Riviera Hotel South Beach
318 20th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Miami Beach, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
Riviera Hotel South Beach is a 4-star modern boutique hotel in Miami Beach’s lively Art Deco area at 318 20th St. It’s positioned about 2 blocks from the Miami Beach Convention Center and is described as a short, roughly 5-minute walk to the beach. The hotel holds a public rating of 4.2/5 from 5,470 reviews.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are described as richly adorned, with some units offering balconies. In-room features include rainfall showers and flat-screen TVs, with Wi‑Fi provided via a resort fee. Apartment-style suites add full kitchens plus separate living and dining areas, offering a more residential setup for longer stays.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include an outdoor pool with a bar and barbecues. The property also advertises complimentary beach access and use of beach chairs. A resort fee is noted to cover Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel, a nightly happy hour, transportation to and from Miami airport, and fitness classes.
Dining
The hotel has a Cuban-style restaurant on site. For guests who prefer to self-cater, select apartment-style suites include full kitchens.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The hotel sits close to several Miami Beach cultural and outdoor spots, including The Bass (about 195 m) and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden (about 487 m). Lummus Park is about 1.7 km away, and South Pointe Park Pier is about 3.6 km away. Across the bay in Miami, guests are within reach of attractions like Bayside Marketplace (about 5.8 km), the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science (about 5.9 km), Pérez Art Museum Miami (about 5.7 km), and Wynwood Walls (about 6.9 km).
Best for
This hotel best suits travelers who want a South Beach base near the Miami Beach Convention Center and within an easy walk of the beach. It can also work well for longer stays or groups who value suite-style space, since some accommodations include full kitchens and separate living/dining areas. Guests who prioritize pool time may appreciate the outdoor pool with a bar and barbecues, plus complimentary beach chairs and beach access.
Travel tips
Budget for the resort fee, as it is described as covering Wi‑Fi, nightly happy hour, airport transportation, and fitness classes (some guests also mention resort-fee pricing and disclosure as a pain point). If you’re visiting for culture and parks, The Bass is a short walk away and Miami Beach Botanical Garden is nearby; plan a separate trip across the bay for museums like PAMM and the Frost Science Museum. Reviews mention occasional operational and room-condition issues (e.g., elevator reliability and room upkeep), so it may be worth checking your room promptly on arrival.
What guests say
Guests frequently highlight the convenient South Beach location, with many calling out proximity to key areas and attractions. Positive feedback also mentions friendly front-desk service, smooth check-in, good value at times, larger rooms/suites, and enjoyable features like the pool and the included happy hour. Negative themes in the excerpts include complaints about cleanliness and maintenance (including reports of mold and worn fixtures), operational disruptions (elevator issues and frequent alarm noise), and safety/room-function concerns (doors that don’t secure and plumbing/AC problems). Several reviewers also flag frustration around pricing and transparency, including the resort fee and parking availability.
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