Hotel Breakwater

South Beach, Miami

Star rating

Pool
Lobby
Pool
Superior Room
Superior Room
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Deluxe King Room
Superior Ocean View Room
Ocean's Ten
Junior Suite
Penthouse pool
Penthouse bedroom
Pool
Lobby
Pool
Superior Room
Superior Room
Guest bathroom
Deluxe King Room
Superior Ocean View Room
Ocean's Ten
Junior Suite
Penthouse pool
Penthouse bedroom

The hotel

Immerse yourself in the spirit of Miami, with a stay at the lively Hotel Breakwater. In the heart of Ocean Drive in the iconic Art Deco district, and just steps from South Beach, you’ll be surrounded by the excitement that’s made Miami famous. Complimentary bicycle rental makes exploring more fun, although it’s just as easy to get around on foot. So, why not head to one of the nearby galleries, or treat yourself to some retail therapy? Cool off in the glass enclosed pool, and be sure to make time for a bite to eat at Ocean’s Ten, where your al fresco meal comes with a side of people watching. You'll love the nightlife in this area too, so get ready for an unforgettable trip!

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Beachfront location
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Located in the heart of Miami’s South Beach on Ocean Drive, in the iconic Art Deco district. Within walking distance of a variety of eateries, galleries and shops, and steps away from the beach. Transfer time from Miami International Airport: approximately 30 minutes.

Hotel information

Comfortable and modern rooms with art-inspired décor, and a wealth of amenities, including: air conditioning, free WiFi, free international calling, 42” LCD TVs, coffee machine, room service*, iPod docking station, minibar*, iron, safe, and hair dryer. 

Superior Rooms feature either 1 king-size or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Superior Ocean View rooms have partial ocean views, with bathrobes, and either 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed, or 2 full beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

Deluxe Rooms are more spacious, with a side balcony and partial ocean views, featuring either 1 king-size or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Junior Suites feature a sitting area with full-size sleeper sofa, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Penthouse Ocean View rooms feature an outdoor balcony/lanai/terrace with private pool and full ocean view, as well as a sitting area, and 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 4 adults. 

Penthouse Sunrise rooms feature an outdoor balcony/lanai/terrace with private pool and full ocean view, as well as a sitting area, and 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Complimentary tea and coffee in the lobby each morning. Fitness centre. Pool. Valet parking*. Complimentary WiFi. Complimentary bicycle rental.

Havana 1957 (Cuban dishes). Ocean’s Ten (casual indoor and outdoor all-day dining, with nightly entertainment). Mamma Mia (ice cream, gelato and coffee). Nearby Gianni’s (blend of Italian and Mediterranean food in a historic setting) offers a discount for hotel guests.

There is a resort fee of $20 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

*Denotes local charge. 

Please note: this is a non-smoking hotel

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1982)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Loud, feels unclean, staff unhelpful.

Aug 6, 2025 courtney j

DO NOT BOOK this hotel if you enjoy sleep, we didn’t even last 12 hours in this hotel after turning up on our honeymoon trip before having to shell out even more money to move to a different, nicer, cleaner hotel just to be able to enjoy our Miami experience. This hotel is fine if you want a piss up and to barely sleep but otherwise it feels… Read more
DO NOT BOOK this hotel if you enjoy sleep, we didn’t even last 12 hours in this hotel after turning up on our honeymoon trip before having to shell out even more money to move to a different, nicer, cleaner hotel just to be able to enjoy our Miami experience. This hotel is fine if you want a piss up and to barely sleep but otherwise it feels unclean and it’s wedged in the middle of nightclubs, the nightclub wasn’t even the main problem as our room was at the side of the kitchen where all we heard was plates rattling and staff talking at the top of their voices at 1AM! After going to reception in the morning and asking to be moved to a quieter room we was just told that was one of the “quiet” rooms and that any other room would be even louder! I dread to think how loud that would have been… the hotel is in need of a spruce up and some triple glazing 😵‍💫 ALMOST ruined our honeymoon if it wasn’t for us being able to quickly get checked into another hotel which was amazing! Still waiting to try to at least get some of our money back but I’m not being hopeful 🫤 Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great spot to explore

Aug 6, 2025 Miss B

After reading some July reviews we were a little apprehensive but either that was a one off or things have been sorted in a few weeks as our experience was great. The room was very clean and really comfy. The bathroom was great with an amazing shower. The room was cleaned daily with fresh towels. The noise from outside was minimal and didn’t… Read more
After reading some July reviews we were a little apprehensive but either that was a one off or things have been sorted in a few weeks as our experience was great. The room was very clean and really comfy. The bathroom was great with an amazing shower. The room was cleaned daily with fresh towels. The noise from outside was minimal and didn’t affect our sleep at all The staff were lovely and very helpful All in all great value and a great little spot to explore South Beach Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating My vacation is ruined

May 24, 2025 Matthias3991 Stargard, Poland

I was really looking forward to my upcoming stay at Hotel Breakwater South Beach this July. I specifically chose this hotel because it caught my eye and matched my dream vacation plans perfectly. I was truly excited about finally staying there. Unfortunately, after my reservation was confirmed, the hotel unilaterally increased the price,… Read more
I was really looking forward to my upcoming stay at Hotel Breakwater South Beach this July. I specifically chose this hotel because it caught my eye and matched my dream vacation plans perfectly. I was truly excited about finally staying there. Unfortunately, after my reservation was confirmed, the hotel unilaterally increased the price, allegedly due to a tax change. What’s worse, Booking.com refuses to take any responsibility for this, even though I made the reservation through their platform and never approved any changes. Because of this, I am now forced to rethink my entire trip. What was supposed to be a long-awaited dream vacation is falling apart before it even started. This situation has caused me stress and uncertainty when I should be feeling excitement and anticipation. I no longer trust Booking.com to protect my reservations or provide transparent service, and sadly, I will not be using them in the future. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Reduced mobility person in South Beach

May 8, 2025 Maristela C Sao Paulo, SP

The hotel is well located, across the street from the beach walkboard in South Beach. The room is large, the bed is comfortable and they offer great amenities from Urban Jungle. We had breakfast included in our stay, but the front desk person failed in instructing us on how to get to the restaurant (served in a different hotel, 2-3 blocks away).… Read more
The hotel is well located, across the street from the beach walkboard in South Beach. The room is large, the bed is comfortable and they offer great amenities from Urban Jungle. We had breakfast included in our stay, but the front desk person failed in instructing us on how to get to the restaurant (served in a different hotel, 2-3 blocks away). Out of 3 nights, we only had the hotel breakfast in one morning. The hotel is not fully acessible for a reduced mobility person. We were put in the adjacent building, where the entrance is a parlor that sells excellent ice cream but closes at 10pm, leaving guests with a 3 steps stairs to access the main building. Potentially great hotel but in urgent need of remodelling to adjust to 2025 demands. Read less
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Mar 23, 2025 Janice M Scotland, United Kingdom

This is definitely not a 4* hotel it’s more like a 2* and so overly priced for what it’s worth. The only good thing about this hotel was the location. Upon our arrival and to get to our room we had to cross the courtyard, through the bar, then through the ice cream shop to reach the lift to get to our room. We were put in the old building that… Read more
This is definitely not a 4* hotel it’s more like a 2* and so overly priced for what it’s worth. The only good thing about this hotel was the location. Upon our arrival and to get to our room we had to cross the courtyard, through the bar, then through the ice cream shop to reach the lift to get to our room. We were put in the old building that used to be another hotel . I mean if I wanted to stay there I would have booked there!! Rooms had a damp feel to them, and also not cleaned properly. After staying here I woke up with 2 bites on my leg which had probably come from bed bugs . Although the staff very nice & polite there was no information given on where the pool etc was. We had paid in advance for breakfast but be known to us we had to walk 2 streets away to another hotel (Hotel Victor which I stayed at my last visit to Miami ) to get this . This was also not stated at time of booking. Had I known this at time of booking I would have cancelled this hotel. We were only booked in for 2 nights & that was enough if this had been longer I would have checked out and went elsewhere. I definitely would not recommend this hotel to anyone. One sadly disappointed customer Read less