The Penguin Hotel

3.5 star property
Oceanfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Collins Avenue Shopping Area

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Traditional room 1 king bed or 1 King bed with rollaway bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Traditional room 1 king bed or 1 King bed with rollaway bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Pool
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; beach views
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Traditional room 1 king bed or 1 King bed with rollaway bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

What's nearby

  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Art Deco Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Miami Beach Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lincoln Road Mall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Eleventh Street Metromover Station - 8 min drive
  • Miami Airport Station - 14 min drive
  • Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finnegan's Way - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Sandwicherie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Front Porch Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Havana 1957 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Penguin Hotel

Hotel near Ocean Drive
Located close to Collins Avenue Shopping Area and Miami Beach Convention Center, The Penguin Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. With amenities like a white sand beach and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant, La Cerveceria De Barro, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, beach towels, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, beach locale, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 39.90 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • 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
  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included 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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10.24 for adults and USD 10.24 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 39.90 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Penguin Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is The Penguin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Penguin Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 39.90 per day.

What time is check-in at The Penguin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Penguin Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Penguin Hotel located?

Located in South Beach, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district, just steps from Art Deco Historic District, Ocean Drive, and Collins Avenue Shopping Area. Miami Beach Convention Center and Miami Beach Beaches are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Penguin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1286 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

10/10

Excellent location and friendly staffs !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

We enjoyed our stay.The location was great and the property was clean.Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Loved it here and I will definitely stay again due ing my next visit to South Beach Florida!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

Clean staff was nice and accommodating. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Having the beach right across from the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We loved our stay , its a beautiful area. Very clean and the staff was so nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The location was great and the staff very helpful and kind. Will definitely stay at the Penguin anytime Im visiting sobe
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Amazing views!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great place to stay right on the strip
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

The location is as good as you can possibly get. The staff is politely and rooms where extremely clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Very clean, walking distance to the beach and all amenities!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I lived the ambiance and how walkable the area was
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

good service close to everything wonderful cleanliness good place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice spot and convenient for my work trip
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Perfectly situated on Ocean Drive! Close to restaurants, bars and the sea!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Loved the ocean view corner room! Very spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Fantastic place to stay. The staff was friendly and helpful; excellent. They allowed us to check in early which was a pleasant surprise. You can walk to most anything you needed Walgreens restaurants even Starbucks. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great spot at Miami Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Was a very cool, retro style hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We enjoyed everything about our recent stay and this hotel. Special thanks to Carmen at the front desk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

Great service
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025