Grand Beach Hotel Bay Harbor, Miami: from $212 a night
From $212 a night at Grand Beach Hotel Bay Harbor, checked Nov 1, 2026. Dec 6–9, 2026, 2 adults: $636 total. Jan 1–3, 2027, 2 adults: $906 total on Axel; Expedia listed $1,196 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Grand Beach Hotel Bay Harbor is a mid-range waterfront all-suite hotel, not a beach resort in Miami, United States.
Address: 9601 East Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor Islands. Property ID: 1087827.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/miami/grand-beach-hotel-bay-harbor-1087827
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Total price: $636 USD
2026-12-06 to 2026-12-09 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-07 | $403 for 1 night · 2 nights $648 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $245 for 1 night · 2 nights $478 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $233 for 1 night · 2 nights $479 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $246 for 1 night · 2 nights $521 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $275 for 1 night · 2 nights $546 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $271 for 1 night · 2 nights $718 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $447 for 1 night · 2 nights $745 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $298 for 1 night · 2 nights $529 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $231 for 1 night · 2 nights $462 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $231 for 1 night · 2 nights $464 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $233 for 1 night · 2 nights $462 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $229 for 1 night · 2 nights $458 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $229 for 1 night · 2 nights $494 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $265 for 1 night · 2 nights $519 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $254 for 1 night · 2 nights $480 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $226 for 1 night · 2 nights $455 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $229 for 1 night · 2 nights $458 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $229 for 1 night · 2 nights $452 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $223 for 1 night · 2 nights $452 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $229 for 1 night · 2 nights $481 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $252 for 1 night · 2 nights $516 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $264 for 1 night · 2 nights $490 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $226 for 1 night · 2 nights $452 · up to 13 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $226 for 1 night · 2 nights $489 · up to 12 nights priced |
December 2026
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| 2026-12-01 | $263 for 1 night · 2 nights $572 · up to 11 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $309 for 1 night · 2 nights $661 · up to 10 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $352 for 1 night · 2 nights $725 · up to 9 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $373 for 1 night · 2 nights $740 · up to 8 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $367 for 1 night · 2 nights $596 · up to 7 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $229 for 1 night · 2 nights $455 · up to 6 nights priced |
About Grand Beach Hotel Bay Harbor
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 9601 East Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor Islands
- City page: Hotels in Miami
Axel's take: 7.7/10
Choose it for suite space, not consistently polished resort service.
- Choose it for: Large suites, a waterfront pool and walking access to Bal Harbour shopping.
- Skip it if: You need direct beach access, dependable bathroom upkeep or a convenient downtown base.
Axel's opinion of Grand Beach Hotel Bay Harbor, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · 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.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Economy room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Economy Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard room
Standard room with bay view
Standard room with city view
Standard room with sea view
Standard room with sunset view
Standard room with water view
Standard room with view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with view — room photo 1
Standard room with balcony
Standard room with balcony and with city view
2 Bedrooms Standard room
Standard Single room
Standard Single room with water view
Standard Single room with view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room with view — room photo 1
Standard Single room with balcony and with city view
Standard Triple room
Standard Triple room with water view
Standard Quadruple room
Standard Quadruple room with water view
Standard Quintuple room
Standard Family room
Standard Family room with water view
Standard Family room with view
Standard Single room (single bed)
Standard Double room (full double bed)
Standard Double room with bay view (full double bed)
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)
Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)
Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)
Standard Double room with sunset view (full double bed)
Standard Double room with water view (full double bed)
Standard Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double room with balcony and with city view (full double bed)
2 Bedrooms Standard Double room (full double bed)
2 Bedrooms Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)
2 Bedrooms Standard Double room with sunset view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Double room with sunset view (full double bed) — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Standard Double room with water view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Double room with water view (full double bed) — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Standard Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Standard Double Family room with sea view (full double bed)
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
Standard Twin room with view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room with view (twin beds) — room photo 1
Standard Triple room
2 Bedrooms Standard Triple room with water view
Standard Quadruple room
Standard Quadruple room with sea view
Standard Quadruple room with sunset view
Standard Quadruple room with water view
Standard Quadruple room with view
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room with sea view
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room with sunset view
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room with water view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room with water view — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple room with view
Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1
Standard room (sofa)
Standard room with water view (sofa)
Standard room with view (sofa)
Standard Single room (sofa)
Standard Triple room (sofa)
Standard Quadruple room (sofa)
Comfort room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Comfort Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior room
Superior room with water view
Superior Single room
Superior Single room with sea view
Superior Single room with water view
Superior Double room (full double bed)
Superior Double room with sea view (full double bed)
Superior Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
Superior Twin room (twin beds)
Deluxe room
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe room with bay view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe room with Burj Khalifa view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe room with city view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe room with river view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe room with water view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe room with view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Double room with bay view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Double room with balcony and with bay view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Double Club room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Quadruple room with bay view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Quadruple room seafront
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Quadruple room with balcony and with bay view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Premier room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Premier room with park view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Premier Club room with harbour view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Executive Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Premium room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Premium room — room photo 1
Premium Single room
Premium Triple room
Premium Quadruple room
Premium Double room (full double bed)
Premium Double room with water view (full double bed)
Premium Triple room with water view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Premium Triple room with water view — room photo 1
Classic room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Classic Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Classic Double room with ocean view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Junior Suite with bay view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Junior Suite with sea view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Junior Suite with view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Quadruple Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Double Junior Suite with bay view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Double Junior Suite with sea view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Suite
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite — room photo 1
- Suite — room photo 2
Suite with city view
Suite with partial sea view
Suite with sea view
Penthouse Suite with sea view
Suite with sunset view
Penthouse Suite with sunset view
Suite with water view
Penthouse Suite with water view
Suite with view
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite with view — room photo 1
Penthouse Suite with view
Suite with balcony
Suite with balcony and with sunset view
Suite with balcony and with water view
1 Bedroom Suite
1 Bedroom Suite with bay view
1 Bedroom Suite with sea view
1 Bedroom Suite seafront
2 Bedrooms Suite
2 Bedrooms Suite with partial sea view
2 Bedrooms Suite with sea view
2 Bedrooms Suite with sunset view
2 Bedrooms Suite with water view
2 Bedrooms Suite with view
2 Bedrooms Suite seafront
2 Bedrooms Suite with balcony and with view
Single Suite
Single Suite with sea view
Single Suite with sunset view
Single Suite with water view
Single Suite with view
Single Suite with balcony and with sunset view
2 Bedrooms Single Suite with sunset view
2 Bedrooms Single Suite with water view
2 Bedrooms Single Suite with view
Triple Suite
Triple Suite with sea view
Triple Suite with sunset view
Triple Suite with water view
Triple Suite with view
2 Bedrooms Triple Suite with sea view
2 Bedrooms Triple Suite with sunset view
2 Bedrooms Triple Suite with water view
2 Bedrooms Triple Suite with view
Quadruple Suite
Quadruple Suite with sea view
Quadruple Suite with sunset view
Quadruple Suite with water view
Quadruple Suite with view
2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite
2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite with sea view
2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite with sunset view
2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite with view
Sextuple Suite
Family Suite
Family Suite with sunset view
Family Suite with water view
Family Suite with view
Single Suite (single bed)
Single Suite with sunset view (single bed)
2 Bedrooms Single Suite with sunset view (single bed)
Double Suite (full double bed)
Double Suite with bay view (full double bed)
Double Penthouse Suite with bay view (full double bed)
Double Suite with city view (full double bed)
Double Suite with partial sea view (full double bed)
Double Suite with pool view (full double bed)
Double Suite with sea view (full double bed)
Double Penthouse Suite with sea view (full double bed)
Double Suite with sunset view (full double bed)
Double Suite with water view (full double bed)
Double Penthouse Suite with water view (full double bed)
Double Suite with view (full double bed)
Double Suite seafront (full double bed)
Double Suite with balcony and with sunset view (full double bed)
Double Suite with balcony and with water view (full double bed)
1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)
2 Bedrooms Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Double Suite with city view (full double bed)
2 Bedrooms Double Suite with partial sea view (full double bed)
2 Bedrooms Double Suite with sea view (full double bed)
2 Bedrooms Double Suite with sunset view (full double bed)
2 Bedrooms Double Suite with water view (full double bed)
2 Bedrooms Double Suite with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Double Suite with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Double Suite with balcony and with sunset view (full double bed)
2 Bedrooms Double Suite with balcony and with water view (full double bed)
Double Family Suite with sea view (full double bed)
Double Family Suite with sunset view (full double bed)
Double Family Suite with water view (full double bed)
2 Bedrooms Double Family Suite with sunset view (full double bed)
Twin Suite (twin beds)
Twin Suite with sea view (twin beds)
Twin Suite with sunset view (twin beds)
Twin Suite with water view (twin beds)
Twin Suite with view (twin beds)
2 Bedrooms Twin Suite with sea view (twin beds)
2 Bedrooms Twin Suite with sunset view (twin beds)
2 Bedrooms Twin Suite with water view (twin beds)
2 Bedrooms Twin Suite with view (twin beds)
Triple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Suite — room photo 1
- Triple Suite — room photo 2
Triple Suite with sunset view
Triple Suite with water view
2 Bedrooms Triple Suite with sunset view
2 Bedrooms Triple Suite with water view
Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
Quadruple Suite with city view
Quadruple Suite with sea view
Quadruple Suite with sunset view
Quadruple Suite with water view
Quadruple Suite with view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite with view — room photo 1
Quadruple Suite with balcony and with sunset view
Quadruple Suite with balcony and with water view
2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite with sea view
2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite with sunset view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite with sunset view — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite with water view
2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite with view
2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite with balcony and with water view
Quintuple Suite with sunset view
Quintuple Suite with water view
Quintuple Suite with view
2 Bedrooms Quintuple Suite with water view
Sextuple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Sextuple Suite — room photo 1
- Sextuple Suite — room photo 2
Sextuple Suite with sunset view
Sextuple Suite with water view
Sextuple Suite with view
2 Bedrooms Sextuple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Sextuple Suite — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Sextuple Suite — room photo 2
2 Bedrooms Sextuple Suite with sunset view
2 Bedrooms Sextuple Suite with water view
Quadruple Family Suite with sea view
Quadruple Family Suite with sunset view
Quadruple Family Suite with water view
Suite (sofa)
Suite with sunset view (sofa)
Suite with water view (sofa)
Suite with view (sofa)
Single Suite with water view (sofa)
Single Suite with view (sofa)
Triple Suite with water view (sofa)
Quadruple Suite with sea view (sofa)
Quadruple Suite with sunset view (sofa)
Quadruple Suite with water view (sofa)
Quadruple Suite with view (sofa)
Standard Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Suite with sea view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Suite with sunset view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Suite with water view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Suite with balcony and with sunset view
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Suite with balcony and with water view
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
2 Bedrooms Standard Suite
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
2 Bedrooms Standard Suite with sunset view
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
2 Bedrooms Standard Suite with water view
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
2 Bedrooms Standard Suite with balcony and with water view
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
2 Bedrooms Standard Quadruple Suite with sunset view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Business Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Suite — room photo 1
Deluxe Suite with water view
1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite with partial sea view
Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)
Deluxe Double Suite with harbour view (full double bed)
Premium Double Suite with water view (full double bed)
Grand Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand Suite with water view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand Suite with view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand Double Suite with sunset view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand Double Suite with water view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
2 Bedrooms Grand Quadruple Suite with water view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Prestige Suite
Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
1 Bedroom Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
1 Bedroom Apartment with sea view
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
2 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
2 Bedrooms Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
2 Bedrooms Double Apartment with sunset view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Family Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Quadruple Studio with bay view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Quadruple Studio with sea view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Villa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
4 Bedrooms Villa
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Double Cottage (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Cottage with water view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Bungalow
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Location
A residential waterfront base for Bal Harbour and Surfside, not central Miami.
- The block: The hotel occupies the water-facing side of East Bay Harbor Drive, with The Palm across the street. The defining walk heads east over the bridge toward Bal Harbour Shops and Surfside’s public beach entrances. This is a channel-side address: the pool overlooks water, but there is no sandy beach at the door.
- Getting around: Walk for nearby dining, shopping and beach outings; use taxis or rideshares for cross-city sightseeing. Wynwood Walls is 29 minutes by taxi versus 80 by transit, and Pérez Art Museum Miami is 29 versus 81. Those journeys make this a weak base for repeated downtown trips. For airport transfers, a taxi or rideshare is the practical choice.
- After dark: Expect residential surroundings rather than a nightlife strip. Nearby restaurants suit dinner out; South Beach evenings require a ride. The quieter setting does not guarantee quiet rooms: 69% of 36 sleep mentions in the aggregate are negative.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor.
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 Grand Beach Hotel Bay Harbor
- The Altair Bay Harbor Hotel (Bay Harbor Islands). Altair wins when: Kosher-focused dining, synagogue access and suite options that fit an observant stay. Keep Grand Beach Hotel Bay Harbor when: Keep Grand Beach when its large suites and waterfront pool meet your needs without a kosher-focused hotel experience.
- The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort (Oceanfront opposite Bal Harbour Shops). St. Regis wins when: Direct beachfront positioning and spacious ocean-facing rooms with private balconies. Keep Grand Beach Hotel Bay Harbor when: Keep Grand Beach when suite space and nearby shopping matter more than an oceanfront luxury-resort setting.
Alternatives for the same trip
- Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon (Miami Airport & Blue Lagoon). Hilton Blue Lagoon wins when: An airport-area stopover with a pool and spacious room options. Keep Grand Beach Hotel Bay Harbor when: Grand Beach makes more sense for Bal Harbour shopping, nearby restaurants and Surfside beach outings.
- Eurostars Langford (Downtown Miami). Eurostars Langford wins when: Historic character and a downtown base for a city-focused itinerary. Keep Grand Beach Hotel Bay Harbor when: Grand Beach wins for suite space, a waterfront pool and a stay oriented toward the northern beaches.
Getting around from Grand Beach Hotel Bay Harbor
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
- Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport: 31 min by taxi.
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: 38 min by taxi.
- Miami International Airport: 40 min by taxi.
- Palm Beach International Airport: 72 min by taxi.
- 96 St & E Bay Harbor Dr: 2 min.
- Fontainebleau Miami Beach: 41 min by transit.
- Haulover Park: 20 min by transit.
- Pérez Art Museum Miami: 29 min by taxi.
- Oleta River State Park: 29 min by transit.
- Wynwood Walls: 29 min by taxi.
- Vizcaya Museum & Gardens: 30 min by taxi.
- Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science: 28 min by taxi.
- The Bass: 50 min by transit.
- Bayside Marketplace: 34 min by taxi.
- North Beach Oceanside Park: 21 min by transit.
- South Pointe Park Pier: 34 min by taxi.
- Jungle Island: 29 min by taxi.
What guests say
- Ratings: 4/5 (649 reviews).
- Praised: Location (85% positive); Cleanliness (71% positive); Room amenities (66% positive).
- Complaints: Sleep quality (69% negative); Parking (65% negative); Bathrooms and toiletries (56% negative).
The latest 50 average 4.1/5. Five of the 10 reviews award five stars; four award one or two, citing billing, valet, air-conditioning or room-condition problems.
Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):
- Ron · 4/5 · Oct 20, 2026: “Hotel is in a great location. Our room 607 needs major cleaning and repair. There is black mold in both the shower and around the sink. Bathroom mirror light does not work and made the bathroom very very dark”
- Paul · 2/5 · Oct 17, 2026: “Honestly, the rooms are very average. Firm bed, outdated showers, television has cable with 37 channels and no streaming services. The service has been great. Everyone is kind and attentive.”
- CapMedPlus · 5/5 · Sep 29, 2026: “This hotel is an amazing value. It’s beautiful. It’s walking distance from Ball Harbor. The staff is amazing. It’s a smaller hotel. It’s got a great gym. It’s got really big rooms across the street. Is the Palm Steakhouse and a Pura Vida.”
- Florencia · 1/5 · Sep 22, 2026: “The hotel is beautiful! But, as with many complaints, they overcharged me! Upon arrival, they charged me $300, which they later told me I could use as a credit towards expenses.”
Good to know
- Incidental hold: $100 per day held on the credit card for possible incidental charges.
- Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included in the mandatory daily resort fee.
- Check-in / check-out: Check-in from 4:00 PM; check-out by 11:00 AM. Front desk staffed 24 hours.
- Minimum check-in age: 21 to check in without a parent or official guardian; photo ID and a credit card are required.
- Sister-hotel access: Bay Harbor guests do not have access to Surfside East’s pools or beach amenities.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Rooms, amenities and policies
- Rooms: Suites start around 400 square feet. Most include two bathrooms, separate sitting and sleeping areas, a refrigerator and a balcony; water and city views are different categories.
- Cleanliness: Booking.com’s cleanliness score is 8.8/10, but bathroom dirt and shower-mold complaints recur in the reviews, Expedia and Tripadvisor. This is an inconsistency, not evidence that every room is neglected.
- Service: Helpful front-desk staff receive repeated praise on Expedia and Tripadvisor. The aggregate is more divided: 43% of 162 service mentions are negative, with billing and problem-handling complaints among the newest reviews.
- Amenities: Waterfront outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center and continental breakfast. The official site describes a lobby marketplace for snacks and frozen meals, rather than a full restaurant offering. No access to Surfside East’s pools or beach.
- Fees and surprises: A mandatory daily resort fee includes continental breakfast. Valet parking is extra. An incidental hold of $100 per day is placed on the credit card.
- Hotel policies: Parking: $29 per car per night
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