The Pool at Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club

"Many look out on water—either ocean or pool—but when booking, note that the hundreds of palm trees on the beach can block views from some suites; make sure to ask for one with an unobstructed sea view"

"A luxury resort located a little away from the action, with two pools, several restaurants and bars, a full-service spa, and its own private patch of sand"

"The family-friendly resort is packed with amenities like two pools, a full-service spa, a spacious gym, and multiple restaurants/bars -- including a poolside tiki-style bar"

"On the south end of South Beach, this wonderfully noncorporate resort has it all: a private beach, over-the-top grand lobby, massive island-style rooms, a full-service spa, on-site eateries, a lagoon-style pool set amid tropical plantings and the personal touch of family ownership"

"The Poolview rooms are a safe bet, as some of these on higher floors survey the ocean"