Axel’s take
It's a good apartment base, but an uneven substitute for a hotel.
- Choose it for
- Apartment space, self-catering kitchens and beach service.
- Skip it if
- You want daily housekeeping, overnight reception or Miami nightlife on your doorstep.
Read Axel’s full review
Axel’s rating: 7.6/10 · A mid-range waterfront apartment rental with limited hotel services
Beach Haus makes more sense as a self-catering apartment base than as a conventional three-star hotel. Kitchens or kitchenettes, generous living space and a waterway setting suit families and longer beach stays. Expedia guests repeatedly praise the space and beach access; the sand is nearby rather than directly outside your apartment. Two pools and beach-chair service add useful extras without turning this into a full-service resort.
The trade-off is independence that sometimes feels like limited support. Reception keeps daytime hours, daily cleaning costs extra, and there is neither breakfast nor luggage storage. Service is the clearest weakness in the review evidence, despite individual reports of helpful staff. We'd choose it for a quiet, kitchen-led stay in Bal Harbour, but skip it for nightlife, attentive round-the-clock service or daily sightseeing across Miami.
- Rooms
- Studios and one- or two-bedroom apartments have kitchens or kitchenettes. Laundry equipment varies by apartment; space is a recurring strength in Expedia reviews.
- Cleanliness
- The cleanliness evidence is 69% positive across 37 mentions. Expedia's cleanliness score is 8.6/10, supporting a generally good assessment rather than a spotless guarantee.
- Service
- The service evidence is 55% negative across 68 mentions. Reception operates 9 AM–5 PM, with an after-hours call center rather than overnight reception.
- Amenities
- Two unheated pools, beach service and bicycles. The fitness center is at 10250 Collins Avenue, not inside every accommodation building; there is no on-site spa or restaurant.
- Fees and surprises
- Published resort fee: $25 plus 11% tax ($27.75) nightly. Departure cleaning and parking are additional; arrival brings a $500 card authorization. Daily housekeeping is not included.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Hotels.com · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · facilitiesonline.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
290 Bal Bay Drive, Bal Harbour
The accommodation occupies neighboring buildings on Bal Bay Drive, on the waterway side of Collins Avenue near Haulover Inlet. This is not beachfront: reaching the sand means leaving the property and crossing roads toward the ocean. Shops and restaurants lie farther south, rather than forming a busy dining strip outside.
What guests say
- 4/5382 reviews
Amenities
Two unheated pools, beach service and bicycles. The fitness center is at 10250 Collins Avenue, not inside every accommodation building; there is no on-site spa or restaurant.
- Wi-Fi
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Cash
Good to know
- Resort fee
- $25 plus 11% tax ($27.75) nightly. Includes beach chairs, umbrella, towels, Wi-Fi, fitness-center access and both pools.
- Departure cleaning
- $50–$150 plus 11% tax per stay, based on apartment size and stay length. This is mandatory and does not include mid-stay housekeeping.
- Self-parking
- $30 nightly for stays up to 6 nights; $15 nightly for stays of 7+ nights; $225 monthly. Add 7% tax. Outdoor, on-site parking.
- Card hold
- $500 authorized at arrival. The property says it releases the authorization within 24 hours after checkout if there is no damage.
- Arrival and departure
- Check-in from 3 PM; checkout by 11 AM. Smart-lock self-entry; reception open 9 AM–5 PM, with after-hours telephone support.
- Luggage storage
- Not available, including before check-in or after checkout.
- Housekeeping
- Daily cleaning is not included. Additional cleaning is paid and arranged through the office; fresh sheets and towels can be delivered without charge.
- Pool temperature
- Both outdoor pools are unheated.
- Payment and age
- Credit cards only; no cash. Minimum check-in age is 21.
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Hotels.com · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · facilitiesonline.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: $50 per guest per night; Children aged 0–10: free
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Beach Haus Bal Harbour, Miami: from $293 a night
From $293 a night at Beach Haus Bal Harbour, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 9–10, 2026, 2 adults: $293 total on Axel.
Beach Haus Bal Harbour is a mid-range waterfront apartment rental with limited hotel services in Miami, United States.
Address: 290 Bal Bay Drive, Bal Harbour. Property ID: 1102767.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/miami/beach-haus-bal-harbour-1102767
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Total price: $890 USD
2026-11-09 to 2026-11-12 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-07 | $382 for 1 night · 2 nights $753 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $371 for 1 night · 2 nights $664 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $293 for 1 night · 2 nights $586 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $293 for 1 night · 2 nights $597 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $304 for 1 night · 2 nights $608 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $304 for 1 night · 2 nights $641 · up to 13 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $337 for 1 night · 2 nights $663 · up to 12 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $326 for 1 night · 2 nights $652 · up to 11 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $326 for 1 night · 2 nights $630 · up to 10 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $304 for 1 night · 2 nights $608 · up to 9 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $304 for 1 night · 2 nights $630 · up to 8 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $326 for 1 night · 2 nights $663 · up to 7 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $337 for 1 night · 2 nights $674 · up to 6 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $337 for 1 night · 2 nights $674 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $337 for 1 night · 2 nights $674 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $337 for 1 night · 2 nights $674 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $337 for 1 night · 2 nights $674 |
| 2026-11-24 | $337 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-29 | $371 for 1 night · 2 nights $708 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $337 for 1 night · 2 nights $686 |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-12-01 | $349 for 1 night |
| 2026-12-06 | $382 for 1 night · 2 nights $686 · up to 14 nights priced |
About Beach Haus Bal Harbour
- Property type: Apart-hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 290 Bal Bay Drive, Bal Harbour
- City page: Hotels in Miami
Axel's take: 7.6/10
It's a good apartment base, but an uneven substitute for a hotel.
- Choose it for: Apartment space, self-catering kitchens and beach service.
- Skip it if: You want daily housekeeping, overnight reception or Miami nightlife on your doorstep.
Axel's opinion of Beach Haus Bal Harbour, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Hotels.com · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · facilitiesonline.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
Room types
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1 Bedroom Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
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1 Bedroom Apartment with balcony
- Bedrooms: 1
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2 Bedrooms Apartment with city view
- Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms Apartment with water view
- Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms Apartment with balcony and with city view
- Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms Apartment with balcony and with water view
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2 Bedrooms 102 Apartment with water view
- Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms 102 Apartment with balcony and with water view
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2 Bedrooms Deluxe Apartment with water view
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
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2 Bedrooms Deluxe Apartment with balcony and with water view
- Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms Indirect Water View Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
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2 Bedrooms Indirect Water View Apartment with balcony
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Studio
- Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
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Quadruple Studio
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
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Twin Studio (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
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Accessible Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Location
A beach-first Bal Harbour base, poorly placed for citywide sightseeing.
- The block: The accommodation occupies neighboring buildings on Bal Bay Drive, on the waterway side of Collins Avenue near Haulover Inlet. This is not beachfront: reaching the sand means leaving the property and crossing roads toward the ocean. Shops and restaurants lie farther south, rather than forming a busy dining strip outside.
- Getting around: Use the village's Freebee for local trips and taxis or rideshares for wider exploring and airport transfers; there is no airport shuttle. Aventura Mall is 16 minutes by taxi or 28 by transit. Wynwood Walls is 32 minutes by taxi versus 87 by transit—a practical reason not to make this a sightseeing-heavy base.
- After dark: Expect a residential evening rather than a nightlife strip. Quiet hours run 10 PM–8 AM, making this better suited to early nights; dinner and late entertainment usually mean heading elsewhere.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Hotels.com · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · facilitiesonline.com.
Best areas in Miami for families
- Downtown Miami: 6.4/10 for families. Waterfront parks, museum outings and Metromover connections balance family activities with practical mainland travel.
- South Beach, Miami Beach: 6.4/10 for families. Walk between sand, Art Deco streets and Lincoln Road; South of Fifth offers a more residential evening setting.
- Mid-Beach: 6.1/10 for families. Beach-and-pool days work well, with a playground at Mid Beach Park around 46th Street.
- Brickell: 6.0/10 for families. Useful rail connections, dining streets and shopping suit families prioritizing city outings over daily ocean access.
- North Beach & Bal Harbour: 5.9/10 for families. North Beach offers shaded recreation and neighborhood dinners; Bal Harbour suits a more secluded shoreline stay.
- Sunny Isles Beach: 5.6/10 for families.
- Miami Airport & Blue Lagoon: 4.2/10 for families. Where to stay in Miami for families
Hotels around Beach Haus Bal Harbour
- The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami (Oceanfront at Haulover Inlet). Ritz-Carlton wins when: A future luxury stay prioritizing beachfront suites, panoramic water views and resort service; its planned reopening is detailed below. Keep Beach Haus Bal Harbour when: Keep Beach Haus for a simpler, independent apartment stay rather than the Ritz's luxury-resort proposition.
- The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort (Oceanfront opposite Bal Harbour Shops). St. Regis wins when: Ocean-facing rooms with private balconies and a full-service luxury resort experience. Keep Beach Haus Bal Harbour when: Keep Beach Haus when kitchen-led apartment living matters more than luxury service and an oceanfront room.
Alternatives for the same trip
- YVE Hotel Miami (Downtown Miami). YVE wins when: A downtown stopover focused on Bayside, cruises or arena events rather than beach days. Keep Beach Haus Bal Harbour when: Beach Haus wins for self-catering space and beach access; YVE's cramped bathrooms, elevator queues and inconsistent upkeep are meaningful compromises.
- Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Sunny Isles Beach (Sunny Isles Beach). Residence Inn Sunny Isles wins when: Self-catering studios with included breakfast and stronger staff feedback. Keep Beach Haus Bal Harbour when: Beach Haus wins when larger apartment layouts and Bal Harbour itself matter more than breakfast; Residence Inn's studios can be compact.
Getting around from Beach Haus Bal Harbour
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: 36 min by taxi.
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport: 37 min by taxi.
- Miami International Airport: 42 min by taxi.
- Palm Beach International Airport: 70 min by taxi.
- Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour: 1 min.
- Haulover Park: 13 min by transit.
- Fontainebleau Miami Beach: 41 min by transit.
- Oleta River State Park: 22 min by transit.
- Pérez Art Museum Miami: 31 min by taxi.
- Wynwood Walls: 32 min by taxi.
- Vizcaya Museum & Gardens: 32 min by taxi.
- Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science: 30 min by taxi.
- Aventura Mall: 28 min by transit.
- The Bass: 50 min by transit.
- Bayside Marketplace: 35 min by taxi.
- North Beach Oceanside Park: 21 min by transit.
- South Pointe Park Pier: 36 min by taxi.
What guests say
- Ratings: 4/5 (382 reviews).
- Praised: Location (95% positive); Cleanliness (69% positive); Service (45% positive).
- Complaints: Service (55% negative); Cleanliness (31% negative); Location (5% negative). Aggregate evidence favors location: 95% positive across 45 mentions. Service is weaker, with 55% negative across 68 mentions. Expedia's overall score is 8.0/10.
Good to know
- Resort fee: $25 plus 11% tax ($27.75) nightly. Includes beach chairs, umbrella, towels, Wi-Fi, fitness-center access and both pools.
- Departure cleaning: $50–$150 plus 11% tax per stay, based on apartment size and stay length. This is mandatory and does not include mid-stay housekeeping.
- Self-parking: $30 nightly for stays up to 6 nights; $15 nightly for stays of 7+ nights; $225 monthly. Add 7% tax. Outdoor, on-site parking.
- Card hold: $500 authorized at arrival. The property says it releases the authorization within 24 hours after checkout if there is no damage.
- Arrival and departure: Check-in from 3 PM; checkout by 11 AM. Smart-lock self-entry; reception open 9 AM–5 PM, with after-hours telephone support.
- Luggage storage: Not available, including before check-in or after checkout.
- Housekeeping: Daily cleaning is not included. Additional cleaning is paid and arranged through the office; fresh sheets and towels can be delivered without charge.
- Pool temperature: Both outdoor pools are unheated.
- Payment and age: Credit cards only; no cash. Minimum check-in age is 21.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Hotels.com · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · facilitiesonline.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Rooms, amenities and policies
- Rooms: Studios and one- or two-bedroom apartments have kitchens or kitchenettes. Laundry equipment varies by apartment; space is a recurring strength in Expedia reviews.
- Cleanliness: The cleanliness evidence is 69% positive across 37 mentions. Expedia's cleanliness score is 8.6/10, supporting a generally good assessment rather than a spotless guarantee.
- Service: The service evidence is 55% negative across 68 mentions. Reception operates 9 AM–5 PM, with an after-hours call center rather than overnight reception.
- Amenities: Two unheated pools, beach service and bicycles. The fitness center is at 10250 Collins Avenue, not inside every accommodation building; there is no on-site spa or restaurant.
- Fees and surprises: Published resort fee: $25 plus 11% tax ($27.75) nightly. Departure cleaning and parking are additional; arrival brings a $500 card authorization. Daily housekeeping is not included.
- Hotel policies: Extra bed: $50 per guest per night; Children aged 0–10: free
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