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The Penguin Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed
Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed | View from room
Daily full breakfast (USD 10.24 per person)
Property entrance
Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.2 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.)
    ‪23 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean Front Terrace King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean Corner King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean Front King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean Corner Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom

Traditional King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Miami Beach Beaches and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Miami Beach Convention Center.

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
  • ‪La Sandwicherie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cortadito Coffee House - ‬4 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 52.97 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 52.97 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 886 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 487 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 247 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1813 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ashley

So staff was super nice and helpful. Resort fee makes no since as pool closes at 6 and bar closes at 10 not open long enough to enjoy anything that resort fee should cover. Drink vouchers wasted because it closed so early for a vacation spot. Good location and clean rooms but not with extra cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yadiris

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, the staff are wonderful. The hotel is right in front of the action in ocean drive. Breakfast is a plus very good. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was beautifully maintained vintage property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Michael

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice but the hotel is a dump, I would NEVER stay there again. I would also NEVER recommend the hotel to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Geneva

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with group
Room was very clean and comfortable except for the wall behind the bed that was dirty. Water pressure is very low. It took almost 15 minutes to get hot water in the shower in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Xiao Peng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ivis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a good experience with the hotel, nice staff, great location, clean room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Taran

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to wait an additional 45 minutes for our room, there were no outlets near the bed for my husband to use his sleep apnea medical device, and no extension cord was provided when we asked. We did appreciate the extra welcome drink tickets.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Arianne Leslie

Travelled with partner
Room smells like cigarette smoke. The night staff just said she will bring air freshener. But it never came. We had to sleep with a mask on as the room smells bad. We had to check the next day if we could move to another room. The day staff was very helpful and we got move into another room in the afternoon. Location wise, it's very convenient as it is close the the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, Carmen was amazing and every accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amazing location. We had a small leak in the room due to heavy rain and the staff were quick to offer us another room. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Abby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While the location was great, however, I don't believe the price was worth the stay. Fees for EVERYTHING! additional person, more $$, resort fees $$$$ (and for what?). We had to walk a block away for our paid breakfast, and it wasn't even good. I don't believe this was described in the original signup. The pool was also a block away, not the most convenient. Over all it was just ok, not really worth the money paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Utsab

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel is old. The whole place reeks of bleach, I am guessing to cover up the mold smell. You are forced to pay a ‘resort’ fee. When I asked what the fee was for, I was told, for use of te WiFi, in-house telephone, use of the pool. The things that are free with a normal hotel. To top it off the bed was dirty. Overall the place is bad. I would not recommend this pace to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kristin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean- great location- friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good all around
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Mehrnoosh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very bad experience,I never comeback again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good view of the beach. Rooms fairly sparse but impeccably clean and Carmen who runs reception was super helpful and very professional Very good value for money and ideally located for South Beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026