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4.1 out of 5

"Very nice Hotel. Too many hidden fees not listed prior to arrival " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 24 Dec 2023

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Hotel Description

4-star boutique hotel near Ocean Drive

South Beach stay

At this South Beach hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area, both within a 5-minute walk. Lincoln Road Mall and Miami Beach Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Renovated in 2021

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Valet parking, dry cleaning, and luggage storage are also offered.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$225* Per night/room Apr 14 - Apr 15

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 king bed)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

The Balfour Hotel ratings based on 9 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.1 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Balfour Hotel

Everyone (3) Couples (4) Family (2)
5 out of 5
Very nice Hotel. Too many hidden fees not listed prior to arrival

Posted by , from EMMAUS on Dec 24, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 24, 2023 by Customer Service

Joseph, it's great to hear that you considered The Balfour Hotel Miami Beach a very pleasant place to stay. Regarding your feedback on the unexpected fees, we always strive for transparency and we are reviewing our procedures to make sure this issue is addressed. Looking forward to your next stay with us. Thank you.Skylar Siminovsky,General Manager at The Balfour Hotel Miami Beach

3 out of 5

Posted by , from EMMAUS on Dec 19, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 21, 2023 by Customer Service

Joseph, thank you for staying with us and taking the time to leave a rating. We hope to have another opportunity to exceed your expectations during your next stay.Skylar Siminovsky,General Manager at The Balfour Hotel Miami Beach

5 out of 5

Posted by , from Pleasanton on May 14, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 4, 2023 by Customer Service

Thank you for the 5 out of 5 rating, Jonathan!We're thrilled to see how much you enjoyed staying at The Balfour Hotel Miami Beach. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future! Thank you again for sharing.

4 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 8, 2022

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3 out of 5

Posted by on May 27, 2022

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4 out of 5
I loved everything, only we had no water pressure or hot water in shower.

Posted by , from Ormond Beach on Feb 14, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 11, 2022 by Mabon

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us here on Miami Beach. We appreciate your feedback as it is essential to our goal of providing outstanding guest service. Your concerns have been shared with the appropriate personnel in an effort to prevent such issues moving forward.

3 out of 5
Excellent location. Near beach. Beach chairs and towels included. Breakfast not included. Refrigerator included. Small room, no dresser, no bathtub. Tiny closet. We were unable to close the overhead light, even after asking the front desk. We were able to dim it, but not close it. The following day, a different front desk clerk told us to take our fingernail and pull out a tiny "button" just below the dimmer switch. Please upgrade your light switches!!

Posted by , from Marblehead on Dec 19, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 19, 2021 by Mabon

Barbara, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We appreciate your feedback and would like to offer an apology if any aspect of your stay fell short of your expectations.

5 out of 5
One block from the beach and one block from the Ocean Drive pedestrian area. Great location. Clean and recently remodeled. Helpful staff. A few small quirks but overall a great stay.

Posted by , from Chicago on Sep 26, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 26, 2021 by Mabon

Brian, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with detailed feedback on your visit. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back..

5 out of 5
Well, first time stay at The Balfour Hotel was very pleasant. The profesional and friendly staff made our stay very comfortable, plus I found the hotels history very interesting. Renovated Original building and new addition are impeccable. The amenities are exactly what's needed when in South Beach Miami. Would definitely recommend your next vacation at The Balfour. Thanks to the entire staff.

Posted by on Jul 6, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 6, 2021 by Carl

Thank you so much for taking your time to leave such a nice review. Please come see us again. Carl Front Office Manager Balfour Hotel

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the boutique The Balfour Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of The Balfour Hotel was completed in May 2021. This Art Deco Miami Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1940
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Balfour Hotel offers 82 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Miami Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Espresso maker
  • Frette Italian linens
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

The Balfour Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Parcel deliveries will be accepted only for guests up to one week prior to a guest's arrival. First 3 parcels are included. The property will charge an additional fee for each additional package. Any deliveries received more than one week before or after a guest's stay will be returned. The hotel cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged goods.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per day
  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: USD 47.88 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Phone calls
  • 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10.00–30.00 for adults, and USD 8.00–26.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

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

Hotel Names

  • Balfour Lord
  • Lord Balfour
  • Lord Balfour Hotel
  • Lord Balfour Hotel Miami Beach
  • Lord Balfour Miami Beach
  • Wave Hotel Miami Beach
  • Room Mate Lord Balfour Hotel Miami Beach
  • Room Mate Lord Balfour Hotel
  • Room Mate Lord Balfour Miami Beach
  • Room Mate Lord Balfour
  • The Lord Balfour Hotel

You should know

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.