Bluegreen Vacations Solara Surfside Resort

8801 Collins Ave, Surfside, FL 33154, Miami Beach, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.5 / 5

Overview

Bluegreen Vacations Solara Surfside Resort is a casual, art deco-inspired, all-suite property in Surfside on Miami Beach, located at 8801 Collins Ave. It’s a 3-star resort-style stay with a strong public reputation, holding a 4.5/5 rating from 710 reviews. The hotel sits about a block from the beach, offering a beach-adjacent base without being directly on the sand.

Suites & In-Room Features

Accommodations are bright suites with free Wi-Fi, pull-out sofas, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and either kitchens or kitchenettes. Some suites add outdoor space via balconies or porches. The suite setup is designed for longer or more self-sufficient stays compared with standard hotel rooms.

Amenities & Recreation

On-site facilities include a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, and game room. Added conveniences and outdoor options include DVD rentals, a picnic area, and beach volleyball courts. Parking is available for a fee.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The resort is positioned for exploring North Beach and nearby outdoor areas, about 4.2 km from Haulover Park and about 4.5 km from Oleta River State Park. It’s also within reach of major Miami attractions such as Fontainebleau Miami Beach (~6.2 km), The Bass (~8.5 km), Miami Beach Botanical Garden (~8.8 km), Wynwood Walls (~11.3 km), and Pérez Art Museum Miami (~11.7 km).

Best for

This resort is best for travelers who want suite-style space and the ability to prepare meals, thanks to in-room kitchens or kitchenettes and pull-out sofas. It also suits guests looking for a low-key, activity-friendly stay near the beach, with a heated outdoor pool, game room, fitness center, and beach volleyball courts.

Travel tips

Plan for paid parking if you’ll have a car, and consider walking to the beach since the property is about a block away. For outings beyond Surfside, many of Miami’s major museums and districts are a drive away (e.g., Wynwood Walls and Pérez Art Museum Miami are roughly 11–12 km from the hotel). If the pool is important to your trip, it may be worth confirming its operating status in advance, as at least one guest noted downtime.

What guests say

Guest feedback commonly highlights the resort’s strong service, with staff mentioned positively across front desk and valet interactions. Reviews also point to comfort-focused in-room experiences, including comfortable beds and reliably hot showers. The location is repeatedly framed as a major advantage, pairing a Surfside address with easy beach access and a convenient base for Miami-area exploring. A noted drawback is operational disruption when the pool is temporarily out of service.

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