Pestana South Beach Art Deco Miami

Hotels
Pestana Group
8.2 (139 reviews)
1817 James Ave, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139 , Miami Beach , US

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
ATM/banking
Golfing nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Good breakfast
Cons:
Dated hotel
Cleanliness issues
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
Mention of issues like the smell of sewage and a broken safe implies cleanliness could be improved.
Service
8.98
Multiple reviews praise the friendly and helpful staff, particularly Cristian.
Location
9.02
Excellent location near restaurants, the beach, and shopping areas received consistent praise.
Room Quality
7.47
Rooms described as basic with some dated features but comfortable beds.
Amenities
8
Basic amenities available, but some guests mentioned room features needing attention.
Value for Money
7.96
Guests feel the hotel provides reasonable value based on its pricing and offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Breakfast received positive comments, indicating a good selection and quality.
Overall Experience
8.18
Overall satisfaction highlighted amidst various critiques; meets expectations for the price.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:48

Property Description

Experience a stylish stay at Pestana South Beach Art Deco Miami, where vibrant culture meets unparalleled comfort.

Recreational Oasis
Enjoy the sun in our outdoor pool or explore the area with our bicycle rentals. Relax and unwind at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar after a day of exploration.

Modern Comforts
Our 99 air-conditioned rooms feature refrigerators and LED televisions, ensuring you feel right at home. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi while indulging in designer toiletries in private bathrooms.

Prime Location
Located just steps from the bustling Collins Avenue and a short walk from the Miami Beach Convention Center, immerse yourself in the heart of South Beach's lively atmosphere and attractions.

Don't miss out on a perfect getaway—book your stay today!

Important information:

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Health & Safety

    Property uses a professional cleaning service

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 139 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 8.98
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 7.47
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.18
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michaelsE6599MJ Solo travel
10
Good front desk staff
Pros:

German was an exceptional front desk member and made my check in very easy and effecient.

2026-02-11 via Tripadvisor
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WhitRoo Family New York City, New York
10
Everything you need to enjoy
Pros:

Great location, nice staff (Carlos, Marcos, Darwin), beach chairs and umbrella included, nice pool, free 1 hour bike rental, really everything basic you could want for a south beach stay.

2026-02-10 via Tripadvisor
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Y2010GZvalentind Family Paris, Ile-de-France
10
Great vacation
Pros:

All was perfect. The hotel and the staff very friendly and professional.
Sun loungers and parasols are available on the beach.
A perfect moment for our trip.
A thousand thanks to the whole team, with a special mention for Marcos, Carlos and German

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
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I2929PZdianem Couples
10
5 star Renata
Pros:

Lovely stay pre cruise out of Miami. Renata on the pool bar went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. Food at the hotel in the evening has been brilliant. Thank you so much

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
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Discover36909439895 Couples Belfast, Northern Ireland
10
Fantastic stay
Pros:

This is 4th hotel we have stayed at in the area and the best so far, Pestana exceeded our expectations.
Lovely clean room, nice pool with extremely comfortable sun loungers, excellent location and the staff were fantastic!
Ruan, Carlos, German, Andreia, Darwin and all the other staff including the cleaning lady I spoke to are a credit to the hotel and make it special.
Tea, coffee and water are complimentary and we were able to store our luggage after we checked out.
We will definitely return.

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
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jamesjD2630SH Couples
10
Fantastic stay
Pros:

Recently stayed at the Pestana hotel with my partner and had a great time. The beds are very comfortable and room is spacious. The location is very central for getting around south beach.
Ruan and facundo were a particular stand out due to their friendliness and customer service.

2026-02-06 via Tripadvisor
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146facus Family
10
Relax
Pros:

Great experience, staff was great! peacefull place to relax.

2026-02-05 via Tripadvisor
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rudyaroldoj Friends getaway
10
Great location
Pros:

We had a great experience in Pestana. Pool is relaxing, staff was helpful and attentive. Close to shops and they provide beach chairs.

2026-01-29 via Tripadvisor
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samaraaU8497TH Solo travel
10
great staff
Pros:

The staff and the stay were great. Everything went smoothly and the team was helpful and professional. I would definitely stay here again.

2026-01-28 via Tripadvisor
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mikeaN2861PX Business
10
Great staff
Pros:

Great staff, even though was busy the were willing to help everyone. Would definitely come back. Second time in the hotel.

2026-01-28 via Tripadvisor
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jahiln Business
2
Staff was not pleasant
Pros:

Booked this hotel last minute and arrived within about 90 minutes of making the reservation. At the front desk, staff refused to charge the credit card used to guarantee the booking and insisted I provide a new card at a rate of $340. While standing there, I checked availability and saw the exact same hotel publicly advertising rooms for $220 for the same night. I asked to receive that rate and was refused. I then asked to cancel, but they cited a 48-hour cancellation policy, even though the reservation had just been created. I was told the card could be charged if I walked away, but not if I stayed. I left and booked elsewhere. The experience felt like pressure tactics, not hospitality.

2026-01-26 via Tripadvisor
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DandA9 Couples Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
8
Good but not great
Pros:

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights prior to a cruise and we were allocated this hotel by our cruise company. Ironically, considering the fact that we’ve only been to Miami once previously and the fact that there must be hundreds of hotels in Miami we were in the same hotel so it’s our second visit here.
I wouldn’t say it’s 4 star - definitely more 3 star. The pros and cons are as follows:
Pros
*Good location - situated on a quiet street-handy for the beach and the main strip.
*Rooms clean and well equipped with comfy queen size bed, large tv, fridge, safe and good air con
*Use of complimentary vouchers for the beach - 2 sun-beds and a beach umbrella at an allocated area only a 5 min walk away
*Pool/beach towels provided
*Coffee, tea, water freely available in Reception
Staff v helpful

Cons
*Reception somewhat pokey and smelled of drains
*Cafe small and basic
*Breakfast expensive $25 dollars and a v limited selection - only hot items available were scrambled eggs and cocktail size sausages and then a limited selection of cereals, cooked meats and pastries
*Restaurant? (Cafe)/bars were closed on the day of arrival - not great when you’ve travelled for 16 hours straight and just want something quick to eat and drink to avoid having to go out
*Nice size pool but as it’s surrounded by the room blocks it gets limited sun
*Insufficient Sun-beds and as they had towelling covers they were always damp to sit/lay on

2026-01-26 via Tripadvisor
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camilapE8722OL Family
10
Amazing boutique hotel
Pros:

This is our favorite hotel in Sobe. Walking distance to restaurants, beach and Lincoln Road, nevertheless it is in a quiet place.
The staff is very friendly and helpful and this time we had a great help from Andre, who arranged a nice room since we arrived earlier at the hotel.
We highly recommend this Pestana to everyone!

2026-01-24 via Tripadvisor
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NorthStar40341906839 Family Rome, Lazio
10
end of the year in Miami
Pros:

beautiful hotel, professional and kind staff. clean and central hotel. spacious and comfortable rooms

2026-01-13 via Tripadvisor
2
239rose Friends getaway
10
Excellent
Pros:

Location and price both amazing! Staff ultra nice and courteous! Did not get all names , but definitely want to give a shout out to the names that I did get Armanda and Marco’s. Definitely worth the stay!

2026-01-12 via Tripadvisor
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rustykitkat Couples London, England
6
Basic, affordable, comfortable
Pros:

We stayed at this hotel prior to leaving on a cruise. We’re accustomed to five-star hotels as we enjoy luxury travel, however considering we had booked a cruise ‘package’ we had to go with one of the hotels that came with the package. We chose this one as it had decent reviews.

Pros; it’s in a lovely location - not on the busy streets near the beach, but still within walking distance. Rooms were basic but the bed was comfortable and room a decent size.

Cons; hotel seems a little ‘dated’ - like it could do with a refurb. No lifts (elevators) in our building. Walls were thin so we heard other guests coming and going. Small, little things that don’t usually go noticed - including a broken safe, shower door didn’t close, tv took two days to be reset, smell of sewage in the reception area.

Overall, it’s a decent hotel. You get what you pay for; basic, affordable, comfortable. I certainly wouldn’t say it’s a four-star hotel as mentioned online - more like 2/3 star. Would we stay here again? Maybe - although there are so many other hotels to choose from in the area.

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
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ClaireR862 Couples Middlewich, Cheshire, England
6
Fabulous staff but tired hotel
Pros:

Firstly the staff are lovely - super friendly welcome so hats off to them

Sadly the hotel is quite basic and tired. There’s definitely better to choose from…..

2025-11-11 via Tripadvisor
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Clintmoggy Solo travel Birmingham, West Midlands, England
10
A Gem in Miami
Pros:

Pestana Miami South Beach has truly been an inspiring choice. Every aspect of my stay has been perfect—the accommodations, the attentive staff, and the fantastic location near Miami Beach, Lincoln Road, and Espanola Way. Breakfast has been a delightful experience, featuring fresh fruits, yogurt, scrambled eggs, bread, and oysters. I wholeheartedly recommend this gem!

2025-11-08 via Tripadvisor
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trisho967 Friends getaway
10
Best place to stay, if visiting Miami Beach area.
Pros:

This hotel is in an excellent location, so close to the shopping street, a fabulous beach, and many restaurants and bars.

2025-10-25 via Tripadvisor
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Mishy119 Couples Peekskill, New York
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Absolutely, lovely hotel walking distance to everything the shops the restaurants the beach. Hotel has a lovely breakfast buffet if you care to partake the room was very spacious the bed very comfortable plenty of hot water. We had an issue with trying to figure out the light but the front desk staff immediately gave us assistance. The AC is fabulous. The front desk is incredible helps with taxis and planning excursions. The pool is lovely and calm just the right temperature. I can’t say how great this hotel is iand we got it for a wonderful price and we just had a basic room and it was just lovely lovely lovely definitely would come back here again. Oh yes expresso in room and left us lovely hit parties on first night.

2025-09-19 via Tripadvisor