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Hotel Breakwater South Beach

3.5 star property

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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
$214
$188 nightly
$214 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20

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940 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Place, Miami Beach Boardwalk
    ‪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
(21 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 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
(12 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 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Miami Beach Convention Center and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Fontainebleau.

What's nearby

  • Miami Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Art Deco Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Miami Beach Beaches - 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
  • ‪Voodoo Bar - ‬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. 534 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 1178 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
For a hotel on Ocean Drive, it was to be expected. The property is very old, but the room was spacious and clean. The cons to the room were a very uncomfortable bed and, even though you can see where they’ve tried to reduce noise from the street below, it was still very loud until 2am every night. Elevator and stairs were inconveniently located (had to walk through a restaurant and an ice cream shop to access). Not the end of the world, but not the high end experience to match the price per night. Ocean Drive isn’t what it used to be. In the future I’d prefer to stay further down Collins where the properties are newer with better amenities for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

ANTOINETTE

Traveled with family
it is obstructed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buyer beware! This place is a total scam! We arrived before midnight due to delayed flight into Ft. Lauderdale anirport. I messaged the hotel in the app and they said, “Expedia never sent us the message!” Arrived at hotel and they cancelled our ENTIRE 3 day stay!!! Never received any cancellation notice via email, text or by phone, said they had already booked our room! We could not stay any of the dates we paid for, no vacancy, despite my hubby checking the app and they did have reservations available for the next 2 days!!! The night staff guy was absolutely RUDE, and very difficult to understand. He refused to let us speak to a manager. But he said he had “another” room available at another hotel, we could just pay him. Also don’t bother paying the trip insurance, that was worthless too, they stated they could not reach the manager of the hotel after several failed attempts so they were declining our claim. Basically we were put 575.00 and had to get another motel in the middle of the night. All around booking site sucks (won’t publish because I named them), hotel sucks and travel insurance sucks. ALL SCAMS!!Sorry, not sorry. SCAMS ALL AROUND!! Worst customer service EVER!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirhonda, Pompano Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great location. Room was not cleaned, front desk staff was rather rude, and someone opened our door while we were gone. Food's good though
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel was dark and dingy. Had to cross through back rooms of restaurants and bars to get to the room we were staying. Furniture in the room was worn, uncomfortable and at least 20 years old. Outlets didn’t work and sinks did not drain well. Mold around air-conditioning unit and lukewarm water for showers. Staff was very unfriendly. Do not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevaun

Liked: Amenities
View
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was pleasant and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chase

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was not ready at time of check-in and staff could not provide a timeline of when they would have a room for us. Had to wait over 2 hours past check-in time to get into a room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for eight nights over the Thanksgiving weekend. The hotel staff were great from Check in to the room service. The room was the Ocean Penthouse and the security wasn’t 100% access door was open and the patio door would not lock. That was the worst of it. The room was great and the hotel location top too. Park on 13 st at $20 for 24 hours , don’t use the valet who charge close to $45 a night. I think we will try another hotel next year but you could try this with no issues.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel rich in history and right in the heart of south beach miami experience. Walkable to anywhere. Excellent beach access, paths for bikes and walking. Penthouse had stunning views!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Awful, staff is/was rude and un-accommodating. No regard for customers with spinal injuries and/or disabilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie, Tualatin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Telluride

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

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was great! The cleanliness and decor was beautiful. Only issue was toilet handle broke and when i called fhe front dwsk there was no answer. I had to go to the front desk to let them know but it was fixed immediately. All in all it was excellent and i would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t ready and not secure
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was a good size, comfortable bed, nice view and quiet in the heart of South Beach. Didn't love how they ran out of beach chairs and umbrellas midday.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Damon Wallace

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and it was spacious ( had a Jr Deluxe suite). The staff was nice. We did not like the fact that we had to walk a ways through the restaurant and through the gelato place to get to the elevator to get to the room. Kit a game-changer, but not convenient. It’s also not ideal that the free breakfast is for Cafe Americano at its sister hotel , Hotel Victor. It’s 3 blocks away. Also, no gym is not great a well.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025