South Beach Hotel

South Beach, Miami

Virgin rating

The hotel

Restored to its former glory, the South Beach Hotel is simply a step back in time to the funky world of Art Deco. A perfect base for groups, or young couples looking to experience the real Miami. Features such as modern lighting and a wall-to-wall freshwater aquarium greet you as you approach the front desk, creating an awe-inspiring atmosphere. Rooms are minimalist in style with an excellent range of amenities, including a jetted bathtub to relax in before a night on the town! Talking of which, you've got everything you could wish for just a few steps away, including gourmet restaurants, lively bars and glamorous nightclubs where you can party with the best of them!

Amenities

  • Laundry Service
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

In a privileged location, in the heart of the Art Deco Historic District, guests can walk to the Bass Museum, just across the road, the Miami Beach Convention Centre, Ocean Drive, Lincoln Avenue Mall and the beautiful beaches that line the coast. There are also plenty of bars and nightclubs in the immediate area and the Jackie Gleason Theater, one of Miami's major attractions. 

Hotel information

51 rooms and suites , all with Complimentary wireless Internet. 37-inch flat screen TVSatellite cable with complimentary NFL Sunday ticket. Central air conditioning. Work desk. TelephoneFree local calls. Iron and ironing board. Hair dryer. Pillowtop mattresses. Bathrobe. iHome. In-room mini-bar. In-room safe. Rain shower.

Standard rooms come with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Junior Suites -  The open design offers spacious sleeping and sitting areas ideal for winding down or stirring things up before your evening in South Beach. Featured Amenities: Park View. Complimentary wireless Internet. Sitting area. 37-inch flat screen TV. Satellite cable with complimentary NFL Sunday ticket. Central air conditioning. Work desk. Telephone Free local calls. Iron and ironing board. Hair dryer. Pillowtop mattresses. Bathrobe. iHome. In-room mini-bar. In-room safe. Rain shower. 


Suites come with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Take advantage of your hire car and see the sights. Downtown Miami is 5 miles away, as is Coconut Grove and the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens.   The hotel offers covered parking on the premises for $40 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change)

Orange Blossom (breakfast, lunch and dinner). The Garden (open for dinner).

Just a few steps away at the adjacent sister property, Boulan, you will find a rooftop oasis, framed by panoramic views of Miami Beach. The hotel's private beach is only a block away, between The W and The Setai. Check-in is at the South Beach Hotel beach hut, where you'll be provided two complimentary lounge chairs and towels per guest with your reservation. Stroll one block to the 21st Street beach and the beach service has you covered with two free chairs daily for every reservation. They also provide complimentary golf cart shuttle service to and from the beach.   

24-hour front desk. Safety deposit boxes available. Laundry/dry-cleaning services*. Limited room service. Complimentary newspapers in lobby.

This hotel has a resort fee of $40 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

* Denotes local charge 

 Please note: Guests must be 21 years or older to reserve a room

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating NIGHTMARE IN MIAM

Dec 6, 2023 Sandra U

This is the most mis-represented hotel on the market. They are not even really open with a staff. They are sharing with the hotel next door. they sent me next door for my room with a front door that did not have a lock on it. There was a hole in the door where a lock should have been. The lobby was desserted, no lights, no signs of life except for… Read more
This is the most mis-represented hotel on the market. They are not even really open with a staff. They are sharing with the hotel next door. they sent me next door for my room with a front door that did not have a lock on it. There was a hole in the door where a lock should have been. The lobby was desserted, no lights, no signs of life except for two construcction wokers (I think). They advertise parking for $40 self park. they do NOT have ANY parking. If you need parking, do not rely on them to have anything to help you. We left and did not stay the night in the building due to security issues Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Charming art deco blast from the past

Nov 13, 2023 RSStone Olympia, Washington

Booked this hotel, then read some of the negative reviews. Guess what? ALL bunk (except: you do check in at the Delano next door—I don’t mind at all to be a block from the beach with chais lounges waiting for $80-$100 a night). This charming property is exactly what I hoped it would be — a fresh blast from the art deco past. I love historical… Read more
Booked this hotel, then read some of the negative reviews. Guess what? ALL bunk (except: you do check in at the Delano next door—I don’t mind at all to be a block from the beach with chais lounges waiting for $80-$100 a night). This charming property is exactly what I hoped it would be — a fresh blast from the art deco past. I love historical architecture and wanted to stay somewhere quaint. Room 124 delivered with its modernized art deco features — Calm colors, period light fixtures, beautiful blue-glass bathroom, and draped elegance. The adorable loveseat is 1930s plush. Be advised Room 124 is a corner room on the ground floor. Wasn’t noisy at night. There is one downside: buildings built in this era often didn’t insulate between floors. For a quieter room, request one upstairs. For the record: we did not see one bug, and the sheets and duvet were crisp and clean. Rooftop pool deck at the Delano is a nice place for a dip. For the price in a major city and historic neighborhood, it’s awesome. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating One of the worst hotel stays ever for us

Nov 10, 2023 MelissaF3145

We had problems from the very moment we got there. They tried to make me pay another $800 for the room and incidental hold when I had already paid the $400 for the room. (Still a debate on whose fault this mishap was hotel vs travel company. Both are blaming each other like children.) Then we get to the room. The TV never worked. We asked them to… Read more
We had problems from the very moment we got there. They tried to make me pay another $800 for the room and incidental hold when I had already paid the $400 for the room. (Still a debate on whose fault this mishap was hotel vs travel company. Both are blaming each other like children.) Then we get to the room. The TV never worked. We asked them to look at it three time and they did twice, both times claiming it was “the satellite” even though no other rooms were having the same problems. We requested to be moved to a room that was actually working and they said they were “full” (even though I hardly ever saw anyone else walking the halls where we were). The shower leaked HORRIBLY through the poorly sealed glass doors, to the point the half of the bathroom floor would be soaked by the time you got out, and the smoke detector was covered with painters tape when we got there. The lobby area of the building we were in smelled SO strong of weed. Not like coming from one of the hotel rooms but like it was coming from one of the staff only doors around the desk. Eventually the smell would get so strong it would travel all down the halls. I don’t usually mind the smell of weed but it was so strong it felt like you were choking on it. House keeping was fine. They cleaned daily and did a good job. The restaurant in the hotel was good. Wait staff, while pretty slow, were very kind and accurate. I feel like the slowness was a lack of staff honestly. Overall, 10/10 would not recommend and will never return. WAY over priced for the true value of this hotel. (But then again, welcome to Miami. So I expect that to an extent). Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Avoid this Hotel!

Oct 28, 2023 amh270 Berkshire, United Kingdom

Why do tour operators have this as an option to book (Virgin Holidays?) The hotel is being renovated (well, some painting and decorating going on) There is no reception area, the front and rear entrance are left wide open all night. The Porter is rude (at the Boulon hotel next door where you check in). When you complain at Reception they don’t… Read more
Why do tour operators have this as an option to book (Virgin Holidays?) The hotel is being renovated (well, some painting and decorating going on) There is no reception area, the front and rear entrance are left wide open all night. The Porter is rude (at the Boulon hotel next door where you check in). When you complain at Reception they don’t care The 1st floor corridors smell of damp and all the areas advertised are for the hotel next door. Beware also of any hidden charges. The pool on the roof at the Boulon was undergoing renovations when we were there and live machinery, eclectic cables and workmen all on the roof at the same time. Zero health and safety. Read all the real reviews on here - stay well clear!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Highly recommend against it

Oct 26, 2023 Tom T

This place is a total dump! Everything is old, dark and dingey. Our room had two beds that were broken and dipped in the middle. The sheets and blankets always had something wrong with it. I found a roach in the bathroom. The phone didn't work so we asked for it to get fixed. They just gave us a phone from another room and it still didn't… Read more
This place is a total dump! Everything is old, dark and dingey. Our room had two beds that were broken and dipped in the middle. The sheets and blankets always had something wrong with it. I found a roach in the bathroom. The phone didn't work so we asked for it to get fixed. They just gave us a phone from another room and it still didn't work. So we would have to call the front desk from our cell. But they never picked up. So we had to go to the front desk of the boulan because SBH doesn't have a front desk. Which is annoying because there is one tiny sign in the bushes that lets you know that. They charge for coffee in the room. Who does that. The night before we were to check out I walked to the front desk of the boulan because again they didn't pick up. Asked if they do late check outs and the girl said yes. Just ask in the morning and they will do 1 hour complementary. The next morning I walked over and asked for late check out and the next girl said SBH doesn't do late check outs. Well we planned our morning around that extra hour. Don't come to this place. It's a total dump. The cleaning staff were nice and accommodating but that's the only good thing I have to say about this place. I added a photo of the roach I killed in the bathroom. I would recommend getting closer to ocean Blvd. This place is about a mile away. Read less