The Villa Casa Casuarina

Well this little piece of history is everything you expect it to be, you can feel the amazing creativeness throughout with delightful architectural design and detailing everywhere you turned. The restaurant was fabulous, our outstanding server Johnathan sat us near to the mosaic swimming pool & the food we had was superb all beautifully presented especially the Expresso Martinis went down a treat. We stayed for a 30th birthday and it was certainly a memorable experience for the birthday boy.

The breakfast was a bit of a let down in comparison to the standard of food served in the evening & it was just average which was a disappointing end to stay, i always think a good breakfast is important as it is the last impression a guest has of your property, we also had no hot water in our room which was not ideal considering you return from beach sweaty & sandy yet despite reporting it several times we were not offered an alternative room, upon leaving we complained and we were compensated but it sadly tarnished the memory of our stay which was not expected at a hotel of this calibre. It could of & shouldve been a WoW experience !

The hotel was amazing and our room was one of a kind. The staff on reception were very friendly and well done to the bell boy for carrying our masses of luggage up the stairs. The staff in the restaurant couldn't of done enough to make us more comfortable. Breakfast and dinner were amazing and felt so priveleged to be able to swim in the pool when the restaurant was closed.

The hostesses at the entrance were very unwelcoming and even though we were there for 3 days they never once recognised us as guests. We got a feeling that they felt they were better than us. Not one smile!

The food in the restaurant was delicious and the location was great!

Getting to the hotel was challenging. Ocean Drive is closed due to Covid and we had to Valet on 11th. We did not mind but wish the hotel or Booking would have let us know up front. We drove around for an hour before we figured it out. It would be nice to enjoy the pool more in the day. The restaurant is part of the pool area so it is awkward to enjoy the pool while people are eating right next to you. We went at night though and was amazing!

We truly enjoyed this stay. we were here celebrating a special birthday and the Villa truly made the experience one to remember. Our room was exquisite! Very large & comfortable. The staff was wonderful! Everyone was very helpful & kind. We ate at Gianni’s restaurant which was excellent & they even gave us a free bottle of Prosecco for the birthday celebration! We were the only ones who ever used the pool. it felt like our private place. and that’s the joy of staying here! This villa was never meant to be a hotel it was a private residence. Will definitely stay here again!

the only thing that I didn’t like was that the pool is only open for very limited hours. It is NOT open during restaurant hours. But only in the morning from sunrise till the restaurant opens for lunch.

The property is beautiful and peaceful. Immediately received a warm welcome upon arrival from the staff. and the ambiance instantly invited you to take it all in! We were with a group of friends so each of us had different rooms. Each room is so unique and beautiful. You feel at home and honestly quite relaxed. The details and artwork are truly beyond words. The accommodations are so comfortable and most importantly clean. The outdoor dining is exquisite and as a guest it is quite nice to be able to enjoy the area in the morning hours prior to the restaurant opening to the public who have reservations The restaurant staff are amazing. If you choose to enjoy breakfast in the morning you will be greeted so warmly by Gabriel who goes above and beyond to accommodate you.

Honestly I don’t have anything negative to say. The only thing I probably would have liked to see is a separate area for “guests only” especially near the pool area. The restaurant is open to the public for lunch and dinner so the photo ops are a plenty and the pool area is so beautiful that everyone wants to take pictures there. However it did not keep us from enjoying our lounge time by the glorious pool.

Experiencing the Versace Mansion. Words just can’t describe. Steeped in history. The staff upgraded us to the Avery Suite. It had private access to the pool which they kindly let us enjoy exclusively after the restaurant had closed. We bathed in it until 2am. This was the last night of our holiday. What a way to end.

Smaller things like butter were not available for your bread or nothing toast. At this level the hotel should be stocked with everything required. Just a small detail but it was a little Wierd

awesome facility ..historic great room clean great dinner and breakfest

outside of hotel ..area is getting crazy during spring break (many excess party people and some appeared "shady" / possible safety concerns

Beautiful decor. Stunning colors and art style. It’s a villa with history and stories. The roof top is a surprising plus as you get to oversee Miami Beach with a nice cocktail in your hand. And the cocktails were delicious!

The lounge is in the courtyard so you can hear loud music from the room until late. Think they turned off the dance music around 11pm and it was still noisy. To be fair if you’re staying on south beach, noise is inevitable. We used earplugs and they definitely helped!

The building and it's heritage is absolutely incredible. The design is absolutely flawless and an absolute feast for the eyes. Pool is available for use between 7am and 4pm. If you can get up early to use it, do. I went down at about 7.30am and had the entire pool to myself for about 2 hours. Outside of those hours, there will be people eating breakfast and/or lunch, so less private. The bed was one of the most comfortable I have ever stayed in. The staff were very helpful. Complementary bottle of prosecco in the room was also a nice touch. Breakfast was great too. I will return, next time I am in Miami.

I am really nitpicking here, but a couple of reflections. Dinner is served until late so there was loud noise of people chattering until about 12.30am. This didn't especially bother me but worth noting if you like to go to bed early. One other thing, the hotel entrance is shared with the restaurant, so, particularly as a young solo guest, I kept being challenged upon entry - I would have preferred a private entrance for residents. I did also have to walk through the restaurant during diner service in order to access my room. Neither of these things impacted on my enjoyment of my stay, but are worth noting.

There are no words that can describe how amazing the Villa is. The decor, the suites and the staff that work there are all out of this world. The restaurant has totally spoiled me, the presentation of the foods are picture worthy.. theres really not one downside to this property and all that goes with it.