The Penguin Hotel

3.5 star property
Sea view 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

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan

Explore the area

Map
1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Art Deco Historic District
    1 min walk
  • Ocean Drive
    1 min walk
  • Miami Beach Beaches
    1 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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 free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, La Cerveceria De Barro, is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. 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. Each morning free breakfast is served. 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
  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 2 min walk
  • Miami Beach Convention Center - 19 min walk
  • Lincoln Road Mall - 3 min drive

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

Sea view hotel with bar/lounge, near Collins Avenue Shopping Area
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Penguin Hotel. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco Miami Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1948
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 39.90 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 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
For more details, 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 20.0 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 33.06 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 33.06 (tax inclusive) per accommodation is based on 2 guests. An additional nightly resort fee of USD 16.53 (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.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 39.90 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 20.0 per day
  • Service fee: USD 65 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 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 3 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penguin Hotel on 7 Jan 2025 start from AU$146.69, 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 39.90 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 free buffet 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. 463 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel area is really good accessible for everything. But staff confuses us about the free breakfast. We went to president hotel and the staff there said we need to proceed at the other restaurant which is beside the penguin hotel and we went there and the food is really limited. And we ask the fromt and said it should be at the president. We went back and fort cause of the staff are pointing us which we need to go for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to beach, food and Starbuck
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, the service was amazing specially James, front desk staff was great! The hotel needs some work and repairs too but it was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnela

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service specifically ms Carmen on fron desk,she went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Thank you this is our third time staying in Penguin Hitel. See you soon again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Amenities
Very nice location and Carmenat the Front Desk was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Laxman

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Big Disaster.
Everything it says on the hotel website was a fake, it was stated that the breakfast and the beach towels comes with hotel fee which was a big lie , even if you have to open your wine bottle you have to go to the other hotel . The room was so tiny that you don't even have enough space to walk . I wouldn't recommend anyone to visit this hotel , it was a big upset .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

GARY, Allentown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place at a fair price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

GARY, Allentown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location...good price ... air con only had one speed - high
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ma christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the property small quiant and quiet place for tge location..staff is friendly,close to everythingi live that its by the boardwalk..my overallexperience is great..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Majbrit

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Israa

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALBERTINA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was quiet the check in went smooth I think Carmen was the one who greeted us at check in, very pleasant. They always greeted you when you came back.the sister hotel the Presidente was where everybody went to get the waters and drinks with the vouchers and happy hour. The breakfast was pleasant hot and cold and should satisfy everyone The staff at the presidente hotel was great!!! They made us feel welcome. Special thanks to Ruben for being amazing to us. We didn’t have the chance to use the rooftop pool it poured heavily for a for a bit we would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Is 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente atención, nos vemos el año que viene 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first time staying at the Penguin Hotel and we would recommend it to anyone wanting a nice place to stay in South Beach. It was conveniently located across from the beach with plenty of restaurants and shopping near by. Always felt safe in the area. Only negative thing was the pool was a little dirty and needs to be cleaned more often. Breakfast and the welcoming drink were great. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Isabel

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was construction going on next door and it started at 8 am so sleeping in was not an option.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jenneil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was very accomadating i checked in a little late and the gave us the opportunity to keep our bags the nexr day after check out at 11 this was really appreciated. The terrace is the best love the location quiet but just 1 min walk you can reach the parties etc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Milagros

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ertunc

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rucsandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was great. The AC was very noisy. The TV remote wasn't working properly. The terrible noise from the construction next door is extremely disturbing. Every morning starting at 7:45 am. It was very upsetting because in vacation we want to rest. Expedia should advise before booking this hotel until thevend of construction.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Art Deco Hotel
I had a very nice stay at this hotel as part of a Miami Vice 40th Anniversary reunion on South Beach. This was one of the hotels captured in scenes in the iconic TV show in the 1980s. My room was comfortable, with a nice bed, desk, and very nice bathroom in what is now really a historic hotel probably build in the 1930s. The breakfast was quite good, and it was served in the hotel just behind it called the President, which also had a rooftop pool area which was nice too. The beach and palm tree park are just across the street. Overall great stay. The only difficulty was the street is closed to traffic, so one cannot just pull up and offload bags. This I found out then I arrived, and I had to pull into the back alley for this. Keep that in mind if you have a car. Otherwise, it was a very nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024