Name: Pestana South Beach Miami
Address: 1817 James Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, United States of America, Miami Beach, Florida, US
Price range: $83–$291 per night
Rating: 8.38

What guests think

At Pestana South Beach Hotel, travellers highlight the walkable, quiet‑yet‑central location, while feedback on facilities and rooms is mixed, citing a pleasant pool and beach perks alongside parking hassles, limited elevator access, and occasional maintenance issues.

Rooms are often described as spacious and comfortable, though several mention very small bathrooms, noise from common areas, and some dated or quirky features. Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful, yet some report early check-in fees, unexpected add-on charges, and occasional check-in or maintenance frustrations. On-site dining feels limited; a few liked the bar drinks, while breakfast options and pricing drew complaints. Overall, expect a welcoming boutique base with character plus a few practical compromises.

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Facilities

Heated courtyard pool is appreciated, though some noted closures or minor wear. Parking is off site and costly, and elevator access appears limited with reports of no elevator or outages; beach chairs and umbrellas are included.

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David

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The rooms were large. The a/c unit in the room was loud. The TV was old and small for the size of the room. The pool and pool area was nice. It was convenient yet off the busy street so quiet which was nice.

10

L.

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very helpful. Our main contact was Alex who made sure we were comfortable. Property is in a quiet side street with easy access to the beach. A small heated pool with sun beds and umbrellas. Front access has steps , not easy with luggage.

10

Ngoc-Khanh Kareen

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a great little hotel. Very clean, staff is super friendly and helpful. It has a heated outdoor pool, a small onsite resto. The room was clean and tastefully decorated. The shower has great pressure and plenty of hot water. The best part is its location. It is a 5min walk to the beach. 7 min walk to Lincoln rd shopping district. Plenty of restos within walking distance. Speaking of beach, they provide you with a beach towel and a daily pass for 2 lounge chairs and an umbrella to use at the beach. Fantastic find. Would recommend to all.

8

stacey r.

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Pool area could use new cushions on chairs

10

Jeanne

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel didn’t have any elevator so I had to carry my suitcase up three flights of stairs. I was there for shopping so that was not convenient. The parking was $70 a night which was an inconvenience and across the street.

8

DIANE

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds and room were comfy. The bathroom was VERY small with absolutely no counter space to put any toiletries. Staff were friendly and helpful. The pool was being renovated so we were given a wristband to access the pool at another hotel. Overall, we had a nice stay and were able to walk to a restaurant and to shop.

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Serena

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: location, check in staff were nice Con: no onsite parking - it is 2 blocks away and costs $55 per day or park in a 'self parking area which are very sketchy. Hotel needs an update. Pool was closed and you had to drive 5 minutes to get to their sister hotel with pool.

10

Nancy

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful updated modern room. Nice pool area. Parking was not as convenient as had been advertised.

6

Kimberly

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were no elevators, so it made it difficult for some members of our family to go up and down the stairs. The beds were average. The cleanliness standards were average. The location was good. But overall, not worth the money spent.

10

Donald

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were travelling with friends, and had a really great stay. Clean, nice room, and exceptionally nice staff and management. Good sized pool. Great location - just two blocks from the beach, and right outside all the noise and traffic of Collins/Ocean Avenues. But they have a private area on the beach, with free chairs and umbrellas. Good for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. We'd definitely come back again. Note that the shower is separate from the toilet, which is very European, as this is a Portugese chain (important for American travelers to know)

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Cleanliness

Most guests describe the hotel and rooms as clean and well kept. A minority reported issues such as moldy bathroom tile, dated curtains, or wear in some areas.

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Yeo

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We stayed for 7 nights for a conference. Amazing location, quiet & safe. Easy access to the beach and shopping area. Rooms were big and clean. Staff at reception were very helpful and friendly

10

Ngoc-Khanh Kareen

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a great little hotel. Very clean, staff is super friendly and helpful. It has a heated outdoor pool, a small onsite resto. The room was clean and tastefully decorated. The shower has great pressure and plenty of hot water. The best part is its location. It is a 5min walk to the beach. 7 min walk to Lincoln rd shopping district. Plenty of restos within walking distance. Speaking of beach, they provide you with a beach towel and a daily pass for 2 lounge chairs and an umbrella to use at the beach. Fantastic find. Would recommend to all.

10

Kimberly

Feb 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was amazing. Received chicken service which was a big plus for me and my mom. Beds were very comfortable and rooms very clean. The location was amazing.

10

Dino

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Much better than I expected. Very clean and nicely decorated. The music in the lobby is on point.

8

David Brian

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great staff. For a small art deco… it was fine… Clean and in a terrific neighbourhood. Safe for sure… 15 min walk to Ocean Drive…

8

Corinne

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Have always wanted to stay at a Pestana, and overall it was just alright. I will say the staff was amazing and friendly. That really made the stay. As a VIP expedia room, I receive a bottle of wine which was great. Thank you! Downside, there was a mixup with my room and it felt like I got bumped to a not so great room but they wouldn't explain what happened when I asked. I saw on the paperwork that originally I would have been on the 3rd floor, but received the 2nd floor at check in. I definitely can confirm this as they initially setup my wine in the other room and so had to move everything. It was a 3 floor property so I wouldn't have had to deal with the noise I did if I wasn't bumped to the 2nd floor. The curtains were outdated and dirty, and the fridge broke. Maintenance came in as soon as possible to fix and got a new one for the room. The area was close to most things you would need. Close enough walking to the hustle and bustle of Miami without being directly in it which was exactly what I wanted. Don't think I will stay again unless they upgrade the property. Put me off staying at any other Pestana location for right now.

10

Nathan

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice quiet area close to the action. Professional and courteous staff. Clean and large room.

10

Paul

Mar 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, super clean, staff were amazing! Highly recommend.

4

Laura

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom tile was moldy and the room was loud as it was adjacent to the reception

10

Donald

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were travelling with friends, and had a really great stay. Clean, nice room, and exceptionally nice staff and management. Good sized pool. Great location - just two blocks from the beach, and right outside all the noise and traffic of Collins/Ocean Avenues. But they have a private area on the beach, with free chairs and umbrellas. Good for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. We'd definitely come back again. Note that the shower is separate from the toilet, which is very European, as this is a Portugese chain (important for American travelers to know)

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Rooms

Many guests find the rooms spacious and comfortable. However, recurring comments cite very small bathrooms with limited counter space, noise from common areas or other rooms, and some aging fixtures or loud A/C.

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Yeo

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We stayed for 7 nights for a conference. Amazing location, quiet & safe. Easy access to the beach and shopping area. Rooms were big and clean. Staff at reception were very helpful and friendly

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David

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The rooms were large. The a/c unit in the room was loud. The TV was old and small for the size of the room. The pool and pool area was nice. It was convenient yet off the busy street so quiet which was nice.

8

Graham

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and nice heated pool. Staff very accommodating and allowed us access to our room at 10am! Standard room with 2 queen beds is fine for sleeping but no room to relax but plenty of outdoor seating around the pool both in sun and shade.

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Mat

Jan 24, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall nice hotel, good location and very friendly and helpful staff. Marked it down as our room was very noisy - there doesn’t seem to be any insulation between rooms. We could hear EVERYTHING in the room above us And got woken up a few times by suitcases wheels moving around early in the morning. Secondly, they play music around the pool every day, which states at about 8am. Not great if, like us, your windows face on to it. We slept with the window on and regretted it as soon as we got woken up by the music. A very good 3.5 star, but couldn’t say it was a good 4*, even though the staff service was definitely off that standard.

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Alin B

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Service excelente clean and really close to stores restaurants convention center and the most important the beach!!! The only thing I didn’t like was the bed every time you move was making noises and it wasn’t comfortable

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DIANE

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds and room were comfy. The bathroom was VERY small with absolutely no counter space to put any toiletries. Staff were friendly and helpful. The pool was being renovated so we were given a wristband to access the pool at another hotel. Overall, we had a nice stay and were able to walk to a restaurant and to shop.

6

Monica

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I loved my stay at the pestana . I was in the heart of Miami Beach and I'm on my way from Ocean drive so I was walking distance to the nice restaurants and bars. The only negative I didn't like was my room they gave me a room right when you get out of the elevator so it was very noisy in the hallways I was in room 1204 on the second floor. The hotel had three floors so My neighbor above me in 1304 kept walking back and forth and then I heard all his moves .housekeeping was also vacuuming so that was disturbing. I was also around the corner from an area with a lot of homeless people and shady characters selling drugs so I felt unsafe. I definitely recommend walking on 18th avenue and Collins avenue don't go on the back streets. The pool was very nice and he did I was there by myself but the restaurant was not open. I booked a stay here to have everything convenient so I didn't have to travel for so that was unfortunate it wasn't opened but there was a pool bar. I would stay here again. I would just request another room and stay on the third floor with a balcony

8

Sascha

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

My room was beautiful and have no complaints about that except for the location of my room where it was right over the bar area, so during the evening times when they would play music, it would be very loud. Thankfully, around 8:30 PM they close and I was able to sleep. When I book the room, it said that there was valet and parking. However, when I got there they had done away with the ballet and there was zero parking. So I had to walk a few blocks over to a parking garage and walk back, which I didn’t feel as safe as I had intended to be as I was alone as a . I chose this hotel based upon what I saw when I booked and what it had to offer as far as safety and more. Other than that, the room was very nice and the staff was very nice as well.

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Jennifer Ntombizabo

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful rooms

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Laura

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom tile was moldy and the room was loud as it was adjacent to the reception

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with several mentions of going above and beyond. Some guests experienced early check-in fees, add-on charges, reservation/refund issues, or slow responses to maintenance requests.

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Yeo

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We stayed for 7 nights for a conference. Amazing location, quiet & safe. Easy access to the beach and shopping area. Rooms were big and clean. Staff at reception were very helpful and friendly

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Jesica

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is the worst hotel I have dealt with. I’m a frequent flyer and this hotel has been by far the worst experience. Very unprofessional, impossible to communicate with. They weren’t willing to finish a resolution for us. They refused to give us an our refund even though we ended up not staying. Total thieves.

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Laura

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I had a wonderful stay with my family, the staff was the best thing of our stay, Christian, Renata, Alejandro and Mikaela received us with big smiles every day, they went the extra mile to make our time at the hotel a remarkable experience.

10

Andrea

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming hotel- excellent manager who accommodated a large influx of people late at night due to flight cancellations.

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shari

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a nice hotel,albeit getting a bit run down. If you arrive prior to 4p they will be good enough to hold your bags for you but will not allow you into your room even though it’s ready unless you pay $100 extra. That is very odd to me and poor business as there is then a long line at 4p when everyone that didn’t want pony up an extra $100 tries to check in.

10

Mariana

Jun 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, outstanding staff and excellent service. Will definitely stay there again.

10

MIGUEL

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location to feel the vibe of the city. I forgot my beats headphones and they saved them for me! Honest staff.

10

Parth

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay at this property! Lovely art deco property, not your usual hotel, we loved the stay but also appreciate the staff! They went above and beyond to help and we shall return thanks to the kind of service we got. Amazing location as it's walkable to the beach only 5mins , and to all the best areas in South Beach area!

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Shakiri

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

TERRIBLE experience during check in and checkout. They couldn’t find my reservation through Expedia had to wait over 30 mins. When checking out they tried to keep over half of my deposit for resort fees but everyone knows you pay resort fees during check in and not check out..

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Steven

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

In town for business meeting, unaware or advised of a resort fee until check in. Every time I requested any assistance, was told not available, could not help me. etc. $25 for a simple breakfast???? For what was paid, the value was not at all realized.

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Location

Excellent for walking to the beach, Lincoln Road, restaurants, the convention center, and the Fillmore, while set on a quieter street. A few guests mentioned safety concerns on some nearby back streets at night.

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Yeo

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We stayed for 7 nights for a conference. Amazing location, quiet & safe. Easy access to the beach and shopping area. Rooms were big and clean. Staff at reception were very helpful and friendly

4

susan

Jun 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

not that great surrounding area seems unsafe

10

Philip

Mar 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. The pool was warm and the pool area is a great place to spend time. The rooms are clean and the double was a good size for my wife and two teens. The location is excellent, right in the thick of it but one block off Collins so it is quiet and safe. Santiago was exceptionally helpful. We will return when back in South Beach.

10

Sally

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

It was a 5 minute walk from the beach. Lots of restaurants and shopping all around. Very safe and nice hotel.

10

Kelly

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were going to a concert at the Fillmore, which was in walking distance. In fact Lincoln street shops, plenty of late night dining and the beach all conveniently walkable under 10 minutes. The saff was friendly and helpfull. The rooms comfortable and the free wine was fun. We had an excellent time and will absolutely return.

10

Ewa

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great Art Deco hotel in South Beach. We loved the location - 2 blocks from the beach/boardwalk, tons of cute restaurants and cafes nearby, and within walking distance but away from the very touristy party district. The staff were super nice, the room was roomy and clean, and the pool area was a great place to work from. We will definitely come back to this hotel when in South Beach.

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Monica

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I loved my stay at the pestana . I was in the heart of Miami Beach and I'm on my way from Ocean drive so I was walking distance to the nice restaurants and bars. The only negative I didn't like was my room they gave me a room right when you get out of the elevator so it was very noisy in the hallways I was in room 1204 on the second floor. The hotel had three floors so My neighbor above me in 1304 kept walking back and forth and then I heard all his moves .housekeeping was also vacuuming so that was disturbing. I was also around the corner from an area with a lot of homeless people and shady characters selling drugs so I felt unsafe. I definitely recommend walking on 18th avenue and Collins avenue don't go on the back streets. The pool was very nice and he did I was there by myself but the restaurant was not open. I booked a stay here to have everything convenient so I didn't have to travel for so that was unfortunate it wasn't opened but there was a pool bar. I would stay here again. I would just request another room and stay on the third floor with a balcony

8

David Brian

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great staff. For a small art deco… it was fine… Clean and in a terrific neighbourhood. Safe for sure… 15 min walk to Ocean Drive…

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Nathan

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice quiet area close to the action. Professional and courteous staff. Clean and large room.

10

Jasmine

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love that its so close to the beach and shopping

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Dining

On-site dining appears limited; some praised the bar drinks, while breakfast options and pricing drew complaints or confusion.

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Brittany

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a really good stay. It was a last minute book and the pricing was right. The service was phenomenal and I had the best drinks at the hotel rather than on the strip. Definitely would plan to stay again. Only one caveat was the elevator being broken but they will help with luggage!

10

Ngoc-Khanh Kareen

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a great little hotel. Very clean, staff is super friendly and helpful. It has a heated outdoor pool, a small onsite resto. The room was clean and tastefully decorated. The shower has great pressure and plenty of hot water. The best part is its location. It is a 5min walk to the beach. 7 min walk to Lincoln rd shopping district. Plenty of restos within walking distance. Speaking of beach, they provide you with a beach towel and a daily pass for 2 lounge chairs and an umbrella to use at the beach. Fantastic find. Would recommend to all.

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Hector Daniel

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is good at 2 blocks away from the beach. With that being said, claiming to be a 4 star hotel and charging a resort fee when there is not even parking available at the hotel and no breakfast at the hotel is unreasonable. Parking nearby is at $60 per night which is not cheap! My other feedback is that the refrigerator at our room was tied to the light switches, so when the lights are off the fridge is off, and one of the lights did not have a switch to turn it off. Unfortunately we discovered this too late so all our food was spoiled (I know, food may not be as important but it can be worse for people that need the refrigerator to conserve medicine).

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Stacey

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Best thing about the hotel was the location. It's perfect for heading to Miami Beach and close to the shops and restaurants. The pool was also lovely, although could do with a refurb. The hotel itself is nice, just needs some updating. Like the showers in the room - not good at keeping temperature and wobbling off the wall. We also got stitched up with over £100 bill at the end of our stay for breakfast, something we were led to believe by reception was free for us if we used the vouchers they gave us (which we did). Overall the hotel is a 3 star not a 4. Could do with an update and the staff need more training to make things clearer to guests.

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Monica

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I loved my stay at the pestana . I was in the heart of Miami Beach and I'm on my way from Ocean drive so I was walking distance to the nice restaurants and bars. The only negative I didn't like was my room they gave me a room right when you get out of the elevator so it was very noisy in the hallways I was in room 1204 on the second floor. The hotel had three floors so My neighbor above me in 1304 kept walking back and forth and then I heard all his moves .housekeeping was also vacuuming so that was disturbing. I was also around the corner from an area with a lot of homeless people and shady characters selling drugs so I felt unsafe. I definitely recommend walking on 18th avenue and Collins avenue don't go on the back streets. The pool was very nice and he did I was there by myself but the restaurant was not open. I booked a stay here to have everything convenient so I didn't have to travel for so that was unfortunate it wasn't opened but there was a pool bar. I would stay here again. I would just request another room and stay on the third floor with a balcony

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Steven

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

In town for business meeting, unaware or advised of a resort fee until check in. Every time I requested any assistance, was told not available, could not help me. etc. $25 for a simple breakfast???? For what was paid, the value was not at all realized.

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Month	Average price
January	$210
February	$260
March	$253
April	$247
May	$220
June	$196
July	$147
August	$106
September	$84
October	$138
November	$149
December	$215

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $166	2 $164	3 $130
4 $104	5 $104	6 $122	7 $139	8 $170	9 $207	10 $177
11 $117	12 $105	13 $107	14 $133	15 $147	16 $291	17 $212
18 $185	19 $122	20 $122	21 $117	22 $130	23 $230	24 $190
25 $168	26	27	28 $238	29 $143	30	31 $194

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $256	16 $129	17 $105	18 $126	19 $139
20 $113	21 $106	22 $83	23 $105	24 $109	25 $155	26 $190
27	28	29	30

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Room options

Classic Double Room, Accessible

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Pestana Master, 2 Adults + 1 Child)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room (With Sofa Bed)

Deluxe Room (With Sofa Bed, 3 Persons)

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (4 Persons)

Classic Double Room (4 Persons)

South Beach King

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Classic Double Room, Accessible (2 Adults + 1 Child)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (4 Adults)

Classic Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

Classic Double Room

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (3 Persons)

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room (3 Adults)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (3 Adults)

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Pool View (5 Adults)

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