The Penguin Hotel

3.5 star property
Oceanfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Collins Avenue Shopping Area

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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
Pool
View from property
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; beach views
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
The current price is SAR 274
SAR 457 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

What's nearby

  • Art Deco Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Miami Beach Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lincoln Road Mall - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Eleventh Street Metromover Station - 8 min drive
  • Miami Airport Station - 14 min drive
  • Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finnegan's Way - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Sandwicherie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Front Porch Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Havana 1957 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Penguin Hotel

Hotel near Ocean Drive
Located close to Collins Avenue Shopping Area and Miami Beach Convention Center, The Penguin Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. With amenities like a white sand beach and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant, La Cerveceria De Barro, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, beach locale, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 51.30 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

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
  • In-room 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 at the property
For any questions, 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 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
  • 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 38.76 (tax inclusive) per accommodation is based on 2 guests. An additional nightly resort fee of USD 19.38 (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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10.24 for adults and USD 10.24 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 51.30 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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Penguin Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is The Penguin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Penguin Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 51.30 per day.

What time is check-in at The Penguin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Penguin Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Penguin Hotel located?

Located in South Beach, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district, just steps from Art Deco Historic District, Ocean Drive, and Collins Avenue Shopping Area. Miami Beach Convention Center and Miami Beach Boardwalk are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Penguin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 542 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1202 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay right on the strip
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Geordie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very cool, retro style hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Racheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's definitely a beachfront hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing, staff was helpful and kind, and we loved the walkability of the area. The included breakfast and welcome cocktail brought the whole experience from good to great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Severine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the hotel staff were friendly and attentive. With my teenager, we appreciated water bottles, beach towels, luggage storage service when we left… an ideal place for going to the beach and visiting Miami!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very simple room but great view of the beach. Room was clean and comfortable. Great location. Convenient location for beach and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and wonderful retro decor. Fabulous location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need closer to the beach surrounding restaurants and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice Stay, however the hotel states that resort fee inc breakfast when I asked they stated it was before a certain date booked. Nice welcome drink at the next door bar. Hotel room was perfect for 2 nights stay. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, clean room, will stay here again next time in South Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roksolana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay. Hotel is clean, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by the location and my stay. Good Job...we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel and a perfect location. Great place to stay for a few nights!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bruno

Liked: Amenities
Great place. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Budi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
South Beach just across the street
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful location. Clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATTHIAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big plus = Location Very friedly staff at the hotel reception desk. Also the ability to storage luggage at first last day. To be improved: Breakfast / Dining Service at Front Porch Café with "some room for improvement" (quite slow, incomplete deliveries, inconsistent service level)
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the hotel itself is pretty old, we had no complaints! It is right next to the beach and is near many dining options! Staff was very kind and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was really nice and helpful. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. Could be a bit more room around the beds . Will return and stay here .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time i have stayed here. I will definitely be staying here on my next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Arman

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff. Only improvement would be next door free breakfast had poor service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and price. I would recommend if looking for a quality well priced hotel. Breakfast could use some improvement
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025