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Hotel Breakwater South Beach

3.5 star property

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Nightclub
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Bicycling
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View
Coffee shop

Reviews

7.8 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.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Junior Suite with Balcony

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

View all photos for Junior Suite ADA

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

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Miami Beach

With a stay at Hotel Breakwater South Beach in Miami Beach (South Beach), you'll be steps from Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Art Deco Historic District and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Miami Beach Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Miami Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Art Deco Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Miami Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover Station - 7 min drive
  • Hialeah Market Station - 15 min drive
  • Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mango's Tropical Cafe South Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Voodoo Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Essex House Hotel & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Social - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Breakwater South Beach

On beach with outdoor pool, near Collins Avenue Shopping Area
Hotel Breakwater South Beach offers 99 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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

Children 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 99 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy Cuban cuisine at Habana 1957, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Habana 1957 - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Cuban cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Oceans Ten - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Mamma Mia Gelateria - This café serves light fare only. 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

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
This property accepts only chip-and-PIN credit cards for onsite 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, 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Breakwater Hotel
Esplendor Breakwater
Esplendor Breakwater Hotel
Esplendor Breakwater South
Esplendor Breakwater South Beach
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Esplendor Hotel Breakwater South
Esplendor Hotel Breakwater South Beach
Hotel Breakwater
Hotel Esplendor Breakwater
Hotel Breakwater South Beach Miami Beach
Hotel Breakwater South Beach
Breakwater South Beach Miami Beach
Breakwater South Beach
Hotel Breakwater South Beach an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Breakwater South Miami
Hotel Breakwater South Beach Hotel
Hotel Breakwater South Beach Miami Beach
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Hotel Breakwater South Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 1048 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April, Jefferson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room you could see the iguanas sunbathing on the roof. They have bikes to use. The pool is small. Great food here. Luggage storage, beach chairs and towels. Newly updated. Just finished painting lobby and rooms, new wall hangings and new lobby furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

JONATHAN

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon, Edmonton

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mohamed

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

NEED IMPROVEMENTS

It was way below expectations. 1- Interacted with 3 guest relation ladies during my stay they were not very I would say " GUEST RELATIONSHIP FRIENDLY", the night porter gentleman was pleasant and hospitable. 2- SINK TAP NOT WORKING, DOOR LOCK WAS NOT WORKING- Arrived around 9pm and I wanted to take a quick wash and meet my business associated for the evening. The room sink tap was not working, Tried to call the front desk. housekeeping and the phones were ringing but no one answered. Since I knew the lady was at the desk when I checked in, I wanted to go down and personally complain , then realized that the room door was not locking, So I had to carry my bag and go down to front desk. She did not have much empathy on the situation, and said the phones are not working but she will get someone to come check. So I went back to the room and waited for few minutes but no one came to attend to the matter. Then I went back with all my belongings and requested a change of room, as I wanted to change, take a wash and meet my associates. 3- Wifi NOT WORKING- through out my stay Mon to Wed, Wifi did not work in the room, again when inquired about wifi status there was no apology, instead, I was told that it is fixed try again, or just come down to lobby it should work at the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

James, San Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great Location in the center of South Beach. Beach access with chairs and towels provided. South Beach dining, shopping and nightlife….until 5:00 AM! We stayed Fri and Sat nights. Loud Club music lasted into morning’s wee hours, making restful sleep impossible. Latin beat is great for partying, but not for resting. Avoid this area if you want to sleep at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Breakwater was very kind and courteous and extremely helpful.They supply bikes for you to ride on the boardwalk, which was really neat and there are restaurants on the property as well as a bar with live entertainment.And there's also surrounding excellent dining and entertainment within walkable distance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

2/10 Terrible

Mike

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

Housekeeping steals

Housekeeping stole a watch from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

HARRY, STEAMBOAT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the heart on south beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a different experience. Check in was not at the same location as where we stayed. Elevator was small. It served its purpose. Location was great. Right in the middle of all the action & nite life.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Xiomara

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel lacks basic hospitality, proper security, and professional customer service. If you value peace of mind, respect, and reliability during your stay — look elsewhere. This experience was unacceptable from start to finish.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milyssen, jersey city

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

André

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harjinder

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst Hotel

The room reeked of a foul odor, the bedding was stained, and the mattress sank in like a hole as soon as we lay down. Truly the worst hotel experience we’ve ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Monique

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment time we arrived, the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

OLIVIA, Chicago

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had no microwave and no sugar and the coffee machine was dirty. The front desk gave us the wrong key to the wrong room so we walked in while someone was in their room super embarrassing. NO accommodation for the 20 minutes of trying to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked how nice staff is, also the staff from the restaurant 10/10 love it, can't wait to go back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach chairs and beach towels provided and bicycles included with stay. Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025