Shalimar Motel

6200 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138, Miami Shores, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.3 / 5

Overview

Shalimar Motel is a 3-star motel at 6200 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138, listed under Miami Shores. It sits within the Biscayne Boulevard Historic District, also known as the MiMo District. The public rating is 3.3 from 592 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are described as simple and streamlined, with tile floors, air-conditioning, pillowtop mattresses, combination bathtub/shower units and free Wi-Fi. Rooms open to shared balconies with either city or courtyard views.

Dining & On-Site Services

Free continental breakfast and free parking are included. A small patio with seating is available on site. Limited shuttle service to the ports is offered for a surcharge.

Location & Surroundings

The motel is about 0.3 miles from the shore of Biscayne Bay, 1 mile from Morningside Park and 4.9 miles from the Dante B. Fascell Port of Miami. The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami is about 2.4 km away, and Wynwood Walls is about 4 km away. Superblue Miami (4.9 km), Pérez Art Museum Miami (5.3 km), Jungle Island (5.4 km) and the Frost Museum of Science (5.4 km) are also nearby.

Further Afield

Farther out are Bayside Marketplace (6.3 km), Fontainebleau Miami Beach (6.4 km), Bayfront Park (6.5 km), Miami Beach Botanical Garden (6.5 km), the Museum of Miami (6.7 km) and The Bass (6.8 km). South Pointe Park Pier is about 9.6 km away, and Vizcaya Museum & Gardens about 10.3 km.

Best for

Shalimar Motel suits budget-minded travelers who want a simple base in the MiMo District with free parking and continental breakfast included. It also fits cruise passengers, since the Port of Miami is 4.9 miles away and a limited surcharge shuttle is offered. Art and museum visitors can reach the Institute of Contemporary Art, Wynwood Walls and Superblue Miami within a few kilometers.

Travel tips

Since the shuttle to the ports is limited and carries a surcharge, confirm availability before relying on it for a cruise departure. A guest mentioned that parking is not large, so arriving earlier may help. Most attractions, such as Wynwood Walls and the Pérez Art Museum, are several kilometers away, so plan on a car or ride service.

What guests say

Guests praise friendly, helpful staff and describe the location and surrounding area as a strong point. Room quality draws mixed but generally positive comments, with one guest rating rooms moderately. Parking capacity is noted as a drawback because the lot is not large. One reviewer felt the price was a bit high relative to how the property is advertised, and mentioned that seasonal factors such as hurricane season affect local budgets. One guest also noted receiving only a single key at check-in.

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