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Hotel Breakwater South Beach

Property class: 3.5

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Penthouse Ocean | Terrace/patio
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Cuban cuisine
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View | View from room
Property entrance
Nightclub

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
$137
$120 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30

Explore the area

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940 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Place, Miami Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (ADA)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Junior Suite with Balcony | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Junior Suite with Balcony

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite ADA

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

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Penthouse Ocean | Terrace/patio

Penthouse Ocean

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Penthouse Sunrise | Private pool

Penthouse Sunrise

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Miami Beach

With a stay at Hotel Breakwater South Beach in Miami Beach (South Beach), you'll be steps from Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Miami Beach Beaches and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Miami Beach Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Miami Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Miami Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Art Deco Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover Station - 8 min drive
  • Hialeah Market Station - 16 min drive
  • Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mango's Tropical Cafe South Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Essex House Hotel & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Icon on Ocean - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Breakwater South Beach

Hotel Breakwater South Beach offers 99 accommodations with minibars and safes. 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 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 and complimentary bicycles.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 99 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy Cuban cuisine at Habana 1957, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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.

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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Breakwater Hotel
Esplendor Breakwater
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Hotel Breakwater South Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 147 out of 1259 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthoni

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jared

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Deirdre

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I know it's an historic building - that's the charm. But the tiles in the shower were sloppily grouted - they felt weird and looked gross. The bathroom vanity was warped and falling apart near the floor. Our AC vent left a puddle on our floor. I cleaned it up once thinking we dripped out of the shower. Found it two more times before I finally just left a towel on the floor. It's a little convoluted getting to the room - not a huge deal until you run to CVS at 8:30a and they decide to... I guess deactivate your room key because they assumed we checked out? While it's a minor thing we arrived SUPER early on check-in day, left our bags and explored, per my plan. We came back around noon absolutely drenched from rain, which I hadn't planned for but obviously no one's fault. Asked about early check-in and were shrugged off. While we were trying to shift into warm, dry sweatshirts in the lobby, the guy at the desk literally VOLUNTEERED early check-in to the people who arrived next. Super rude.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ivaylo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kayla

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Dorothea

The beds are so hard and low to the floor
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The area itself was loud. Bumping music. All good, just something to note. The pool is very small. Beach across the street. They were out of chairs at the hotel but did provide towels. Drinks are. Expensive! 4 drinks was $90 😡. Lights didn’t work day two but was rectified quickly. Staff was great. Not sure I’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Nellie

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The first room they gave us still had someone staying in it so we had to move rooms. Then we discovered bed bugs and decided not to stay at the property. While discussing the issue with the front desk another guest had a similar issue. We were all escorted off the property by police and the property is now refusing to refund us for a room we didn't stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jaime

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room air conditioning did not work and hotel could not fix nor exchange room for another as hotel was booked. Check-in was super slow due to hotel staff. Room floor was very slippery with a without shoes. Expedia stated a service fee of $20 plus tax per day would be applied, but the hotel stated that was an outdated rate and charged $39.90 per day. FYI - since the hotel is on the main drag, don’t expect a quiet room as you will hear the music from the nearby clubs and the cars cruising Ocean Drive with their audio system blasting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location. Room and bathroom needs an update. Very noisy until 3am in the morning depending on what room you stay in. WiFi is intermittent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

ANTHONY

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was at 4pm. Walked in at 4:30 and was told the room wasn’t ready. We then had to wait until 6:30pm for our room to be ready. This was very inconvenient for us because we had 4 big luggage bags that we had to haul around with us. Also, once we got checked in, we got to our room. The hotel smelled very dirty, the floors were sticky, like they have never been cleaned. The shower was gross. The bed mattress was broken. The fridge in the room didn’t work. The customer service was terrible, they weren’t willing to do anything to help us feel more welcomed. They just kept blaming it on them being “at capacity”. I will never stay here again, nor will I recommend this hotel to anyone. Beware!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mirel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great location easy check in friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Rysn

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a mess,patio door didn’t open so we had zero access to our private pool,toilet does work or fill,if these were fixed I would give it a 5 star because location is perfect but without the private pool it was not a penthouse experience and they still charged us full price,hopefully they see this and offer some compensation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was great. Unfortunately, had to go back down to get new key cards as ours did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Marcin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jane

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel the location is awesome and the live band and bar was the best!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

IMAD Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Reid

Modern room fixtures
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Mazen

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Tv washing working the whole time. I also had ants in my room and in my bed. It took until 5pm to get any housekeeping service. It didn’t completely ruin my time in Miami but I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026