Ocean Five Hotel

South Beach, Miami

Virgin rating

The hotel

A combination of two different Art Deco hotels that date back to the 1930s, Ocean Five is fantastically located for all Miami attractions. Family run with a laid-back atmosphere, guest rooms boast stunning Italian marble floors and modern amenities. There's a restaurant on site featuring outside terrace tables and garden lounge, and plenty of top-notch restaurants in the immediate area to take advantage of, as well as some very hip nightlife for those keen to party into the early hours! Set at the slightly quieter end of Ocean Drive, South Beach is just across the road, a wonderful place to laze away the day.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Located on Ocean Drive, SoFi (South of Fifth), with beaches, shops, restaurants and bars all within easy reach. Along Ocean Drive, rent bicycles to get around the neighbourhood. Driving time from Miami International Airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

81 rooms on 3 floors in 2 buildings with 1 lift. All with air-conditioning, satellite TV,  complimentary WiFi, telephone, iron and ironing board, safe, hairdryer, and bathroom with shower and amenities.

Standard Rooms with either 1 or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Studio Rooms, located in the Annex Building, feature a full kitchen, and either 1 or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

  • Free Nights: Stay for 5 nights, pay for 4 for stays completed between 1 Apr–30 Sep '24. Blackout dates apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. 
  • Virgin Exclusive - VAH Guests receive waived resort fees. Valid on arrivals until 19th Dec 2025. Offer subject to change. 
  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Mar '24 to receive a discounted rate on the accommodation cost for all arrivals Sunday to Wednesday, for travel  between 4 Jan'24 –19 Dec '25. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply. 

Self-parking available, approximately $30 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change). Tesla electric car charging station*.

All Day Cafe & Bakery by Ocean Kitchen Co (casual dining with outdoor seating). Close to plenty of restaurants and bars in South Beach.

Free WiFi. Free local telephone calls.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great for a short stay

Feb 21, 2024 Bobcat605 Rugby, United Kingdom

We had a two night stay here. The location is great and the owner was friendly. The room was a decent size, functional with no frills. It was clean and provided some nice toiletries. I would say ideal for a short stay and good value. They don't do breakfast but there is a super cafe attached to the hotel with a great breakfast choice. It's… Read more
We had a two night stay here. The location is great and the owner was friendly. The room was a decent size, functional with no frills. It was clean and provided some nice toiletries. I would say ideal for a short stay and good value. They don't do breakfast but there is a super cafe attached to the hotel with a great breakfast choice. It's just across the road from the beach and close to the main Art Deco area. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointed

Jan 19, 2024 King C

Very disappointed. The hotel was very misleading to say the least. The pictures were not as shown the room was disgusting dirty, stains, cockroaches. The entire place smelled of mildew. The staff was not helpful basically front desk didnt care one bit basically told us if you dont like it you can leave. In order to get into the hotel we had to… Read more
Very disappointed. The hotel was very misleading to say the least. The pictures were not as shown the room was disgusting dirty, stains, cockroaches. The entire place smelled of mildew. The staff was not helpful basically front desk didnt care one bit basically told us if you dont like it you can leave. In order to get into the hotel we had to pass through a dining area of a restaurant which was very awkward and uncomfortable. We checked out 2 hours after we checked in. This was false advertising very misleading. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great price, great location

Dec 17, 2023 704getht

Excellent location for South Beach, literally a 2 minute walk away, and also Ocean Drive. Hotel basic but the room was clean and tidy with a bathroom ensuite. No frills but the price reflects that. Amazing deal for a hotel in this location. Really helpful and friendly staff - special shout out to Jorge for all his help. Very happy to highly… Read more
Excellent location for South Beach, literally a 2 minute walk away, and also Ocean Drive. Hotel basic but the room was clean and tidy with a bathroom ensuite. No frills but the price reflects that. Amazing deal for a hotel in this location. Really helpful and friendly staff - special shout out to Jorge for all his help. Very happy to highly recommend Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location, hotel average

Nov 13, 2023 plash Merseyside

Recommended by the virgin rep, so booked for an overnight trip. Car park was extra and really tight spaces for the huge hire car we had been given. Our room was next door, we had to walk through a full restaurant and up in the lift. The smoke alarm was going off as we checked it, piercing noise outside our room whilst it was being fixed. The… Read more
Recommended by the virgin rep, so booked for an overnight trip. Car park was extra and really tight spaces for the huge hire car we had been given. Our room was next door, we had to walk through a full restaurant and up in the lift. The smoke alarm was going off as we checked it, piercing noise outside our room whilst it was being fixed. The room- basic with storage and noisy aircon with the blinds down. Opened the blind to a Bush and the wall of next door- defo no sea view in this one. Shower was cold so we all had to have cold showers and toilet was dodgy flushing. Walked outside, air con was leaking all over the corridor floor so reported at reception. They cleared it quickly. We stayed one night and loved miami as a place, location of the hotel was fab, came back early as wasn't sure what would happen when the restaurant closed. As others have said, when i booked it said free breakfast and when i asked they said there was no breakfast unless we paid in the restaurant. Would I stay again, probably not. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very basic but at a good price in a great location

Jun 28, 2023 Baltimorebergie

The hotel is in an excellent location for Miami Beach at a ridiculously good price compared to the others nearby. The hotel itself is very basic. Furniture is not updated, walls haven’t been painted in while—but it is clean, the air conditioning works well, and the staff are nice. I’d stay here again on a budget.