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

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

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1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Art Deco Historic District
    1 min walk
  • Ocean Drive
    1 min walk
  • Miami Beach Beaches
    1 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. Buffet breakfast is free. 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. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning.

This Art Deco hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

The Penguin Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is 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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 39.90 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 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
  • Free 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
For more details, 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 20.0 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 33.06 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 33.06 (tax inclusive) per accommodation is based on 2 guests. An additional nightly resort fee of USD 16.53 (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

  • 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 20.0 per day
  • Service fee: USD 65 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 and window guards
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

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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1013 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1013 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1013 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1013 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1013 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Isabel

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was construction going on next door and it started at 8 am so sleeping in was not an option.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jenneil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was very accomadating i checked in a little late and the gave us the opportunity to keep our bags the nexr day after check out at 11 this was really appreciated. The terrace is the best love the location quiet but just 1 min walk you can reach the parties etc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Milagros

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ertunc

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rucsandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was great. The AC was very noisy. The TV remote wasn't working properly. The terrible noise from the construction next door is extremely disturbing. Every morning starting at 7:45 am. It was very upsetting because in vacation we want to rest. Expedia should advise before booking this hotel until thevend of construction.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Art Deco Hotel
I had a very nice stay at this hotel as part of a Miami Vice 40th Anniversary reunion on South Beach. This was one of the hotels captured in scenes in the iconic TV show in the 1980s. My room was comfortable, with a nice bed, desk, and very nice bathroom in what is now really a historic hotel probably build in the 1930s. The breakfast was quite good, and it was served in the hotel just behind it called the President, which also had a rooftop pool area which was nice too. The beach and palm tree park are just across the street. Overall great stay. The only difficulty was the street is closed to traffic, so one cannot just pull up and offload bags. This I found out then I arrived, and I had to pull into the back alley for this. Keep that in mind if you have a car. Otherwise, it was a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dahr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding at the Penguin and the Presidente specifically Carmen at the Penguins front desk. She was not only professional, but also very accommodating when I needed to leave my bags before and after check out. Spectacular service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon, Claxton Bay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Encountered a roach in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Hernan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ana Paula

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jean-Sébastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Almost perfect
Great location Great staff Good services But noisy inside more than outside…
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second stay on ocean drive. The first at a neighbour property was terrible with no sleep due to the constant noise however this stay at the penguin has been a delight. The hotel is gorgeous and the room was bright and airy. We did bit encounter any noise from the street and slept sound. We didn't use the pool but made use of our welcome drinks and breakfast both of which were good. We parked at the local municipal carpark which is a 3 min walk as this was only $20 for 24 hours. Loads of spaces on a Monday in September but unlikely in peak season. We will definitely be staying at the penguin again next time we are in Miami
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Ariel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahni

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I TOTALLY enjoyed our stay at The Penguin. We loved our terrace but the sliding glass door was in disrepair...that was the only cloud on our vacation. Thank you Lourdes and staff for such excellent and friendly service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick, Revere

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean, room, hallways and elevator
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shanel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel stag was very extremely nice and helpful. I do recommend they upgrade the hotel but overall this was my second time here and I will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend to anyone going to the Miami are great location only a hop away from the beach and a short walk to a lot of restaurant and bar options clean standard room pool is at sister hotel nothing to write home about but who really is going to the pool when beach is across the street hope to stay again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
So they have this sign right by check-in that says you can upgrade your room for $20.00 a day. Hmm, that sounds good to me I say so I ask for the upgrade. I don't know if the employee spoke English well enough to understand or what, because he nods and says yes. He then gives me the key to the regular room we had reserved. Again I ask about the upgrade, this time he says, no here is your key. Not even an explanation, can you imagine that. It was not clean either.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024