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Hotel Breakwater South Beach

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Miami Beach Beaches

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Penthouse Ocean | Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Nightclub
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View | View from room
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Cuban cuisine

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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940 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Place, Miami Beach Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Junior Suite with Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite ADA

  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Penthouse Ocean | Terrace/patio

Penthouse Ocean

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Penthouse Sunrise | Private pool

Penthouse Sunrise

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Miami Beach

On the beach.A stay at this South Beach hotel places you steps from Art Deco Historic District and a 5-minute walk from Ocean Drive. Also, Collins Avenue Shopping Area is within half a mile (1 km) and Miami Beach Boardwalk is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Miami Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Art Deco Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Miami Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover Station - 7 min drive
  • Hialeah Market Station - 15 min drive
  • Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mango's Tropical Cafe South Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Voodoo Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Essex House Hotel & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Social - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Breakwater South Beach

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Miami Beach Beaches
Hotel Breakwater South Beach offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Breakwater South Beach. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Miami Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1939
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Hotel Breakwater South Beach offers 99 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Miami Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 47 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 39.90 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 47.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts only chip-and-PIN credit cards for onsite payments
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This hotel accepts only chip-and-PIN credit cards for onsite payments. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.


We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Breakwater Hotel
Esplendor Breakwater
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Esplendor Breakwater South
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Hotel Breakwater
Hotel Esplendor Breakwater
Hotel Breakwater South Beach Miami Beach
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Hotel Breakwater South Beach an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Breakwater South Miami
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Breakwater South Beach to the airport?

Hotel Breakwater South Beach is 4 mi (11-min drive) away from the Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Breakwater South Beach?

As of Jan 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Breakwater South Beach on Feb 9, 2026 start from $103.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Breakwater South Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Breakwater South Beach.

How close is Hotel Breakwater South Beach to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Breakwater South Beach offer free breakfast?

Hotel Breakwater South Beach does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Breakwater South Beach?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Magic City Casino (14-min drive) and Hialeah Park Race Track (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Breakwater South Beach?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Breakwater South Beach?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 47.00 per night.

Does Hotel Breakwater South Beach have a pool?

Hotel Breakwater South Beach features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Breakwater South Beach have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Cuban cuisine, a beachfront location, and al fresco dining.

Does Hotel Breakwater South Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Breakwater South Beach to downtown Miami Beach?

Hotel Breakwater South Beach is 0.7 mi away from Miami Beach.

Hotel Breakwater South Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 123 out of 1091 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alecia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!! Great location! Great staff!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy to valet and check-in. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirhonda, Pompano Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was literally the worst place we have ever stayed. The hotel is ok, not as clean as it could be and the shower did not drain at all, the tv didn’t work. But the biggest issue is that it sits right in the middle of 3 or 4 nightclubs. So if you don’t want to sleep until about 4 in the morning, this may be the place for you. But if you do, we are not talking about a little noise. It is like you are in the nightclub. We couldn’t even talk to each other half of the time. Plus, I pad for an ocean front hotel. Definately not oceanfront, there is a major street between the hotel and the entrance to the beach. They claim that they have beach chairs and that is what your resort fee goes for. Well they give a lawn chair and you have to carry it over to the beach. And remember it is crossing a street and probably 300 yards to the entrance of the beach. My biggest tub is that the price that I paid was in line with some very nice hotels and this was not. There also was sketchy people just hanging out in front. Never going back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. Simple thing but the real glassware in the rooms made me happy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

silvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lack of communication with the customer did not even tell us where our room was or where things were in the hotel so we can enjoy the resort part
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Traveled with group
The location was great. There are so many food options available. There is a walking path right outside the hotel. The beach was right across the street. The hotel says they have towels, beach chairs and bikes. They have a few bikes and a few beach chairs (well used)...for the most part they have beach towels...but they ran out one afternoon and they are pretty small and well used. We stayed in the Sunrise Penthouse. The views were great. We loved the private pool. However, there are no lounge chairs for the deck. The wall lights in the room did not work, the balcony doors would not open, the pool lights did not work and the bathroom mirror light did not work. The bathroom had so much hair on the floor and in the shower that it was disgusting. If you need anything for the room it is best to just go down to the front desk. Don't bother calling down. Overall it is a great place to stay in the middle of everything. Great access to the beach. Kitchy feel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Makayla

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff were not that helpful. They charge a lot of fees on arrival, our room was never cleaned. They had us waiting an extra 3 hours to check in, and our room was never ready.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

NIna

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall property was ok for what we needed. Shower area was a little dingy and there was no light in elevator area which made me feel a little uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nidhi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and it was generally a good stay. The area is very nice (albeit expensive) and walkable, with lots of dining options, and right by the beach. The blackout curtains were great. However, I was charged an $80 reservation fee after arriving, during check-in. There was loud music until well after midnight. There were only two towels in the room; I asked for more and they weren't provided. There was no more hot water (in shower) around 10am. There was no chair or desk in the room. The bathroom door doesn't really close or lock. The king bed was two twin beds, so too short with a dip in the middle. Solidly 3/5.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was horrific. The staff were very rude, it took 4 HOURS to get sheets and pillows for our fold out sofa. I called the front desk 4 times at 9am to get towels, they never answered. The room shown in the photos wasn’t what we got AT ALL. Right off our elevator was large boxes of flooring where they are remodeling this area. We didn’t stay in the main building but in one across the way, through the gelato shop then up some ghetto elevator. I will never go back!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

D

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Bed not organised (had to wait until 10pm to get second bed made up) Rooms ok Location great Breakfast servered up the road (was nice)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It looks like a restaurant on the outside but it’s also a hotel, so that is a bit confusing at first. The building is older but the room was clean bathroom was huge, had room coffee and bottled water, and the staff was very nice. Very close to the beach. The restaurant downstairs is popular. The area is very convenient although noisy at night because of its proximity to so many venues. Which is not a bad thing if you’re there to enjoy the nightlife. They also have a pool which I didn’t get to use but it looked cool. It had a clear wall so you could people watch. It’s a perfect place to stay in Miami Beach experience and for adults. I don’t know if they have a gym I didn’t ask.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
No where in the description did it say that music would be blasting under your room until 3:30am
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stop and read

I stayed at this hotel once before and it wasnt so bad. So I gave them a second chance, it was going to be just for one night. I was so disappointed how the power went off early the morning I was leaving for a cruise. I went down to speak to the clerk about how the bathroom don't have any power and the iron doesn't. The clerk speak very little English, but she gave her time to someone that speak Spanish for every need the other client had. She finally looked at me and tried to understand what I was telling her. She finally told me how she cannot give me any extra time in the room to shower, get dress or groom myself in the bathroom or get a iron. I called back downstair for some accommodation before checkout time. Mr. Ruben answers the phone, he called a electric to check out the room. The power was out on the whole of the room, and he had to switch something to get the power back on. I was able to check out on time. When I went down to checkout another couple was down their complaining about their room to that same clerk. I had a different hotel once I returned from my cruise. I stayed at the Coloney Hotel few hotel down from Breakwater. Excellent services, great food price and the beds comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

liliana

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ASHLEY

Liked: Staff & service
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No comments
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Room comfort
Older building and it smelled a bit weird
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience again! So convenient to everything South beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricarmen, Trujillo Alto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvens

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was fantastic, with amazing food and entertainment on site and within walking distance. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The rooms were quiet, even with the late night festivities going on all around the property. The room was beautiful and updated, had a slept great in the comfy bed, and bathroom was large and updated. The provided beach chairs and towels were most convenient. We stayed two nights before a cruise and really enjoyed this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025