The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Summer Temptations program—the trifecta better known as Miami Spa Months (July and August), Miami Spice (August and September) and Miami Hotel Months (June through August)—reaches its pinnacle on August 1, when the three overlap to bring you the absolute best deals on a Miami staycation. Through August 31st, book an overnight stay at select hotels and get a $109 massage and a $39 fine-dining experience without ever leaving the property. (Your real life can wait 24 hours, can’t it?)
If the list of 200-plus restaurants and dozens of hotels and spas seems daunting, we got you. Below are the 10 best staycation combos to book this August, cherry-picked to include the longest spa services, the better Spice menus and the greatest hotel perks. As with everything in life, read the fine print, folks. Some deals last longer and others are subject to availability. Now go relax!
1. W South Beach + Bliss Spa
The deal: Florida residents get 15 percent off hotel; plus offers a 75-minute treatment (the longest for spa month services) for $109, including a $25 gift card for future use.
Miami Spice: The Dutch or Mr. Chow
2. Fontainebleau Miami Beach + Lapis, the Spa
The deal: Florida residents receive complimentary overnight valet and a $50 food and drink credit
Miami Spice: Hakkasan, Scarpetta, Strip Steak by Michael Mina
3. Mandarin Oriental + the Spa at Mandarin Oriental
The deal: Florida residents get free daily breakfast, complimentary valet and discounted room rates
Miami Spice: La Mar by Gastón Acurio
4. Carillon Miami Wellness Resort + the Spa at Carillon Miami
The deal: Florida residents receive 15 percent off the best available rate and a $50 spa credit
Miami Spice: The Strand Bar & Grill
5. The Setai, Miami Beach + the Spa at The Setai
The deal: Get free valet, complimentary breakfast for two at Jaya and other perks if you’re a Florida resident
Miami Spice: Jaya
6. SLS Brickell + Ciel Spa
The deal: Use code “LOCAL” to receive gratis valet, a poolside cabana with bonus sangria for guests, complimentary breakfast and a round of drinks at the hotel bar
Miami Spice: Bazaar Mar, Fi’lia
7. Delano South Beach + Agua Spa
The deal: Guests who book an oceanfront room get a complimentary poolside daybed; plus weekday stays include a quickie breakfast, a 10-minute neck massage and a gratis fitness class. Suites are 30 percent off and include breakfast for two.
Miami Spice: Leynia, UMI Sushi & Sake Bar
8. EPIC Hotel + Exhale at the EPIC Hotel
The deal: Plain and simple—Florida residents get 20 percent off hotel stays.
Miami Spice: Zuma, Area 31
9. Faena Hotel Miami Beach + Tierra Santa Healing House
The deal: Florida residents get the five-star treatment: 20 percent off the best available rate, complimentary room upgrade and daily breakfast, plus a $50 resort credit and 15 percent off tickets to Faena Theater shows
Miami Spice: PAO by Paul Qui, Casa Faena, Los Fuegos
10. The Biltmore Hotel + The Biltmore Spa
The deal: Locals, flash your ID and get free breakfast and valet
Miami Spice: Palme d’Or, Fontana
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