Most Miamians are body conscious; they have to be to create the South Beach parade so there are plenty of places to work out, starting with a session in our well equipped fitness center supervised by a personal trainer.
Alternatively if you are more into the action than the activity you can join in the frenzy of enthusiasm for hugely supported spectator sports. Football’s Miami Dolphins are on show from September through to January or in the basketball season, October to March scream for the home team Miami Heat. For baseball fans, the Florida Marlins play from April to October.
Tennis
If it's tennis you're looking for Brickell Tennis Club is only minutes away from the hotel. With our preferred partnership, you can play at one of the top tennis clubs in the country. Our concierge will be happy to book a court, clinic or private lesson.
Court Fees:
USD 20 per person per day
Court fees include 1.5 hour playing intervals per guest, can of balls, refreshments and towels
Racquet Rental: USD 7 daily
Proper tennis attire is required, including collared shirts for gentlemen
Hours of Play: 8am to 8pm
Clinics:
Clinics are available for both adults and children and designed to work on every aspect of the game
Balls, refreshments and towels are included
USD 45 per clinic
Daily clinics: 9am to 10:30am
Night clinics: 7pm to 8:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Private Lessons:
USD 100/hour or USD 65 for 1/2 hour
Offered from 7am to 7pm
Available for adults and younger guests
Complimentary transportation is available for hotel guests.
Jogging
A jogging map is provided in all guest rooms. From the front of the hotel there is 1.3 mile outdoor fitness path that circles the island of Brickell Key with waterfront and city views.
Outdoor Activities
Jet-ski Tour
You can be part of a 2 hour, six-island tour with highlights such as a trip through the Port of Miami. Here, riders can bid farewell to the cruise ships. Next, ride through the posh Star Island, South Florida’s celebrity retreat. On your wet and wild journey, visit the monument at Sir Flagler Island and take a spin around Bayside’s Hard Rock Café. Minimum age is 21 years.
Beaches
Mandarin Oriental has its own private beach, with pristine white sands a few steps from your room. While you relax you will discover what it truly means to be pampered as Beach Club Butlers graciously offers you special touches from chilled Bulgari scented towels, sun care products to Evian misters, reading materials and fruit sorbet delights of the day. A highly-specialized entertainment experience is provided with custom-programmed iPods and CD players. With an extensive music library, you can listen to your favorite songs that match your mood while lounging in the Florida sun and enjoying the spectacular bay view.
South Beach is the most famous beach in Miami, less relaxing as most people are working very hard to look great, but fun to watch nonetheless. Our South Beach Experience options allow you to enjoy Mandarin Oriental, Miami's legendary service at our private beach cabanas on the glittering sands of South Beach and delight in personalized amenities and services at the extraordinary setting of Casa Casuarina, formerly the Mansion of Gianni Versace located on South Beach’s iconic Ocean Drive.
Swimming with the dolphins
The Miami Seaquarium Marine Mammal Training Staff has an exciting two hour program that offers an insightful glance at dolphin behavior up close. Uncover interesting facts about these extraordinary animals, then slip into a wetsuit and follow trainers into the water for a one-on-one interaction with a dolphin. Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Mountain Biking
Oleta Park is described by many as the Best in South Florida. For every level of rider who wants to experience a 9-mile single track trail that can be achieved in about one and a half hours.
Scooter rental
The wind in your hair, the sun on your shoulders and the freedom to come and go as you please—there’s no better way to see the Beach. Minimum age is 18 years.
Water sports
Set on the coast, surrounded by water, Miami offers plenty of water sports. While it is not renowned for its dive sites, snorkeling or scuba diving are all possible; being above the water on a sail boat is quite a breeze and an elegant way to survey the city; for a sport with more purpose deep sea fishing can easily be arranged. Please ask our concierge for details of any of the following activities which are available all year round.
Deep Sea Fishing
From the exciting Bayside Marketplace and Marina, you can fish the Waters of Key Biscayne for Sailfish, Dolphin, Marlin, Shark, Tuna and other species. Tours of four, six and eight hours are available.
Scuba Diving
For decades, Miami has offered scuba divers and fishermen some of the best waters off the coast of Florida. Artificial reef construction and natural rocks and coral reefs off Miami Beach have offered divers a myriad of diving levels. Miami also boasts some of the most established dive shops, scuba charters and dive instructors.
Canoeing
Canoe trails in Miami provide the outdoor-lover with another kind of water sport. Canoeing on Florida’s rivers and creeks is an ideal way to experience the state’s natural beauty.
Sailing
Sailing around Key Biscayne is an invigorating experience and brings you close to everything Miami offers, glamour, sunshine and the sea.
