Hotel Breakwater South Beach

3.5 star property

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Relax by the pool in a tranquil oasis surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant seating.
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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV, offering a serene view of palm trees and the beach.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
940 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Port of Miami
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Junior Suite with Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse Sunrise

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

  • 380 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite ADA

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse Ocean

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Hotel Breakwater South Beach

3.5-star hotel in South Beach
At Hotel Breakwater South Beach, hit the beach, dine onsite at Habana 1957, or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges.
Hotel Breakwater South Beach offers 99 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. 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 safes, as well as 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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

In addition to an outdoor pool, Hotel Breakwater South Beach provides a fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center. This Art Deco hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Hotel Breakwater South Beach is a smoke-free property.

Habana 1957 - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Cuban cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Oceans Ten - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Mamma Mia Gelateria - This café serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Habana 1957
  • Mamma Mia Gelateria
  • Oceans Ten

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1939
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Breakwater Hotel
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Hotel Breakwater South Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1020 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I don’t know
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank, SHERMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly front desk staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good price for location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Manisha

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We were four to the room, and the sofa bed was not set up. When asked to have it setup, housekeeping only brought up one pillow and neglected to bring us additional towels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaquia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
To access the rooms from the front desk you had to go down 3 stairs across an eating area and bar thru a covered bar thru a door and down 3 steps thru the gelato shop and then up the elevator. The pool area sounded like they were running all the air conditioning units for all of Miami.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and classic with a nice tiki bar. Parking was valet only. I have a truck so had to use off site parking. Pool was mediocre nobody was in there. It was LOUD LOUD LOUD all day and all night til 5 am. Musics mixed and matched. I mean, it is south beach but at some point we just wanted to relax and wind down. No place to do that. Otherwise room was clean and spacious, staff was amazing. Good for the price. Very walkable. And across from beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great classic South Beach hotel. Great location and condition for its art deco age. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Yohe

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yohe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice, first time I went a few years ago was definitely better, the pool used to be heated now it doesn't even look as clean, the pool area only had around 2 or 3 chairs and they were broken. it was an ok stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darya

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Second time staying at Breakwater and I will def be back. Me and my boyfriend loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Long Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love It
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely miss avertised. Pool is nothing like the photos. Room was messy and shower was broken. Bed was horrible. Checked out after 2 hours. No refunds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liomar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Art deco delight

It was an art deco delight. There's nothing extra about the decor, but I would call it well-appointed. It's all well designed and exactly what I needed it to be. The rainfall shower was a pleasant surprise. The staff were excellent to me. The way the buildings connect is a little quirky, but no big deal. Tiny pool but perfect for my needs. Only 3 working chairs were available. You can see the ocean through the trees. I would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seneca

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noisy at spring break. Hotel stage/DJ runs to 3am.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025