Clevelander South Beach

1020 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Miami Beach, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.2 / 5

Overview

Clevelander South Beach is a vibrant, adults-only (21+) 4-star hotel on Ocean Drive, overlooking the ocean and set directly across from Lummus Park. The property is built around a lively entertainment atmosphere, with multiple bars and regular on-site programming. It’s also positioned about 0.8 miles from the shops on Lincoln Road.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms are described as sleek and come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and rainfall showerheads. Select rooms add balconies and/or ocean views, and some provide direct elevator and stair access to a sun deck and the sports bar. Suites include access to a personal concierge.

Amenities & Recreation

On-site features include two rooftop terraces, a patio area with a pool, three bars, and daily live entertainment, plus a dedicated sports bar. Complimentary perks include a cocktail at check-in, beach-towel service, and priority access to Clevelander events. (Other amenities are not documented in the provided sources.)

Location & Nearby Highlights

The hotel sits steps from Lummus Park (about 90 m) and near The Wolfsonian–FIU (about 159 m), placing guests in the heart of South Beach’s Ocean Drive scene. Walkable nearby draws include South Pointe Park Pier (about 1.9 km), Nikki Beach Miami Beach (about 1.3 km), Miami Beach Botanical Garden (about 1.7 km), and The Bass (about 1.9 km). For farther outings, highlights include Fontainebleau Miami Beach (about 4.2 km), Bayside Marketplace (about 5.4 km), Pérez Art Museum Miami (about 5.6 km), Wynwood Walls (about 7.2 km), and Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (about 8.9 km).

Best for

Best suited to adult travelers (21+) who want an energetic South Beach stay centered on live entertainment, multiple bars, and rooftop/pool social spaces. It also fits guests who prioritize being on Ocean Drive across from Lummus Park, with easy access to nearby cultural stops like The Wolfsonian–FIU and beach-area landmarks such as South Pointe Park Pier.

Travel tips

If you want a quieter stay, consider requesting a room away from the main entertainment areas, since the hotel’s identity is built around daily live programming. The immediate area is highly walkable for South Beach sights: Lummus Park is across the street and The Wolfsonian–FIU is a short stroll away. Plan day trips to larger attractions (e.g., Pérez Art Museum Miami, Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya) as they are several kilometers away and typically require a drive/ride.

What guests say

Guests frequently highlight the Ocean Drive location and the lively, music-forward atmosphere as standout positives. Service is a recurring strength in reviews, with staff described as professional and welcoming, and some guests noting above-and-beyond help during checkout. Value perceptions are mixed: some find room pricing reasonable for the area, while at least one review points to food quality not matching expectations. A notable complaint theme involves deposits, with at least one guest expressing frustration about deposit handling.

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