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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Crt187 Couples Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
10
Great Art Deco Hotel in a Perfect Location.
Pros:

A great little Art Deco hotel in an excellent location, just minutes from Collins Avenue and Lincoln Road Mall. This was my second stay here, and it certainly won’t be my last.
The swimming pool was a lovely temperature, and there were always plenty of comfortable sun loungers available. Breakfast was tasty and a great way to start the day.

The staff were polite, professional and friendly throughout our stay—especially Marcos, who was particularly helpful and eager to please.

I would definitely recommend this hotel and look forward to returning again.

2026-03-05 via Tripadvisor
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F586LOjefft Couples
10
Miami South Beach
Pros:

Great location, lovely clean and welcoming hotel

2026-03-03 via Tripadvisor
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L_K1509 Couples London, England
8
Location!
Pros:

Location is the biggest selling point. In a lovely quiet street, minutes away from the beach, Lincoln avenue, trolley buses and tour buses like big bus. Loads of bars, shops and restaurants an easy stroll away.

The hotel is not big, but it is big on service. Friendly staff and a bright open foyer.

Our room was a good size, with a compact bathroom. We didn’t use the coffee maker, as we prefer tea. Which we were able to get freely in reception.

Only negative for me - our room smelt of overpowering bleach, I mean really strong, when we arrived. Plus as you can’t open the window it was awful. Never had this in a hotel before. I’m all for cleanliness but there are so many lovely products to use, not pure strong bleach!

The pool was lovely, like bath water and so relaxing. We spent our last day by the pool.

I would recommend this hotel and stay again.

2026-03-02 via Tripadvisor
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cathrinet704 Couples
10
Wonderful Miami Stay
Pros:

Wonderful place to stay! Staff is so friendly and hospitable! Great services including umbrella and chair service at the beach. Will be booking everytime I go down to Miami!

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor
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Y1452AAcraige Family
10
Excellent Stay!
Pros:

Excellent Stay!

I had a wonderful stay at Pestana South Beach Miami. The hotel is clean, comfortable, and perfectly located near the beach.
A special thank you to Marcos Andre, who provided outstanding service throughout my stay. He was friendly, professional, and truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. His attention and care made the experience unforgettable.
I highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay here again!

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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U4413QLsusanh Couples
10
60 birthday
Pros:

Lovely hotel and location amazing 🤩

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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carolinebR3689UF Couples
10
Amazing
Pros:

I had an amazing experience, it was so close to the beach and the staff was friendly. 10/10 would come again

2026-02-22 via Tripadvisor
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carlosmJ9673DQ Family
10
Great!
Pros:

Great hotel! Amazing staff, always with a smile! Tranquility and hospitality! Ruan Facundo was super helpful!

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
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Tubbytummy Couples London, England
10
Fist class
Pros:

First time here, and we’ve been genuinely impressed.
The location is brilliant — the whole area feels safe and comfortable, with Lincoln Road’s shops and places to eat just a five‑minute walk away. Public transport is easy too.

The hotel itself is spotless and beautifully maintained.
Lovely design, very clean, and clearly well looked after. The staff have all been really nice, and the swimming pool is wonderfully warm — practically bath temperature.

A few thoughtful touches:

• Free tea and coffee at reception 24 hours a day
• No smoking except in the designated area
• Everything feels calm, tidy, and well run

We’d happily recommend it.

A small note for fellow guests from GB:
Remember there’s hotel tax (standard across the US), and of course the tipping culture. We did our best to follow what American guests were doing — though with so many Brits around, hopefully everyone understands we’re still think should be in your wages ( but it’s your culture )

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
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andeycookc Couples
10
Ruan is the Best
Pros:

Ruan front office supervisor made out stay extra special in finding us a more suitable room and sharing his local knowledge with great personality and professionalism. Nothing was to much trouble and he remained well mannered and patient with my grumpy demanding room demands until he found me my perfect room type. Great asset to Pestana Miami hotel. An OK hotel made Excellent by the team & Ruan who manage Reception in an Excellent professional manner! Thankyou

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
6
637dharmendrak Couples
10
Pastana Miami
Pros:

Reception staff very helpful and professional. Rooms were great with lovely swimming pool and 5 minutes walk to the beach, beach towel and sunbeds and umbrellas provided. Great value and location.

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
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D7129JJaudreys Couples
6
Disappointed
Pros:

First time in a hotel in Miami (pre-cruise)
Very disappointed with accommodation as whole.
We requested a ground floor room as there are no lifts, but were told there were none available. Surprisingly the couple who were checking in behind us were given a ground floor room!
Everywhere is "tired" and definitely in need of decorating. The drain smell in the courtyard by the pool and reception area were very off- putting.
The room was spacious and reasonably clean but again in dire need of renovation and new furniture.
The windows were constantly condensated spoiling what little view we had of the street.
This hotel is in a quiet street which was the only pleasant thing going for it

2026-02-18 via Tripadvisor
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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