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Hotel Breakwater South Beach

3.5 star property

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Penthouse Ocean | Terrace/patio
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View | View from room
Nightclub
Property entrance
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Cuban cuisine

Reviews

7.6 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 Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (ADA)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Penthouse Sunrise | Private pool

Penthouse Sunrise

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Miami Beach Beaches and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Miami Beach Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Miami Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Miami Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Art Deco Historic District - 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 - 8 min drive
  • Hialeah Market Station - 16 min drive
  • Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mango's Tropical Cafe South Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Icon on Ocean - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Essex House Hotel & Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Breakwater South Beach

Hotel Breakwater South Beach offers 99 accommodations with minibars and safes. 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 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
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Hotel Breakwater South Beach an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
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Hotel Breakwater South Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 1280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 1280 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Elio Dario, Gatineau

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Kirk

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Could do with a good clean. Valet parking is expensive and not for 24 hours as stated on the sign.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Margherita

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ercilia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Karlette

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Anita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't stay here if you want quiet, peaceful sleep. Our room overlooked the pool and the outdoor bar that's part of the hotel. There was loud, thumping music from a live band until 1:30am the 2 nights we were there - Sun and Mon. The bed was not the most comfortable either. But, it was a neat, old hotel in a great location. The room was very clean and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel was ok, staff was not very helpful. Arrived 9pm got taken from lobby through neighboring property , through gelato bar , into service area, up to 4th floor , down hallway to ok room . All of this with 4 large suitcases we had to drag . Not impressed ! Will not stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

PHILIP, ROAN MOUNTAIN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I've stayed here multiple times through the years and never had any issues. It's always been my go to. BUT things have definitely changed. To start with it's now impossible to get anyone to answer the phone. I was told I would receive a call when my room was ready. 7 pm rolls around and still no call. Once I finally get into my room I had zero hot water, no trash can, and room had barely been cleaned. Got zero sleep (not due to the typical thumping from South Beach) because there was what seemed to be a malfunctioning alarm of some sort going off all night right outside of my room. And of course no one at the front desk would answer the phone. So to sum it up. Excessively late check-in, no hot water, dirty room and zero sleep. The location is as great as ever but at this point it's not worth it. Find something legitimate close by.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Corinne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The room was not nice but the area was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms need a refurb, staff were good but overall not very good for the cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Anthony P

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rex W.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff training could really use some help here. It’s a charming and quaint art deco hotel as you would expect. But the team needs some help. Especially housekeeping. Everyone we talked with had the same issues. One towel for a room of 4 people?? No coffee. The bellmen were great and the restaurants on property were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Lori

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t get me wrong this is a cute 1939 hotel and staff are great! It’s just the infrastructure is old so things go wrong. A.c in the building was down and power was on and off during our one night stay. A busy location so naturally the hotel was booked 100 % so staff were busying their butts to get people to their rooms. We don’t get into our room till closer to 5 pm and so because of that delay we missed our dinner reservations. I think as long as you are okay with the average conditions the location is incredible! Beach across the street and right on the ocean drive tourist strip!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

paul

very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in, was told rooms will be cleaned and ready by Priority! I was the First one on the list. That was at about 9:30 AM came back at 2:00 PM as no notification had been sent they told me room was still not ready, however all other names below me were already checked off the list and rooms had been provided to other guests. Went back again at 3:50 PM was told they would check , 5mins later they said room was now ready. What makes this worse it that we book the top room Penthouse Suite?? What was the Priority? To treat us last and worst? Once in the room, very disappointing, so in need of a complete refurbishment, this place is horrible, old tv that has the top half of the screen so dark you could not see that area and remote did not work. One of the door exits to the pool deck could not open, sink did not drain and just filled with other peoples hair coming up from the drain, lighted mirror above the sink did not light up. Two light by the bed did not function. Maintenance guy was sent up but he only tried to push button and unlock the exit door and was not able to fix anything, also did not speak or understand English. Worst Hotel I have ever stayed in. Floors were dirty and full of nasty stuff. Only good is the location but the hotel itself is falling apart.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

leslie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms need a major update. Staff was not friendly. We called at 8AM due to toilet not flushing and no one came after an hour, went back down asked again waited over 2 hours no one came. After 4 hours and asking over and over again the issue was finally fixed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Margherita

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff is great , rooms were spacious but need lots of love. Moldy smell and bathroom shower and tub need renovating. Great location though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

NIKOLAY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and big room, well equipped, friendly staff, perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic room. Just parking sucks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026