Axel’s take
We'd choose it for outdoor South Beach days, not room-first luxury.
- Choose it for
- Beach access, a sociable pool and walkable South Beach dining.
- Skip it if
- You need spacious bathrooms, dependable nighttime quiet or a room-first luxury experience.
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Axel’s rating: 7.6/10 · An upscale Art Deco beachfront boutique hotel in South Beach
Surfcomber is an upscale beachfront boutique hotel whose strongest selling point is outside the bedroom: a sociable pool, beach access and South Beach dining within easy reach. We'd choose it for a beach-led break that still leaves room for restaurants and shopping. The hotel confirms loaner bikes, poolside service and spa treatments; Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the staff.
The compromise is room comfort relative to its upscale positioning. Small bedrooms and particularly tight bathrooms recur across review sites, while nighttime road noise makes this a weaker choice for light sleepers. Cleanliness ratings are respectable but differ between platforms, rather than establishing exceptional consistency. It's a good South Beach base, not an automatic luxury recommendation: the location and outdoor facilities make the stronger case than the rooms.
- Rooms
- Design and comfortable beds earn praise, but compact bedrooms and tight bathrooms are recurring limitations. Street-facing accommodation can receive nighttime noise.
- Cleanliness
- Expedia rates cleanliness 8.6/10; Booking.com gives it 7.8/10. That supports a generally satisfactory picture, not uniformly meticulous housekeeping.
- Service
- A genuine strength: Expedia's staff-and-service score is 8.8/10 and Booking.com's staff score is 8.4/10, supported by specific praise in guest accounts.
- Amenities
- Outdoor pool, beach access, loaner bikes, spa treatments and two dining venues. Fitness-center renovation is scheduled through December 31, 2026, with complimentary passes to a nearby gym.
- Fees and surprises
- Valet costs $52 per night plus tax, with in/out privileges. The incidental deposit is $150 per room per night. A mandatory resort fee also applies.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · miamibeachvisitorcenter.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
You're on the ocean side of Collins Avenue, with the beach behind the hotel. Marseilles is next door to the north, 1 minute on foot; Maxine's is across Collins, also 1 minute away. Use the marked crossings for the inland restaurants. The Bass is an 8-minute walk.
What guests say
3.9/5
2,017 reviews on Google
Amenities
Outdoor pool, beach access, loaner bikes, spa treatments and two dining venues. Fitness-center renovation is scheduled through December 31, 2026, with complimentary passes to a nearby gym.
- Breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking ($)
- Outdoor pool
- Hot tub
- Air conditioning
Good to know
- Valet parking
- $52 per night plus tax; includes unlimited in/out privileges and 24-hour valet service.
- Incidental deposit
- $150 per room per night; a credit card is required for incidentals.
- Arrival and departure
- Check-in at 4:00 PM; check-out at 11:00 AM. Minimum check-in age is 18.
- Fitness-center renovation
- On-site fitness-center renovation is scheduled through December 31, 2026. Complimentary daily passes to a nearby fitness center are provided.
- Pets
- Pets are welcome without an extra charge or size, weight or breed restriction.
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · miamibeachvisitorcenter.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
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Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel by IHG: from $574 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $574 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel by IHG on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel by IHG is An upscale Art Deco beachfront boutique hotel in South Beach in Miami, United States.
Address: 1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Property ID: 1053983. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/miami/kimpton-surfcomber-hotel-by-ihg-1053983
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| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $494 | $619 on Expedia | $125 less (20%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $816 | $993 on Expedia | $177 less (18%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $1,207 | $1,394 on Expedia | $187 less (13%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $1,560 | $1,756 on Expedia | $196 less (11%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Total price: $574 USD
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About Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel by IHG
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- 1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
- City page: Hotels in Miami
Axel's take: 7.6/10
We'd choose it for outdoor South Beach days, not room-first luxury.
- Choose it for: Beach access, a sociable pool and walkable South Beach dining.
- Skip it if: You need spacious bathrooms, dependable nighttime quiet or a room-first luxury experience.
Axel's opinion of Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · miamibeachvisitorcenter.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
Room types
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Quadruple room
Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Premium Quadruple room with city view
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Premium Quadruple room with garden view
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Premium Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Premium Double room with garden view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Premium Double room oceanfront (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Premium Terrace Double room oceanfront (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Mobility Accessible Double room (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 oceanfront (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Terrace Double Suite oceanfront (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
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Location
Beachfront South Beach suits travelers combining pool time, restaurants and shopping.
- The block: You're on the ocean side of Collins Avenue, with the beach behind the hotel. Marseilles is next door to the north, 1 minute on foot; Maxine's is across Collins, also 1 minute away. Use the marked crossings for the inland restaurants. The Bass is an 8-minute walk.
- Getting around: Walk for South Beach meals and shopping; use the beachfront path for cycling. Taxis or rideshares make more sense for mainland destinations than treating this as a downtown base. Miami International Airport is 31 minutes by taxi or 69 minutes by transit. The hotel provides no airport shuttle.
- After dark: Collins has evening restaurant and street activity, so going out is easy but quiet sleep isn't assured. Road noise appears in guest reports, especially relevant to street-facing rooms.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · miamibeachvisitorcenter.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 Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel by IHG
- Catalina Hotel & Beach Club (Across Collins Avenue in South Beach). Catalina wins when: Two pools, dining and daily happy hour when a social base matters more than dependable room comfort. Keep Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel by IHG when: Keep Surfcomber for beachfront access and a stay centered on its pool and beach rather than Catalina's late-night music.
- Crest Hotel Suites (Inland near Lincoln Road). Crest wins when: A location-first stay with kitchenette suites available, especially when performances or convention visits drive the itinerary. Keep Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel by IHG when: Keep Surfcomber when the outdoor pool and beachfront setting matter more than having a kitchenette.
Alternatives for the same trip
- Eden Roc Miami Beach (Mid-Beach). Eden Roc wins when: Spacious beachfront rooms and three pools for a family beach-first stay, accepting busy pools and some worn bathrooms. Keep Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel by IHG when: Surfcomber wins when South Beach dining, shopping and a smaller boutique setting matter more than room size.
- Dua Miami, Autograph Collection Hotel (Brickell). Dua wins when: Brickell dinners, balconies and rooftop pools when a mainland city stay matters more than beach access. Keep Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel by IHG when: Surfcomber wins for sand at the back of the property and a South Beach itinerary rather than Brickell nightlife.
Getting around from Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel by IHG
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
- The Bass: 8 min.
- Marseilles Hotel: 1 min.
- Miami International Airport: 31 min by taxi.
- Maxine's Bistro and Bar - American Restaurant in Miami Beach: 1 min.
What guests say
- Ratings: 3.9/5 (2,017 reviews).
- Praised: Pool (90% positive); Fitness (81% positive); Service (72% positive).
- Complaints: Service (28% negative); Bar or lounge (28% negative); Fitness (19% negative). Two October Hotels.com reviews praise staff and beach proximity; September feedback also flags road noise. Small rooms recur across Expedia and Tripadvisor accounts.
Good to know
- Valet parking: $52 per night plus tax; includes unlimited in/out privileges and 24-hour valet service.
- Incidental deposit: $150 per room per night; a credit card is required for incidentals.
- Arrival and departure: Check-in at 4:00 PM; check-out at 11:00 AM. Minimum check-in age is 18.
- Fitness-center renovation: On-site fitness-center renovation is scheduled through December 31, 2026. Complimentary daily passes to a nearby fitness center are provided.
- Pets: Pets are welcome without an extra charge or size, weight or breed restriction.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · miamibeachvisitorcenter.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Rooms, amenities and policies
- Rooms: Design and comfortable beds earn praise, but compact bedrooms and tight bathrooms are recurring limitations. Street-facing accommodation can receive nighttime noise.
- Cleanliness: Expedia rates cleanliness 8.6/10; Booking.com gives it 7.8/10. That supports a generally satisfactory picture, not uniformly meticulous housekeeping.
- Service: A genuine strength: Expedia's staff-and-service score is 8.8/10 and Booking.com's staff score is 8.4/10, supported by specific praise in guest accounts.
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, beach access, loaner bikes, spa treatments and two dining venues. Fitness-center renovation is scheduled through December 31, 2026, with complimentary passes to a nearby gym.
- Fees and surprises: Valet costs $52 per night plus tax, with in/out privileges. The incidental deposit is $150 per room per night. A mandatory resort fee also applies.
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