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The Penguin Hotel

3.5 star property

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed
Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed | View from room
Property entrance
Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Place, Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Miami Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

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

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed | Living area

Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

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

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Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

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

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Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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Bathroom

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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Miami Beach Beaches.

What's nearby

  • Art Deco Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Miami Beach Beaches - 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
  • Hialeah Market Station - 16 min drive
  • Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finnegan's Way - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lost Weekend - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cortadito Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Sandwicherie - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Penguin Hotel

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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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. 911 out of 1848 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 493 out of 1848 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 249 out of 1848 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 1848 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1848 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tamica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vinothkumar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Greg

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Good for the cost. Location is superb. Pool not on site but located at adjacent property. Coffee available 7:30 am if lucky, not a minute earlier. Bed was excellent, couldn’t hear any noise from other guest rooms. Photos are deceiving in apps. No legit bar on site, again adjacent property and very basic.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kristi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great! The were really very helpful. The room and hotel was clean. The location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room needs some updating but worth what you’re paying. Front desk woman was very kind and accommodating when it came to holding our luggage and getting our room ready earlier than normal check in time. We greatly appreciated that!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tracey K., Idaho Falls

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Great location and I messed up our reservation dates and they graciously worked with me to change to the correct dates
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Monique

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mayukh, Waterloo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Good staff, good room. Missing coffee in room and microwave
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

cameron

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Marcus, San Antonio

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Toilet didnt work, we walked out to lobby to use restroom every time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the location was perfect. Easy to get to the beach, shops and restaurants. Love the additional benefit of The President and their pool. Booked last minute so had a room on the back alley, which was fine. Just a little loud at night. Otherwise a great stay and worth a visit.
Nice location
Top of the pool
Nice front porch to sit and enjoy the view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Tobias, Varzea de Sintra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Deb

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our check in staff was amazing and accommodating. Unfortunately it went downhill from there. They charge for valet parking (which is fine) but we checked on our car 3 times and never got communication/confirmation they actually parked the car. Then we were asked the next morning for a ticket number which we never received. It took almost 25 minutes to get our car at 7am, so it wasn’t that they were busy! There was no remote in our room for the tv and the night front desk person offered no solution, so we had no television. And last but not least, the hot water did not ever warm up in the morning for showers. Overall, pretty disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, every staff member was Fantastic, nice and very helpful ❤️
The view from our top floor room
The hotel at night
Private veranda
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alfonso

It was ok nothing fancy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fui muito bem atendido por todos os funcionários, exceto a senhora que fez o meu check-in dia 04/02 as 12h. Consegui entrar no quarto antes do horário previsto, mas ela não se mostrou uma pessoa simpática e prestativa.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Nice staff and great location on South Beach. The Penguin is clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and neat. Had all the things I needed. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cari

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and staff were very friendly. The one negative is that the pool is small and in another building. Also, I wish they had a place to put recyclables. The breakfast was a good price, but it is busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026