Art Deco Ocean Walk Apartments
Guest rating: 2.8 / 5
Overview
Art Deco Ocean Walk Apartments is a small apartment-style property in Miami Beach, Florida, offering 6 self-catering units set within the neighborhood's iconic Art Deco district. The building operates with self parking, express check-out, and free WiFi in public areas, functioning more like a compact residential-style stay than a full-service hotel.
Rooms & Units
Each of the six air-conditioned apartments includes a kitchenette with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, microwave, and cookware, dishes, and utensils, plus a separate dining area and sitting area. Units come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee/tea maker, an iron and ironing board, and a bathroom with a shower/tub combination. Housekeeping is not provided during the stay, consistent with the apartment-style format.
Dining & Nearby Restaurants
There is no on-site restaurant, but guests can cook in-unit thanks to the kitchenette, or step outside to a dense cluster of dining options within a few minutes' walk, including Colombian, Cuban, Latin American, Italian, and Mexican restaurants such as La Ventana, Esquina Cubana, Garden House, Dolce Vita, and Azteca South Beach, most within roughly 500 meters.
Location & Getting Around
The property sits within about 20 meters of the Washington Av & 7 St bus stop, with several additional bus stations along Washington Avenue within a few hundred meters, making it easy to explore Miami Beach without a car. Miami International Airport is about 15.8 km away and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about 32.7 km away, both reachable by car or airport transfer.
Amenities
Building-wide amenities include free WiFi, free self parking, an elevator, air conditioning, and smoke-free policies throughout. Each apartment is equipped for independent living with a kitchen, microwave, and cable TV, suiting travelers who prefer preparing their own meals over relying on room service or an on-site restaurant.
Best for
This property suits budget-conscious travelers and small groups who want an independent, self-catering base in Miami Beach's Art Deco district, thanks to full kitchenettes and free parking. It's well suited to guests who value proximity to Washington Avenue's restaurant scene and multiple nearby bus stations over full hotel services like daily housekeeping or a front desk staffed around the clock.
Travel tips
Rely on the Washington Avenue bus stops just steps from the building to get around Miami Beach without renting a car, and budget extra travel time to and from Miami International Airport (about 15.8 km) or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (about 32.7 km). Because check-in coordination and guest support have reportedly been limited to daytime office hours, confirm arrival logistics and access instructions with the property well before your flight lands, especially if arriving as an international traveler without local mobile data. The building sits on a main road near nightlife venues, so light sleepers may want to pack earplugs.
What guests say
Guest feedback is mixed. Positive mentions center on the convenient location, reasonable pricing, and good communication for some stays, with a few reviewers noting they returned for a second visit. Negative feedback repeatedly raises cleanliness and upkeep concerns, including an aged feel, a reported pest sighting, and a lack of shower amenities, as well as noise from nearby late-night venues and thin window insulation. Several guests also described difficulties with check-in coordination, limited daytime-only support hours, and in one case a lack of hot water for an extended period, along with at least one complaint about being unable to access the property and seeking a refund.
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