How much do Setai residences cost?

Pricing typically $2,500-$5,500 per square foot. One-bedrooms $2M-$4M, two-bedrooms $4M-$10M, three-bedrooms $8M-$20M, penthouses $20M-$40M+. Setai pricing among highest in South Beach due to brand prestige + boutique unit count.

Where is The Setai located?

101 20th Street, South Beach, Miami Beach. Direct Atlantic Ocean beachfront. Walking distance to Lincoln Road, Art Deco district, and Mid-Beach buildings.

How does The Setai compare to Faena House?

Both are Mid/South Beach hotel-branded oceanfront residences. The Setai (South Beach, Asian-inspired, 73 units) emphasizes wellness + cultural sophistication. Faena House (Mid-Beach, Foster + Partners, ~50 units) emphasizes Beverly-Hills-meets-cinematic-luxury. Both command similar premium pricing.

Can foreigners buy at The Setai?

Yes. The Setai has heavy international buyer concentration including Asian, European, and Latin American. Standard Florida process: FIRPTA, ITIN, no state income tax, 4-6% closing costs.

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Q: What is The Setai Miami Beach?

The Setai Miami Beach is an Asian-inspired hotel-branded condominium at 101 20th Street, South Beach. The development combines a restored 1930s Art Deco building (the Dempsey-Vanderbilt) with a new 40-story tower. 73 residences with full Setai hospitality service. Among the most exclusive South Beach addresses by unit count.

Q: What amenities does The Setai offer?

Three swimming pools (each with different temperatures), spa facilities, fitness center, multiple restaurants, beach club with private cabanas, 24-hour concierge, valet. The amenity package emphasizes Asian-inspired wellness + cultural sophistication.

The Setai brand is a legend in Miami's world of luxury accommodations, in part because of its storied beginnings. The Asian-infused 8-story Art Deco Building was first opened in 1937 as the Dempsey-Vanderbilt Hotel by Heavyweight Champion of the World Jack Dempsey. The design drew on South Beach's thriving Deco scene and has remained the crown jewel of the movement's signature vision in Miami. In 2004, The Setai took its iconic reputation of excellence to the next level with the delivery of the 40-story Residences Tower that stands right next to the historic hotel directly overlooking The Atlantic Ocean and the Miami skyline.

The brand's Far East influences provide residents of these Ocean Suites an idyllic oasis of serenity and warmth, with incomparable next-level amenities. Perhaps the best indication of the unparalleled ultra-luxury lifestyle that the world-famous brand delivers to homeowners is the hotel's 2018 designation as Travel+Leisure's #1 Resort Hotel in Greater Miami. Even in an epicenter of ultra-luxury accommodations, The Setai stands as the inimitable leader of the idyllic resort lifestyle. This has helped attract an elite group of international clientele to the homes who are familiar with the hotel's impeccable track record of fusing long-rooted traditions with innovative ideas to deliver unmatched comfort, convenience, tranquility, and glamour.

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At a Glance

South Beach

Location

164

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2004

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Asian-zen

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What is the Setai Miami Beach?

The Setai Miami Beach is a luxury hotel and residential building on Collins Avenue at 21st Street, completed in 2004. The building is recognized for its Asian-zen design language, oceanfront beach club, and three pools at three temperatures. It contains 164 residences across the historic Art Deco wing and the modern 40-story tower.

How much do Setai Miami Beach residences cost?

Resale residences range from approximately $1.5 million for studio and small one-bedroom units in the historic wing to $20 million-plus for penthouse and full-floor units in the tower. The Setai is one of South Beach's earliest branded residences and remains a top-tier resale address.

What amenities does the Setai offer?

The Setai offers three oceanfront pools at three different temperatures, a private beach club, signature Asian fusion restaurant, spa, fitness center, and 24-hour Setai-branded service. The amenity stack is among the most distinctive in South Beach.

Key Takeaways

One of South Beach's earliest branded residences

Three pools at three temperatures, signature amenity

Asian-zen design language is unique in Miami Beach

Historic Art Deco wing plus modern tower

Walking distance to Lincoln Road

Strong resale liquidity over two decades

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