See all properties

The Penguin Hotel

3.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Penguin Hotel

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
Pool
Lobby sitting area
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; beach views
Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed | Living area | 32-inch plasma TV with cable channels, TV

Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

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

View all photos for Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

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

Similar properties

Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Terrace | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout curtains

President Hotel

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (1575)
The price is €95
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
President Hotel

About this property

The Penguin Hotel

Seafront hotel with bar/lounge, near Collins Avenue Shopping Area
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and valet parking. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance.
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.

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. A restaurant, a bar and concierge services 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 breakfast 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. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance 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 (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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.

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.

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. 601 out of 1295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1295 reviews

8.4/10

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

Norma, Greendale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were great, offering excellent service and a comfortable stay. However, the restaurant that the hotel provided vouchers for could use some improvement. The hostess was more focused on her phone than her guests, and we waited around 15-20 minutes before being greeted by a server, as the hostess hadn't informed them we had arrived. The food also arrived cold, and the servers seemed overworked, which impacted the overall dining experience. It would be beneficial for the restaurant to improve communication between staff and ensure that all areas of service, including food temperature and customer interactions, are addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paid extra to have access to pool in sister hotel. Very few chairs. Towels for beach but no lounge chairs or umbrellas. Paid extra $60 at beach. Breakfast included had terrible slowwww service. Food always cold. Location is great. Staff try. Booked hop on hop off. Waited an hour didn’t stop. Expensive taxi fare from and to airport. $50 to $75.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, clean room, will stay here again next time in South Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ny

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

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roksolana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay. Hotel is clean, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Yongli

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time i have stayed here. I will definitely be staying here on my next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stefani

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is great and right across from the beach. It is an older building but could use some attention. Room was not real clean, could use some new bedding as well. Front desk was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Reno

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, always available, this stay was better than our expectations. Will definitely come again if we come back to south beach !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great location for access to restaurants and bars. Staff could be more friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

francois-guillaume, Frankfurt

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location on Ocean drive is amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good stay

My husband and I stayed at the penguin one night. We had our room upgraded to the top floor with the balcony. It was absolutely stunning to have the entire balcony to ourselves room 401. The only downside is the elevator doesn't go all the way up to the 4th floor so you will have to carry your luggage up a flight of stairs. if you're Able-Bodied it's not an issue. The hotel itself is old and I did see areas like the bathtub that had the landlord special. Painting over visible issues. The elevator was a little loud but honestly the balcony with the view was worth it for the price. Staying here for a small amount of time was great. Breakfast in the morning was great. The pool was nice and the beach is beautiful. Surprisingly quiet for the busy location. My husband and I would love to stay here again. Thank you to staff for making our trip welcoming and memorable. Great job!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

SANDRA D, South Ozone Park

Travelled with family and small children
We stayed in a king room on the 4th floor with a patio. I believe it’s the only room on the 4th floor. In dire need of an update/reno. Drapes and blinds need to be replaced. Molding needs to be dusted. Sliding door lock needs to be replaced. Bathroom is very very small. Plants on patios could use some TLC. Everything needs an update. You could hear the elevator from the room and all noises from it operating. Breakfast is provided by the restaurant next door which came to us cold so appears they are preserved on a plate and provided when the hotel guests arrive. No options. Just whatever they serve you on that plate. Only pro was location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the cleanest hotels I have stayed in. Comfortable beds. Surrounded by food options and restaurants if you don't have a car. Directly across the street from the beach. Very friendly front desk staff. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nadia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The complimentary breakfast at the front porch was horrible. We received the worse meal i have ever eaten. Besides being treated like we were nonexistant after being seated once the server knew that we had a complimentary breakfast voucher. We sent back our meal that was cold, eggs were horrible,hard bread ,no butter , hash browns were cold and soggy. No ketchup...They sent out another meal replacement and that was just as bad so we left. Complained to the staff at the penguin hotel front desk and was given a voucher for the president hotel. Service there was super and breakfast was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

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

Overall a good hotel.

Overall a nice hotel in a really good location but the rooms are small they are conditioner was noisy and don't maintain a steady temperature. You're paying 100% for the location and not for the hotel itself.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahnaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic! The hotel and the staff were wonderful! I selected this hotel based on good reviews and I confirm it is really an excellent hotel. Very clean, hard to hear other rooms, delicious breakfast at its sister property and the pool with warm water, staff very attentive and helpful. Specially the lady at front desk (Lourdes) who helped me on my requests always with her beautiful smile. And, the technician (Leo) who helped me for my room windows to avoid noise (I’m so sensitive to noise). My room was ocean view as requested and I stayed 1 week enjoying my 1st trip to Miami. I will recommend this hotel to my friends and I will be back. Thanks ;)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Grzegorz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
very slow staff at the breakfast bar, no food choices as a hotel guest whatsoever

8/10 Good

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel with good amenities and great staff.