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The Penguin Hotel

3.5 star property

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A bed with white linens and a blue pillow, flanked by two bedside lamps, set against a backdrop of a clear blue sea and palm trees.
A beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.
A hotel with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a blue awning.
A large window with a view of palm trees and a beach.
A modern dining area with white chairs and tables, a wooden accent wall, and a large plant.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 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, Miami Beach Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a flat-screen TV, a wooden desk with toiletries, two beds, and a view of palm trees.

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a TV, a nightstand, and a window with a view of palm trees.

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of palm trees.

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a bed, white pillows, a magazine on the bed, a lamp, and a wall with a large yellow flower painting.

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall mural of a beach, and a modern chandelier.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a round ottoman, a desk, and a TV.

Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, overlooking a coastal landscape.

Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a view of palm trees.

Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chandelier, and a wall mural of a flower and butterfly.

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Traditional Room

A bed with white linens and a blue pillow, flanked by two bedside lamps, set against a backdrop of a clear blue sea and palm trees.

Traditional Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a glass wall with a TV, and a window with a view of palm trees.

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Penguin Hotel

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include valet parking, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

The breakfast at The Penguin Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ocean Drive. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Ocean Drive and Miami Beach Boardwalk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Penguin Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Art Deco Miami Beach hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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 refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

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

The listed resort fee is collected at the property upon check-in.

Optional extras

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

  • 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)

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
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
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

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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. 969 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 508 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 258 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1932 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marializ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rosesnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight, beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay , walking distance to everything, good drinks as well
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing!!! We had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location. The staff were extremely nice. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anasofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location across beach and near lots of amazing dining options
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mayukh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel at a perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LeaAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and wonderful staff. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff, great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a great view of the ocean! Fantastic location close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Seher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarita

Liked: Staff & service
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great location with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Penguin Hotel was perfect for my week long vacation in South Beach. The location was perfect. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay. Not too fancy but simple, clean, friendly staff, and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean , Staff very Nice and helpful air conditioning was working!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient hotel in the most happening spot in Miami.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as usual
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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