The Shepley South Beach Hotel
1340 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Miami Beach, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
The Shepley South Beach Hotel is a 3-star, upscale boutique-style property set in a 1938 Art Deco building on palm tree-lined Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. It holds a strong public rating of 4.4/5 from 607 reviews, with guests frequently highlighting the hotel’s atmosphere and upkeep.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms feature vintage-style furnishings and include free Wi‑Fi, a flat-screen TV, a safe, a minifridge, and an espresso machine. Some rooms accommodate up to four guests, while suites add living areas and wet bars. Reviews often mention comfortable bedding and good-quality linens, as well as spacious rooms and strong shower water pressure.
On-site Spaces & Food
Public areas include a sophisticated lobby lounge, a furnished terrace, and a communal retro kitchen. Breakfast is available in a self-service format; feedback trends positive overall, though some guests note it may feel less compelling for the price.
Beach & Recreation
The hotel is about a 4-minute walk to South Beach, making it convenient for beach-focused stays. Beach chairs and towels are available to rent for time on the sand.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The hotel is a short walk from the shops and restaurants of Española Way and close to Lummus Park (about 457 m) and The Wolfsonian–FIU (about 466 m). Other nearby points of interest include Miami Beach Botanical Garden (about 1.3 km), The Bass (about 1.4 km), Nikki Beach Miami Beach (about 1.8 km), and South Pointe Park Pier (about 2.4 km). For broader Miami attractions, it’s within reach of Fontainebleau Miami Beach (about 3.8 km), Pérez Art Museum Miami (about 5.5 km), Bayside Marketplace (about 5.5 km), Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science (about 5.7 km), Wynwood Walls (about 7.1 km), and Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (about 9.1 km).
Best for
This hotel fits travelers who want a walkable South Beach base, with the beach about 4 minutes away and Lummus Park and The Wolfsonian–FIU nearby. It also suits guests who appreciate a maintained Art Deco setting and in-room essentials like free Wi‑Fi, espresso machines, and minifridges. Couples and small groups often benefit from the room sizing and suite options with separate living areas and wet bars.
Travel tips
Because the hotel sits near South Beach and Española Way, many dining, shopping, and beach plans can be done on foot. If you want a beach day, note that beach chairs and towels are available to rent rather than automatically included. For museum-heavy itineraries, plan a short ride to mainland attractions like Pérez Art Museum Miami, the Frost Museum of Science, and Bayside Marketplace (all roughly 5.5–5.7 km away).
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the location for being an easy walk to the beach and nearby shops and restaurants. Cleanliness and overall maintenance are recurring positives, along with welcoming front desk interactions and polite service. Comfort is a common theme, including bedding/linens quality, room size, and strong shower water pressure. Breakfast is often described as convenient self-service, though some guests feel its value can be inconsistent. A small number of reviews indicate notably negative service experiences, contrasting with otherwise common staff praise.
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