OverviewThis beachfront property is well located for guests who are looking to explore the beach and surrounding area on foot. This hotel is situated among other hotels and restaurants.
This property is 100% smoke free and all rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a TV with pay-per-view movies and games, video check-out, a work desk and ergonomic chair, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and individual climate control. Rooms are furnished with two double beds or one king bed. Some rooms feature a microwave and mini-fridge.
Suites provide more spacious accommodations and include a dining table and a separate living area with a sofabed. Suites are furnished with one king bed.
Self-parking is available on-site for an additional fee of $25 per day, while valet parking is available for $29 per day. Pets are not permitted. Wheelchair-accessible guest rooms are available.
The on-site Paradise Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Room service is available from 7 am to 10 pm. The Blue Parrot Bar serves drinks.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool and tropical garden, a hot tub, a sports court, a 24-hour business centre, guest laundry facilities, same-day dry cleaning service, an ATM, concierge service, an ice machine, a gift shop and safe deposit boxes.
Access to the I-195 is about a 3-minute drive away, while the Miami Beach Convention Center, Jackie Gleason Theater, Bass Museum of Art and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden are all about 6 minutes away by car. The Miami Beach Golf Club is an 8-minute drive away, while the Art Deco District is about 10 minutes away by car.
Downtown Miami is 12 minutes away by car, while the Miami International Airport (MIA) is also about a 16-minute drive away. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodMany guests seemed to enjoy their stays at this hotel, among the reviews used for this analysis, and several aspects of the property received praise.
Many reviewers described their rooms as clean and well maintained, while some other guests added that their rooms were spacious and that their beds were comfortable. A couple of reviewers praised the views of the ocean from their rooms.
The staff throughout the property were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service.
Many guests appreciated having direct access to the beach and boardwalk from the hotel, while many other reviewers enjoyed the outdoor pool area. One guest described the pool area as gorgeous, while a couple of other reviewers mentioned that the landscaping was well maintained.
A few reviewers found the location convenient for accessing the airport, downtown, the interstate and the Port of Miami.
A couple of guests described good food and reasonable prices at the on-site restaurant.
The Bad
There were a few common concerns found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. Several guests complained about the additional fees for parking ($25 per day for self-parking, $29 for valet).
A few reviewers were also disappointed that their rooms did not have balconies, while a couple of guests thought that the property in general appeared somewhat dated.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.8 out of 5, with 83% of 238 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #69 out of 199 hotels in Miami Beach, with an average score of 3.5 out of 5, from 616 reviews.