Cardozo South Beach

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Cardozo South Beach | South Beach, Miami | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

South Beach, Miami

3 stars

This hotel is all about being in the centre of the action that is Ocean Drive. Sat centrally the Art Deco district, just a hop across the road from South Beach, you can sit outside the hotel's Cuban restaurant and people watch to your hearts content as the hustle and bustle of Miami's iconic street goes on around you. The hotel is owned by global pop star Gloria Estefan, and her name is on the cafe where you can grab yourself a drink and snack to take on your strolls down the promenade, or there's plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants in the immediate vicinity. If you're wanting a minimalistic, simple place to stay in amongst the action - the Cardozo fits the bill.

Amenities

Yoga
Bar
Internet Access
No Smoking
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Box
Valet parking
Close to Beach

Explore the local area

Located on Ocean Drive in the iconic Art Deco Historic District and directly across from South Beach. Transfer from Miami International Airport (MIA): 20–30 minutes by car, depending on traffic.

Hotel Information

Room Information
Room Upgrade Information

Contemporary, fresh rooms, all with climate control, flat-panel TV, WiFi access, mini fridge, and safe.

Standard Rooms offer city views, with either 1 queen-size bed, 1 king-size bed, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Hotel details

Getting Around

Valet parking at the Cardozo Hotel South Beach is available for $45 per day plus tax (payable locally, subject to change). You’re based in one of Miami Beach’s most walkable and iconic spots, just steps from the beach, for dining and shopping, Española Way is a 10-minute walk, offering a romantic, European-style atmosphere, while Lincoln Road Mall is just 15 minutes away, featuring a vibrant mix of shops, cafés, and entertainment.

Facilities

Call me Cuban (contemporary Cuban cuisine, open for all day dining with daily happy hour and live music, and outdoor seating). Estefan Kitchen Express (grab and go drinks and quick bites). Yoga sessions every Friday. Access to Crunch Fitness nearby. WiFi access.

Resort Fees

There is a resort fee of $35 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

Resort Fees Detail

Resort fee includes:- Wireless internet - Two beach chairs - Morning coffee in the lobby - Access to Crunch Fitness. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change and availability. Please check with the hotel for the most up to date information.

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge.

Must be 21 years or older to reserve a room and check in at Cardozo

Trip advisor rating

4.2/5

321 reviews

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66%

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“Excellent”

Jul 28, 2025Lena H

I visited the Cardozo in South Beach for two nights, and my stay was very good. The front desk staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room was very clean, bright, and refreshing. Hats off to the front desk team for being both professional and welcoming!

“The fun hotel that Gloria Estefan built”

May 03, 2025Randy M

We were excited to find good rates at a hotel right on Ocean with such history that had been entirely restored. That it is owned by music icon and sweetheart Gloria Estefan made it that much more fun. The rooms are simple but elegant, the AC plentiful, the location perfect! The free internet, coffee on each guest floor, beach chairs, beach towels, and bicycles are a fun touch. We didn’t have time to use it, but free access to the high-end Crunch Fitness is also a nice perk. The Cuban coffee at Estefan’s Kitchen Express (and the tasty pastellito for an additional $1.87) is the best we found in South Beach. The Cuban breakfasts at Call Me Cuban were the highest quality, best value we found in street-front dining in South Beach. The only drawbacks are the front desk, the deposit, and the world’s smallest and slowest elevator. While the front desk staff were universally friendly and helpful (a rarity in South Beach we discovered), their processes and procedures take forever! Our check-in took 30 minutes. At checkout we finally had to just throw our keycards on the desk and say we’d be back to settle up because we had waited 25 minutes for the guests in front of us to check in and we had to get to a lunch reservation. The elevator fits two people comfortably, four people if you get friendly, and takes several minutes between floors, so waiting for it to come or go became a whole thing. It is clear from the hefty deposit they require ($100/day for the duration of your stay), that they are used to spring breakers emptying the minibar nightly and not paying, so be prepared for a significant extra hold on your credit card. All in all, there are some issues, but value, location, and the extras make the Cardozo a place we would return to.

“Historic property, fun, but noisy and little privacy.”

Apr 11, 2025Amy M

Stayed two nights with my husband. It was gay pride weekend so super noisy until well after midnight. Bought some ear plugs and didn’t have any issues. Bigger problem though was total lack of sound isolation between rooms. Conversations or slight throat clearings in neighboring rooms sound like they are in your room. Anyway, my husband and I still enjoyed staying at one of the historic South beach properties but it wasn’t perfect.

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