The Grande Oceanfront

“The sunrise pool is the whole point. Get there before 9, order the cortado, thank us later.”

The Grande has been the anchor of the mile for two decades, and it still doesn't coast. Rooms were redone in 2024 — pale wood, linen everything, balconies deep enough for actual breakfast. Service hits that Bal Harbour sweet spot: they know your name by day two but nobody hovers. The beach setup is the best on the strip, with loungers spaced like people, not inventory.

What to know: the spa books out on weekends — reserve before you arrive. Ocean-view rooms on floors 6–9 are worth the bump; below that you're mostly looking at palm tops (not a tragedy). Skip the in-house Italian and walk to the village instead.