Introducing ‘South Beach’: the Miami-Inspired Motel That’s Making Waves in Southampton
Brought to you by the owners of Southampton’s The Beach Motel, South Beach is a new boutique destination designed with families in mind, featuring larger rooms, private kitchenettes, and a games courtyard.
Southampton, ON [August 13, 2024] — Beginning in Spring 2025, beachgoers in Ontario’s picturesque Southampton will have a new destination to explore: South Beach Motel. The newly renovated 12-suite motel is the sister establishment of Southampton’s popular The Beach Motel, with an added emphasis on spacious rooms, private kitchenettes, longer stays, and a games courtyard the whole family will love. Located just down the street from the original motel, South Beach is a Miami-inspired time warp, steeped in nostalgia while offering all the conveniences of a modern-day getaway.
“South Beach is unlike anything else in the area,” said owner Dane Buttenaar. “It takes everything guests love about The Beach Motel — the location, the elevated touches and custom design, the escapism — and combines it with larger rooms and more family-focused stays. Add to that a totally retro design, and you get South Beach: a little slice of Miami Vice right here in Southwestern Ontario!”
Miami-Inspired Retro Design
To help breathe life into the motel, owners Dane and Samantha Buttenaar recruited the services of Toronto-based interior design firm, Twenty-Two Twelve (the team behind Hotel Julie, which was featured in CTV’s STAYING INN: HOTEL JULIE). Owned and operated by sisters Haley McDonough and Jillian Smith-Moher, Twenty-Two Twelve brought Dane and Samantha’s vision to reality with a retro-playful design that pushes the limits with colour and pattern and is full of instagram-able moments. . The vibrant and spacious suites all come equipped with private kitchenettes, perfect for families or large parties. Guests will also enjoy the effortlessly cool patio and well-outfitted games courtyard, complete with ping pong tables, bocce ball, corn hole, sand pit, sauna, outdoor shower, fire pits, and BBQ and bar.
And, of course, the pièce de résistance: stunning Southampton sunsets from the sandy Lake Huron shores; just a 5-minute walk away!
The Suites of South Beach
South Beach offers 12 suites in total, with four different room types:
Bachelor Suites (4)
- One King bed
- Full kitchenette
- One three-piece bathroom with shower
Family Suites (3)
- One private king bedroom
- One private two twin bedroom
- Full kitchenette
- One three-piece bathroom with shower / tub
- Shared living room
Honeymoon Suites (2)
- One private king bedroom
- Full kitchenette
- One three piece bathroom with shower / tub
- Spacious Living / dining area
Double Suites (3)
- Two private king bedrooms
- Full kitchenette
- One three-piece bathroom with shower
- Shared living room
Guests of South Beach can also access the amenities at The Beach Motel, including booking a relaxing massage in The Spahhh, enjoying a drink by the rooftop fireplace, or sitting down for a delicious tapas-style dinner at Sandbar Restaurant.
About South Beach
South Beach is a boutique beach motel resort located in stunning Southampton, Ontario, just steps from the sandy shores and calm waters of Lake Huron. The completely redesigned, Miami-inspired motel offers 12 spacious suites, each with its own private kitchenette. Guests of South Beach can also enjoy a well-outfitted games courtyard, a bar and BBQ, and a chic patio – in addition to all of the amenities at the sister establishment, The Beach Motel. South Beach was styled by design firm Twenty-Two Twelve and is owned and operated by Southampton couple Dane and Samantha Buttenaar. Learn more at https://thebeachmotel.ca/ or https://www.instagram.com/thebeachmotel/.
