Miami Beach’s latest status symbol is not a velvet-rope megaclub, but a low-slung 1930s beach house tucked behind the Andaz. The hotel has rolled out a new, tightly capped members-only program called the A-Z Club, built around that restored home and limited to just 200 members.
The club folds classic hotel perks into a full calendar of dinners, wellness sessions and cultural programming, with Andaz positioning it as a more intimate, locally rooted alternative to Miami’s splashier private club scene.
As reported by Time Out, the A-Z Club is set to debut this summer and is organized around Olazul House, a restored Spanish-style residence now sitting just steps from the sand. "The A—Z Club is a reflection of where Miami Beach is today—internationally connected yet deeply rooted in its own identity," Karan Kakar, general manager of Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa, said in a release.
Membership Perks And Price Tag
According to the A-Z Club website, membership tiers start with a 30 & Under plan at $5,000 annually, an Individual plan at $7,500 and a Couples plan at $12,000, with Founding and Honorary tiers available by invitation only.
Listed perks include exclusive access to Olazul, priority pool and beach reservations with daybed discounts, 15% off food and beverage at on-site restaurants, spa discounts, reduced valet and venue fees, and special rates and upgrade opportunities at participating Andaz hotels worldwide.
How Olazul Was Saved
The club’s centerpiece, Olazul, exists thanks to a multi-year preservation effort. The 1930s Beach House originally stood a few blocks away on 40th Street and was headed for demolition before it was moved and restored, then placed on the Andaz grounds, Time Out reports.
Organizers say the relocation and restoration, supported by local preservation advocates and philanthropists, was intended to ground the members program in Miami Beach history rather than rely solely on spectacle. In a city where shiny new towers usually steal the spotlight, anchoring a club in a saved bungalow is a pretty pointed statement.
Miami’s Private Club Boom, Hotel Edition
Hotel-run private clubs have become a familiar play in Miami this year, with other properties rolling out capped founding waves and curated programming, per the VIP comeback.
The A-Z Club’s slim 200-member cap and focus on programming and heritage position it as a boutique option aimed at locals and well-traveled regulars rather than a volume-driven membership machine.
Applications and inquiries are handled through the club’s site, which lists a waitlist and contact form for prospective members, the A-Z Club website says. Whether a restored beach house plus a steady stream of supper clubs, workshops and wellness rituals can secure long-term staying power in Miami’s crowded membership market is still an open question, but the launch gives the Andaz a distinctive playbook heading into peak season.
