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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
Property entrance
Daily full breakfast (USD 10.24 per person)
Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed | View from room
Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
$181
$159 nightly
$181 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30

Explore the area

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1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Place, Art Deco Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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

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

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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

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

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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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Front Terrace King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Corner King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Front King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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

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

Queen Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Corner Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Traditional King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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 Collins Avenue Shopping Area. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Miami Beach Beaches and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Miami Beach Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Miami Beach Beaches - 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Way - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Sandwicherie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lost Weekend - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Macs Club Deuce - ‬3 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 52.97 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 10.24 for adults and USD 10.24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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
  • 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
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
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
  • 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 10.24 for adults and USD 10.24 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 52.97 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. 864 out of 1760 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 473 out of 1760 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 235 out of 1760 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1760 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 1760 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Haruka

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Azlira

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kristyn

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Needed more blankets. Tight quarters. Pool closes early (5:30 pm) and is in a neighboring hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Huifang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location very good. Room clean. bed comfortable. staff let you feel welcomed. But the elevator was down for half the days we stayed which is difficult for nearly 90years old seniors in my group. Front desk did offer a room on first floor but we didn’t take because we wanted to stay together to help them. Valet parking is not convenient because the road at the door front is closed during holiday hours. When the road is open it will be convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

lima

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very convenient location close to everything great day but my absolute favorite part about this property is the front desk staff especially Carmen. She was very helpful. Very kind. Made this experience much better. Thank you for having us. We would definitely come back here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Zeina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff- old building - they don’t tell you that you can’t get dropped off right in front of the bldg.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really friendly and extremely helpful. Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James, Hallandale

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel need a new elevator! It hard to carry luggage up several flights of stairs!! Water pressure in shower was poor also. It’s redeeming quality is its location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Bridget

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My friend and I checked in to the Penguin Hotel for a one night trip. Upon checking in we headed to the room to shower and get ready to go out. While taking a shower, the water shut off and was not turned back on for an hour and my friend had soap in her hair! When checking with the hotel front desk they said “No one let you know the water would be shut off?” We had checked in only less than an hour prior. We were not warned. This did end up wasting a lot of time for our one day trip. The room otherwise was clean, fairly dated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Nice hotel with polite stuff, in a perfect location Room was cleaned as agreed Cons: air conditioner in the room was loud, ( working almost non stop) / elevator was out of order often
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff friendly ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald Maria

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location Location Location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Ghiocarlo

Disliked: Amenities
Elevator out of service all three days. Pool and breakfast are at another hotel which is inconvenient for the guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabetta

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very pleasant and helpful. Beautiful beachfront location close to many restaurants & gift shops . Only issue was the elevator was out of service for the most part of our two night stay.
The sweet Alley cat found between the penguin & president hotels. It seems fed and well cared for ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was smoke filled. I requested Non smoking and yet they put me in a smoky room. Other than getting sick from smoke before my cruise it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark D

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

huma

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Devesh Kumar

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have checked-into 112 at Penguin on 16th late evening with my family. On 17th we had water shortage and had to wait in washroom for long time, and then my room had exhaust problem which created a lot of mess to my luggage. I have been advised to change my room and there were no option given to me with 2 queen bed. Even through I compromised but then I came to know about elevator issue which made my entire stay very painful. I have came here from Canada for family trip and will be going back to my country with bad memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025