
Novotel Miami Brickell
Best for city energy, skyline and Biscayne Bay views, and easy access to Brickell shopping, bars, and transit.
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Novotel Miami Brickell is a 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Miami’s Brickell district with a 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool and city/bay views. Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club is a classic 4-star beachfront resort in Fort Lauderdale for travelers who want a more traditional beach-and-club stay.
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Best for city energy, skyline and Biscayne Bay views, and easy access to Brickell shopping, bars, and transit.

Best for a classic South Florida beachfront stay with resort pools, beach club options, and family-oriented on-site activities.
When Novotel Miami Brickell wins: choose Novotel if you want to be in downtown Miami (Brickell) with skyline views, a rooftop infinity pool, easy access to transit (Metromover), and restaurants/bars that suit evenings out in the city.
When Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club wins: pick Lago Mar if you prioritize direct beach access, on-site pools, family beach-club amenities, and a low-key resort atmosphere in Fort Lauderdale.
Bottom line: these are different experiences — Novotel is an urban, rooftop-pool-forward stay in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood; Lago Mar is a longtime Fort Lauderdale beachfront resort and club. Choose based on whether you want city access (Novotel) or beachfront resort time (Lago Mar).
| Category | Novotel Miami Brickell | Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban, contemporary Brickell hotel with skyline/bay focus | Classic beachfront resort and club with family activities |
| Location | 1500 SW 1st Ave, Brickell district of Miami — walkable to Brickell City Centre and Metromover | 1700 South Ocean Lane, Fort Lauderdale — on a private beach and near Las Olas/port attractions |
| Size (rooms) | 275 rooms | 204 rooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; primary check-in guest must be 21 | |
| Pools & pool setting | 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool with free cabanas and Vista Pool Bar (city/bay views) | Two outdoor pools plus beachfront access; poolside bar and beach cabanas (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | UVA Restaurant & Lounge (all-day) and Vista Rooftop Bar & Lounge (rooftop/pool bar) | Four restaurants including Palm Garden/Acquario, poolside bar and a coffee shop/café |
| Spa & wellness | No dedicated on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center with skyline views | Full-service spa on site plus spa services and steam room |
| Known for | Rooftop pool and easy access to Brickell nightlife and transit | Private beach, beach club (surcharge) and family-friendly resort programming |
| Meeting & event space | Multiple ballrooms and rooftop event options (Brickell & Skyline Ballrooms, rooftop deck) | Conference space and meeting rooms; banquet hall available |
| Parking & transport | On-site self-parking (paid); near free Metromover for car-free travel | Free self-parking available on site; preferred airport is FLL |
Novotel sits in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, close to shopping, dining, and the free Metromover station.
Pick Novotel for downtown Miami access and city sightseeing.
Lago Mar is a Fort Lauderdale beachfront resort on South Ocean Lane with private beach access and proximity to Las Olas/port areas.
Choose Lago Mar if you want direct beach access and a Fort Lauderdale coastal location.
Novotel has 275 rooms including Executive and Bay-view suites that emphasize skyline and Biscayne Bay views.
Novotel’s rooms suit travelers who want modern city or bay views and suite options for families.
Lago Mar has 204 air-conditioned rooms and suites with many options that include balconies and partial or full ocean views.
Lago Mar offers more traditional beachfront room layouts and multiple suite choices for families or groups.
Novotel’s food and drink is focused on UVA Restaurant & Lounge and the Vista Rooftop Bar beside the rooftop pool.
Novotel is a good pick if you want skyline dining and a lively rooftop bar.
Lago Mar offers multiple on-site restaurants and bars including Palm Garden/Acquario plus a coffee shop/café and room service.
Lago Mar provides a broader on-site dining lineup suitable for spending more time at the resort.
Novotel’s signature offering is a 12th-floor rooftop infinity pool with cabanas and skyline/bay views.
If a skyline rooftop pool is your priority, Novotel is the better fit.
Lago Mar has two outdoor pools and direct access to a private beach; beach cabanas are available for a surcharge.
Lago Mar is preferable if you want pools plus a true beachfront experience.
Novotel emphasizes a 24-hour fitness center and rooftop nightlife at Vista Bar; it does not have a dedicated on-site spa.
Novotel suits active travelers who want a gym and rooftop bar rather than on-site spa services.
Lago Mar includes a full-service spa, steam room options and evening entertainment alongside family resort amenities.
Lago Mar is better if on-site spa treatments and family-friendly evening programming matter to you.

Novotel Miami Brickell — rooftop infinity pool with skyline and Biscayne Bay views and the Vista Rooftop Bar.

Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club — on private beach with beach club options and beach cabanas.

Lago Mar — full-service spa, multiple pools, playground and sports courts for families.

Novotel — in Brickell near the free Metromover and within walking distance of shopping and restaurants.
Both welcome children; Lago Mar focuses on beachfront family resort amenities while Novotel places you in the city with a supervised rooftop pool and family-friendly rooms.
Lago Mar has a full-service spa. Novotel Miami Brickell does not have a dedicated named spa on site.
No — both properties are general-audience/family-friendly; note Novotel requires the primary check-in guest to be at least 21.
Pick Novotel if you want easy access to Brickell’s restaurants, bars and transit. Lago Mar has on-site dining and resort evening entertainment but is more resort-focused than a nightlife hub.
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