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Hotel Breakwater South Beach

3.5 star property

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Penthouse Ocean | Terrace/patio
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Cuban cuisine
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View | View from room
Property entrance
Nightclub

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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940 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Place, Miami Beach Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (ADA)

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Junior Suite with Balcony | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Junior Suite with Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite ADA

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Penthouse Ocean | Terrace/patio

Penthouse Ocean

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Penthouse Sunrise | Private pool

Penthouse Sunrise

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Breakwater South Beach

At Hotel Breakwater South Beach, hit the beach, dine on-site at Habana 1957 or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges.
Hotel Breakwater South Beach offers 99 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Miami Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local, long-distance and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Hotel Breakwater South Beach's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ocean Drive. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants and 2 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Cuban cuisine with a beachfront location at Habana 1957, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area
Hotel Breakwater South Beach offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Breakwater South Beach. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Miami Beach hotel is smoke free.

Habana 1957 – This beachfront restaurant specialises in Cuban cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Oceans Ten – This beachfront restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Mamma Mia Gelateria – This café only serves light fare. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 47 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Habana 1957
  • Mamma Mia Gelateria
  • Oceans Ten

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1939
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 39.90 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 47.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts only chip-and-PIN credit cards for on-site payments
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Breakwater South Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 1180 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arlene, Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwaine W

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is right across the street from the beach. Right in the heart of the beach area. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy to valet and check-in. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

KEITH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a little noisy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jaris

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
For a hotel on Ocean Drive, it was to be expected. The property is very old, but the room was spacious and clean. The cons to the room were a very uncomfortable bed and, even though you can see where they’ve tried to reduce noise from the street below, it was still very loud until 2am every night. Elevator and stairs were inconveniently located (had to walk through a restaurant and an ice cream shop to access). Not the end of the world, but not the high end experience to match the price per night. Ocean Drive isn’t what it used to be. In the future I’d prefer to stay further down Collins where the properties are newer with better amenities for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

ANTOINETTE

Travelled with family
it is obstructed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buyer beware! This place is a total scam! We arrived before midnight due to delayed flight into Ft. Lauderdale anirport. I messaged the hotel in the app and they said, “Expedia never sent us the message!” Arrived at hotel and they cancelled our ENTIRE 3 day stay!!! Never received any cancellation notice via email, text or by phone, said they had already booked our room! We could not stay any of the dates we paid for, no vacancy, despite my hubby checking the app and they did have reservations available for the next 2 days!!! The night staff guy was absolutely RUDE, and very difficult to understand. He refused to let us speak to a manager. But he said he had “another” room available at another hotel, we could just pay him. Also don’t bother paying the trip insurance, that was worthless too, they stated they could not reach the manager of the hotel after several failed attempts so they were declining our claim. Basically we were put 575.00 and had to get another motel in the middle of the night. All around booking site sucks (won’t publish because I named them), hotel sucks and travel insurance sucks. ALL SCAMS!!Sorry, not sorry. SCAMS ALL AROUND!! Worst customer service EVER!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirhonda, Pompano Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great location. Room was not cleaned, front desk staff was rather rude, and someone opened our door while we were gone. Food's good though
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel was dark and dingy. Had to cross through back rooms of restaurants and bars to get to the room we were staying. Furniture in the room was worn, uncomfortable and at least 20 years old. Outlets didn’t work and sinks did not drain well. Mold around air-conditioning unit and lukewarm water for showers. Staff was very unfriendly. Do not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevaun

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was pleasant and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chase

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was not ready at time of check-in and staff could not provide a timeline of when they would have a room for us. Had to wait over 2 hours past check-in time to get into a room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for eight nights over the Thanksgiving weekend. The hotel staff were great from Check in to the room service. The room was the Ocean Penthouse and the security wasn’t 100% access door was open and the patio door would not lock. That was the worst of it. The room was great and the hotel location top too. Park on 13 st at $20 for 24 hours , don’t use the valet who charge close to $45 a night. I think we will try another hotel next year but you could try this with no issues.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel rich in history and right in the heart of south beach miami experience. Walkable to anywhere. Excellent beach access, paths for bikes and walking. Penthouse had stunning views!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Awful, staff is/was rude and un-accommodating. No regard for customers with spinal injuries and/or disabilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie, Tualatin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Telluride

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025