Iberostar Waves Miami Beach

334 20th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Miami Beach, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.2 / 5

Overview

Iberostar Waves Miami Beach is a 4-star hotel in Miami Beach’s Collins Park neighborhood, housed in a 1936-era building. It’s positioned for easy access to both cultural sights and the shoreline, with the beach about a 5-minute walk away. The property holds a public rating of 4.2/5 based on 725 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are described as airy and unfussy, featuring locally inspired artwork. Standard in-room amenities include flat-screen TVs, Wi‑Fi, minifridges, and coffeemakers, and some rooms add balconies. Guest feedback suggests room sizes can feel on the smaller side for some travelers, though others found them workable for a family of three.

Amenities & Recreation

On-site features include a rooftop pool and a courtyard with a patio, offering outdoor space beyond the beach. Meeting and event space is available for gatherings or work needs. Breakfast and valet parking are offered, and guest reviews frequently highlight the pool, cleanliness, and helpful service.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The hotel is a 2-minute walk from The Bass (about 181 m), and it’s also close to Miami Beach Botanical Garden (about 465 m). Farther afield, guests can reach Lummus Park (~1.7 km), the South Pointe Park Pier (~3.6 km), and attractions across the bay like Pérez Art Museum Miami (~5.7 km), the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science (~5.8 km), Bayside Marketplace (~5.8 km), and Wynwood Walls (~6.9 km). The hotel is about 2 miles from I‑195, supporting quick access to greater Miami.

Best for

This hotel suits travelers who want a Miami Beach stay with quick walkable access to arts and parks, thanks to its Collins Park location near The Bass and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. It also fits guests who value a pool option on-property in addition to beach time, with a rooftop pool and outdoor courtyard space. Those who appreciate attentive service and cleanliness may find it especially appealing based on recurring review themes.

Travel tips

If you’re planning to visit The Bass, it’s essentially next door (about 181 m), making it an easy first stop after check-in. For exploring beyond Miami Beach—such as Wynwood Walls, Pérez Art Museum Miami, or Bayside Marketplace—plan for a longer trip (roughly 5.7–6.9 km away) compared with nearby South Beach-area spots like Lummus Park (~1.7 km) and South Pointe Park Pier (~3.6 km). Valet parking is available, which can help simplify car logistics in a busy neighborhood.

What guests say

Reviews most consistently emphasize friendly, helpful staff and a welcoming service approach, with cleanliness mentioned repeatedly across rooms and shared areas. Guests also call out the rooftop pool as a highlight and frequently mention breakfast positively. Location is a major theme, with the hotel described as well placed for the beach and nearby sights. A recurring drawback is that some guests find rooms a bit small, even though others consider them adequate for a small family.

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