Hotel Breakwater South Beach

Hotel Breakwater South Beach — Miami, United States

Hotel Breakwater South Beach is a nightlife-first, mid-range Art Deco hotel across from the beach in Miami, United States.

Address: 940 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Property ID: 1404000.

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Total price: $341 USD

2026-11-24 to 2026-11-27 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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About Hotel Breakwater South Beach

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• 940 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
• City page: Hotels in Miami

Axel's take: 6.8/10

It's a workable beach-and-nightlife base, but quiet sleepers should stay elsewhere.

• Choose it for: Beach access across Ocean Drive, helpful reception staff, and restaurants immediately outside.
• Skip it if: You need quiet nights, consistently meticulous housekeeping, or a resort-style stay.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Breakwater South Beach, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Hotels.com · miamibeachfl.gov. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Quadruple room

• Quadruple room — room photo 1

Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1

Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Superior Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: With view
• Superior Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Superior Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Superior Double room with partial ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 3

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
• Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
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Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Balcony
• Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3

Modern Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Modern Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
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Deluxe Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Deluxe Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1

Penthouse with ocean view

• Penthouse with ocean view — room photo 1
• Penthouse with ocean view — room photo 2
• Penthouse with ocean view — room photo 3

Penthouse with sunrise view

• Penthouse with sunrise view — room photo 1
• Penthouse with sunrise view — room photo 2
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Location

Central Ocean Drive suits beach days and late nights, not restful escapes.

• The block: The entrance is on Ocean Drive's west side near 10th Street. Cross Ocean Drive toward Lummus Park, 3 minutes on foot, with the sand beyond. Havana 1957 and Ocean's Ten put dining and entertainment within the hotel frontage rather than in a separate nightlife district.
• Getting around: Walk for local beach days; use the free city trolley for longer Miami Beach outings. Taxis or rideshares are the practical choice for airport luggage and mainland trips. Wynwood Walls is 20 minutes by taxi versus 50 by transit; Pérez Art Museum Miami is 16 versus 30. A car adds little to a neighborhood-focused stay.
• After dark: Sidewalk dining, bars and nightly entertainment keep the frontage active. Going out is effortless; sleeping can be harder, with bass and street noise recurring in guest accounts.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Hotels.com · miamibeachfl.gov.

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 Hotel Breakwater South Beach

• Chesterfield Hotel & Suites (Collins Avenue near 9th Street). Chesterfield wins when: Larger suites for friends who want to share a nightlife-focused base. Keep Hotel Breakwater South Beach when: Keep Breakwater for its Ocean Drive frontage and beach-across-the-street setting; Chesterfield also brings noise and housekeeping compromises.
• Hotel Shelley (Collins Avenue near 8th Street). Shelley wins when: A compact base for a short stay spent largely outside, with helpful front-desk staff. Keep Hotel Breakwater South Beach when: Keep Breakwater for its broader room selection and Ocean Drive setting. Shelley's small rooms, stairs and limited housekeeping suit a simpler stay.

Alternatives for the same trip

• Solé Miami, A Noble House Resort (Sunny Isles Beach). Solé Miami wins when: Direct beachfront access in Sunny Isles and substantially more space in suites; the pool is modest and some finishes are dated. Keep Hotel Breakwater South Beach when: Breakwater wins when South Beach restaurants and nightlife outside the door matter more than direct beachfront grounds.
• Miami International Airport Hotel (Miami Airport & Blue Lagoon). Miami Airport Hotel wins when: Sleeping inside the terminal before an early flight, accepting dated decor, uneven housekeeping and no hotel luggage storage. Keep Hotel Breakwater South Beach when: Breakwater wins for an actual beach stay; the airport hotel solves flight logistics, not a South Beach holiday.

Getting around from Hotel Breakwater South Beach

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

• The Wolfsonian-Florida International University: 3 min.
• Miami International Airport: 29 min by taxi.
• Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: 41 min by taxi.
• Sola Miami Beach: 2 min.
• Pérez Art Museum Miami: 30 min by transit.
• Fontainebleau Miami Beach: 20 min by transit.
• Vizcaya Museum & Gardens: 51 min by transit.
• South Pointe Park Pier: 13 min by transit.
• Wynwood Walls: 50 min by transit.
• Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science: 28 min by transit.
• The Bass: 13 min by transit.
• Lummus Park: 3 min.
• Bayside Marketplace: 31 min by transit.
• Jungle Island: 22 min by transit.
• Miami Beach Botanical Garden: 18 min by transit.
• Miami Children's Museum: 22 min by transit.

What guests say

• Ratings: 3.7/5 (1,526 reviews).
• Praised: Atmosphere (90% positive); Location (88% positive); Pool (70% positive).
• Complaints: Parking (76% negative); Sleep quality (70% negative); Room amenities (62% negative). The latest 50 reviews average 4.4/5. All 10 newest reviews award 5 stars; all 10 praise staff, while 6 explicitly praise the location. Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):
• Ylannah · 5/5 · Oct 19, 2026: “Wonderful service from Lety and Cesar. Big beautiful room just across the woowy beach! You can walk to the shopping stores and to this miam miam seafood restaurant call lobster shack! I suggest the place to everyone”
• gurjeet · 5/5 · Oct 18, 2026: “Thank you Lety for being so kind and helpful.. She guided us throughout our visit. Location is great Hotel offers bicycles ,chairs and towels but not umbrellas. Room was spacious and clean Highly recommend Breakwater hotel.”
• Elisa · 5/5 · Oct 16, 2026: “Wonderful check in experience! Lily was so helpful and welcoming! Friendly staff, prompt service. Lovely people!”
• Kaytee · 5/5 · Oct 13, 2026: “We never expect how cozy this place, it sits right in the middle of everything! Especially in an area where driving and parking are exhausting, this hotel is just right next to bars and restaurants, right and left, you name it!”

Good to know

• Refundable deposit: $200 per accommodation, per stay, collected by credit card. Booking.com lists reimbursement within 14 days after checkout, subject to inspection.
• Arrival and departure: Check-in from 4:00 PM; checkout by 11:00 AM. Reception is staffed 24 hours.
• Breakfast arrangements: Breakfast-inclusive bookings use a voucher at a neighboring establishment rather than a conventional hotel breakfast room. Tripadvisor reviews describe queues and entitlement disputes.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Hotels.com · miamibeachfl.gov · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

• Rooms: Room choices include larger suites, ocean views and some balconies. Comfortable beds receive praise, but maintenance and sound insulation are less dependable.
• Cleanliness: The evidence is mixed: clean-room reports sit alongside mustiness and missed housekeeping. Cleanliness-related feedback is 58% positive across 163 mentions.
• Service: Reception is a clear strength in the newest reviews, though Tripadvisor accounts show that friendly staff do not always resolve practical problems.
• Amenities: Beach chairs, towels and bicycles are useful extras. The official site lists in-room coffee machines and mini-fridges, plus dining and bars; this is not a full-service resort experience. August 2026 guests reported an unavailable pool. No reopening date was established; confirm pool availability before booking.
• Fees and surprises: A mandatory resort fee adds to the room bill. The refundable deposit is $200 per accommodation, per stay.
• Hotel policies: Parking: $45 per car per night; Extra bed: $49 per guest per night

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