Name: Beacon South Beach Hotel
Address: 720 Ocean Drive, Flamingo/Lummus, Miami Beach, Florida, United States of America, Miami Beach, Florida, US
Price range: $50–$200 per night
Rating: 7.28

What guests think

At Beacon South Beach Hotel, travelers love the central Ocean Drive location steps from the beach and restaurants, with many complimenting friendly staff and convenience, while recurring complaints note aging facilities, maintenance problems, and an often out of service elevator.

Cleanliness feedback varies, with several reports of stained carpets, odors, and mold in bathrooms alongside many mentions of tidy rooms. Rooms are typically small with tiny bathrooms and noticeable street or hallway noise; amenities include free beach chairs, towels, and bikes. Expect extra or resort fees and limited, expensive parking or valet; breakfast isn’t included and the on-site restaurant earns mixed reviews. Best for travelers prioritizing location over modern polish.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: a very small elevator is often out of service, parking/valet is limited and costly, and there’s no pool. Positives include free beach chairs, towels and bikes, an on-site restaurant/bar, and a very small gym.

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Jenifer Yvonne

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

They are so friendly and it’s a very clean and comfortable hotel. There is a cvs right next door which was very convenient. They also provide chairs and beach towels for the beach. They also have bikes you can use for free.

10

Ching Pong

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It is overall a great hotel. Staffs are extremely friendly, location i great also being right across the beach. It’s closer to the end of the strip so you don’t hear loud noises or cars at night. The only thing to note is the gym is very very basic and small, it’s good for some cardio but not very lift friendly.

10

Jorge

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place for price. No pool, close to beach but great location.

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Mikhail

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel has a perfect location, the restaurant they have is good too. What I didn’t like is a poor sound isolation, I could hear everything and everyone near my room, also there was a noise of part of the building or something. Maybe because the building it’s is old. The worst thing was that extra fee they charge as a resort fee ($20 or so per night). I was charged additionally to my total payment when I got there.

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Sara

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There is no parking available for the property and it was impossible to find anything close by to park overnight. The building was run down. Construction in the middle of the lobby and the carpets were disgusting, looked like they weren't vacuumed in weeks. Rooms are very basic, scuffs all on the walls. My room specifically had no view as it just looked at a white brick wall. Only positives were that it was walking distance to the beach and downtown Miami, the air conditioning worked well and the staff were very kind. The photos made the hotel appear a lot nicer than what it really was. It was overpriced in my opinion.

8

Celibee

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator wasn’t working, but receptionist accommodated to the first floor. No breakfast, but there’s to many restaurants in the same street.

10

Linda

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location, location, location! Super friendly and attentive staff. Restaurant downstairs was good and always had availability.

10

Marisa

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator was down but the staff was on it with carrying our luggage up the stairs. They offered beach towels and chairs for free which was super handy and nice! Location was perfectttttt I would stay here again

8

Piper

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly staff. Parking was a little inconvenient, we arrived in town late and valet was unavailable. However the the garage was safe and an easy walk, about a block.

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Sarah

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is in a great location. They have beach chairs and towels readily available at no extra cost. Right across from the beach. Only complaint is the elevator is broken and walking up 4 flights of stairs was not that fun, especially in heels. Other than that my stay was great and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Would come back again!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent. Many guests report stained or smelly carpets and moldy bathrooms or missed housekeeping items, while others find rooms adequately clean.

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Victoria

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a long layover and decided to book this hotel for a one night stay. Great location but the hotel lacks cleaning. It smells upon entering the property. The rooms don't smell clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Yousra

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were dirty smelled bad nothing like the pictures we were suppose to get a room with a view when we got there they gave us a handicap room bed sheets had hair from previous guests flies all over the room dust everywhere and was charged an extra $45 fee at the hotel don’t know for what please do not book this hotel not even for free. The coffee machine had mold on the inside, it was absolutely disgusting. Absolutely don’t recommend this hotel to anyone.

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She'Lessa

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were welcoming and accommodating. The towels in the room were dirty, and stains on the bed sheets. Common areas in the room weren’t wiped down. Wasn’t a comfortable stay.

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sandra

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty common areas. Ok rooms

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Gabriella

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room did not get cleaned properly we had no garbage can in the room had no place to throw the garbage the cleaning ppl only fixed the bed and gave new towers the bathroom shower had stains and the sink as if it has not been clean in decades

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Jeffery

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tale of two stays.. Stayed in oceanfront 318 for two nights and room was wonderful. A little dated but still nice. Went to key west for one night and came back to Beacon for one more night in room 410. Its was horrible... mold all over the bathroom, crappy desk, just plain dirty. It was one night so we slept and got the hell out of there. YUCK

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Elizabeth

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The pictures on the website didn’t look like the hotel at all. Carpet needs to be cleaned, furniture and mirrors need to be replaced.

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Mayra

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

stayed at beacon hotel for 4 nights, everything turned out good. cvs is right next to it which I like. a lot of restaurants options near. and the best part is the beach, it’s literally across the street. the room was small but cute for 2 people. the only thing that we didn’t like was the smell of our hallway. it smelled so nasty, the carpet looks like it needs a deep cleaning. but other than that, we had a great time at beacon hotel.

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Peyton

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Dirty room, mold infested, rusty bathroom, and was as clean as shown online.

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Dawn

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The concierge lady was okay. She seemed restless when me and my friends got there at 11 something at night. But check in was okay. I got to my room and it was okay. Got to the bathroom and the tile was full of mold. The water wouldn’t go drain properly and I sent the concierge lady the pictures of the mold. My room was moist and I was uncomfortable I thank God I brought my own sheets and cover. Plus the bath water kept the floors wet. Beings though it was the holiday weekend a lot of places were booked. So I couldn’t leave.

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Rooms

Rooms are small with tiny bathrooms and a dated feel; street and hallway noise, loud A/C, and occasional Wi‑Fi issues are mentioned. Some beds are comfortable, but layouts and maintenance vary, and views can be mixed.

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Tammie

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was extremely small. The pillows were like throw pillows. They were small and horrible! The bathroom was the size of a closet! I am 5’2 120 pounds and I couldn’t even move in there. If you are a bigger person, do not stay here! Our bathtub was painted or something but the texture of it was rough like sand!

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Calvin

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Poor water pressure in the room 304. Told management and nothing was done. Hotel is very loud with street noise and music playing til early morning. Location is great for beach access, restaurants and thungs to do.

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Vicki

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is perfectly located on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach near restaurants, the beach, everything! Once you get there, you just walk everywhere. The rooms are clean and small, but what we expected for an older building in the middle of everything. They have the cutest little area to relax and lounge outside of the rooms.

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JoyAnn Melissa

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Cons The rooms are super small and a bit outdated. The bathroom was so tiny I had to enter by walking sideways. The actual restaurant and bar was okay. We actually ate and got drinks from the other hotel bars. Pros Housekeeping came daily. The lady that checked us in was super nice. We had complimentary beach chairs, umbrella and towels daily. I probably won’t use this hotel again but I did have a good time in Miami

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Alijen

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Its not good at all. They say wifi is working but it never connects. The ac is messed up the fan and light don’t work. This is for two separate rooms not just one room. The manager will not help you. They are rude they only want to steal yours money. Once they take your money they don’t care about you.

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Andre

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The bed was horrible it sag in the middle. I asked for washcloths the next morning and told me they didn’t have any. If I cut the air conditioner down when I walk in my room, it smelled like sewer. It’s very convenient if you want to stay on Ocean Drive next time I visit Miami I will go somewhere else.

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Rebecca

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The location was excellent. You need to walk across the boardwalk/street to get to the beach. You cannot see the beach from the property. The room is small. The bathroom is tiny. The building is old, but the room felt clean. The two bed queen room was too small for 3 people. The beach was gorgeous.

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Jermaine

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was our second stay at The Beacon. We love the welcoming atmosphere and the down to earth employees. The rooms are small but comfortable.

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Kavitha

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Whole we got ocean front room, the other window was facing the roof with AC units. Kind of off putting. But nice and clean hotel otherwise.

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Arthur

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were uncomfortable. Just be aware this is an old historic hotel so rooms are small and elevator was tiny.

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: many highlight friendly, accommodating staff and helpful luggage assistance, while others cite rudeness, poor communication, and unresponsive management.

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ROSANGELA

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything is close. Variety of restaurants, shopping and tours. Just have to cross the street for the beach. CVS is next door. Staff great and friendly.

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Maik

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had an amazing experience at the hotel, and a big part of that was thanks to the wonderful receptionist at the front desk. From the moment I arrived, she greeted me with a warm smile and genuine hospitality. Her professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail were truly impressive. She handled the check-in process smoothly, answered all my questions patiently, and even offered helpful local tips that made my stay even more enjoyable. It’s rare to come across someone so dedicated to excellent service, and she truly went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. Thank you for making my stay so pleasant — you are a true asset to the hotel!

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Patricia

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Desk staff was not friendly and the rooms had dirty bathrooms, the restaurant attached to the hotel was very good.

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Monica

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Horrible I requested a receipt I was told I would get a email no email I called spoke to a unprofessional human that did not give his name I asked for his name he said no I will not give I my name than hung up on me . Horrible horrible situation I will never come back to the beacon south beach the restaurant was ok outside. The front desk staff is horrible beyond horribkev. Don’t stay here trust me hortible treatment and than hung up on . Horrible

10

Maria Fernanda Tull

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great service, super nice staff

10

Donald

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just spent the weekend here and liked the property and staff. They were very helpful and accommodating.

10

John

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were all fantastic… old hotel but that’s the charm

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Chad

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Woman at front desk was extremely rude and just miserable. She should probably find a nee job if she is that unhappy. The young man who took our bags to store was FANTASTIC. Restaurant was not good and very overpriced. Chicken Parm tasted worse than chef boyardee.

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Mary

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was very tired looking, needs renovations. Upon our arrival, receptionist was not very welcoming.

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STEVEN

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

They play games to charge you to check in early. They charge you to check out late. They’re rude. They don’t give you housekeeping service unless you ask the properties dated not clean

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Location

Exceptionally central on Ocean Drive, steps from the beach, restaurants, and shops; CVS/Walgreens nearby. Great for walking and easy beach access.

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Joseph

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean and the location was perfect right on Ocean Drive the beach was a few steps from the hotel. It was perfect

10

ROSANGELA

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything is close. Variety of restaurants, shopping and tours. Just have to cross the street for the beach. CVS is next door. Staff great and friendly.

10

Jose

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location of this hotel is very nice and convinient.

10

Michael

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is anazing

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Kimberly

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband and I had a quick layover in Miami for one night and wanted to have a nice place near South Beach. The location of the Beacon Hotel is perfect, literally steps from Muscle Beach, the volleyball courts and the boardwalk. Great people watching and tons of restaurants, bars and shops up and down Ocean Dr. Would stay here again. Side note the bed in our room was awesome!

8

Judith Ann

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Friendly staff and close to everything. I would stay here again.

10

Felicia

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived in the evening and check in was quick and easy. Love that the beach is just across the street. Good to go on the beach and watch the sun rise.

10

Brianna

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a beautiful hotel right in the heart of south beach.

10

Cesar

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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kenneth robert

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was awesome to be so close to the beach and all the food. And only a 15 minute drive from downtown miami, the location could not be any better for exploring south beach and miami, thanks for the clean awesome room!

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Dining

On-site restaurant and bar receive mixed feedback—several enjoyed the food and drinks, but others found prices high, some dishes cold, and breakfast not included.

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Patricia

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Desk staff was not friendly and the rooms had dirty bathrooms, the restaurant attached to the hotel was very good.

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Kace

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a short and sweet stay, the hotel restaurant was perfectly assorted with great options , the espresso martini was delicious and the morning iced latte was exactly what we needed to start the day and head out. Conveniently located and lively energy ✨

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Daphne

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Please ask questions before booking •room EXTRA small •no bottom sheet on bed •1st room was freshly painted I had a asthma attack •2nd room half clean •limited towels in room •hall ways carpet nasty and dirty •food came out cold at the bar area I wished I could get a entire refund back I did not enjoy my stay

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Stephanie

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Service was wonderful- everyone from front desk, bell hop, restaurant was phenomenal. Very kind and accommodating. Hotel is in prime Ocean Drive location - but with this it means it’s an older hotel- so keep this in mind. Updates have been done, but again, keep your expectations in check.

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Celibee

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator wasn’t working, but receptionist accommodated to the first floor. No breakfast, but there’s to many restaurants in the same street.

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NICOLE

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air did not work in our original room but it was quickly resolved. Property was nice but could use a few upgrades. Bar severely overpriced.

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Linda

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location, location, location! Super friendly and attentive staff. Restaurant downstairs was good and always had availability.

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Ivan

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel its self is very run down. We had to call to get toilet repaired. The room had a small window unit that barely kept the room cool during the day. The carpets are stained through out the lobby. The restaurants have large menu options but be prepared for a 20% auto gratuity that the servers say they never see. The bar was great with some strong drinks. South Beach its self appeared safe during the day. At night stay inside. I was asked to buy drugs every where I walked.

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Chad

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Woman at front desk was extremely rude and just miserable. She should probably find a nee job if she is that unhappy. The young man who took our bags to store was FANTASTIC. Restaurant was not good and very overpriced. Chicken Parm tasted worse than chef boyardee.

10

Clarrissa

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and the food was great!

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Month	Average price
January	$227
February	$257
March	$204
April	$178
May	$129
June	$162
July	$161
August	$116
September	$94
October	$125
November	$128
December	$171

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $52	16 $54	17 $69	18 $132	19 $133
20 $50	21 $51	22 $51	23 $51	24 $120	25 $146	26 $166
27 $142	28 $57	29 $53	30 $53

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $91	2 $119	3 $156
4 $97	5 $52	6 $54	7 $56	8 $91	9 $131	10 $131
11 $106	12 $70	13 $53	14 $57	15 $87	16 $183	17 $160
18 $118	19 $61	20 $60	21 $58	22 $91	23 $143	24 $135
25 $104	26 $74	27 $60	28 $65	29 $95	30 $165	31 $200

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Double Room, Mobility Accessible

King Suite Ocean Front

Ocean Front King

Deluxe Double

Ocean Front Double

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Deluxe King

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