Hotel Breakwater

Miami Beach, Miami

Virgin rating

Pool
Lobby
Pool
Superior Room
Superior Room
Guest bathroom
Deluxe King Room
Superior Ocean View Room
Ocean's Ten
Junior Suite
Penthouse pool
Penthouse bedroom
Pool
Lobby
Pool
Superior Room
Superior Room
Guest bathroom
Deluxe King Room
Superior Ocean View Room
Ocean's Ten
Junior Suite
Penthouse pool
Penthouse bedroom

The hotel

Immerse yourself in the spirit of Miami, with a stay at the lively Hotel Breakwater. In the heart of Ocean Drive in the iconic Art Deco district, and just steps from South Beach, you’ll be surrounded by the excitement that’s made Miami famous. Complimentary bicycle rental makes exploring more fun, although it’s just as easy to get around on foot. So, why not head to one of the nearby galleries, or treat yourself to some retail therapy? Cool off in the glass enclosed pool, and be sure to make time for a bite to eat at Ocean’s Ten, where your al fresco meal comes with a side of people watching. You'll love the nightlife in this area too, so get ready for an unforgettable trip!

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking

Where is it

Located in the heart of Miami’s South Beach on Ocean Drive, in the iconic Art Deco district. Within walking distance of a variety of eateries, galleries and shops, and steps away from the beach. Transfer time from Miami International Airport: approximately 30 minutes.

Hotel information

Comfortable and modern rooms with art-inspired décor, and a wealth of amenities, including: air conditioning, free WiFi, free international calling, 42” LCD TVs, coffee machine, room service*, iPod docking station, minibar*, iron, safe, and hair dryer. 

Superior Rooms feature either 1 king-size or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Superior Ocean View rooms have partial ocean views, with bathrobes, and either 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed, or 2 full beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

Deluxe Rooms are more spacious, with a side balcony and partial ocean views, featuring either 1 king-size or 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Junior Suites feature a sitting area with full-size sleeper sofa, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Penthouse Ocean View rooms feature an outdoor balcony/lanai/terrace with private pool and full ocean view, as well as a sitting area, and 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 4 adults. 

Penthouse Sunrise rooms feature an outdoor balcony/lanai/terrace with private pool and full ocean view, as well as a sitting area, and 1 king-size bed sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Valet parking*. Complimentary WiFi. Complimentary bicycle rental. Complimentary international calls. Fitness centre. K’Alma Spa. Pool.

Havana 1957 (Cuban dishes). Ocean’s Ten (casual indoor and outdoor all-day dining, with nightly entertainment). Mamma Mia (ice cream, gelato and coffee). Nearby Gianni’s (blend of Italian and Mediterranean food in a historic setting) offers a discount for hotel guests.

There is a resort fee of $20 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

*Denotes local charge. 

Please note: this is a non-smoking hotel

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1970)
  • Very good (775)
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  • Poor (173)
  • Terrible (267)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Desk service was great!

Nov 20, 2024 Rachel T

Was helped by front desk on November 20th 2024, and they were amazing and helpful. Me and my family are staying here for one night and breakwater made check in and parking fast and easy for us. We were able to get right into the room and have access to amenities.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating My stay in Miami Beach.

Nov 17, 2024 Z3RO_C00L

I had a wonderful experience staying here. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. It was a pleasure to use my Spanish, and the food in the restaurant was very authentic. I look forward to coming back! I particularly appreciate the help of Lily and Harold I’m grateful for all of your efforts.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great experience! Will definitely stay here again!

Nov 17, 2024 T C

Breakwater provided a great experience! The staff is amazing! Lily and Harold were fantastic and a great asset to Breakwater. Will certainly stay again!! Perfect location in South Beach. So many great restaurants and bars within short walking distance. Easy access to the beach. As a bonus, Breakwater supplies towels and beach chairs.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating WOULD ADVISE ALL TO STAY ELSEWHERE

Nov 3, 2024 Deanoboy84 Lincoln, United Kingdom

We recently stayed the the Hotel Breakwater at the end of September. The hotel was recommended to us by a Virgin Holidays travel agent who spoke highly of the establishment. This was our first time in Miami South Beach so we wanted to stay somewhere special. We enjoyed our stay with very little issues. The interior of the hotel is dated however,… Read more
We recently stayed the the Hotel Breakwater at the end of September. The hotel was recommended to us by a Virgin Holidays travel agent who spoke highly of the establishment. This was our first time in Miami South Beach so we wanted to stay somewhere special. We enjoyed our stay with very little issues. The interior of the hotel is dated however, and the mattress was old and worn! The room did smell of damp but we could see through this as the location is great. However, upon checkout and unknown to us, the guy on reception charged the full price (£400 in total) of our stay to our personal credit card when the charge for the stay should have been claimed from Virgin Holidays as part of our package holiday. (So we paid twice) We didn’t challenge this cost for a few days due to the fact we believed it may be some sort of “holding fee” for any gratuities placed upon the room. We were shocked to then see this large amount of money taken from our credit account. Virgin Holidays told us that the hotel should not of done this and we should contact the hotel for a refund. After several attempts to make contact with the hotel, they never responded and ignored all our emails. Virgin Holidays have also attempted to contact the hotel to get them to issue a refund, with no resolution or response. I find it really disappointing and disrespectful that the hotel management have chosen not to respond to our request for a resolution to amicably sort out this issue. Reading other reviews on here, it looks like this isn’t the first time errors have been made by the hotel in over charging guests! Virgin Holidays have had to now resolve this issue thankfully after 3 weeks of nothing from the hotel management. I’m a very fair reviewer, I’ve never had to write a review like this before, but the severity of this issue and the stress it has caused shouldn’t be overlooked. I would recommend to anyone, pick a different hotel! DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent Stay at Hotel Breakwater

Oct 25, 2024 IamTheBestInTown

I had the pleasure of staying at Hotel Breakwater in October 2024, and I was thoroughly impressed. The room and bathroom were exceptionally clean and maintained to a high standard. The quality of the furnishings and amenities exceeded my expectations, and the bed was incredibly comfortable, with soft, clean sheets that made for a perfect night’s… Read more
I had the pleasure of staying at Hotel Breakwater in October 2024, and I was thoroughly impressed. The room and bathroom were exceptionally clean and maintained to a high standard. The quality of the furnishings and amenities exceeded my expectations, and the bed was incredibly comfortable, with soft, clean sheets that made for a perfect night’s sleep. The overall experience was fantastic, and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Miami. Great service, cleanliness, and comfort make it a top choice! Read less