Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport West/Doral
3929 NW 79th Ave, Miami, FL 33166, Miami Lakes, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport West/Doral is a 3-star, modern airport hotel at 3929 NW 79th Ave, Miami, FL 33166, listed under Miami Lakes. It holds a public rating of 3.9 from 1,465 reviews. The source describes it as roughly a 5.3-mile drive from Miami International Airport and a 2.8-mile drive from Miami Springs Golf & Country Club.
Rooms
Rooms are described as contemporary, with free WiFi, TVs with premium cable channels, desks, minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites and upgraded rooms add living areas with pull-out sofas. Guest comments on rooms are mixed: some praise the bed and overall room quality, while others mention worn carpet, chipped furniture and basic bedding.
Dining
The property has an American restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, along with Starbucks coffee. A guest noted that breakfast was not included with their room rate. Another reviewer found food and drink options minimal.
Amenities & Recreation
Social spaces include a living room-style lobby and an outdoor courtyard. Recreation is limited to an outdoor pool and an exercise room. Practical services include a free airport shuttle, parking, a business center and meeting space.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Dolphin Mall is the closest listed attraction at about 6.2 km, followed by Venetian Pool (about 8.8 km) and the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum (about 8 km). Superblue Miami (about 11 km) and Wynwood Walls (about 12.5 km) are farther out. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Pérez Art Museum Miami, the Frost Museum of Science, Bayside Marketplace and Bayfront Park lie roughly 13–14.5 km away, and Jungle Island, Miami Children's Museum, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Matheson Hammock Park & Marina are 15–16 km away.
Best for
Best suited to travelers with airport-linked itineraries, such as late arrivals or early departures, thanks to the free airport shuttle and on-site parking. It also suits business travelers and those who want a straightforward mid-range base west of central Miami with a pool and courtyard.
Travel tips
The airport is about a 5.3-mile drive away, and a free airport shuttle is offered; confirm its schedule with the hotel before arrival. Most Miami sights, including Wynwood Walls and downtown attractions, are 12–16 km away, so plan on driving. Breakfast may not be included in the rate, so check your booking details.
What guests say
Guests most often praise friendly, helpful staff, including those who checked in late at night. Several describe rooms as clean and comfortable, with one singling out the bed. Criticisms focus on room condition, including dirty carpet, chipped furniture and thin bedding, and one guest noted an odd atmosphere in the room. Others found food and drink options limited and staff hard to find at times, and one noted that breakfast was not included in their rate.
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