Axel’s take
It's a strong short-stay beach base if space and silence aren't priorities.
- Choose it for
- Beach access, helpful staff and Ocean Drive dining.
- Skip it if
- You need spacious rooms, consistently quiet nights or a full resort experience.
Read Axel’s full review
Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a compact 3-star Art Deco hotel across from South Beach
Avalon is a small-scale, 3-star Art Deco hotel whose strongest amenity is South Beach outside the door. It's a strong pick for a short, car-free stay built around the beach, restaurants and evening walks. Booking.com and Expedia guests give staff and cleanliness strong marks; beach chairs and towels make the daily trip across Ocean Drive easier. This is a conventional hotel, though, not a full-service beach resort.
The compromise is upstairs: compact rooms, limited unpacking space and less dependable sleep. Tripadvisor feedback reinforces the evidence on room size and noise, while bathroom complaints deserve more attention than the attractive frontage might suggest. We'd choose Avalon for attentive service and its position facing the beach, but skip it for a long stay requiring generous space or reliably quiet nights. The mandatory resort fee also matters for such a modest hotel.
- Rooms
- Classic rooms are listed at about 200 square feet. Tripadvisor guests describe limited suitcase space; ocean-view categories offer a different outlook, not necessarily substantially more room.
- Cleanliness
- Positive in 82% of 104 cleanliness mentions. Booking.com and Expedia also show strong cleanliness ratings, although Tripadvisor includes maintenance and bathroom complaints.
- Service
- The clearest operational strength: 91% positive across 220 mentions, supported by strong staff ratings on Booking.com and Expedia.
- Amenities
- A Fish Called Avalon restaurant, lobby bar, morning coffee and tea, Wi-Fi, beach chairs and towels. The hotel lists accessible entrances and adapted rooms.
- Fees and surprises
- Resort fee: $39 plus 14% tax, totaling $44.46 per accommodation nightly. Incidentals authorization: $35 per night, plus unpaid room and tax. Parking is off-site.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
700 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach
The entrance faces east from Ocean Drive's west side at Seventh Street. Restaurant tables occupy the hotel frontage; cross Ocean Drive for the park and public beach beyond. The route to Lummus Park is 7 minutes on foot, despite the parkland directly opposite. Collins Avenue's shops sit inland.
What guests say
- 4.3/5976 reviews
Amenities
A Fish Called Avalon restaurant, lobby bar, morning coffee and tea, Wi-Fi, beach chairs and towels. The hotel lists accessible entrances and adapted rooms.
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Smoke-free property
- Beach access
- Front desk
Good to know
- Resort fee
- $39 plus 14% tax: $44.46 per accommodation nightly. Includes morning coffee and tea, Wi-Fi, 2 refillable water bottles, 2 beach chairs and beach towels.
- Incidentals hold
- $35 per night for the entire stay, plus unpaid room and tax, authorized on a valid credit card at check-in. The hotel releases its authorization at checkout.
- Parking
- Public garage 2 blocks away on Seventh Street between Washington and Collins avenues; no on-site hotel parking.
- Arrival and departure
- Check-in from 3 PM; checkout at 11 AM. Early check-in is not guaranteed.
- Card and age
- Minimum booking age 21. A valid credit card and government-issued identification are required; cash and prepaid or gift cards are not accepted for room payments or deposits.
- Smoking
- The property is completely smoke-free.
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Breakfast: $21
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Avalon Hotel — Miami, United States
Avalon Hotel is a compact 3-star Art Deco hotel across from South Beach in Miami, United States.
Address: 700 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach. Property ID: 1084571.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/miami/avalon-hotel-1084571
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $333 | $568 on Booking.com | $235 less (41%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $406 USD
2026-11-23 to 2026-11-26 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | $190 for 1 night · 2 nights $528 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $338 for 1 night · 2 nights $628 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $290 for 1 night · 2 nights $532 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $242 for 1 night · 2 nights $473 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $231 for 1 night · 2 nights $484 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $253 for 1 night · 2 nights $505 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $252 for 1 night · 2 nights $508 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $256 for 1 night · 2 nights $494 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $238 for 1 night · 2 nights $531 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $293 for 1 night · 2 nights $472 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $179 for 1 night · 2 nights $325 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $146 for 1 night · 2 nights $292 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $146 for 1 night · 2 nights $292 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $146 for 1 night · 2 nights $317 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $171 for 1 night · 2 nights $393 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $222 for 1 night · 2 nights $447 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $225 for 1 night · 2 nights $395 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $170 for 1 night · 2 nights $306 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $136 for 1 night · 2 nights $272 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $136 for 1 night · 2 nights $270 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $134 for 1 night · 2 nights $310 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $176 for 1 night · 2 nights $380 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $204 for 1 night · 2 nights $436 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $232 for 1 night · 2 nights $426 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $194 for 1 night · 2 nights $419 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $225 for 1 night · 2 nights $565 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $340 for 1 night · 2 nights $992 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $652 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,143 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $491 for 1 night · 2 nights $993 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $502 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,015 · up to 14 nights priced |
About Avalon Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 700 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach
- City page: Hotels in Miami
Axel's take: 8.2/10
It's a strong short-stay beach base if space and silence aren't priorities.
- Choose it for: Beach access, helpful staff and Ocean Drive dining.
- Skip it if: You need spacious rooms, consistently quiet nights or a full resort experience.
Axel's opinion of Avalon Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; With view
- Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double room oceanfront (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 3
Corner Double room oceanfront (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Corner Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Corner Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Corner Double room oceanfront (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Twin room with partial ocean view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge; With view
- Twin room with partial ocean view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin room with partial ocean view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Twin room with partial ocean view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Twin room oceanfront (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
- Twin room oceanfront (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin room oceanfront (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Twin room oceanfront (twin beds) — room photo 3
Classic Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Accessible Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Accessible Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Location
South Beach at your door; better for beach days than mainland sightseeing.
- The block: The entrance faces east from Ocean Drive's west side at Seventh Street. Restaurant tables occupy the hotel frontage; cross Ocean Drive for the park and public beach beyond. The route to Lummus Park is 7 minutes on foot, despite the parkland directly opposite. Collins Avenue's shops sit inland.
- Getting around: Walk for beach days and local dinners; use a taxi or rideshare for the airport and mainland outings. Pérez Art Museum Miami is 15 minutes by taxi versus 27 by transit; Wynwood Walls is 19 versus 49. A car adds an off-site garage stop rather than useful convenience around this part of South Beach.
- After dark: Ocean Drive keeps dinner and drinks close, but nighttime activity can reach the rooms. Sleep feedback is almost evenly split; this isn't the obvious choice for an early-to-bed trip.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor.
Best areas in Miami for first-time visitors
- South Beach, Miami Beach: 7.6/10 for first-time visitors. Beach access, Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road make the classic first visit easy to organize on foot.
- Downtown Miami: 7.1/10 for first-time visitors. Museums, Bayfront Park and Metromover connections suit a sightseeing-led introduction rather than a beach holiday.
- Brickell: 7.0/10 for first-time visitors. Strong transport connections and restaurant evenings make a practical mainland introduction, but ocean trips require a separate journey.
- Mid-Beach: 5.5/10 for first-time visitors. Choose beach-and-pool days here; expect fewer spontaneous stops and rides for South Beach evenings.
- North Beach & Bal Harbour: 3.4/10 for first-time visitors. Quieter shoreline stays appeal, but distance from major sights makes this less practical for a short first visit.
- Sunny Isles Beach: 3.3/10 for first-time visitors.
- Miami Airport & Blue Lagoon: 3.2/10 for first-time visitors. Where to stay in Miami for first-time visitors
Hotels around Avalon Hotel
- Metropole Suites South Beach (Collins Avenue near Sixth Street). Metropole Suites wins when: One- and two-bedroom layouts with kitchens and living areas, especially for friends who need separation and unpacking space. Keep Avalon Hotel when: Keep Avalon for its beach-facing position and stronger service evidence; Metropole's research flags worn finishes and damp smells.
- The Whitelaw Hotel (Collins Avenue at Eighth Street). Whitelaw wins when: A short, car-free nightlife stay when Collins Avenue access matters more than facing the beach. Keep Avalon Hotel when: Keep Avalon for stronger housekeeping and service evidence; Whitelaw's research flags uneven room condition and responsiveness.
Alternatives for the same trip
- Solé Miami, A Noble House Resort (Sunny Isles Beach). Solé Miami wins when: Direct beachfront access in Sunny Isles Beach, with substantially more room when choosing a suite. Keep Avalon Hotel when: Avalon puts South Beach restaurants, Art Deco streets and nightlife outside the door rather than across a city journey.
- Miami International Airport Hotel (Miami Airport & Blue Lagoon). Miami Airport Hotel wins when: Sleeping inside the terminal before an early flight, eliminating a separate hotel transfer. Keep Avalon Hotel when: Avalon makes sense when the stay is part of the vacation: beach access and neighborhood dining outweigh airport convenience.
Getting around from Avalon Hotel
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
- The Wolfsonian-Florida International University: 8 min.
- Miami International Airport: 28 min by taxi.
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: 39 min by taxi.
- Osteria del Mar | Miami Beach: 1 min.
- Montana's Miami Beach: 1 min.
- Pérez Art Museum Miami: 27 min by transit.
- Vizcaya Museum & Gardens: 52 min by transit.
- South Pointe Park Pier: 12 min by transit.
- Fontainebleau Miami Beach: 23 min by transit.
- Wynwood Walls: 49 min by transit.
- Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science: 29 min by transit.
- The Bass: 17 min by transit.
- Bayside Marketplace: 31 min by transit.
- Lummus Park: 7 min.
- Jungle Island: 20 min by transit.
- Miami Beach Botanical Garden: 23 min by transit.
- Miami Children's Museum: 20 min by transit.
What guests say
- Ratings: 4.3/5 (976 reviews).
- Praised: Atmosphere (100% positive); Location (92% positive); Service (91% positive).
- Complaints: Bathrooms and toiletries (57% negative); Sleep quality (47% negative); Room amenities (44% negative). The aggregate shows service positive in 91% of 220 mentions, but sleep negative in 47% of 67 and bathrooms negative in 57% of 42; no newest-review sample is available.
Good to know
- Resort fee: $39 plus 14% tax: $44.46 per accommodation nightly. Includes morning coffee and tea, Wi-Fi, 2 refillable water bottles, 2 beach chairs and beach towels.
- Incidentals hold: $35 per night for the entire stay, plus unpaid room and tax, authorized on a valid credit card at check-in. The hotel releases its authorization at checkout.
- Parking: Public garage 2 blocks away on Seventh Street between Washington and Collins avenues; no on-site hotel parking.
- Arrival and departure: Check-in from 3 PM; checkout at 11 AM. Early check-in is not guaranteed.
- Card and age: Minimum booking age 21. A valid credit card and government-issued identification are required; cash and prepaid or gift cards are not accepted for room payments or deposits.
- Smoking: The property is completely smoke-free.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Rooms, amenities and policies
- Rooms: Classic rooms are listed at about 200 square feet. Tripadvisor guests describe limited suitcase space; ocean-view categories offer a different outlook, not necessarily substantially more room.
- Cleanliness: Positive in 82% of 104 cleanliness mentions. Booking.com and Expedia also show strong cleanliness ratings, although Tripadvisor includes maintenance and bathroom complaints.
- Service: The clearest operational strength: 91% positive across 220 mentions, supported by strong staff ratings on Booking.com and Expedia.
- Amenities: A Fish Called Avalon restaurant, lobby bar, morning coffee and tea, Wi-Fi, beach chairs and towels. The hotel lists accessible entrances and adapted rooms.
- Fees and surprises: Resort fee: $39 plus 14% tax, totaling $44.46 per accommodation nightly. Incidentals authorization: $35 per night, plus unpaid room and tax. Parking is off-site.
- Hotel policies: Breakfast: $21
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