The Penguin Hotel

3.5 star property
Seafront hotel with bar/lounge, near Collins Avenue Shopping Area

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed
View from property
Lobby sitting area
View from property
Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$245
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr

Explore the area

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1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Miami Beach Convention Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Miami Beach

At The Penguin Hotel you'll be within steps of popular attractions like Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant and in-room plasma TVs. .The restaurant, La Cerveceria De Barro, is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Plus you'll find concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a short walk of this South Beach hotel include Art Deco Historic District and within a 20-minute walk you'll find Miami Beach Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Art Deco Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Miami Beach Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lincoln Road Mall - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover Station - 8 min drive
  • Miami Airport Station - 14 min drive
  • Miami International Airport (MIA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finnegan's Way - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Sandwicherie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Front Porch Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Havana 1957 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Penguin Hotel

Seafront hotel with bar/lounge, near Collins Avenue Shopping Area
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance 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.

  • 1 building
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1948
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Penguin Hotel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 51.30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 21.64 for adults and USD 21.64 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Cerveceria De Barro

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

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
The listed optional service fee applies to valet parking for commercial vans or shuttles. The valet parking lot can accommodate vehicles up to 16 feet in length. Buses are not permitted.

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

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

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

The nightly resort fee of USD 38.76 (tax inclusive) per accommodation is based on 2 guests. An additional nightly resort fee of USD 19.38 (tax inclusive) will be charged for each additional guest. The resort fees are excluded from the rate and 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: from approximately USD 21.64 for adults and from USD 21.64 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 51.30 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

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

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Penguin Hotel?

The Penguin Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Penguin Hotel?

As of 10 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penguin Hotel on 23 Apr 2025 start from AU$181.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Penguin Hotel?

Yep, The Penguin Hotel has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 51.30 per day.

Are there any beaches close to The Penguin Hotel?

Yep, The Penguin Hotel is on Miami Beach Beaches, which hotel guests give top marks. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does The Penguin Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, travelers highly rate the full breakfast here! Available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Penguin Hotel?

No, The Penguin Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Penguin Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Penguin Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Penguin Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Penguin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1176 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ideli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Não gostamos do café no Tulon
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, Great staff
Really cute hotel right on the main walkway/beach. Walkable to all sorts of restaurants and bars. The pool is at the sister property just behind this and was super easy to get to. The rooms were a little tight to open suitcases and we had to take turns but there were four of us in the room. Hotel was quiet at night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple, great views , clean
Beautiful little hotel right on the beach. We had a great view. The room was small and simple- but immaculate. The bed and pillows were comfortable. With Icean Ave closed to traffic, getting to room for the first time and departing are a bit of a pain- you have to park with the Valet at their sister hotel, The President, and take your luggage down the alley between properties to the President to get your car. There is a Bellman. Parking was $8 more than stated in Hotels.com listing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

NATALIE

Travelled with family
I like the location, didn’t like there was no actual pool on the roof top as advertised. The hotel offered free breakfast (nice Gesture) however, the choices or options were of poor quality. The orange juice was tasteless. Great welcome choice drinks tickets at the bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how close it is to the beach and all the nice restaurants on the main strip.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chen-tsai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel ! Staff is nice and location location location !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed
We got in late and wanted the complementary drink. They told us we could not get it untill after 12:00 the next day. Thats funny because we stayed for one night and check out is at 11:00. The bed was lumppy and the pillows were flat bricks. Oh an I get up at 7:00 Am to go to the Lobby to get coffee and they dont serve coffee here. Turns out I have to go next door to the same place that serves the complementary breakfast and drink that doesn't open untill 8:00 am.I will say who ever did the marketing for this place gets a 5 star because the photos and the reviews were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bien ubicado, buen desayuno. AC muy ruidoso
El hotel está bien ubicado. Limpio y el desayuno muy bueno muy completo . Lo malo: El aire acondicionado muy ruidoso, es muy antiguo. El teléfono de la habitación no servía por lo que no podíamos comunicarnos.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Amir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Reception staff were very good, and the room was clean, however he room size was small for 2 queen beds, and the breakfast items and the restaurant staff at breakfast time were both very disappointing. At 9 am, there was nothing to eat as breakfast, no plate and dishware, noclean table, and the staff no responsible.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruby, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convent to the beach and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Bijaya

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed to find hair in the so-called 'clean' towels. The location is great, but the breakfast left much to be desired - overcooked scrambled eggs, fries, and plain toast (no butter, jam, or jelly provided). There were also a few cut fruits, but they weren’t replenished once gone. I wouldn’t recommend the breakfast, especially if you’re traveling with a young family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ankur

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to beach and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Claude

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Miranda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
We were overall disappointed with the actuality of amenities at the Penguin hotel. The breakfast vouchers to attend a different hotels breakfast were confusing and misleading. When we did find the breakfast situation, everything was cold, both the food and plates/utensils were poorly stocked and it was clear the hotel guests were far inferior to those ordering off the main cafe menu. The Penguin hotel is conveniently located next to other great options and within walking distance to nearly anything you’d want on Ocean Drive and Miami Beach. Hopefully you don’t have too much to carry because you’ll need to haul your luggage a few blocks as there is no parking/cars allowed on the streets in close proximity to the hotel. Hopefully you’re not looking for ice from the ice machine either. There is one machine for the whole building and it doesn’t keep up. The “king” room we rented was small and the bed was a full bed, not a king. For what we paid for this room, we wouldn’t stay at this hotel again and would opt for spending our money on something that had amenities right in or near the hotel instead of confusing and misleading shared services agreements with other hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Goutam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We got the room at around 4 PM. The checkin process was very slow and the staff’s behavior is very rude The property is not great with respect to the cost and food and drink which was included in the resort fee was terrible. The location is very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ohoud

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariusz J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice places to stay ,close to everything
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Good Location, our room was a little small for three adults - we had room 201 corner unit with two queen beds. Breakfast was abysmal. On the first day, the restaurant had no cups, plates, hot coffee, juice or utensils. Had to go to an outside restaurant for breakfast. Informed the front desk and I received a slip for breakfast at the sister hotel, President. No compensation was offered. Breakfast was a little better but the food was cold. The resort fee for three people of $49/day is very high and not worth it. Do your homework and look at other options
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024