La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport East
3501 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33142, Miami Lakes, United States
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.3 / 5
Overview
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport East is a 3-star, casual airport hotel at 3501 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33142, listed under Miami Lakes. It sits about a mile from Miami International Airport. The public rating is 3.3 from 3,424 reviews.
Rooms
Rooms are described as colorful and straightforward, with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add minifridges, microwaves and/or sofabeds. Suites have separate living areas.
Dining & Included Services
Breakfast, parking and an airport shuttle are all complimentary. One guest review notes that dinner is not served on site, so evening meals need to be arranged elsewhere.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Other amenities are not documented in the source material.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel is about 2 miles from Grapeland Water Park and roughly 10 miles from South Beach. Nearby points of interest by distance include Superblue Miami (about 4.9 km), Wynwood Walls (6.3 km), Venetian Pool (6.8 km), Museum of Miami (7.5 km), the Frost Museum of Science (7.8 km) and Pérez Art Museum Miami (7.9 km). Farther out are Bayside Marketplace, Bayfront Park, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Jungle Island and Miami Children's Museum at roughly 8.3–9 km. Fontainebleau Miami Beach, South Pointe Park Pier and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden are 13–14 km away.
Best for
Best for travelers who need a convenient stay close to Miami International Airport, such as those with early flights or layovers. The complimentary airport shuttle, parking and breakfast add practical value. It also suits visitors on a moderate budget who want to reach Wynwood, downtown Miami or South Beach by car.
Travel tips
Confirm the airport shuttle's operating hours and pickup point with the hotel before arrival. Downtown attractions like the Frost Museum and Pérez Art Museum are roughly 8 km away, and Wynwood Walls is about 6 km away, so plan on a car or rideshare. Since dinner is reportedly not served on site, plan evening meals elsewhere, and check that your room and towel count match your party size at check-in.
What guests say
Guests who liked the hotel mention its convenient location, pleasant service and comfortable rooms, and some felt these justified the price. Negative reviews raise cleanliness concerns, including pests, stained linens and furniture, and dust. Other complaints cover unfriendly staff on the late shift, hard-to-reach management, missing towels for extra guests, TV problems and repeated room changes. One reviewer felt the rate was high for a stay without dinner service. Experiences appear mixed, which fits the 3.3 average rating.
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