Hotel Breakwater South Beach
940 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Miami Beach, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.7 / 5
Overview
Hotel Breakwater South Beach is a 3-star beachfront hotel at 940 Ocean Dr in Miami Beach, within South Beach's art deco district. It keeps its original 1939 art deco exterior. The public rating is 3.7 from 1,576 reviews.
Rooms
Rooms are described as modern with colorful accents. They include free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, coffeemakers and minibars. Some rooms and suites add ocean views, private balconies and/or separate sitting areas.
Dining & Inclusions
The hotel has 2 on-site restaurants. Full breakfast and the use of loaner bicycles are included. Guest feedback mentions a ground-level restaurant called Havana, with praise for its staff and empanadas, and drinks and people-watching are also mentioned favorably.
Amenities & Recreation
Facilities include a rooftop terrace, an upper-level pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The complimentary loaner bicycles suit getting around South Beach. A full amenities list beyond the source summary is not documented.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Lummus Park is about 152 m away and The Wolfsonian-Florida International University about 168 m. Nikki Beach Miami Beach is roughly 1.2 km away, South Pointe Park Pier about 1.8 km, and The Bass about 2 km. Lincoln Road Mall is 0.9 miles away. Farther afield are the Frost Museum of Science (about 5.7 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 for leisure travelers who want to be in the middle of Ocean Drive's art deco district with the beach and Lummus Park almost next door. The rooftop terrace, upper-level pool, included breakfast and loaner bicycles suit visitors who plan to explore South Beach on their own. It is less suited to guests who need a quiet stay or want flawless room upkeep, given some review complaints.
Travel tips
Use the included loaner bicycles for Lincoln Road Mall (0.9 miles) and for nearby spots such as South Pointe Park Pier and The Bass. Ask the hotel before arrival about street closures and where to park or valet, because one guest reported an unannounced road closure that forced a long walk with luggage from a valet a block away. Ocean Drive is a busy, lively strip, so ask about room location if noise matters to you.
What guests say
Guests most often praise the central South Beach location, friendly service, good drinks and the people-watching on Ocean Drive. One reviewer also liked the air conditioning and reported no noise on their floor. Negatives centre on upkeep and value: complaints include broken or missing shower tiles, a toilet that flushed unreliably, a blocked sink, a broken minibar fridge, bird droppings and small spaces for the price. Some found the restaurant food served cold, though the waitstaff and empanadas were liked. One guest was upset about an unannounced road closure that complicated valet and check-in.
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