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    Beacon South Beach

    3.4 (287 reviews)
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    Elizabeth B.

    Would be hard pressed to find a better location in South Beach! This hotel is right in the heart of one of the most iconic areas in Miami, and staying here really makes you feel part of the energy and history of the Strip. The hotel itself is classic and iconic, a bit older but updated, modern, and very clean. Surprisingly quiet for being right on the strip. We were very comfortable here and slept great. Loved the velvet hangers and safe in the room for our passports. The staff was incredibly kind, holding our luggage both before check-in and after check-out while we waited to head to our cruise. We also loved that they let us check out the bikes and cruise the strip for free. We didn't have a car and there is easy ride share drop off/pick up a street behind the hotel. The hotel offers a Keurig coffee downstairs in the lobby and another type of coffee machine in the room that's just fine, but not spectacular. That said, we would absolutely stay here again. Bonus: it's just a short walk to our favorite Cuban restaurant, Puerto Sagua, and their coffee is the best in the area. Easy walking access to most places in South Beach. Highly recommend!

    Agnes K.

    I travel frequently and have stayed in hotels all over the world including; Europe, Australia, and Africa, so I don't say this lightly: my experience at the Beacon Hotel in Miami was genuinely unacceptable (specifically room 404 and the adjoining room 402). The only positive thing I can say is that the view from the room was actually quite nice, definitely the highlight of the stay. Unfortunately, everything else was the complete opposite. From the moment I arrived, cleanliness was a major issue. There was visible hair on the pillows, which immediately made me question whether the bedding had been changed at all. The sheets themselves had noticeable stains, making it hard to feel comfortable or safe sleeping there. It only got worse in the bathroom, where I found cockroaches in the bathtub! Something you absolutely do not expect (or tolerate) at any hotel, let alone one in this price range. The bathroom also had an overpowering chemical smell that was so strong it actually gave me a headache. Instead of feeling clean, it felt toxic. The amount of dust behind the headboard and on the mattress could send anyone into a coma. Accessibility and basic functionality were also major problems. The elevator wasn't working, so I had to carry all my luggage up the stairs. This alone would make the hotel completely impractical for anyone with disabilities, injuries, or even families traveling with kids. It's not just inconvenient...it's unacceptable. To make matters worse, the phones in the room don't even work. They're essentially decorative. So if you need anything from the front desk, you're forced to physically go down there (assuming you're willing to deal with the stairs again). I brought all of these issues to the front desk, and the only resolution offered was that they would "make a note" on my account, no room change, no cleaning, no meaningful attempt to fix anything. Honestly, I would have left immediately, but I didn't book the stay myself and, with it being spring break in Miami, finding another place on short notice wasn't realistic. Between the lack of cleanliness, broken amenities, and overall neglect, this is the worst hotel experience I've ever had. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

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    Monica T.

    We loved the prime South Beach location of Beacon. Right on Ocean Drive across the street from the beach and in the middle of the action! Check in is at 3pm and check out is at noon. We got there early and our room was ready but they said they charged $50 plus tax to check in early. We declined but they gave us beach chairs and towels to use in the mean time. They were able to hold our bags after we changed into beach-wear in the lobby bathroom. The hotel provides beach chairs and towels in your room. Rooms are on the smaller side but who spends a lot of time in their hotel room when they're in Miami?! Complimentary breakfast is 9-11am and nothing fancy - bagels, cereal, sausage, eggs, potatoes, OJ, and water - but all you need to start the day!!

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    HORRIBLE!!! Disgusting and old. *Light in bathroom did not work *Phone did not work *Bathroom is soooooo small you can barely turn around *No outlets in bedroom except for that of tv, which you could not get to because it was behind tv and tight against wall, so had to charge phone in bathroom. *What they refer to as a gym, is a broom closet with a treadmill. *No mirror in room except for tiny mirror in bathroom. **WHAT A JOKE! I would not stay here for free. STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!!! *The only reason I rated thus a 1 is because -0 is not an option. What is real and what you see when you walk in the hotel is black walls everywhere and ugly red carpet. What the hotel posts on their website is the pictures of what appears to be a lobby with white walls and beautiful décor, which is a LIE and BAIT & SWITCH! I took theses pictures April 2025.

    Raegan L.

    I felt thoroughly disappointed by my stay at the Beacon hotel. I've been to Miami Beach a few times now and walking along Ocean Avenue seeing this place and the other retro looking ones like it is a really neat feeling, and you always dream of staying in one of them. Though the outside and even the lobby are pretty snazzy and like a nice, cool blast from the past, the reality of the stay is pretty subpar. It is a boutique hotel, and I understand that means the rooms are smaller than your average hotel these days, but even with a group of 3 we felt pretty squished. Definitely something to consider if you are traveling with a bigger group. The small room wasn't even the issue- it's how much we paid to stay there and to have such a small room, that wasn't even clean feeling, that was the problem. And very few other amenities. They did have a fancy coffee maker and some shampoo in the bathroom and stuff, but that's about it. Also, the walls are not in the least bit soundproof. We luckily did not have any loud neighbors but in the morning could hear every single noise the housekeepers made. Yeah, just probably won't be back to this place unfortunately.

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    Slowest check in process. They do not answer phones. Dispute payment with your credit card. Don't waste your time getting your money back. This is the worst hotel we have ever stayed at. We didn't even last. Checked in and out less than 24 hours left. There are stairs, elevator is very tiny. Rooms are tiny. Size of room is less than 200 sq ft. Our shower had mold, floor in bathroom had rust or water damage around it. The Beds are full size. Very tiny. No counter space any where. Breakfast is not included. Even though their website states they serve breakfast. There's a light in the alley that shines all night long. The gym is the size of a very small bedroom. Bathroom sink didn't drain. Main bedroom light turns on and off on its own. The only positive is it's next to a cvs that's open 24hrs. I would only stay here if I was young, single ,and broke. But this expensive. By the way I'm a tiny woman and I can't imagine staying here if I was a larger person.

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    G M.

    Great customer service. Better food that is on the strip. Great scenery. Nice talent walkin by.

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