Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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 1940 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
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Yasmin • couple • br
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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carlos • couple • es
1
Un hotel en mal estado de coservacion
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Todo

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • fr
10
Séjour parfait à Miami beach 🌴☀️
Pros:

Emplacement parfait, façade typique de Miami beach, vue sur lummus park, chambre très spacieuse, plage à deux pas, cocktail de bienvenue et super petit déjeuner à l'hôtel voisin 👍🏼 possibilité de se garer à 2 minutes à pied pour $20

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Gilles • couple • fr
6
Pros:

Emplacement sur Océan drive sympa ! Mais roof top inexistant ainsi que la piscine, contrairement à la description de l’hôtel !…

Cons:

Il faut aller dans un autre hôtel sur Collin’s Ave pour bénéficier de la piscine ainsi que pour le cocktail de bienvenue !… Pas vraiment pratique !!! Pour ceux qui veulent faire stationner leur véhicule, vous devez payer casi 40$ et en plus le vallet vous réclame un pourboire exorbitant !…

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • it
9
Da ripetere!
Pros:

La doccia è i prodotti disponibili. La possibilità di stirare gli abiti

Cons:

Il drink di benvenuto poteva essere accompagnato da uno snack

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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mejia • couple • co
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Géraldine • solo_traveller • fr
5
Cons:

J'aurai apprécié prendre le petit déjeuner dans l'hotel sur la terrasse coté Ocean Drive . Il n' a plus de restauration dans l'hotel. et j'ai prendre le petit dejeuner dans un hotel derriere,

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Yanis • couple • fr
3
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Cutchin • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • us
10
Loved our stay at the Penguin!
Pros:

Fantastic experience from start to finish. Carmen was incredibly helpful and made us feel right at home. Our corner ocean view room was beautiful and the bed was super comfy. The welcome drinks were a great touch and the pool was a wonderful bonus. Highly recommend!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Cons:

-

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Holger • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Location....still using real cutlery and dishes

Cons:

Dated hotel..breakfast overcrowded

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Yulivan • couple • co
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Jaquelin • couple • us
10
Great stay for the price and location was excellent
Pros:

Location was great … front desk was excellent… literally right in front of the beach ….rooms are very comfortable

Cons:

All was good

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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constantin • couple • pr
8
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Yulanda • solo_traveller • us
9
Good experience
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

The air conditioner in room stopped getting cold

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Sigrid • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Thierry • solo_traveller • fr
4
Pros:

Piscine très loin de la chambre dans un autre établissement….

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner… du monde , bruyant et pas bon 😕

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Eveliina • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location. Comfortable room. I was staying for work so spent very little time in the hotel itself but it is a great place for any business travelers attending the Miami Beach Convention Center.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee