Hotel Breakwater South Beach

Hotels
8.2 (3527 reviews)
940 Ocean Drive , Miami Beach , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Noise from other guests

Categories

Cleanliness
6.78
Some reviews mention cockroaches and a lack of hygiene.
Service
9.25
Overall friendly and accommodating staff, with specific positive mentions.
Location
9.29
Great location, central on Ocean Drive, close to the beach.
Room Quality
7.24
Mixed feedback on room comfort and noise levels.
Amenities
7.77
Some amenities like breakfast were praised, though noise from pool equipment was a concern.
Value for Money
8.23
Value seen as decent, despite some negative comments on parking costs.
Food and Beverage
8.28
Breakfast at nearby diner was highlighted positively.
Overall Experience
8.75
Guests had a mix of experiences, but overall enjoyed their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 13:39

Property Description

Luxurious Glass-Enclosed Pool and Restaurant
Indulge in the vibrant South Beach scene at this boutique hotel with a stunning glass-enclosed pool and a restaurant featuring a full-service bar, just steps away from the beach.

Modern Amenities and Services
Experience comfort and convenience in every room with complimentary WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and an iPod docking station. Enjoy a rain-style shower and organic toiletries for a touch of luxury. Take advantage of the fitness and business centers, 24-hour reception, and bicycle hire services.

Culinary Delights and Entertainment
Savor authentic Cuban cuisine at Havana 1957’s and enjoy all-day dining with nightly entertainment at Ocean's Ten. With a prime location near Miami city center and popular attractions, this hotel offers the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Hotel Breakwater South Beach!

Important information:

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

This hotel requires an EMV/chip credit card for payment for all charges, including the initial deposit.

Please note the resort fee includes:
- Local and international calls from guestrooms.
- WiFi in guestrooms and public areas.
- Use of the fitness center.
- Use of business center (Open 24 hours).
- Use of bicycles.
- 2 bottles of water per room.
- 10% discount at Gianni’s Restaurant.

Please note that the daily service fee and service fee tax must be paid upon arrival.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MIA

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 47 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 3527 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 7.24
Amenities: 7.77
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Jessica couple tn
1
Aucune solution à nos soucis rencontrés nous demandons le remboursement par virement bancaire
Pros:

La localisation

Cons:

Je vous écris pour vous faire part de ma vive déception suite à mon séjour récent dans votre hôtel à Miami, du [date d'arrivée] au [date de départ].

À mon arrivée, j'ai rencontré des difficultés avec le réceptionniste, qui n'a pas pu retrouver le mail de confirmation de mon paiement. Malgré mes preuves de débit sur mon compte bancaire et la mention "payé" sur votre application, j'ai dû patienter à l’accueil, ce qui a été stressant et inacceptable.

Dans ma chambre, j'ai fait face à une inondation dans la salle de bain due à une fuite dans les toilettes. Lorsque j'ai signalé ce problème à la réception, la seule solution proposée a été de nettoyer l'eau, sans aucune offre de changement de chambre. Cela a limité mon accès aux toilettes, rendant mon séjour très inconfortable.

Pour aggraver les choses, j'ai également subi une coupure d'électricité dans ma chambre, me privant de lumière et d'électricité jusqu'au lendemain matin. Passer une nuit sans électricité est extrêmement perturbant et décevant dans un hôtel de votre catégorie.

Je vous informe que je ne souhaite pas recevoir une compensation sous forme d'un séjour dans un autre hôtel. Je demande un remboursement intégral de mon séjour par virement bancaire sur mon compte, compte tenu des nombreux désagréments rencontrés et de l'absence de solutions adéquates proposées par votre établissement.

Je vous remercie par avance pour votre compréhension et j'attends une réponse rapide à ma demande.

2026-02-15 via Nuitee
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Sonia couple gb
7
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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María solo_traveller uy
9
Pros:

El tamaño de la habitación y la ducha.

Cons:

La música por la noche del restaurant de abajo.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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CEDRIC couple fr
5
Pros:

Son emplacement mais malheureusement au cœur des soirées animées de south beach

Cons:

L’état de propreté de la chambre
Les odeurs de fritures dans les communs
Le bruit de l’espace extérieur de l’hôtel voisin qui passait au travers des vitres
L’ascenseur qui était en panne
Petit dejeuner compris mais on nous apprend sur place qu’il n’y a plus de petit déjeuner, la réception nous a informé que l’on serait remboursé mais toujours rien à ce jour
Bref

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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haglund couple no
6
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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John couple us
8
Whole area overpriced!
Pros:

Location and history.

Cons:

Cleanliness

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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KAMA Consulting GmbH solo_traveller ch
4
Schade. Das Haus hätte Potential.
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage.

Cons:

Sauberkeit. Zustand Zimmer. Sehr heruntergekommen. Bettlaken dreckig, Boden „klebrig“.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Latasha couple us
4
Pros:

Location/ Staff ( everyone was nice)

Cons:

The room was dirty still had someone’s underwear in the bathroom drawer. Everything was dusty! The bed sat very low to the ground and was uncomfortable. No fitted sheet on the bed just a larger sheet tucked in so it moved all night. I booked a room with the balcony there was a large fan outside that constantly made a humming noise!

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Tornick couple us
1
Not good.
Pros:

Close by beach.

Cons:

Room cleanliness (significantly below acceptable standards)
The floors appeared not to have been properly cleaned in some time. They were sticky to walk on with bare feet.
The morning after housekeeping serviced the room, I wiped/mopped the bathroom floor with a wet cloth and the cloth came away visibly filthy (I have a photo of the cloth taken immediately after doing this, following housekeeping’s visit).
A couple of days later I did the same in the entryway, with the same result—dirt/grime came up immediately.
The flooring is gray/brown and tends to hide dirt, but the stickiness and what came up on the cloth made the condition very clear.
The rug under the bed was dirty. We asked housekeeping to vacuum it and were told the housekeepers do not have vacuums, and it was not vacuumed.

Bathroom condition / maintenance
There was mildew in the shower stall growing into corners and onto the glass—not limited to the silicone sealant, but spreading onto metal and tile.
On our first day, there was sticky glue residue on the bathroom floor.
The shower door would not close properly. Because the glass was not aligned/suspended correctly, water poured onto the floor during showers, and we had to place towels down to contain it.
There is visible wall deterioration/rot in the bathroom area which was concerning—especially given we were told the bathroom had been remodeled within the last year or two.

HVAC / temperature control
The air conditioning/temperature control did not function in a normal or usable way. When we arrived the room was extremely cold, and adjusting the thermostat did not allow us to set a target temperature.
We contacted the front desk and someone was sent up.

We were told the only option was to turn the fan off which we did but then the air was stagnant in the room.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Claudio couple br
8
Boa.
Pros:

Tamanho

Cons:

Iluminação

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple ie
7
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Camille couple fr
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Laliberte couple ca
8
Pros:

L'emplacement était super

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller us
9
Our stay was went exceptionally well and would stay again 100%.
Pros:

View and convenience to everything, staff, comfort, clean. Pool just perfect

Cons:

Balcony view.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Moona couple gb
8
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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BADCarvalho extended_group pt
3
Péssimo serviço
Pros:

Só gostei mesmo da localização

Cons:

Funcionários péssimos a responder e resolver questão. Alguns mal sabiam falar inglês.

Tínhamos pequeno almoço incluído e o mesmo não foi disponibilizado. Reclamei ao balcão e ficaram de reembolsar, mas só reembolsaram metade do valor e não respondem à reclamação pelo restante valor.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Adrian family_with_children pl
6
Pros:

Lokalizacja lokalizacja i jeszcze raz lokalizacja TOP oraz wygląd zewnętrzny

Cons:

Budynek wewnątrz jest bardzo przestarzały , wymaga natychmiastowego generalnego remontu

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Sharice extended_group us
9
Close and convenient. Love the location!
Pros:

The location was amazing. It's located right across from the beach, next to the Clevelander. It was close to everything I wanted to do by walking distance. The staff was helpful and prompt when I requested something. The Havana 1957 restaurant was located inside the hotel which had live music every night. They offer bike rides, first hour is free, $10 afterwards for each additional hour. The room was clean and spacious. Loved the shower. I can tell the hotel is making upgrades. The seaview room location was good, when I looked outside my window, I could see part of the sea, the Tiki lounge next door which also had live music. So, I got a free show right from my room. I would definitely stay again!

Cons:

We were informed that the hotel didn't have heat. We asked for another blanket which helped out to knock off the chill once they came and turned off the AC. This wasn't a bummer for me, but my friend doesn't like the cold. I believe it was only extra cold due to Miami had cold weather this past weekend. The next day was fine since the weather warmed up to the 70s. I would say maybe putting a microwave in the rooms would be my suggestion.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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dezzyd01 Couples Glasgow, Scotland
6
Average
Pros:

Lots of difficulties with the door pass key up and down to reception at least five times over two days. No storage space in the room and not even a coat hook or hanger. Overall an below average performance from Hotel Breakwater. Staff not that interested.
Would I stay here again....NO.

2026-02-08 via Tripadvisor
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Ivan couple gb
7
2026-02-08 via Nuitee