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Hotel Breakwater South Beach

3.5 star property

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Nightclub
Coffee shop
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View
Bicycling

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

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.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (ADA)

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Junior Suite with Balcony

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite ADA

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

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Penthouse Ocean | Terrace/patio

Penthouse Ocean

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

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Penthouse Sunrise | Private pool

Penthouse Sunrise

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Miami Beach

With a stay at Hotel Breakwater South Beach in Miami Beach (South Beach), you'll be steps from Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Art Deco Historic District and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Miami Beach Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Miami Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Art Deco Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Miami Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover Station - 7 min drive
  • Hialeah Market Station - 15 min drive
  • Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mango's Tropical Cafe South Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Voodoo Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Essex House Hotel & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Social - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Breakwater South Beach

On beach with outdoor pool, near Collins Avenue Shopping Area
Hotel Breakwater South Beach offers 99 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. 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 safes, as well as 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 99 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy Cuban cuisine at Habana 1957, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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)

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Breakwater Hotel
Esplendor Breakwater
Esplendor Breakwater Hotel
Esplendor Breakwater South
Esplendor Breakwater South Beach
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Esplendor Hotel Breakwater South Beach
Hotel Breakwater
Hotel Esplendor Breakwater
Hotel Breakwater South Beach Miami Beach
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Breakwater South Beach Miami Beach
Breakwater South Beach
Hotel Breakwater South Beach an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Breakwater South Miami
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Reviews

Hotel Breakwater South Beach Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 1024 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Harjinder

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst Hotel

The room reeked of a foul odor, the bedding was stained, and the mattress sank in like a hole as soon as we lay down. Truly the worst hotel experience we’ve ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Monique

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment time we arrived, the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

OLIVIA, Chicago

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had no microwave and no sugar and the coffee machine was dirty. The front desk gave us the wrong key to the wrong room so we walked in while someone was in their room super embarrassing. NO accommodation for the 20 minutes of trying to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked how nice staff is, also the staff from the restaurant 10/10 love it, can't wait to go back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach chairs and beach towels provided and bicycles included with stay. Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

kelli

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t realize our room was in a different building…..to get to our room we had to walk through a bar then an ice cream shop the an elevator to our room. Immediately after getting off the elevator we felt unsafe. Upon arrival into our room the bathroom ceiling was leaking, there was water all over the floor of the bathroom. We were offered a different room and a voucher for breakfast. The front desk was not polite or accommodating. We would not recommend this hotel or stay here again unfortunately:(
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Was not as expected. Photos of hotel was misleading
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, the suit was clean and the night life was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Isam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty rooms, sheets had blonde hairs, shower had mold on ceiling and water damage. The countertop was cracked in half with caulking holding it. Very unsanitary
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay here if you want to sleep

Noise from the bar outside was excruciating until the early hours - the room actually vibrated. On the second night I asked what time the music would stop that night. The staff both laughed at me and said 'it's South Beach'. I travel professionally for a living for 20 years and I have never experienced noise like that. Not acceptable. Check in was chaotic. Took almost 20 mins to find our booking with minimal initiative then 6 separate credit charges for 2 rooms (took us ages to work out what they were all for). Asked for adjacent rooms as we were travelling with children. Got upstairs to find they were not near each other at all. No recycling. A coffee machine - great - but no milk/sugar/teabags/spoons. Carpet stank of pee, rooms pretty basic and damp. Wall sockets sparse (only one side of the bed). Shower wasn't hot, glass bathroom door has a large gap when 'closed'. Pool way smaller than photos. I really would avoid this hotel, particularly with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dreama

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It sucked, doors wouldn't lock, very unsafe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dedora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had to get a new card every day to unlock our door, sometimes twice a day. There’s a towel shortage. Front Desk was excellent even after I was upset about door. I was very irritated to keep going downstairs for a key. Also the ice machine was broke. I was the go to for my group and they all complained about the key card and they didn’t get there room cleaned even when requested
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daphne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the fun location. Staff was the best. Super nice and helpful. Rooms were ok but I was not in room that much. Perfect area to be in the mix of all the fun. A little loud at night on the weekends, if you think you want to go to sleep early. Overall I had a great time and felt safe as a solo traveler.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel A

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with partner
For the price i was expecting better hotel conditions and overall quality.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025