Four Seasons at The Surf Club: Timeless Oceanfront Elegance in Surfside

Imagine a place where Miami Beach’s contemporary energy meets the golden age elegance of the 1930s—a secluded jewel tucked between Bal Harbour and South Beach. Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club is precisely that: historic glamour reborn as a forward-thinking oceanfront sanctuary. Once the playground of Hollywood’s elite, it has been meticulously redesigned to deliver laid-back luxury just steps from the sand, offering sophisticated travelers a refined yet soulful escape.

With its restored original clubhouse and modern towers rising discreetly behind, this iconic property embraces its storied past while catering to the demands of today’s discerning guest. Whether you arrive seeking privacy, beachfront elegance, or the culinary prowess of Michelin-starred and Italian-inspired eateries, the Surf Club delivers on all fronts—calmly, graciously, completely.

A Legacy Reimagined: Where History Meets Modernity

Since its founding in 1930 by Harvey Firestone as a private members’ club, The Surf Club has been a magnet for luminaries—from Winston Churchill to Frank Sinatra. The site’s transformation in 2017 into a Four Seasons hotel carefully integrates Richard Meier’s sleek towers with the restored Mediterranean‑Revival clubhouse designed by Russell Pancoast, preserving its original arches, vaulted ceilings, and sense of grandeur.

Here, the original structure—now home to the reception, Champagne Bar, and Lido Restaurant—is more than architectural—it carries the soul of surfside escapism. Intimate stone courtyards, textured plaster walls, and archival photographs of Churchill painting at his easel keep the memory alive. The modern wings echo this quiet luxury with pale stone, rattan furniture, and floor-to-ceiling water views — all designed to feel like an understated beach home, elevated.

Accommodations: Sanctuary Over the Sand

The Surf Club offers just 77 guest rooms plus 25 residential‑style suites and bungalows—creating an intimate, almost private‑club atmosphere rare among beachfront resorts.

Guest Room and Suite Portfolio

Deluxe Surfside & City‑View Rooms
Designed with serene tones and panoramic windows, these rooms feel calm and bright, with marble baths that even frame ocean views from the shower.
Surf Club Rooms
A nod to simplicity and space, blending indoor comfort with restful ambiance, ideal for unwinding after an energetic day under the sun.
Ocean Bungalows
Beachfront retreats making you feel steps from the sand, offering breezy indoor‑outdoor living with private outdoor showers.
One‑Bedroom & Specialty Suites
These offer separate living areas, kitchenettes, and private terraces—perfect for families or longer stays. One standout, the Ocean‑Front One‑Bedroom Suite, includes a gourmet kitchenette and exceptional indoor‑outdoor privacy.
Marybelle Penthouse Suite
The pinnacle of privacy and scale—covering an entire rooftop, with four bedrooms, two living spaces, a private plunge pool, terrace, and sunset views as far as the eye can see.

Each accommodation is appointed with custom furnishings by Joseph Dirand, plush linens, state‑of‑the‑art technology (including in‑room iPads), and seamless connectivity between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Dining Destinations: From Mediterranean Glamour to Michelin-Starred Mastery

The Surf Club is a gastronomic destination in its own right, with three signature venues curated to evoke occasion, atmosphere, and flavor.

The Surf Club Restaurant
Thomas Keller’s first Florida outpost brings continental elegance back to its 1930s setting. Think oysters Rockefeller, classic Caesar salad, and decadent dry-aged steaks—all served in a vaulted courtyard or elegant dining room. Reservations are a must for this Michelin-starred experience.
Lido Restaurant
A sophisticated nod to Italian trattoria tradition, helmed by Chef Marco Calenzo. Handmade pastas, regional antipasti, and coastal simplicity shine in a light-filled dining room that flows through the Champagne Bar to a terrace overlooking the sea.
Winston’s on the Beach
A casual, Sunday‑best meets beach‑cool spot by the main pool. Old-school American classics are served poolside—burgers, fish tacos, crisp salads—under the swaying palms with barefoot elegance.

Champagne Bar & Pool Terrace
Anchored in the restored clubhouse, this is the social heart of the property. Live music, evoking a gentle evening buzz, mingles under a Mediterranean‑style terrace as Champagne flutes clink and sunsets fade.

Spa & Wellness: A Sanctuary by the Shore

The spa spans 15,000 sq ft of serene white-and‑blue sanctuary—bathed in natural light and offering panoramic beachfront views. It’s recognized by Vogue as one of the world’s top 100 spas, drawing praise for its holistic approach.

Spa & Fitness Highlights

Eight luxurious treatment suites, some with ocean views or outdoor garden access
Signature treatments including CBD foot soaks, detox wraps, hot-stone massages
Full-service hammam, sauna, and state-of-the-art vitality pools
Fitness center with Technogym equipment, free weights, and an array of beachfront classes — from sunset yoga to rise-and-shine Pilates
Two pools: an adults-only and family-friendly pool, each serviced by attentive poolside staff and available private cabanas

This is wellness elevated—not as a checklist, but as a moment fully lived.

Beach & Outdoor Recreation: A Life by the Water

The Surf Club’s private access to six acres of beach, along with two pools, sets the tone for a relaxed oceanfront lifestyle. Guests have:

Complimentary beach service (towels, umbrellas, lunch-by-the-sea)
Watersports equipment: paddleboards, kayaking, snorkeling
House car service in a Tesla Model X for local excursions
Complimentary bicycles for quiet cruise rides to Bal Harbour or coastal pathways

All designed for you to choose your pace, whether fully active or blissfully still.

Celebrations & Gatherings: Elegant Under the Sun

The Surf Club is a venue for moments that deserve meaning—weddings, birthdays, retreats. From intimate terrace dinners at sunset to grand receptions in vaulted interiors or poolside celebrations, the property offers:

Private venues like the Clubhouse Terrace, Oceanfront Lawn, and Champagne Bar
Customized menus by the club’s chefs and sommeliers
Personalized planning and execution, from floral design to curated entertainment

Whether for 20 or 200, every event feels intimately woven into the fabric of the property and the radiance of Surfside.

A Thoughtfully Curated Guest Experience

What distinguishes the Surf Club is its sense of ease—personalized luxury delivered without ceremony, as if you’ve returned to a very stylish friend’s beach house. The staff—quietly attentive, young, and impeccably trained—anticipate your needs (yes, even that kefir!) yet allow space for your moments to unfold undisturbed.

Seamless check-in with a personal tour
Dedicated in-villa dining and bar service
24-hour concierge available in-room or via iPad
Family amenities including Kids for All Seasons programming and babysitting

The result is ease and refinement in perfect balance.

A Coastal Hideaway That Honors Its Legacy

Four Seasons at The Surf Club is more than a destination—it’s a chapter in history, an experience steeped in layered beauty, both old and new. It offers a version of Miami travel that retreats from spectacle and embraces quiet elegance—a place where the surf, the sand, and the sunset remain the ultimate show.

For travelers who seek mythic provenance with contemporary spirit, it delivers—a glamorous yet grounded experience in one of South Florida’s most elegant enclaves.

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