Cardozo South Beach

1300 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Miami Beach, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.1 / 5

Overview

Cardozo South Beach is a 4-star hotel set on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach’s Art Deco district. Owned by entertainers Gloria and Emilio Estefan, it’s positioned for travelers who want to be in the center of South Beach’s shopping, dining, and nightlife scene.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms are described as chic and geographically/ethnically themed, with modern hardwoods or terra-cotta finishes. Standard in-room features include Egyptian cotton linens, a minibar, free Wi‑Fi, and a flat-screen TV; some rooms add ocean views and sitting areas. Suites expand with dining areas, wet bars, pull-out sofas, and marble bathrooms featuring whirlpool or soaking tubs.

Dining & Social Scene

On site, the hotel has a lively restaurant and bar that draws guests looking for dinner, drinks, and people-watching. Its Ocean Drive setting places it amid a dense cluster of nearby restaurants and bars within about a 10-minute walk.

Amenities & Services

The hotel offers event space for gatherings and functions, plus valet parking. Guests can also access a nearby gym at a discounted rate.

Location & Nearby Highlights

Cardozo South Beach sits near Lummus Park (about 372 m) and The Wolfsonian–FIU (about 429 m), with Miami Beach Botanical Garden roughly 1.4 km away. Other notable spots in reach include The Bass (about 1.5 km), Nikki Beach Miami Beach (about 1.7 km), and South Pointe Park Pier (about 2.3 km). For broader Miami attractions, options include Fontainebleau Miami Beach (about 3.8 km), Bayside Marketplace (about 5.5 km), Pérez Art Museum Miami (about 5.6 km), and Wynwood Walls (about 7.2 km).

Best for

This hotel is best for travelers who want to stay directly on Ocean Drive in South Beach’s Art Deco district, close to boutiques, galleries, restaurants, bars, and the beach across the street. It also suits couples and social travelers who value an on-site restaurant/bar scene and the option of ocean-view rooms or suite upgrades with wet bars and whirlpool/soaking tubs.

Travel tips

Because it’s on Ocean Drive in the heart of South Beach, expect heavy pedestrian activity and plan extra time for arrivals; valet parking is available on site. Lummus Park and The Wolfsonian–FIU are both a short walk away, and South Pointe Park Pier is within a longer stroll. If you want a workout routine, ask the front desk about the discounted access to a nearby gym.

What guests say

Guests frequently highlight the Ocean Drive location as a major advantage, citing proximity to the beach and the center of South Beach activity. Staff service is often described as notably helpful, with mentions of smooth check-in experiences and occasional upgrades. The restaurant and bar are repeatedly noted as a fun spot for dining, drinks, and people-watching. A negative theme appears around room condition/cleanliness, including at least one report of an unpleasant odor and dissatisfaction with how it was handled.

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