The Balfour Hotel, Miami: from $166 a night

From $166 a night at The Balfour Hotel, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 24–25, 2026, 2 adults: $166 total. Jan 1–3, 2027, 2 adults: $788 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $1,149 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

The Balfour Hotel is An upscale Art Deco boutique hotel, not a full beach resort in Miami, United States.

Address: 350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Property ID: 1279716.

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Total price: $951.50 USD

2026-11-07 to 2026-11-10 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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About The Balfour Hotel

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

Axel's take: 7.9/10

It's a good beach base, provided boutique character matters more than space.

• Choose it for: South of Fifth setting, included beach setup and distinctive Art Deco character.
• Skip it if: You need spacious bathrooms, reliable quiet or a proper swimming pool.

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

Room types

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

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Room

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Quadruple room

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Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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• Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2

Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• 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
• Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2

2 Bedrooms Suite

• Bedrooms: 2
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1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
• 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
• 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
• 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3

Location

A beach-first South of Fifth base, away from the busiest nightlife blocks.

• The block: The entrance sits on Ocean Drive's west side between 3rd and 4th Streets. Cross Ocean Drive for the beach-access path; this isn't a hotel opening directly onto sand. SoFi Coffee is on site, with neighborhood dining nearby. Lummus Park is 13 minutes on foot, and South Pointe Park Pier is 17 minutes.
• Getting around: Walk for beach days and neighborhood dinners; use the free South Beach trolley for longer trips around the district. We'd take a taxi or rideshare for the airport and mainland outings. Pérez Art Museum Miami is 14 minutes by taxi versus 29 by transit; Wynwood Walls is 18 versus 47. Mainland sightseeing isn't a sensible walking proposition.
• After dark: This end of Ocean Drive is calmer than the nightlife strip farther north, but that doesn't guarantee quiet rooms. Corridor noise and air-conditioning complaints make it a weaker choice for light sleepers.

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

• Metropole Suites South Beach (Collins Avenue near 6th Street). Metropole wins when: One- and two-bedroom layouts when friends need separate sleeping space more than polished finishes. Keep The Balfour Hotel when: Keep Balfour for boutique character, its included beach setup and a quieter neighborhood position rather than accepting Metropole's reported wear and damp smells.
• The Whitelaw Hotel (Collins Avenue near 8th Street). Whitelaw wins when: A short, car-free trip where central nightlife access matters more than room polish or nighttime quiet. Keep The Balfour Hotel when: Keep Balfour for the calmer South of Fifth setting and beach setup; Whitelaw brings its own housekeeping and responsiveness concerns.

Alternatives for the same trip

• Trump International Beach Resort (Sunny Isles Beach). Trump International wins when: Generous beachfront rooms with private balconies, or kitchen-equipped suites for a longer stay in Sunny Isles Beach. Keep The Balfour Hotel when: Balfour wins for a compact, walkable South Beach break where neighborhood restaurants and Art Deco character matter more than room size.
• Hyatt Regency Miami (Downtown Miami). Hyatt Regency wins when: A practical Downtown riverfront conference base with helpful staff, accepting dated furnishings and road and bridge noise. Keep The Balfour Hotel when: Balfour wins when beach access and South Beach evenings are the purpose of the trip, rather than Downtown meetings.

Getting around from The Balfour Hotel

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

• Pérez Art Museum Miami: 29 min by transit.
• Vizcaya Museum & Gardens: 50 min by transit.
• South Pointe Park Pier: 17 min.
• Fontainebleau Miami Beach: 27 min by transit.
• Wynwood Walls: 47 min by transit.
• Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science: 27 min by transit.
• Bayside Marketplace: 30 min by transit.
• The Bass: 18 min by transit.
• Lummus Park: 13 min.
• Jungle Island: 18 min by transit.
• Miami Children's Museum: 19 min by transit.
• Miami Beach Botanical Garden: 23 min by transit.

What guests say

• Ratings: 4.4/5 (973 reviews).
• Praised: Location (96% positive); Atmosphere (96% positive); Bar or lounge (91% positive).
• Complaints: Bathrooms and toiletries (60% negative); Sleep quality (56% negative); Room amenities (40% negative). The latest 50 reviews average 4.1/5. Six of the 10 excerpts award 4–5 stars; two mention bathroom shortcomings, while staff and beach access earn praise. Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):
• Katie · 1/5 · Oct 8, 2026: “I was charged 155.70 for unknown reasons. The phone number on their google page is incorrect. When leaving a email there was no response at all. There is no way to get in contact with them at all.”
• Steve · 3/5 · Oct 7, 2026: “This is not a 5 star hotel. Who rated it a 5 star? Perhaps 20 years ago it was a 5 star but not today in 2026.”
• A guest · 5/5 · Sep 30, 2026: “I stayed here back in April, and I had a lovely time. They put me in a corner room, so it was super quiet. The restaurant has great food and beach beds are included across the street. The room feels quaint and tasteful.”
• Martin · 3/5 · Sep 23, 2026: “The room was good, but there was no hot water in the shower and no shampoo in the shower shampoo pump.”

Good to know

• Nightly stay fee: $51.30 per room nightly, including tax. Includes two beach chairs, an umbrella, towels, Wi-Fi, in-room coffee, two welcome drinks per stay and selected fitness classes.
• Valet parking: $45 plus tax per day; in/out privileges included.
• Incidental deposit: $100 per room per night.
• Dogs: $150 cleaning fee per stay; maximum 2 dogs, each weighing no more than 40 pounds.
• Arrival and departure: Check-in at 4 PM; check-out at 11 AM. Luggage storage is free on arrival and departure days.

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

Rooms, amenities and policies

• Rooms: Distinctive boutique decor and comfortable-bed praise sit alongside recurring complaints about tight bathrooms, limited storage and noise. Room layouts matter more here than the upscale label suggests.
• Cleanliness: Hotels.com scores cleanliness 8.6/10, and its October 8, 2026 review praises upkeep. The evidence is less unanimous: 26% of 130 cleanliness mentions are negative.
• Service: Hotels.com scores staff and service 9.0/10. Tripadvisor's 2026 reviews include both attentive-service praise and less satisfactory problem handling; the aggregate picture remains stronger than those exceptions.
• Amenities: A small outdoor plunge pool, courtyard, Laurel restaurant and SoFi Coffee provide useful on-site options. The stay fee includes two beach chairs and an umbrella, beach towels, Wi-Fi and selected fitness classes.
• Fees and surprises: The nightly stay fee is $51.30 including tax. Valet is $45 plus tax daily; the incidental deposit is $100 per room nightly. Dogs incur a $150 cleaning fee per stay.

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