Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Elevator problems
High room costs

Categories

Cleanliness
7.19
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues such as bugs found in the room.
Service
8.66
Staff service was excellent, with specific mention of a friendly receptionist.
Location
8.7
Repeated positive comments about the excellent location close to the beach.
Room Quality
7.15
Mention of small room sizes and some issues with room conditions.
Amenities
7.68
Amenities were mediocre, with mentions of broken elevators and issues with included breakfast.
Value for Money
7.64
Some reviews indicated the price was a bit high for the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
6.69
Negative comments about breakfast quality and arrangements.
Overall Experience
7.86
Overall sentiments were mixed but many enjoyed their stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:16

Property Description

Historic Charm with Modern Touches

Oceanfront Views and Nature-Themed Rooms

Convenient Amenities and Access to Sister Property

Book now to experience the perfect blend of history and modern luxury at the Penguin Hotel in South Beach.

Important information:

Valet parking wil incur an additional charge of USD 37.45 (tax inclusive) per day. Loading Zone is located next door at the Marriott/Havana 1957 ramp for vehicle drop-off and pick-up. Loading Zone Address: 1401 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

Please note that the guest's identification used at check-in must match the name on the reservation and the name on the credit card used to pay for their stay.

Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or official guardian to check in.

Please note a USD 150.00 per night, per room deposit will be charged on the day of arrival for incidentals and is refundable. Your deposit will be released upon checkout, subject to an inspection of the property.

The Resort fee includes:
-Beach towels
-Housekeeping service (upon request)
-In-room bottled water
-In-room safe
-High-speed internet access
-Access to partner property amenities
-Access to partner property's rooftop pool
-Local and domestic phone calls
-Luggage storage.

For reservations of more than 5 rooms, please contact the property directly for availability and group rates.

Please inform Penguin Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.Valet parking will incur an additional charge of USD 37.45 (tax inclusive) per day. Loading Zone is located next door at the Marriott/Havana 1957 ramp for vehicle drop-off and pick-up. Loading Zone Address: 1401 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

Please note that the guest's identification used at check-in must match the name on the reservation and the name on the credit card used to pay for their stay.

Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or official guardian to check in.

Please note a USD 150.00 per night, per room deposit will be charged on the day of arrival for incidentals and is refundable. Your deposit will be released upon checkout, subject to an inspection of the property.

The Resort fee includes:
-Beach towels
-Housekeeping service (upon request)
-In-room bottled water
-In-room safe
-High-speed internet access
-Access to partner property amenities
-Access to the partner property's rooftop pool
-Local and domestic phone calls
-Luggage storage.

For reservations of more than 5 rooms, please contact the property directly for availability and group rates.

Please inform Penguin Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 39.90 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 1856 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.19
Service: 8.66
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.15
Amenities: 7.68
Value for Money: 7.64
Food and Beverage: 6.69
Overall Experience: 7.86
J
JORGE OMAR • family_with_children • ar
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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rodrigo • solo_traveller • cl
6
Hotel carísimo para lo que ofrece
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Las instalaciones, el aseo, el no tener ni una cafetería

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
L
Liselotte • couple • se
2
Cons:

Slitet och små rum. Väldigt sur personal.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
B
betiana • couple • ar
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Guillermo • extended_group • ar
10
Un lugar para volver!
Pros:

La cordialidad de los empleados, el trato y el lugar bien limpio y cómodo

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
A
Alejandro • extended_group • ar
9
Pros:

La atención excelente al igual que la gente del parqueo del hotel.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
A
Amanda • solo_traveller • us
8
Good place last minute to stay
Pros:

Great location

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
P
Philippe • couple • fr
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
C
Carlos Alberto • couple • ar
8
Hotel agradable
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

El desayunador en otro edificio

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
R
RAFAELA • family_with_children • br
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
G
Gabrielricaurte16@gmail.com • couple • ec
3
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Había una cucaracha en la habitación

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
C
Claudia • family_with_children • cl
8
Estuvo todo bien pero podría ser mejor
Pros:

Frente a la playa y al lado de todo. Personal muy amable

Cons:

Tener que ir a otro hotel para desayuno y piscina. Desayuno demasiado básico.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
V
Vane • family_with_children • co
5
Pros:

La ubicación es preciosa en frente de la playa

Cons:

Dice que tire desayuno pero el desayuno es en otro hotel , dice que tiene piscina pero es en otro hotel , dice que tiene estacionamiento pero es aparte y es en otro hotel y además muy costoso, las habitaciones tienen una pared en espejo y para la acomodación que necesitábamos muy pequeñas, no sé si sea normal pero habían arañas en la habitación

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
K
Kathleen • couple • us
10
Perfect quaint hotel in a great locayion!
Pros:

We always love our stay here! The location is perfect and the staff are all so friendly and helpful! Very clean and comfortable beds!

Cons:

Hopefully the ice machine gets fixed soon! I think they used to have umbrellas and tables out front too which provided more space to hang out with friends and chat! Pool attendant wasn’t so friendly this time as in the past.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
M
Matyáš • couple • cz
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
P
punwasi • family_with_children • nl
6
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Wilma • couple • py
10
Fue muy buena y placentera
Pros:

Muy bueno

Cons:

Desayunar en otro hotel

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
M
MARIA LUZ • couple • ar
5
Aceptable por su ubicación
Pros:

Ubicacion

Cons:

Desayuno,traslado dentro del hotel.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
C
Carmen • family_with_children • pr
5
No del todo bien
Pros:

Muy lejos y la pisina no estaba en servicio . En las fotos del hotel presenta pisina y luego sale ser que es en otro hotel

Cons:

El asunto del desayuno y la pisina

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
A
alex • couple • it
8
I servizi che offre la struttura sono ottimi…soprattutto la loro disponibilità nel tenersi i bagagli in caso di necessit
Pros:

Posizione e vista

Cons:

Colazione non in struttura

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee