Miami Sun Hotel - Downtown/Port of Miami

Hotels
6.1 (383 reviews)
226 Northeast 1st Avenue , Miami , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dirty facilities
Poor room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
4.23
Multiple reviews mentioned dirty sheets, a damp smell, and general dissatisfaction with cleanliness.
Service
7.7
The staff were described as helpful and friendly in several reviews.
Location
8.24
The location was consistently praised for being close to attractions and transport.
Room Quality
5.69
Issues with room size, outdated amenities, and comfort were noted negatively in the reviews.
Amenities
5.22
General comments about outdated facilities and lacking comfort in amenities were noted.
Value for Money
5.18
Many reviews expressed that the price was too high for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
6.23
Some mentions of breakfast items but not directly evaluated.
Overall Experience
6.3
A mix of good location and service with several issues affected the overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 14:44

Property Description

Convenient Location near the Beach and Motorway I-95
Experience the best of Miami at the Miami Sun Hotel, just a few blocks from the beach and conveniently located near motorway I-95. Explore the vibrant city center and popular attractions with ease.

Proximity to Bayside Marketplace and American Airlines Arena
Discover the lively Bayside Marketplace with its array of dining options, shops, and entertainment venues, all just a short distance from the hotel. Sports fans will appreciate the hotel's proximity to the American Airlines Arena, the exciting home of the Miami Heat basketball team.

On-Site Dining and Laundry Facilities
Relax and rejuvenate with a fresh smoothie or a light meal at the hotel's restaurant. For added convenience, take advantage of the on-site laundry facilities to make your stay even more comfortable.

Book your stay at the Miami Sun Hotel now for a memorable Miami experience!

Important information:

Please note the credit card holder of the credit card used at booking must be present at check-in with matching name identification and the credit card used for the reservation.

During non-special events, the hotel accepts late check-in with approval if notified 48 hours in advance.

Towels, linens, tolietries available 24 hours at the front desk. Limited housekeeping. Provided after 3rd day.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.1
Based on 383 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.23
Service: 7.7
Location: 8.24
Room Quality: 5.69
Amenities: 5.22
Value for Money: 5.18
Food and Beverage: 6.23
Overall Experience: 6.3
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Ashley solo_traveller us
2
It was terrible for the $239.87 I paid for and if I could I would’ve left but would lose my money.
Pros:

The staff was respectful and she did her best to accommodate me. It didn’t help that she wasn’t informed and/or acted like she didn’t know what was going on with the restaurant that was supposedly apart of the hotel. 1 star for customer service experience and 1 star for them actually having a microwave/fridge in their room as advertised with nice decor.

Cons:

It took 3 different tries for me to find a room that I could find decent tv reception and still the one I had was fuzzy. 17 channels, 7 non working, 3 paid advertisements pictures available. If you don’t mind waking up to construction in the morning, you’ll fit right in or use earplugs and you won’t even notice. The pictures on the website as advertised are incorrect when it comes to the restaurant. The owner of the restaurant told me directly that they are not affiliated with the hotel at all. The picture of the menu of the so called restaurant that’s attached to the hotel is below. So there’s no food or breakfast that comes with your stay. You can only expect coffee and tea that’s in the main lobby. For $239, this isn’t worth what I paid for and I am very disappointed. I could’ve paid an extra $15 and would’ve had breakfast included and an actual restaurant attracted to the hotel. When the staff is surprised more than the customer about the news (best believe I told her what was said), that’s even worse customer service and shows that everyone isn’t on the same page. If I could leave I would’ve but that would mean losing my money and having to come out to pocket for another hotel. Advertisement and updated information needs to be made so false advertisement isn’t made to gain more customers paying all this money. The only thing I actually liked was how the room looked as it was comfy and it’s true they do have a microwave and fridge in the room. You just have to walk a couple of blocks to get some food. Unless you want to pay even more money to uber your food to you after paying the outrageous amount. The bathrooms are small so if you’re not petite I wouldn’t recommend you go. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel and give it 2/5 stars.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Prieto Bashir family_with_children do
5
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Dejan solo_traveller mk
1
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Franklin family_with_children cr
7
Hospedaje en Miami
Pros:

Viajé a Miami para participar en la maratón y la ubicación del hotel es excelente, ya que se encuentra a aproximadamente 600 metros de la salida y la meta. La habitación y el baño son bastante pequeños. En la descripción de Booking se indica que el hotel cuenta con parqueo; sin embargo, esto no es correcto, ya que el parqueo se encuentra en un edificio privado a unos 100 metros y debe pagarse por separado. El personal de recepción fue muy amable. Para una noche o dos me parece bien si se quiere estar cerca del Bayside

Cons:

No me gustó el tema del parqueo. Además, en la ducha llega muy poca agua, lo que dificulta bañarse cómodamente. El hotel no cuenta con restaurante, o al menos no vi ninguno ni se nos informó sobre esta opción.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Mike couple us
1
Very disappointed for amount of money charged
Pros:

Night shift staff was awesome!

Cons:

Restaurant closed on a Saturday night.
Very Very poor shower pressure!
Way over priced for the accommodations!!!
We were stuck in Miami due to the massive snow storm in our state, I feel like the hotel took advantage of us!
No continental breakfast for $350/night!

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple mx
5
Buena por ubicación, no tan agradable por el ruido ensordecedor del aire acondicionado.
Pros:

La ubicación es bastante céntrica y en general servicios de limpieza y habitación están aceptablemente bien

Cons:

El aire acondicionado es demasiado ruidoso y no dejaba dormir, urge que lo cambien por algo más nuevo.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Menezes extended_group us
5
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Norbert family_with_children de
5
Pros:

Sauberkeit

Cons:

Klimaanlage, ein Fahrstuhl, alte verbrauchte Ausstattung, Bett war eigentlich nur für eine Person, einfache Dusche

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Jorge Estuardo couple gt
8
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Cristhian Santana family_with_children co
5
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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MANUEL family_with_children co
4
Pros:

Ubicación buena

Cons:

Instalaciónes viejas, espacio reducido, obra de construcción justo al lado, baño diminuto y feo

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Linda couple us
5
Miami is very overpriced
Pros:

Staff was great

Cons:

Very minimalistic and bed crate

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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David couple us
9
2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Antoan solo_traveller us
1
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Aleksandr couple cy
2
Poor value for money with major comfort issues. Would not recommend.
Pros:

• The bed was relatively comfortable.
• The receptionist in the morning was very polite and helpful when we needed to print the invoice.

Cons:

• Extremely poor sound insulation — almost nonexistent. You can hear everything from the corridor as if it’s happening inside the room.
• Very small elevator — fits no more than 2–3 people with luggage.
• Very small room overall.
• Window view directly into a parking garage.
• Dirty towels.
• Hot water in the shower was unstable: constantly switching between cold and hot, which was extremely uncomfortable.
• Late check-in experience was unpleasant: at reception they insisted on manually verifying the credit card used for payment and asked us to email transaction confirmation to the hotel. We arrived late and just wanted to sleep. After three long trips across the US, this was the first time we experienced such an excessive and unnecessary verification process.
• Absolutely terrible value for money. We paid $352 for one night — for this price, any chain or non-chain motel would offer a larger room, stable hot water, no card verification drama, and similar cleanliness.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Rhonsa couple us
7
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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CARLOS LUIS solo_traveller ec
3
Incomoda
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

La habitación

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Michael couple us
4
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Rafael extended_group br
5
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Gustavo couple us
8
Very good
Pros:

I liked mainly location of the hotel and easiness of check in and check out. Staff is really friendly and helpful. They have all information you need and are always ready to help and assist for anything. I extended my check out and they have option to keep your bags in the hotel with no additional cost. That was amazing for us so we could enjoy Miami for some extra hours.

Cons:

I think could have been better items like breakfast and size of rooms. That's why I consider this hotel not the best for families, for example. Rooms could have more space inside. Bathroom was very slim but enough. Some friends mentioned there was not water enough to take a shower but it didn't happen in the room I stayed. Once Miami is really hot and humid during summer, I think the AC was not enough to make the room cooler. It was not sufficient, for sure. Overall, it was a good experience but those topics could've been better.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee