have the ideal resorts for you. These properties offer everything from snorkeling amidst sunken ships to historical tours on beach cruisers to waterside golf.
You’ll find ample opportunities for paddleboard and surfing lessons, state-of-the-art indoor/outdoor fitness facilities and even a 15-mile jogging trail along the Intracoastal Waterway.
The Breakers Palm Beach
The Breakers photo credit: John Cameron
Inspired by the Italian villas of the 1400s, The Breakers Palm Beach is run by descendants of founder Henry Flagler. Guests can do a free, two-hour cycling tour of local historical sites.
Golfers will love the challenging Rees-Jones course, the oldest 18-hole course in Florida. Dating from 1896, the Ocean Course sits on 140 acres overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, adjacent to the 540-room Breakers Hotel.
The Breakers Clubhouse photo credit: John Cameron
After the round, guests head to the Flagler Steakhouse upstairs in the golf clubhouse for excellent steak and seafood dishes.
The Breakers Pool photo credit: John Cameron
Gym enthusiasts appreciate the contemporary 6,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor oceanfront fitness center, while all can enjoy the 20,000-square-foot spa, Mediterranean-style beach club overlooking one-half mile of private beach, four swimming pools, five whirlpool spas, 10 lighted tennis courts and an extensive program of family activities including water sports.
The Eau Resort offers free beach cruisers so guests can cycle three miles north to golf along the ocean and the Intracoastal at the Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course.
Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course photo credit:John Cameron
The helpful water sports staff can arrange fishing trips or set you up with paddle boards, kayaks and catamarans to explore the marine life or improve your sailing skills.
Divers can see the old A1A highway, 30 feet below the surface, while snorkeling kids can discover schools of fish closer to shore. There’s an Aquanuts program for children ages five to 12 and a COAST Teens Program for ages 13 to 17.
An onsite tennis pro offers lessons on three Har-Tru clay courts, while a state-of-the-art fitness center, complete with personal trainers, offers spinning, yoga and Pilates classes.
The Seagate Hotel & Spa
The Seagate Hotel & Spa photo credit: John Cameron
The Seagate Hotel and Spa in Delray Beach is a gold-certified Leed property boasting five beautiful aquariums, including a shark tank. At their ocean club, guests can take a guided snorkeling tour to sunken ships or explore the area in single or double kayaks, paddleboards or rent masks and fins.
Hole 17 Seagate Golf & Country Club
Golfers will enjoy a beautifully manicured 18 hole championship course, designed by Joe Lee, playing 6,552 yards from the tips. If you are staying at The Seagate, don’t miss the chance to play this fun course. Guests also have access to eight Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness center and a pool.
Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa
Marriott Singer Island Palm Beach photo credit: John Cameron
Rising 21 stories above one of the top five beaches in Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa is the only all-suite beachfront property in Palm Beach County.
Marriott Palm Beach Balcony view photo credit: John Cameron
Each of its 190 suites offers spacious and stylish condo-style living with a fully stocked large kitchen with dishwasher, separate living and dining area plus a washer & dryer.
Marriott Two Bedroom Condo photo credit: John Cameron
A key feature of the Marriott Palm Beach Singer Island is the heated grotto-style, heated outdoor Lagoon Pool with a two-story waterfall and water slide.
Marriott Palm Beach Lagoon Pool photo credit: John Cameron
Guests congregate here on Friday evenings for the popular dive-in movies on the resort’s big-screen. Beach volleyball and morning meditation classes round out the group activities.
3800 Ocean patio photo credit: John Cameron
3800 Ocean is the signature restaurant at Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island. It’s always a treat when the chef takes away your menu and says, leave it to me. We were presented with a delicious starter of plump Wellfleet oysters, dredged in a breaded coating, fried and presented in their shell, followed by a duck breast au jus on black olive risotto and a sea bass wrapped in prosciutto, perfectly paired with a California chardonnay.
Every day at 4pm, guests are invited to mix and mingle over bar bites and a complimentary cocktail in the lobby during social hour.
Marriott Singer Island Beach Palapas photo credit: John Cameron
Stop by the palapa at the entrance to the beach for your towels and beach chairs. At the water sport rentals desk, you can book a pedal boat tour to nearby Burnt Ridge or sign out a motorboat to explore the waters on your own.
Enjoy a relaxing couples Swedish massage, perfectly executed by the skilled team at Sisi Spa. Post massage, relax on a heated mosaic spa beds, which are more comfortable than they look.
Waterstone Resort & Marina
Waterstone Resort & Marina photo credit: John Cameron
In Boca Raton, the Waterstone Resort and Marina, popular with boaters, has 139 guest rooms with private balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway or Lake Boca.
The polished chrome against whitewashed teak wood millwork both indoors and out creates a seamless transition between the main floor and waterfront promenade. Easy access to water activities on all three include reef snorkeling trips, fishing charters, boat rentals, surfing lessons, jet skis, ocean kayaks and paddleboards.
The Boca Raton Resort & Club’s award-winning amenities include two 18-hole championship golf courses, 30 tennis courts, seven pools, a 32-slip marina with full fishing and boating facilities and a half-mile of private beach with water sports and family activities.
