Hotel Breakwater South Beach

3.5 star property

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

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

Standard Room

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

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (ADA)

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

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

Junior Suite ADA

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Penthouse Ocean

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Penthouse Sunrise

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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 this property

Hotel Breakwater South Beach

At Hotel Breakwater South Beach, hit the beach, dine onsite at Habana 1957, or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges.
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.

Hotel Breakwater South Beach's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ocean Drive. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Cuban cuisine with a beachfront location at Habana 1957, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area
Hotel Breakwater South Beach offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Breakwater South Beach. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Miami Beach hotel is smoke free.

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Breakwater South Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 142 out of 1200 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view great, the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Ava

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Was given keys to 302 our room assigned was 301. 302 was occupied. When telling the desk his answer was thank you for coming down and telling me. Like I had a choice but to come back down and fix the situation. My other option would have been to stay in the hallway outside the occupied room? He said he would call and apologize to the lady staying in 302 but offered nothing to me.
Mystery glop on the ceiling.
Elevator room over heating, smelling like a belts going out. Asked if there were stairs. Told they were for emergencies only.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness
Room not the same as depicted .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great and the view and location were also. The room was clean and staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Madison

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dirty, didn’t look like the pictures. Loud and noisy all night due to the club and restaurant and bar attached. Limited housekeeping, and sketchy check in service. Unhomed individuals sleep in the lobby & outside on the tables and chairs for the outdoor restaurant. No security whatsoever, and anyone can access the hotel. The “pool” is in a separate building from the rooms, we never saw a pool this was the answer we got when asked where it was. There’s a $200 incidental & you have to repay the “resort fee” even if you paid it when booking. Much cleaner and nicer options on ocean drive to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Frigid room in November cold.: At first the rooms climate control was not working on the cold November day. The safe's code window would not light up and the phone was dead. After a desk visit, a tech came up and replaced the phone and got the safe light on and the heat going. The heat quickly went out and after two more visits from the tech and a front desk staff member, it could not be fixed. We asked for a room change. They made calls to their management and after much time, they simply offered extra blankets and said it was all they could do. We called Hotels.com and they talked to front desk staff. We were told to check out and that a refund was being worked. It has not happened.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No the beds were hard and when i arrived the linen was dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Corinne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and good location. One of the mattresses was so soft that we called it the marshmallow bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room & spacious! Great location! Would book again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is nice and very convenient for many shop, restaurants, clubs etc in the area including the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Kennedy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chasity

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it !!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025