The Penguin Hotel

3.5 star property

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed
Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed
Outdoor dining
View from property
Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed  | View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Place, Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Art Deco Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(119 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Front Terrace King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Corner King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Front King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Corner Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Miami Beach

With a stay at The Penguin Hotel 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 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Miami Beach Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Drive - 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
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Espanola Way and Washington Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Way - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Sandwicherie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Bolognese on Ocean Drive - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Havana 1957 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Penguin Hotel

Oceanfront with outdoor pool, near Collins Avenue Shopping Area
The Penguin Hotel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel 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 43 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
At The Penguin Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Penguin Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 37.45 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 10.24 for adults and USD 10.24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1948
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The valet parking loading zone (vehicle drop off and pick up) is next door at the Marriott/Havana 1957 restaurant, located at 1401 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The valet parking lot can accommodate vehicles up to 16 feet in length. Buses are not permitted

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 24 to January 11:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

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

The listed resort fee is collected at the property upon check-in.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10.24 for adults and USD 10.24 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 37.45 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

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
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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

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

The Penguin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 764 out of 1557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 423 out of 1557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1557 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tapas, Centerton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There are no facility of swimming pool though they said they have one .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

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

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had to have them change our sheets first day. Sheets were dirty and there was hair in them
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celerina, Albuquerque

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great price and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

On

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Penguin is a 3 star hotel that try’s hard to please. Rooms are clean, small and comfortable. Hot breakfast and beach front near restaurants, pharmacies and shopping are a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael E

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Older property but maintained well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luvenia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beach view and the authenic Miami feel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I spent one night before heading back home. Everything went really well. Carmen at the Front Desk was very helpful! I would recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Lourdes was really helpful and went beyond to give us an excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rudy

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nick

Travelled with family
Stayed before, came back but a little disappointed. Pool was not working. Told it would be but never was. Ice machine broken and water was not put in rooms daily as advised. Shame. Nice location though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaylyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a nice place for the price, only thing was the streaming cable tv was usually not streaming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

HongDung Thi

Overprice for daily resort fee
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Owen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Overall decent property, beware the pool is on the rooftop of another hotel around the corner to which we have access. Pretty good budget option if your into that sort of thing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

JAMES C

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025