Miami River Inn

437 SW 2nd St, Miami, FL 33130, South Miami Heights, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.0 / 5

Overview

Miami River Inn is a 3-star hotel set in an early-20th-century house in a leafy residential neighborhood at 437 SW 2nd St in Miami. The property has an individually styled, historic character, with guest comments describing an old-school Miami or Key West feel.

Rooms

Rooms are individually styled and include complimentary Wi-Fi; suites add separate living rooms. Some rooms have bunk beds and/or balconies. Guest experiences vary: reviews describe some rooms as small or dated, and one review notes that a lower-cost room had a shared bathroom.

Amenities & Recreation

The property has an outdoor pool, a shared kitchen, a library, and a bar described as warm and hip. Reviews praise the pool and common seating area, but report that the pool and bar or restaurant have not always been open, so availability may vary.

Location

The inn is about 1 mile from I-95 and 2 miles from Pérez Art Museum Miami; South Beach's bars and restaurants are about 8 miles away. Nearby points of interest include Museum of Miami (608 m), Bayfront Park (1,597 m), Bayside Marketplace (1,785 m), and the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science (2,016 m).

Best for

The inn may suit travelers who value a distinctive historic setting, an outdoor pool, and shared spaces such as a kitchen and library over consistently modern room finishes. Its Miami location also offers access to downtown-area attractions, including Museum of Miami and Bayside Marketplace, while South Beach is about 8 miles away.

Travel tips

I-95 is about 1 mile away, and the listed nearby attractions include Museum of Miami at 608 m and Bayfront Park at 1,597 m. Confirm pool and bar or restaurant hours before arrival, as guests have reported that these facilities were closed on some stays. Reviews mention on-site parking, but parking details are not otherwise documented.

What guests say

Guests frequently praise friendly, helpful staff, the property's character, and the pool and outdoor common areas when they are open. Several reviews value the location and price, while room feedback is mixed: some guests enjoy the antique style, and others describe rooms as small, dated, or in need of upkeep. Reviews also mention noise between rooms and, for some lower-cost accommodations, shared bathrooms. Pool and bar or restaurant availability appears inconsistent across guest stays.

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