Dining at YOTEL Miami: Vela Miami and Vela Sky explained
Vela Miami is YOTEL Miami’s ground-floor restaurant for breakfast, all-day dining and weekend brunch with globally inspired dishes and craft cocktails. Vela Sky is the 12th-floor rooftop bar beside the pool serving light bites and island-inspired cocktails (happy hour on weekdays) with city and Biscayne Bay views.
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What each venue is and where to find it
Vela Miami is the hotel's ground-floor restaurant and bar, set up for breakfast, all-day dining and weekend brunch. It focuses on globally inspired dishes that draw on local neighborhoods and diverse communities.
Vela Sky is the rooftop lounge and bar on the 12th floor, located on the covered pool deck. It serves light bites and island-inspired cocktails and provides skyline and Biscayne Bay views.
- Vela Miami — ground floor, breakfast & all-day dining
- Vela Sky — 12th-floor rooftop bar beside Vela Sky pool deck
- Vela Sky features a weekday happy hour and rooftop atmosphere as daylight changes
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| Vela Miami | Ground floor (hotel lobby/restaurant level) |
| Vela Sky | 12th-floor rooftop beside the pool deck |
Hours and when each is best for a visit
YOTEL lists Vela Miami hours as breakfast 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., all-day menu 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., and bar service 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Weekend brunch is offered but specific weekend times should be confirmed with the hotel.
Vela Sky’s published hours are 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. daily. The rooftop shifts vibe toward upbeat music and island-inspired drinks during weekday happy hour; guests use it for sunrise coffee as well as sunset cocktails.
- Vela Miami: Breakfast 7am–11am; All-day 11am–10pm; Bar 7am–10pm
- Vela Sky: 7am–10pm (rooftop bar and light bites)
- Happy hour: weekday evenings at Vela Sky (exact times vary)
| Service | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Vela Miami — Breakfast | 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
| Vela Miami — All-day menu | 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Vela Sky — Rooftop bar & light bites | 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
What to expect from the menus
Vela Miami offers a breakfast buffet (available for a surcharge) plus à la carte and an all-day menu that mixes global flavors with local ingredients. The hotel's public information does not list a full menu online here, so specific dishes and prices should be checked with the restaurant.
Vela Sky focuses on lighter plates and island-inspired cocktails; YOTEL also references a 'Sustainable Sips' element at Vela Sky where $1 from some drinks supports ocean conservation (this was noted in third-party coverage).
- Vela Miami: buffet breakfast (surcharge), à la carte, weekend brunch
- Vela Sky: light bites, island-style cocktails, happy hour
- No complete public menu or prices are confirmed in the hotel's core facts — call or check current hotel materials for details
| Offering | Notes |
|---|---|
| Breakfast buffet | Available at Vela Miami for a surcharge (typical OTA range cited ~$25–33) |
| All-day dining | Vela Miami serves an all-day menu 11am–10pm |
| Rooftop drinks & bites | Vela Sky serves light bites and cocktails 7am–10pm |
Poolside dining at Vela Sky
Vela Sky sits on the covered 12th-floor pool deck, so guests can order light bites and cocktails without leaving the rooftop area. The pool deck includes loungers, shaded areas and a hot tub according to the hotel's property information.
Pool hours are listed by the property as 'sunrise to sunset' though third-party sites show varying daily times. If you plan poolside dining, confirm the current pool hours and any food-and-drink policies with the hotel on arrival.
- Vela Sky service is integrated with the rooftop pool deck (12th floor)
- Pool deck: loungers, shaded areas, hot tub; pets are not allowed on the pool deck
- Pool hours: published as sunrise–sunset by YOTEL; outside sources list varied times — check locally
| Feature | What the hotel states |
|---|---|
| Pool deck location | 12th floor, covered area beside Vela Sky |
| Pool hours | Listed as sunrise to sunset (confirm locally) |
| Pool rules | Pets not allowed on pool deck or in restaurants |
Practical notes — kids, pets, payments, resort fee
YOTEL Miami is family-friendly and welcomes children of all ages; Vela Miami offers a kid-friendly buffet breakfast. The primary guest must be at least 18 to check in and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Pets (cats and dogs) are allowed in rooms for a non-refundable fee (YOTEL notes $75 per stay) but pets are not allowed on the pool deck or in restaurants. Service animals are exempt from the pet fee.
A mandatory nightly facility/resort fee applies; among listed inclusions are WiFi, in-room mobile casting, pool and fitness access. The fee amount varies by source; check your reservation for the exact charge. The hotel accepts card payments; one third-party source indicates cash is not accepted — confirm payment options ahead of arrival.
- Children: welcome; kids charged as adults in some OTA listings — check booking terms
- Pets: cats and dogs allowed for a non-refundable fee; service animals exempt
- Resort/facility fee: mandatory; covers WiFi, pool & gym access, in-room casting and other listed benefits
- Payment & deposits: refundable security deposit required at check-in (amounts cited by third parties); confirm with the hotel
| Policy | Key point |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to check in | 18 years |
| Pet fee | Non-refundable fee (hotel cites $75 per stay) |
| Resort/facility fee | Mandatory; details appear on reservation |
How dining fits into events and meeting bookings
YOTEL's meeting rooms and Meeting Lounge are on the second floor; event guests have Vela Miami and Vela Sky available for on-site dining and cocktail service. The property's meeting-space materials list flexible small-room options (Hubs 1–3 and Meeting Lounge).
If you’re planning a meeting or small event and want food or beverage service, contact the hotel or your event planner to confirm menus, service style (buffet vs plated), and any rooftop access rules for private functions — the hotel’s meeting pages do not publish fixed catering menus in the public facts.
- Meeting rooms: Hub 1, Hub 2, Hub 3 and Meeting Lounge on Floor 2
- On-site dining options for events: Vela Miami (ground floor) and Vela Sky (rooftop)
- Confirm catering menus, capacities and rooftop access directly with the hotel for private events
| Event need | Where to ask |
|---|---|
| Breakfast meetings | Vela Miami (buffet option available for surcharge) |
| Cocktail receptions or rooftop gatherings | Vela Sky (confirm private use and hours with hotel) |
| Small breakouts | Meeting Lounge (Komyuniti) or Hub rooms on Floor 2 |
