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The Penguin Hotel

3.5 star property

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed
Lobby sitting area
Traditional Room, 1 King Bed
Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Place, Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Art Deco Historic District
    ‪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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Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(122 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed | Living area

Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Front Terrace King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Corner King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Front King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Corner Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom

Traditional King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Miami Beach

With a stay at The Penguin Hotel 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 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Miami Beach Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Drive - 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
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Espanola Way and Washington Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Way - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Sandwicherie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Bolognese on Ocean Drive - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Havana 1957 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Penguin Hotel

Oceanfront with outdoor pool, near Collins Avenue Shopping Area
The Penguin Hotel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
At The Penguin Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Penguin Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 37.45 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • 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
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The valet parking loading zone (vehicle drop off and pick up) is next door at the Marriott/Havana 1957 restaurant, located at 1401 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The valet parking lot can accommodate vehicles up to 16 feet in length. Buses are not permitted

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 24 to January 11:
  • Parking area

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

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
  • Partner property access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Phone calls

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

The listed resort fee is 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 37.45 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

The Penguin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 777 out of 1582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 428 out of 1582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 211 out of 1582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1582 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maykel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful 😍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Neris

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

carina

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

8/10 Good

Juan, Lancaster

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean nice. view of the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

mitzi, Mukilteo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Just too noisy if looking for a good night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Japneet

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

10/10 Excellent

jerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was not helpful , the stay was nice tho .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dima

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. The staff was so welxoming and kind to us and our children. The ocean facing room was great. The housekeeping staff was very accommodating. We had breakfast included which was a buffet. Pretty convenient. Definitely recommend. Ruby carmen and all the staff were so sweet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! staff was kind and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Becky

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to the beach, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An experienced I would loved to try again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the location quite yet very close to night life and dinning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice n staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

raydel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johan, Grassy Lake

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

10/10 Excellent

Pres

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location by the beach,& super clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

FELIX

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mi estancia

El personal es muy amable. El hotel tiene muy buena ubicación
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tapas, Centerton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There are no facility of swimming pool though they said they have one .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

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