The Penguin Hotel

3.5 star property

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; beach views
Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

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1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Miami Beach Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(107 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Penguin Hotel

Seafront with outdoor pool, near Collins Avenue Shopping Area
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Other amenities include valet parking, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk.
The Penguin Hotel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

The breakfast at The Penguin Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ocean Drive. An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar are available.
  • Enjoy a beachfront location while dining at La Cerveceria De Barro
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Penguin Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Art Deco Miami Beach hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
La Cerveceria De Barro – This beachfront restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 37.45 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10.24 for adults and USD 10.24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Cerveceria De Barro

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • 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 (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1948
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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
The listed optional service fee applies to valet parking for commercial vans or shuttles. The valet parking lot can accommodate vehicles up to 16 feet in length. Buses are not permitted.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 12 2025 to September 2 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 38.76 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Partner property access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Phone calls

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

The nightly resort fee of USD 38.76 (tax inclusive) per accommodation is based on 2 guests. An additional nightly resort fee of USD 19.38 (tax inclusive) will be charged for each additional guest. The resort fees are excluded from the rate and collected at the property upon check-in.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 10.24 for adults and from USD 10.24 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 37.45 per day (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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per day

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Penguin
Penguin Hotel
Penguin Hotel Miami Beach
Penguin Miami Beach
The Penguin Hotel Hotel
The Penguin Hotel Miami Beach
The Penguin Hotel Hotel Miami Beach

The Penguin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 674 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1414 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expedia told us we had to arrive at sister property The President Hotel due to a road blockage at the Penguin. We had to drag large suitcases up several steps and down an alley to arrive at the Penguin, only to find that the street was OPEN. We could have arrived directly at the front door! EXPEDIA PLEASE UPDATE YOUR INSTRUCTIONS TO BE REAL TIME! I seriously doubt you will post this!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peiyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room we booked was not available due to AC issue after we arrived, and the staff tried switch us to their sister hotel. After an hour
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the ocean view corner room! Very spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rogerio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good service close to everything wonderful cleanliness good place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

???

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff truly elevated our experience, we checked in on the 12th in the morning and the receptionist was really nice, also Mike helped us to get around as well and get the best experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rajapillai K

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
No frills and things are working in a room one would expect. The way out of the room is musty and needs odor control The breakfast at the patio is bad. They just pushed in some fruits, 2slices of bread and coffee and would not even greet me. Presidents hotel is good with breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Akram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room's window view was not good. But the location was great in south beach at 14 th street , but still enough quiet at night . Very good restaurants surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location. Well, taken care of.

I very much like this hotel. The location was perfect. I like to be in the middle of things. It was also quiet but plenty of action just outside the door. I have stayed in a lot of hotels in the art deco district. I would definitely stay here again.
Beautiful view at the rooftop pool just behind the hotel
Beautiful location on Ocean Drive
Artwork in Lincoln Road. This is made up of thousands and thousands of little duckies.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cristal

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in the heart of South Beach. Plenty of restaurants and entertainment within walking distance. Perfect place to stay before or after a cruise. Friendly staff and nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debbi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the Hotel is in a great spot. Unfortunately, the room I paid for was not given to me due to an issue with the shower stall needing to be fixed. The staff was great to work with.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight with family

Was an overnight stay before taking a cruise
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The penguin hotel was a great place to stay on our stop over before our cruise. Lots of little perks such as a welcome drink and a nice breakfast at the restaurant next door. Amazing location and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syeeda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was right across the street from the beach and the center of restaurants and shops. Very nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I lived the ambiance and how walkable the area was
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here and I will definitely stay again due ing my next visit to South Beach Florida!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is situated in an ideal location, surrounded by similar accommodations on Ocean Drive and directly across the street from the beach. There are numerous stores and dining options in the vicinity. The Lincoln Rd Mall is just an 8-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel is clean and well-maintained, although somewhat small. A large mirror on the wall gives the illusion of added space. However, the bathroom is quite cramped, with the toilet positioned directly next to the door. I also wish the room included a microwave and a dresser.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beachfront view was well worth the upgrade! The staff was extremely helpful. We were able to store our luggage until our room was ready and they made our room available hours before the check in time. The location is amazing, and the hotel well maintained, and stylish.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old building, nothing specular.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couldn’t ask for anything better.

Quick nights stay before heading to the Keys. Awesome place. Staff is fantastic. Location couldn’t be better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ba van

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

KASSIA

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

10/10 Excellent

Kamela

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location.

Art Deco. Great location. Loud area but the window AC unit helped to white noise and did not notice it at night. Friendly staff for check in. No issues.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025