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Hotel Breakwater South Beach

3.5 star property

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

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 Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪22 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

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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

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(23 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Miami Beach Beaches - 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
  • ‪Essex House Hotel & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Havana 1957 Cuban Cuisine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Voodoo Bar - ‬1 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
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Esplendor Breakwater South
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Hotel Breakwater South Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 1209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 143 out of 1209 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was great! Only concern was wanting to report the toilet paper holder was loose from wall & the balcony door lock seemed broken. Not major concerns, except for the concern of possibly my accidental deposit being charged for these items. Attempted to contact front desk by phone with no answer. Our arrival was 11pm New Years Eve…have some understanding of the crowds & distractions downstairs. Really really liked the lodging and the location. It gave us the NYE experience we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our Stay - if we're back in Miami This will be our first choice for a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas R.

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very courteous, but room was not the cleanest.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alecia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!! Great location! Great staff!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

keyhan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was good except the door key card every single time need to validate to open the door
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Surojnie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs a really good top to bottom cleaning.. it was very dirty and the bathroom door was so difficult to open and close. The toilet kept running after every flush. The elevator was filthy. The bathroom at the lounge /bar area was absolutely gross. There was tools and supplies everywhere in the open. The venue was presenting hookah with tissue stuffed in it! Front desk staff were good and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Levi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly and tried to be helpful. The issues were the building itself. Going up to to the room the hallways and room itself was very hot and humid. The maintenance had trouble adjusting the temperature but after a while they figured it out. The bathroom door was a glass sliding barn door that scraped against the wall as we tried opening and closing it. The toilet wouldn’t flush so maintenance had to replace the guts of the toilet. The tiled shower floor was soo disgusting looking my daughter didn’t want to even use the shower. Maintenance graciously came and scrubbed the shower for a while but unfortunately didn’t help the appearance. The shower head was on a sliding pole to adjust up and down but was broke so we had to secure it all the way up with a wash cloth and hair tie. Also we had to walk through night clubs and an ice cream shop with our luggage to get to the elevator to go to our floor. We also didn’t have a balcony view, not sure why it says that. Definitely would not recommend this place. Tried to move rooms but being that it was Saturday evening they said they were fully booked. I asked for a partial refund and they said there was nothing they could do. Thankfully it was only for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gustavo, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short staffed but helpful, busy a lot
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Shilo

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ocean Drive is closed, would have been nice to know that in advance. Struggled hard to deal with valet parking. Room feels like something they just three together for more revenue, 101. Next to gym, WC, electrical room. All i could hear is the dishwasher and staff. Maybe the dishwasher is why there was NO hot water for a shower at 1030 at night. Room is next to a patio. Think the staff hangout after closing because i woke up multiplentimes to laughing and loud talking. Around 4am it was finally quiet, but that's when my bladder woke me up. Toilet is difficult to flush. Maybe the real rooms are better, but if you get 101 refuse!
Outside the window
Keyboard for room
Hallway outside
Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with great staff and restaurants. Lively atmosphere in the middle of ocean drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Under construction, such a mess. Room was NOT clean. No hot water, front desk guy was super rude about it, acting like ‘oh the water on the 3rd floor wouldn't get actually hot’ ??? First, wth not? Miami isn’t a third world country. Second, it was like ice, not just merely ‘a little cool.’ Turns out the settings were on backwards (they’d literally installed the shower hardware in wrong during the remodel. 😒) Nice enough room & location, but cleanliness was extremely subpar. (See the gross stain on couch in pic).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ranjith Kumar Reddy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room is bad, bathroom is very bad, highly disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a very good area of South Beach. Room was clean Double bed was not two beds, it was connected as one king size bed. So prepare to sleep together. The toilet wouldn’t flush once arriving, they pretended to fix it but didn’t so the room smell like pee. The pool was dirty and small. The heat in my kids room didn’t work, it was like 50 degrees in there. I called to get assistance and was told there was no maintenance and they can bring extra blankets. I would never go back to that hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

MARIZOL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
I did not get a balcony view room I was placed next to the kitchen. Did not get any sleep for two nights as our room was literally connected to the kitchen staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena, Henderson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's was nice room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Quentin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Rented two rooms. Both showers had a broken faucet. The night time staff was loud in the hallway and was knocked on the wrong door at 6 am. Management said it was a mistake but offered no attempt to apologize
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Well worn room and not as luxurious as the pictures suggest. A few things were falling apart. However, Great location and the friendliest and caring staff I've ever encountered!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice older hotel with good clean vibe
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff they deserve more stars
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Quentin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maintenance was horrible. Had four rooms and two the shower facet was broken. At 6 AM staff came to one of the rooms and was looking for the wrong person saying they needed to leave. Then heard staff at 6:30AM in the hallway on another floor talking and being noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia, Stamford

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cyaire

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lizard in our bed crawling on us want refund
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025