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The Penguin Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A bed with white linens and a blue pillow, flanked by two bedside lamps, set against a backdrop of a clear blue sea and palm trees.
A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.
A large window with a view of palm trees and a beach.
A hotel with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a blue awning.
A modern dining area with white chairs and tables, a wooden accent wall, and a large plant.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $105
$92 nightly
$105 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Place, Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Miami Beach Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a flat-screen TV, a wooden desk with toiletries, two beds, and a view of palm trees.

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a TV, a nightstand, and a window with a view of palm trees.

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional room 1 king bed or 1 King bed with rollaway bed

Room

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view of palm trees.

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a bed, white pillows, a magazine on the bed, a lamp, and a wall with a large yellow flower painting.

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional room 1 king bed or 1 King bed with rollaway bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall mural of a beach, and a modern chandelier.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(149 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a round ottoman, a desk, and a TV.

Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, overlooking a coastal landscape.

Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a view of palm trees.

Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room

A bed with white linens and a blue pillow, flanked by two bedside lamps, set against a backdrop of a clear blue sea and palm trees.

Traditional Room

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a glass wall with a TV, and a window with a view of palm trees.

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Miami Beach

With a stay at The Penguin Hotel in Miami Beach (South Beach), you'll be steps from Ocean Drive and Miami Beach Boardwalk. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Collins Avenue Shopping Area and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Lincoln Road Mall.

What's nearby

  • Art Deco Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Miami Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Espanola Way and Washington Avenue - 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) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finnegan's Way - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cortadito Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lost Weekend - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Havana 1957 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Penguin Hotel

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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
At The Penguin Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Penguin Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 37.45 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 13.07 for adults and USD 13.07 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The valet parking loading zone (vehicle drop off and pick up) is next door at the Marriott/Havana 1957 restaurant, located at 1401 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The valet parking lot can accommodate vehicles up to 16 feet in length. Buses are not permitted

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 24 to January 11:
  • Parking area

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
  • Partner property access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Phone calls

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

The listed resort fee is collected at the property upon check-in.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 13.07 for adults and USD 13.07 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 37.45 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)

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1012 out of 2002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 529 out of 2002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 263 out of 2002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 2002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 2002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right next too the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the hotel, the staff is awesome, kind and helpful. Great location and very convenient for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, quiet and clean close to beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and incredible staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight, beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay , walking distance to everything, good drinks as well
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hotel was good for a few nights
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing!!! We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel at a perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location across beach and near lots of amazing dining options
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location. The staff were extremely nice. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff, great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and wonderful staff. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. Lobby was too cold but nice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great location with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a great view of the ocean! Fantastic location close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026