Dunns Josephine Hotel

Hotels
Independent
7.8 (167 reviews)
1028 NW 3rd. Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136 , Miami , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Proposal/romance packages available
Lot hours - 24 hours
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Street parking
Outdoor furniture
Bicycle rentals nearby
Smoke-free property
Free self parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Nice breakfast
Beautiful decorations
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Pests in room
Poor customer service

Categories

Cleanliness
4.26
The hotel was described as the dirtiest the reviewer has ever seen, with lizards and terrible smells.
Service
8.23
Some staff were friendly, but significant miscommunications occurred, particularly with one staff member.
Location
9.27
The location appears to be satisfactory, with access issues at night mentioned but overall is acceptable.
Room Quality
6.22
Rooms had issues with cleanliness and pests, leading to a negative experience.
Amenities
9.75
The breakfast station was highlighted as a positive aspect.
Value for Money
8.21
The reviewer felt they paid too much for inadequate service and room quality.
Food and Beverage
9.26
The breakfast station was nice, which positively impacted this category.
Overall Experience
7.23
Overall negative experience due to cleanliness and service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:10

Property Description

Breathtaking Terrace Views

Indulge in a stay at Dunns Josephine Hotel and soak in stunning terrace views. Embrace the convenience of free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.

Charming Guestrooms

Discover comfort in one of the 15 uniquely decorated guestrooms, each featuring a memory foam bed with premium bedding. Enjoy entertainment with cable TV and stay refreshed with complimentary toiletries in the private bathroom.

Convenient Location

Located in Miami's vibrant Overtown, the hotel is just minutes away from key attractions like Bayside Marketplace and Brickell City Centre. Enjoy easy access to major airports for a seamless travel experience.

Book your stay at Dunns Josephine Hotel now and elevate your Miami experience.

Important information:

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 167 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.26
Service: 8.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 6.22
Amenities: 9.75
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 9.26
Overall Experience: 7.23
T
Tabitha
10
Pros:

I enjoyed my time at Josephine Duns the host was really professional, kind. she was awesome

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
B
Burke
8
Pros:

Yes

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Naomi
10
Pros:

I loved my stay. The staff were very friendly, my room was so comfortable, and the amount of history presented was incredible. The ac did leak, leading to a wet floor and chipped paint. Because of the area, the entrance door is locked at night, but staff will open asap. Plus they have a mini breakfast station which was very nice. Will most likely stay here again if needed. The decorations were so beautiful, my favorite was the piano + clarinet.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
J
jose
6
Pros:

Found delivery garbage inside side table

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
A
Ata family
2
Pros:

Please take this review serious, and DO NOT STAY at this hotel. I went there and there was lizard in the room. They gave me another room, there was a lizard too and both rooms were smelling TERRIBLE. It was the DIRTIEST hotel I’ve ever seen. I asked for a refund because me and my mother didn’t want to sleep with lizards. They told me that it was okay and I had to talk to expedia for it. Then Expedia asked them for a cancelation and refund. I sent them the photo of a lizard in the room as a proof BUT THE HOTEL DIDN’T ACCEPT TO REFUND ME. I PAID 330$ FOR NOTHING. I’ve stayed in many different hotels all around the world and it was worst experience of all time. I hope this hotel will get no customers in the future get what they deserve.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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Luis family
2
Pros:

My stay was okay, at check in I had a room booked. The check in that they have on their Expedia says 3pm but my room wasn’t ready even past 4. When I checked in a gentleman by the name of Bryan told me my room is set, it was roughly 3:57-3:58 before entering I asked everything should be ready and set he told me yes, as I walk into the room a couple was in my room that was supposed to be ready by 3 mind you and the girl inside, and her boyfriend told me they had late check out. I was not made aware of that and very unhappy with this cause I didn’t want to walk into a cisgender heterosexual couple doing their hair mind you this was 4pm. when I return to the front desk Bryan tells me that no they do not have late check out they didn’t have permission for that. At this point I was very let down from the first impression, I had nothing to do with this miscommunication. Anyways so I asked the front desk is there any other rooms available for me to check into as I have to go to work at 4:30 ? I was running tight on time and the man says no that’s your room they’ll be out soon and it will be clean for you when you get back from work. Anyways it was not a good first impression lots of miscommunication between front desk and customers. Then also the sheets were stained everything smelled the property needs renovation and remodeling. The continental breakfast is lacking it’s not continental only dried out granola bars powdered sugar donuts, and fruits.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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Luis family
6
Pros:

I was disappointed by the lack of communication. The two ladies at front desk were sweet but there was some interactions with a man I think his name was Delvin if not mistaken, he needs to work on his customer service skills, and effective verbiage on communicating effectively. When I was waiting to get my new room I asked if it would be ready by 3 this time. He said to me if you hear the words coming out of my mouth you will know that your room should be ready before 4 because I had a past encounter where the room wasn’t ready even at 4 I wanted to make sure this wouldn’t repeat. Everything was communicated ineffectively he told me that the room would be ready before 4 which was great but I asked him as for my stuff do I leave it in the old room & stay with it? he told me that’s fine that they would move my bags to the new room. And behold when I go to the new room which was ready before 3 which I did appreciate the bags weren’t there. So when I asked the lady at the front desk if my stuff was going to be moved like Delvin said. It wasn’t it was still in the old room which was still dirty past 3 pm and delvin told me they would move my stuff. anyways I went with the lady to go pick up my stuff and move it to my new room, which was nice of her to help however if you can not move my bags for me to the new room don’t say you will and make empty promises. I stayed there for less than 2 days and saw so many errors & miscommunication room for improvement.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
C
Charman partner
10
Pros:

Nice Room Clean and great location

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
A
andy partner
6
Pros:

Great and friendly staff

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey partner
10
Pros:

It’s a great hotel to stay in close to downtown is a little nice area with accessible free parking and also there is some great restaurants nearby

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
V
Victor
10
Pros:

Very charming little hotel with super friendly syaff. 😄

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
R
Robert
10
Pros:

Loved the theme and aesthetics!

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Would not return; very disappointed.
Pros:

Terrible area, didn’t feel car was safe in municipal lot. Had to walk far with bags. I reserved a double room and got a single. Bathroom wasn’t finished. Electrical outdated. Very small tv on side wall, couldn’t see from bed. Roku tv with few channels. No amenities, not even soap or tissues. Cute little place for reasonable price, but overall disappointed. I would never stay here again.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
T
Timothy partner
10
Pros:

Staff was very friendly, the location was convenient.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
B
Benjamin
8
Pros:

Ants in bathroom. Lobby staff exceptional and accommodating, rooms are cute

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
D
Donna
6
Pros:

The room they originally put us in had no television working and has ants It also was by a little park filled with roosters who were super noisy.The walls were so thin that you could hear everything happening in the other rooms. It was like the people were actually in the room with you. The staff were super friendly but they locked up the place at night time because they went to sleep

2025-07-18 via Nuitee
A
Albert
10
Great boutique hotel.
Pros:

Great staff, clean,nice room. Could have better breakfast.

2025-07-18 via Nuitee
T
Tyori partner
10
Pros:

I stayed for one night , a lady named ( tonie) was very sweet in nice she’s a good reason to come back to the hotel by its self no problem at check in . Everyone also had a good vibe.

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
K
Karen
10
Pros:

Hotel very historic, cultural, inspiring, educational. Was a new experience for me. Owner very personable, and attentive to your needs

2025-07-08 via Nuitee
J
jesus
8
Pros:

Tv didn’t work. Staff did offer us to move to anew room but i declined.

2025-07-07 via Nuitee