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The Balfour Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Ocean Drive

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Courtyard
Property entrance
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Front of property
Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 king bed) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • BarBarBar
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

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350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Popular LocationOcean Drive1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCollins Avenue Shopping Area1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPortMiami9 min drive
  • AirportMiami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)19 min drive

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • 435 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.1/10 Good
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 435 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 king bed) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 king bed)

  • 435 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Miami Beach

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).

What's nearby

  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk
  • Art Deco Historic District - 2 min walk
  • Lincoln Road Mall - 4 min drive
  • PortMiami - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Bicentennial Park Metromover Station - 7 min drive
  • Hialeah Market Station - 15 min drive
  • Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • CJ's Crab Shack - 4 min walk
  • TGI Friday's - 3 min walk
  • Big Pink - 5 min walk
  • The Local House - 1 min walk
  • Starbucks - 5 min walk

About this property

The Balfour Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near Ocean Drive
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
The Balfour Hotel offers 82 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 45 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 8 to 26 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 fee: USD 75
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • 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

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation
  • 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 to 30.00 for adults, and USD 8.00 to 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.

You need to know

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
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. 
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.

We should mention

  • 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).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Balfour Hotel to the airport?

The Balfour Hotel is 3.7 mi (10-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 The Balfour Hotel?

As of Jun 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Balfour Hotel on Jun 24, 2024 start from $144.9, 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 The Balfour Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Balfour Hotel.

How close is The Balfour Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Miami Beach Beaches and 2-minute walk from South Pointe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Balfour Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Balfour Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10.00 and 30.00 for adults, USD 8.00 and 26.00 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Balfour Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Magic City Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Balfour Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 75 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Balfour Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 45.00 per day.

Does The Balfour Hotel have a pool?

The Balfour Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does The Balfour Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Balfour Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Balfour Hotel to downtown Miami Beach?

The Balfour Hotel is 1.2 mi away from Miami Beach.

The Balfour Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 605 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 605 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 605 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 605 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 605 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean property! Loved the close walk to the beach. The breakfast and dinner was 10/10! Definitely will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property; common areas are lovely. Fabulous location on Ocean away from the noisier areas of the street. Ate one dinner there food was wonderful! Our room had no working television even after reporting it. The room was not cleaned one day even after asking to follow-up on the oversight. Other than that it’s a place I would return. Checks out the little extra perks as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amir

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an awful experience. Not at all what was expected. Both from a room standpoint, and from a service standpoint. - Shower had no hot water - Bathroom is tiny. I am a 5'7 73 year old, so that is saying a lot - Room was not cleaned - Facilities far below what was expected (even when looking at pictures). In no way justified the resort fee. - The staff at the front desk was very nice, but the manager was extremely unprofessional and rude. When I had spoken to him about the hot water issue and the room not being cleaned, he refused to even acknowledge there was an issue. Instead of being sympathetic and offering to fix the issue or switch rooms, he denied that was the case and implied I was lying. - Regardless of the management experience, I still would not recommend the hotel. Not worthy of a 4 star distinction
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice area and close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rushabh

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible and worst experience ever at The Balfour Hotel: The experience at the hotel began with a frustrating check-in process late at night on February 14th. Despite having a valid booking, the night staff initially couldn't find it and mistakenly assigned an occupied room us. After finally getting a room, we encountered disruptive snoring noises from neighboring rooms. The following days were marred by constant construction noise from early morning to evening, making the room uninhabitable. Despite complaints to reception, the issues persisted, and even the hotel manager's intervention failed to address the situation satisfactorily. We requested a refund or partial refund for the unpleasant stay, but the manager was uncooperative and dismissive, offering dining coupons instead. The manager's lack of concern and inability to resolve the issues compounded the dissatisfaction. Ultimately, we were left feeling unheard and dissatisfied with the hotel's management's response to our legitimate grievances.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Naor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Staff was excellent. Pool was too small
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the beach, clean comfortable beds, good service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at the Balfour. All the staff were lovely and Mary in particular was great. The hotel is in the perfect location and a very short walk from the beach. The free usage of Esteban’s beach loungers made the trip even better. Only negative was loud works being completed at the hotel during the day which wasn’t a huge deal as we were out most days but the work did start quite early and felt like it was directly above us. I would stay again for sure and highly recommend if you’re looking for a chilled stay in south beach. Thanks team Balfour!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024