The Penguin Hotel

3.5 star property

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

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, 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.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

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

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

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

Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • 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)
  • Ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(21 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

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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Way - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Sandwicherie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lost Weekend - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Macs Club Deuce - ‬3 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)
  • 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. 829 out of 1691 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 461 out of 1691 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 224 out of 1691 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1691 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1691 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond w Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our room on the second floor was very clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was across the street from the beach access. The ocean was visible from our room. The bar and pool were at another property behind the hotel, at a sister hotel, a short walk through an alley. The pool closed at 8pm, we were unable to use it as we arrived around 7pm, so I cannot comment on that. Room was clean, had everything we needed. Front desk staff was courteous and helpful, especially arranging valet pickup on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was super clean and the customer service was amazing!!! Carmen at the front desk was the best and very accommodating. I will be chosing the Penguin Hotel every time i go back to Miami!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marcelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The place is okay. We stayed in room 401, which had a big terrace. We booked two nights, but they told us that we could stay in room 401 for only one night and would have to move to another room tomorrow, as this night was a complimentary upgrade. I wasn’t happy about that and asked if we could stay in the same room for the second night, but they said it was already booked. :(
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing room was clean. It’s not a shiny new building but they do a great job keeping it clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick, Sunset Beach

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location for the hotel cannot be beat. It’s right on Ocean Avenue and a two minute walk to South Beach. The staff are very friendly and they can arrange tours of Miami and even help set up rentals for scooters and bicycles. Two free bottles of water in the room and they gave us a beautiful breakfast. Nothing not to like about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edson Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tudo perfeito, hotel ótimo, quartos limpos, equipe educada e o café da manhã é bom.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was just great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riom, staff, beds, welcome drink...all superb.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a quiet and pleasant stay at the Penguin it was very clean and accessible to the beach and the front desk personnel were all professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Saint Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good, take note you do have to go to their sister location for the pool and their amenities which was not a big deal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly front desk staff, awesome room, perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but plain, and it was not a good view. In fact, the window oversaw an empty building next door. At check-in, I politely requested an upgrade to a better room and or an ocean view, and I was told there wasn't any availability to do so. Not sure I will stay in this hotel again. Sincerely, Mr. Sergio Gonzalez Las Vegas, NV
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the Penguin for the first time and had a great experience. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff was courteous and helpful upon arrival. Would recommend this property and would stay here in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nico

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
There is a service charge that is way too much and I am not sure what it covers. They offer no more services than any other hotels, if anything, there are less. Rooftop pool was closed when we tried to access.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sevval

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gulina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025