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The Penguin Hotel

3.5 star property

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Traditional room 1 king bed or 1 King bed with rollaway bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
Traditional room 1 king bed or 1 King bed with rollaway bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; beach views
Pool
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

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1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Miami Beach Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional room 1 king bed or 1 King bed with rollaway bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional room 1 king bed or 1 King bed with rollaway bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed | Living area | 32-inch plasma TV with cable channels, TV

Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

  • 550 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

  • 220 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

  • 240 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Penguin Hotel

Hotel in South Beach
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and valet parking. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance.
The Penguin Hotel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This Art Deco hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property.

The Penguin Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
La Cerveceria De Barro - This beachfront restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 39.90 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10.24 for adults and USD 10.24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Cerveceria De Barro

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • 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 (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1948
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
The listed optional service fee applies to valet parking for commercial vans or shuttles. The valet parking lot can accommodate vehicles up to 16 feet in length. Buses are not permitted.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 150 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 38.76 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Partner property access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Phone calls

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

The nightly resort fee of USD 38.76 (tax inclusive) per accommodation is based on 2 guests. An additional nightly resort fee of USD 19.38 (tax inclusive) will be charged for each additional guest. The resort fees are excluded from the rate and collected at the property upon check-in.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10.24 for adults and USD 10.24 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 39.90 per day (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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per day

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Hotel Penguin
Penguin Hotel
Penguin Hotel Miami Beach
Penguin Miami Beach
The Penguin Hotel Hotel
The Penguin Hotel Miami Beach
The Penguin Hotel Hotel Miami Beach

The Penguin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1277 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good stay

My husband and I stayed at the penguin one night. We had our room upgraded to the top floor with the balcony. It was absolutely stunning to have the entire balcony to ourselves room 401. The only downside is the elevator doesn't go all the way up to the 4th floor so you will have to carry your luggage up a flight of stairs. if you're Able-Bodied it's not an issue. The hotel itself is old and I did see areas like the bathtub that had the landlord special. Painting over visible issues. The elevator was a little loud but honestly the balcony with the view was worth it for the price. Staying here for a small amount of time was great. Breakfast in the morning was great. The pool was nice and the beach is beautiful. Surprisingly quiet for the busy location. My husband and I would love to stay here again. Thank you to staff for making our trip welcoming and memorable. Great job!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

SANDRA D, South Ozone Park

Traveled with family and small children
We stayed in a king room on the 4th floor with a patio. I believe it’s the only room on the 4th floor. In dire need of an update/reno. Drapes and blinds need to be replaced. Molding needs to be dusted. Sliding door lock needs to be replaced. Bathroom is very very small. Plants on patios could use some TLC. Everything needs an update. You could hear the elevator from the room and all noises from it operating. Breakfast is provided by the restaurant next door which came to us cold so appears they are preserved on a plate and provided when the hotel guests arrive. No options. Just whatever they serve you on that plate. Only pro was location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the cleanest hotels I have stayed in. Comfortable beds. Surrounded by food options and restaurants if you don't have a car. Directly across the street from the beach. Very friendly front desk staff. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nadia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The complimentary breakfast at the front porch was horrible. We received the worse meal i have ever eaten. Besides being treated like we were nonexistant after being seated once the server knew that we had a complimentary breakfast voucher. We sent back our meal that was cold, eggs were horrible,hard bread ,no butter , hash browns were cold and soggy. No ketchup...They sent out another meal replacement and that was just as bad so we left. Complained to the staff at the penguin hotel front desk and was given a voucher for the president hotel. Service there was super and breakfast was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

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

Overall a good hotel.

Overall a nice hotel in a really good location but the rooms are small they are conditioner was noisy and don't maintain a steady temperature. You're paying 100% for the location and not for the hotel itself.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahnaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic! The hotel and the staff were wonderful! I selected this hotel based on good reviews and I confirm it is really an excellent hotel. Very clean, hard to hear other rooms, delicious breakfast at its sister property and the pool with warm water, staff very attentive and helpful. Specially the lady at front desk (Lourdes) who helped me on my requests always with her beautiful smile. And, the technician (Leo) who helped me for my room windows to avoid noise (I’m so sensitive to noise). My room was ocean view as requested and I stayed 1 week enjoying my 1st trip to Miami. I will recommend this hotel to my friends and I will be back. Thanks ;)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Grzegorz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
very slow staff at the breakfast bar, no food choices as a hotel guest whatsoever

8/10 Good

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel with good amenities and great staff.

6/10 Okay

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service at hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alba

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

8/10 Good

Gretchen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Penguin provided a wonderful environment for our visit. Staff was helpful, location is ideal, and a good price for the area. We loved the restaurant and pool access. The room was very small for 3 people, but the beds were comfortable. The AC was a bit loud. Other than that it was a perfect place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmeen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was right on south beach with ocean view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gracjana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. We didn't rent a car, so it was very important to be close to the beach and restaurants. We were with kids and they loved the location as well. Right across the street there is a large grass area so we could seat in the restaurant outside and watch our kids play ball. The rooms were a little tight for a family of 4 but we only stayed 2 nights and we spent our time outside. We went to the pool once which is on a roof of another hotel. It was a short walk and it was clean. The staff was very nice and greeted us with extra bottles of water which was great after a long flight. We also received voucher for a welcome drink in a restaurant next door. The Uber ride from the Miami airport was about 30 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SBWFF Get Away Weekend

A nice hotel for a weekend getaway. The room was comfortable. Walking distance from Lincoln Road and hop skip and jump to the beach. Also, to the SBWFF. My only complaint was the food voucher for next door. The breakfast was cold and not appetizing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this quaint, pretty hotel. Staff are absolutely fabulous. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Maciej

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel and a perfect location. Great place to stay for a few nights!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Hans

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025