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

Reviews

7.6 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 Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 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
(43 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (ADA)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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. Collins Avenue Shopping Area and Miami Beach Beaches are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Miami Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Miami Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Art Deco Historic District - 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 - 8 min drive
  • Hialeah Market Station - 16 min drive
  • Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mango's Tropical Cafe South Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Icon on Ocean - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Essex House Hotel & Lounge - ‬2 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 minibars and safes. 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 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Breakwater South Beach to the airport?

Hotel Breakwater South Beach is 4.1 mi (16-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 May 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Breakwater South Beach on May 27, 2026 start from $110, including 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 (15-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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 153 out of 1281 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Todd, SPRING CITY

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only good thing about this place was the location. No pillows, no tables, no towel racks, no hooks, no dresser, no tissues, leaks in room and lobby, keys never worked and had to be reset repeatedly... garbage hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

2/10 Terrible

Todd, SPRING CITY

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty. Helpless staff. Not one extra pillow could be found. The carpet in the room was filthy and old, no tissues, no place to rest a suitcase, no hooks for hanging a robe or a towel, window was impossible to open, the shower configuration allowed water all over the floor. The only plus was the nice restaurant and the location. But hardly worth it. Would never go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

PHILIP, ROAN MOUNTAIN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I've stayed here multiple times through the years and never had any issues. It's always been my go to. BUT things have definitely changed. To start with it's now impossible to get anyone to answer the phone. I was told I would receive a call when my room was ready. 7 pm rolls around and still no call. Once I finally get into my room I had zero hot water, no trash can, and room had barely been cleaned. Got zero sleep (not due to the typical thumping from South Beach) because there was what seemed to be a malfunctioning alarm of some sort going off all night right outside of my room. And of course no one at the front desk would answer the phone. So to sum it up. Excessively late check-in, no hot water, dirty room and zero sleep. The location is as great as ever but at this point it's not worth it. Find something legitimate close by.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Corinne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The room was not nice but the area was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms need a refurb, staff were good but overall not very good for the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Anthony P

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rex W.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff training could really use some help here. It’s a charming and quaint art deco hotel as you would expect. But the team needs some help. Especially housekeeping. Everyone we talked with had the same issues. One towel for a room of 4 people?? No coffee. The bellmen were great and the restaurants on property were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Lori

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t get me wrong this is a cute 1939 hotel and staff are great! It’s just the infrastructure is old so things go wrong. A.c in the building was down and power was on and off during our one night stay. A busy location so naturally the hotel was booked 100 % so staff were busying their butts to get people to their rooms. We don’t get into our room till closer to 5 pm and so because of that delay we missed our dinner reservations. I think as long as you are okay with the average conditions the location is incredible! Beach across the street and right on the ocean drive tourist strip!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

paul

very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in, was told rooms will be cleaned and ready by Priority! I was the First one on the list. That was at about 9:30 AM came back at 2:00 PM as no notification had been sent they told me room was still not ready, however all other names below me were already checked off the list and rooms had been provided to other guests. Went back again at 3:50 PM was told they would check , 5mins later they said room was now ready. What makes this worse it that we book the top room Penthouse Suite?? What was the Priority? To treat us last and worst? Once in the room, very disappointing, so in need of a complete refurbishment, this place is horrible, old tv that has the top half of the screen so dark you could not see that area and remote did not work. One of the door exits to the pool deck could not open, sink did not drain and just filled with other peoples hair coming up from the drain, lighted mirror above the sink did not light up. Two light by the bed did not function. Maintenance guy was sent up but he only tried to push button and unlock the exit door and was not able to fix anything, also did not speak or understand English. Worst Hotel I have ever stayed in. Floors were dirty and full of nasty stuff. Only good is the location but the hotel itself is falling apart.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

leslie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms need a major update. Staff was not friendly. We called at 8AM due to toilet not flushing and no one came after an hour, went back down asked again waited over 2 hours no one came. After 4 hours and asking over and over again the issue was finally fixed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Margherita

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff is great , rooms were spacious but need lots of love. Moldy smell and bathroom shower and tub need renovating. Great location though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

NIKOLAY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and big room, well equipped, friendly staff, perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic room. Just parking sucks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. Great restaurants underneath. Comfy bed. The bathroom door for a room that sleeps 4 was frosted glass sliding barn door that didn't stay closed. Terrible set up. Room was a little beat up, especially the shower tile. Big glob of someone's hair on the shampoo bottles in shower. They don't give you fresh toiletries. It's full sized bottles in shower. The pool also very tired and in need of a remodel. Looked old and a beat up and the cushions were dirty and mildewy. We enjoyed being in that location but probably would not return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Beth E

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There are pros and cons at the Breakwater. Pros: First, we stayed in a Junior Suite and they are huge! Soooo much better than other hotels we have stayed at in South Beach. Also, the beds are really comfortable. They provide water daily and the fridge kept things cold. Second, the cleaning staff were so nice, accommodating and helpful. Third, the hotel is right in the middle of all the action in South Beach. Great location!! Lastly, there was one front desk advisor that was exceptional, Kat knows her stuff and wants to make customers happy. Thanks to Kat for everything!! Cons of the Breakwater. First, there room card system is very old and we had to frequently go get our cards reactivated (note, don’t put it near a phone 😉). Many of the customers had to do the same. Second, the front desk staff (besides Kat) were not very efficient or knowledgeable. There were often lines for those checking in and for other requests. It would make sense for them to hire a concierge that can help with all the customer questions so the front desk can check people in and out. Third, the rooms could have been a little cleaner. The nooks and crannies are not being addressed. We had a small stain on our couch that needed cleaning. Lastly, there was no safe in the room. Not a show stopper, but they are nice and I thought pretty standard. Overall, I would stay here again. Mostly because of the large rooms and comfy beds. One last note- the breakfast was EXCELLENT!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was small but nice and located perfectly- plenty of things to do. I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very fair rate ,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Deborah, Massapequa

Traveled with partner
The first room smelled like urine. The second room was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mashaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I rented a room before and after a trip at this place for the first time. The staff was amazing, watched a dude with the most patience I’ve seen in months calmly explain to a customer multiple times about cancellation policies. Everyone I spoke to was very polite and helpful. The rooms themselves were pretty rad but the shower/bathroom water never got hot and switched back and forth between hot and cold during use and was mostly on the cold side of warm. Ice machine didn’t work, neither did the coffee makers. One might wonder why I’m still leaving a 4-star review; mostly the staff. I didn’t really complain about the issues because I honestly didn’t care that much but these issues bring brought up may help someone else in the future so I’m just laying it out honestly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026