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Strand Ocean Drive Suites

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Panoramic King Suite, Direct Ocean View w/Balcony | Living area
On the beach
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

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1052 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Place, Art Deco Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort King Suite with Balcony City View | Living room

Comfort King Suite with Balcony City View

  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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One-Bedroom Direct Ocean View & Balcony | Living area

One-Bedroom Direct Ocean View & Balcony

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Panoramic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Balcony

Panoramic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Two Queens Suite Partial Ocean View w/Balcony 3

  • Partial ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View | Living area

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Superior King Suite With Balcony

Superior King Suite With Balcony

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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One-Bedroom King Suite

One-Bedroom King Suite

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

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Beach/ocean view

Two Queens Suite Partial Ocean View w/Balcony 2

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Balcony view

Panoramic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Balcony view

Panoramic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Two Queens Suite Partial Ocean View w/Balcony 1

Two Queens Suite Partial Ocean View w/Balcony 1

  • Partial ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Panoramic King Suite, Direct Ocean View w/Balcony | Balcony view

Panoramic King Suite, Direct Ocean View w/Balcony

  • Ocean view
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Grand King Suite Partial Ocean View w/Balcony

  • Partial ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Grand King Suite Partial Ocean View w/Balcony 2

  • Partial ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View

  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive King Suite Partial Ocean View w/Balcony

Executive King Suite Partial Ocean View w/Balcony

  • Partial ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Beach/ocean view

Executive King Suite Ocean View w/Balcony

  • Ocean view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Grand Studio Suite, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Grand Studio Suite, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Studio Suite

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony | Living area

Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Miami Beach

With a stay at Strand Ocean Drive Suites in Miami Beach (South Beach), you'll be steps from Art Deco Welcome Center and 4 minutes by foot from The Wolfsonian Museum. .This beach aparthotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Flamingo Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from New World Symphony Park.
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What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Miami Central Brightline Train Station (EKW) - 23 min drive
  • Brickell Station - 26 min drive
  • Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gianni's At The Former Versace Mansion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palace Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azteca South Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Essex House Hotel & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Social - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Strand Ocean Drive Suites

On beach with outdoor pool, near Art Deco Welcome Center
Strand Ocean Drive Suites offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 42-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this aparthotel include concierge services and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at one of the aparthotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Snacks are also available at the 3 coffee shops/cafes. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Strand Ocean Drive Suites has 3 restaurants on site.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 30 per night)
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Covered parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 25 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Dining table
  • Room service

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free local calls
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Connected to a shopping centre
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the airport
  • Near the bay
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the ocean
  • On the Strip

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 22 units
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2005

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests will receive an email from the property with reservation deposit payment information within 24 hours after booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will receive an email from the property with reservation deposit payment information within 24 hours after booking.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 9.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 30 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 35 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 30 per night (300 ft away)

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 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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests will receive an email from the property with reservation deposit payment information within 24 hours after booking.

Property is also known as

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Strand Ocean Drive Suites Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 151 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marco A

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

GUY

Liked: Cleanliness
Above a Drag Queen Bar Restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Brooklyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property and my stays has always been 👍 🔥 while visiting on my last 5 Annual bday trips here 🙃 🤗 And the host Rob and the front desk was very cool and helpful 👏 👏 Great hotel and Great hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

JANECIA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Misleading advertisement. Lot of extra rules and requirements couldn't enjoy the stay without feeling like i was going to charged with more hidden fee. Not your typical hotel stay for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
This was intended for a family trip. And it was not appropriate for children at all. This was for adults there were loud drag shows all day & night creating noise above the master bedroom. The pool was nice, the room was okay. The hallway smelled like pot & cigars. The location was great across from the beach. The view was very partial. But it was nice. The location for adults was very good with many shops, restaurants and bars. The bath/ shower was broken and leaked. You could only use the above shower head not the wand but regardless every time we showered there was water all on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy access to South Beach! Lots of entertainment near by:)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The owner Rob is great and makes sure the renter's know what to expect and addresses needs if need be.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Megha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is remotely managed and is awfully done. The owner is very responsive but basics are missing. Had to go to the reception twice to get the key card keyed in. The flush didn't work and the owners response was pick up the back lid and pull the chain. I will call a technician when I can. These are basics which should be checked. The room was freezing at thermostat set to 62. Again the response was open the windows open it will be better. Highly disappointed with the whole place. The pool was decent size but not not clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Would stay again

I read so many reviews that have complaints about this and other local places lacking modern touches. It’s ridiculous. The whole district is Victorian, everything is pretty old but largely updated. Were we in an old building? Absolutely. Were there modern touches? Absolutely. The bottom line is that the location of this hotel is absolutely perfect if you wish to experience South Beach, and we felt comfortable and safe for the night. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and cleanliness is great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Khalid

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I called the owner to complain about the shower he was too rude I am personally not happy with his attitude and his property I ask for the cleaning and changing the the bedsheets they drop off the everything in the garbage bag and left it in the room I am not recommending this property to any one even when the first I was booking the property my son pay with his debit card but the owner called me and ask me for Zelle then he charge me 35 extra when I checked my Expedia charge
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gregg

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Strand Ocean Drive Suites was one of the worst experiences my family has had in overnight accommodations. It was disgustingly dirty, the bedding, sheets & pillows appeared they had not been cleaned. There was a strong chemical deodorizer smell that was used to mask the smell of smoke from various substances that had penetrated the walls and furniture - the unit owner told us to just open the windows. There was a homeless guy hanging out in the unsecured elevator lobby who was doing drugs. This coupled with walking down a dark outside walkway to the elevator made my family feel very unsafe and insecure. The unit was over a nightclub that played extremely loud music there was no way we would have been able to sleep. Many items were broken or simply worn out. The issues were insurmountable, I called the owner (since this is not a hotel) and explained all of this to him. He told me he was sorry but he wouldn't refund the money. This wasn't a hotel, there were just a few private units that were owned and they were just renting them out. You'll see some reviews that appear fake but if you read through other reviews you'll get a better feel for what I'm talking about. We immediately left this place and booked another room through Expedia. This was anything but a "Grand King Suite Partial Ocean View w/Balcony 2". I filed a complaint with Expedia.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic. Front desk personnel were very helpful and accommodating. The owners of the room were super nice and very responsive, they even left extra towels at the desk for us. There is easy access to Ocean Drive and the beach is barely a three minute walk away. The room was great, very spacious and clean. Having a fully stocked and operational kitchenette was especially nice and a great way to save money on meals. One critique I do have is that the shower curtains were very short allowing a lot of water on the floor. Wow, almost forgot to mention the rooftop pool and bar! What a nice touch to have a pool that looks out over the entire beach. Overall I give this place a 12 out of ten. We have found our South Beach go-to and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Room was advertised as top floor balcony suite with rooftop pool. Upon check-in at 4:00 there was a sign that pool would close at 5:00 for entire stay due to private party. Our room was also 2 buildings away from the pool. Room was on 5th floor with elevator out of order part of the day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Yusdaylis, Hialeah

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No es lo que esperaba el elevador roto las fotos no coinciden con el lugar para mí no es un lugar que yo volviera para vacacionar ☹️😠
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This was the worst hotel stay I have had in Miami EVER!!! The property is privately owned now and the “host” of our property was terrible! The air conditioning in one of our rooms wasn’t working properly, and instead of trying to accommodate us and make sure that we were ok the “host” (his name is Rob) gave me a hard time about being uncomfortable in a room that was 86 degrees. I will never stay at the Strand again and I wish there was more I can do to warn people regarding this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Lower your expectations

Upon arrival the elevator was not functioning, so we had to carry luggage up 3 flights of steps. It worked for a bit, but was down again when we checked out...so down 3 flights again with luggage in tow. The reception area was musky, and more intimidating than welcoming. The stairwell needed attention, paint was peeling from the rails and musky. The pictures are much nicer than the room actually was and the size was exaggerated. Mine was not 800sft. The room is just okay, but not worth what I paid each night. The bed is ultra firm. The AC is full blast or off...there is no adjusting the thermostat although we tried, so it is sweat or freeze...or keep flipping the switch. As far as the sound, I was forewarned that there would be loud music, but was told it wouldn't be too bad from where my room was located. Not true. The music was extremely loud...like I was front and center at the bar...and it went on all night!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, for young couples without children

Great location, not recommended for young families. The elevator was not working which was very disappointing as we were staying on the third floor. Rooms are in a different building from the Checkin location, sandwich between two lively bars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wanda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I had an utterly disappointing stay at the Strand Ocean Drive hotel. The beds were supposed to be queen size, but upon neasuring them, they were not, and when I complained, I was told that I was wrong! Based on the pictures that I took, I became convinced that whomever else stayed in this room just went to sleep and didn't care to check facts. The main reason for choosing this hotel was because it advertized Queen beds and other places advertized double beds. To add insult to injury, the shower felt more like a claustrophobic torture chamber due to the laughably low ceiling height (I'm 5'2 and I could touch the celing while standing in the tub). As if that weren't enough, the water pressure in the shower was akin to a feeble trickle, making it impossible to properly rinse off and essentially feel clean. I couldn't wait to leave to take a real shower. The cherry on top was the host's infuriating refusal to acknowledge any responsibility, instead insisting that I was somehow mistaken in my dissatisfaction. Save yourself the headache and steer clear of this establishment.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024