
Axel’s take
It's a good party base, but a compromised place to unwind.
- Choose it for
- Pool parties, distinctive pastel interiors and walkable South Beach dining.
- Skip it if
- You need quiet sleep, spacious standard rooms or unrestricted family pool access.
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Axel’s rating: 7.7/10 · a design-led, four-star South Beach party hotel with compact rooms
The goodtime is a four-star lifestyle hotel whose strongest selling points sit outside the bedroom: pastel interiors, a sociable pool deck and a walkable South Beach address. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise staff and atmosphere. It makes sense for couples or friends who want beach days and pool parties, rather than a sprawling beachfront resort.
The compromise is substantial: standard queens measure just 180 square feet, and room-size complaints recur on Booking.com and Expedia. The aggregate also makes sleep and bathrooms clear weaknesses, despite stronger service and location results. Weekend pool events are 21+, and admission does not mean a daybed or cabana is included. We'd choose it for a short, social stay; we'd skip it for reliable quiet, generous room space or an uncomplicated family pool holiday.
- Rooms
- The hotel's published sizes make room selection consequential: queens are 180 square feet, kings 320 and two-queen rooms 375. Expedia and Booking.com guests both raise cramped standard rooms.
- Cleanliness
- The aggregate has 70% positive cleanliness mentions across 245 mentions. Expedia's cleanliness score is 8.8/10, versus Booking.com's 7.9/10: positive overall, but not uniformly polished.
- Service
- Staff are a genuine strength. October Expedia reviews praise helpful service, and Tripadvisor feedback also highlights welcoming employees; isolated complaints do not overturn that broader picture.
- Amenities
- Two outdoor pools, dining, an indoor/outdoor gym and a library provide more communal space than the bedrooms suggest. Spa treatments are arranged through partners rather than a conventional full-service spa.
- Fees and surprises
- Mandatory resort fee: $45.60 per room nightly including tax ($40 before tax). Valet: $50 plus tax nightly. Incidental authorization: $100 nightly, additional to the stay charges. Pool admission does not include daybeds or cabanas.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · luxuryescapes.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
601 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
The hotel occupies the east side of Washington Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets, with Collins Court behind it. This is an urban block rather than a beachfront entrance: head east toward Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive for the sand. Lummus Park is 11 minutes on foot.
What guests say
- 4.2/52,110 reviews
Amenities
Two outdoor pools, dining, an indoor/outdoor gym and a library provide more communal space than the bedrooms suggest. Spa treatments are arranged through partners rather than a conventional full-service spa.
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Good to know
- Resort fee
- $45.60 per room nightly including tax ($40 before tax). Includes two beach chairs, two-hour bike use for two, Wi-Fi, arrival Prosecco and pool-event admission for two; seating upgrades are extra.
- Valet parking
- $50 plus tax nightly, with unlimited in/out privileges. Vehicle entrance and drop-off are at 605–695 Collins Court, behind the Washington Avenue frontage.
- Card hold
- $100 per night for incidentals, additional to room, resort fee and taxes. The hotel says release can take 72 hours or longer after checkout.
- Arrival and departure
- Check-in is 4 PM; checkout is 11 AM. The reserving guest must be at least 21 and present matching photo identification and a credit or debit card.
- Weekend pool access
- Friday–Sunday pool parties and special ticketed events are 21+. Daybeds and cabanas require additional payment; event admission alone does not reserve seating.
- Smoke-free hotel
- Smoking is prohibited throughout the hotel, including guest rooms; the policy also covers vaping.
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · luxuryescapes.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Pets: $150 per room per stay
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the goodtime hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel — Miami, United States
the goodtime hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a design-led, four-star South Beach party hotel with compact rooms in Miami, United States.
Address: 601 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. Property ID: 1457409.
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 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $860 | $1,594 on Booking.com | $734 less (46%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Total price: $850 USD
2026-11-06 to 2026-11-09 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-06 | $179 for 1 night · 2 nights $711 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $532 for 1 night · 2 nights $671 |
| 2026-11-08 | $139 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-12 | $134 for 1 night · 2 nights $316 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $182 for 1 night · 2 nights $361 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $179 for 1 night · 2 nights $315 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $136 for 1 night · 2 nights $302 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $166 for 1 night · 2 nights $334 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $168 for 1 night · 2 nights $302 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $134 for 1 night · 2 nights $270 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $136 for 1 night · 2 nights $313 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $177 for 1 night · 2 nights $351 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $174 for 1 night · 2 nights $312 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $138 for 1 night · 2 nights $272 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $134 for 1 night · 2 nights $269 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $135 for 1 night · 2 nights $269 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $134 for 1 night · 2 nights $270 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $136 for 1 night · 2 nights $370 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $234 for 1 night · 2 nights $408 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $174 for 1 night · 2 nights $310 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $136 for 1 night · 2 nights $272 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $136 for 1 night · 2 nights $272 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-12-01 | $136 for 1 night · 2 nights $466 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $330 for 1 night · 2 nights $763 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $433 for 1 night · 2 nights $866 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $433 for 1 night · 2 nights $860 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $427 for 1 night · 2 nights $563 · up to 14 nights priced |
About the goodtime hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- 601 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
- City page: Hotels in Miami
Axel's take: 7.7/10
It's a good party base, but a compromised place to unwind.
- Choose it for: Pool parties, distinctive pastel interiors and walkable South Beach dining.
- Skip it if: You need quiet sleep, spacious standard rooms or unrestricted family pool access.
Axel's opinion of the goodtime hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · luxuryescapes.com. 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
Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
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- Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
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Double room with ocean view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: With view
- Double room with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 1
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Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Hearing Accessible Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
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- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Arigato Suite with ocean view
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Arigato Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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- Arigato Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Location
Southern South Beach suits beach-and-nightlife trips better than mainland sightseeing.
- The block: The hotel occupies the east side of Washington Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets, with Collins Court behind it. This is an urban block rather than a beachfront entrance: head east toward Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive for the sand. Lummus Park is 11 minutes on foot.
- Getting around: Walk for South Beach meals and beach outings; use buses for longer beach-corridor journeys. Taxis or rideshares make more sense for a mainland-heavy itinerary: Pérez Art Museum Miami is 15 minutes by taxi versus 24 by transit, and Wynwood Walls is 19 versus 46. For airport transfers, a car avoids handling luggage through bus connections.
- After dark: Restaurants and nightlife make this a convenient going-out base, not a secluded block. Pool music adds another noise source; the sleep feedback argues against choosing it for early nights.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · luxuryescapes.com.
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 the goodtime hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
- Metropole Suites South Beach (Collins Avenue near Sixth Street). Metropole Suites wins when: One- or two-bedroom layouts when friends need separate sleeping and living space more than polished finishes. Keep the goodtime hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel when: Keep the goodtime for its design-led communal spaces and pool scene; Metropole brings documented wear and damp-smell complaints.
- The Whitelaw Hotel (Collins Avenue near Eighth Street). Whitelaw wins when: A straightforward base for a short, car-free trip when the hotel itself is not the attraction. Keep the goodtime hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel when: Keep the goodtime when pools, gym and distinctive shared spaces matter; Whitelaw also carries noise and housekeeping trade-offs.
Alternatives for the same trip
- Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Brickell-Port of Miami (Downtown Miami). Comfort Inn Downtown wins when: A practical riverfront cruise stopover with more room space and included hot breakfast, accepting traffic, party-boat noise and a busy breakfast room. Keep the goodtime hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel when: Choose the goodtime when the beach and South Beach nightlife are the trip, rather than mainland logistics.
- citizenM Miami Brickell (Brickell). citizenM Brickell wins when: A Brickell-centered city stay with strong cleanliness, communal lounges and a rooftop pool, accepting tiny rooms and awkward bed access. Keep the goodtime hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel when: Choose the goodtime for walkable beach access and an explicitly party-oriented pool scene; neither is the obvious choice for space or quiet.
Getting around from the goodtime hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
- The Wolfsonian-Florida International University: 7 min.
- Miami International Airport: 28 min by taxi.
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: 39 min by taxi.
- Walgreens 524 Jefferson Ave Miami Beach: 3 min.
- La Ventana Miami Beach: 3 min.
- Pérez Art Museum Miami: 24 min by transit.
- Vizcaya Museum & Gardens: 49 min by transit.
- South Pointe Park Pier: 9 min by transit.
- Fontainebleau Miami Beach: 25 min by transit.
- Wynwood Walls: 46 min by transit.
- Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science: 26 min by transit.
- Bayside Marketplace: 28 min by transit.
- The Bass: 16 min by transit.
- Lummus Park: 11 min.
- Jungle Island: 17 min by transit.
- Miami Children's Museum: 18 min by transit.
- Miami Beach Botanical Garden: 22 min by transit.
What guests say
- Ratings: 4.2/5 (2,110 reviews).
- Praised: Location (94% positive); Atmosphere (93% positive); Service (83% positive).
- Complaints: Bathrooms and toiletries (74% negative); Sleep quality (65% negative); Room amenities (47% negative). Three October Expedia reviews award 10/10 and praise service. Room-size complaints recur in August and September; the aggregate still flags sleep and bathrooms as weaknesses.
Good to know
- Resort fee: $45.60 per room nightly including tax ($40 before tax). Includes two beach chairs, two-hour bike use for two, Wi-Fi, arrival Prosecco and pool-event admission for two; seating upgrades are extra.
- Valet parking: $50 plus tax nightly, with unlimited in/out privileges. Vehicle entrance and drop-off are at 605–695 Collins Court, behind the Washington Avenue frontage.
- Card hold: $100 per night for incidentals, additional to room, resort fee and taxes. The hotel says release can take 72 hours or longer after checkout.
- Arrival and departure: Check-in is 4 PM; checkout is 11 AM. The reserving guest must be at least 21 and present matching photo identification and a credit or debit card.
- Weekend pool access: Friday–Sunday pool parties and special ticketed events are 21+. Daybeds and cabanas require additional payment; event admission alone does not reserve seating.
- Smoke-free hotel: Smoking is prohibited throughout the hotel, including guest rooms; the policy also covers vaping.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · luxuryescapes.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Rooms, amenities and policies
- Rooms: The hotel's published sizes make room selection consequential: queens are 180 square feet, kings 320 and two-queen rooms 375. Expedia and Booking.com guests both raise cramped standard rooms.
- Cleanliness: The aggregate has 70% positive cleanliness mentions across 245 mentions. Expedia's cleanliness score is 8.8/10, versus Booking.com's 7.9/10: positive overall, but not uniformly polished.
- Service: Staff are a genuine strength. October Expedia reviews praise helpful service, and Tripadvisor feedback also highlights welcoming employees; isolated complaints do not overturn that broader picture.
- Amenities: Two outdoor pools, dining, an indoor/outdoor gym and a library provide more communal space than the bedrooms suggest. Spa treatments are arranged through partners rather than a conventional full-service spa.
- Fees and surprises: Mandatory resort fee: $45.60 per room nightly including tax ($40 before tax). Valet: $50 plus tax nightly. Incidental authorization: $100 nightly, additional to the stay charges. Pool admission does not include daybeds or cabanas.
- Hotel policies: Pets: $150 per room per stay
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