La Fuente Motel 8th Street
7470 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33144, Miami, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
La Fuente Motel 8th Street is a 2-star motel in Miami located on SW 8th Street. It holds a public rating of 3.9/5 based on 372 reviews, placing it in the budget category with generally positive feedback for its price point.
Rooms & stay style
Guest feedback commonly characterizes the rooms as clean and comfortable, with a more modern, functional feel than some budget motels. Reviews also indicate it’s often used for short stays and couples’ nights, suggesting a straightforward, no-frills lodging style.
Location & nearby highlights
The motel’s SW 8th Street location puts it within reach of major Miami attractions by car. Nearby points of interest include Venetian Pool (~4.8 km), Lowe Art Museum (~6.3 km), and Dolphin Mall (~6.9 km), with museum and waterfront destinations like Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (~10.9 km), Pérez Art Museum Miami (~13.4 km), Bayfront Park (~13.2 km), Bayside Marketplace (~13.3 km), and Wynwood Walls (~12.5 km) farther out.
Best for
This motel is best suited to budget-minded travelers who want a simple base in Miami with access to major attractions like Venetian Pool and Dolphin Mall within several kilometers. It also appears to appeal to couples and short-stay guests, based on recurring review themes about value and nighttime stays.
Travel tips
Plan on driving or using rideshare: the listed attractions (from Venetian Pool at ~4.8 km to downtown museums and Bayside at ~13–14 km) are spread out across Miami. If shopping is on your itinerary, Dolphin Mall is one of the closer big-ticket stops at about 6.9 km from the motel.
What guests say
Reviews frequently emphasize strong value for the price and a stay style that works well for short visits. Cleanliness and room comfort come up repeatedly, with guests describing the rooms as functional and more modern than expected for a budget motel. Staff service is also mentioned positively. The excerpts also suggest it’s commonly used by couples and for brief overnight stays; specific complaints or recurring negatives are not evident in the provided snippets.
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