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Hotels in Miami Beach and Bal Harbour, Jan 8 to 10, 2027

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 16 of the 26 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

This selection covers the Atlantic beach districts from South Beach through Mid-Beach and North Beach to Bal Harbour. This selection excludes mainland Miami and Sunny Isles Beach.

South Beach, Miami Beach: stay here for the classic Miami Beach trip without needing a car. Mid-Beach: choose Mid-Beach for beach days and resort evenings, not constant neighborhood wandering. North Beach and Bal Harbour: choose a slower shoreline, but distinguish neighborhood North Beach from polished Bal Harbour.

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Hotels in Miami Beach and Bal Harbour, Jan 8 to 10, 2027

This selection covers the Atlantic beach districts from South Beach through Mid-Beach and North Beach to Bal Harbour. This selection excludes mainland Miami and Sunny Isles Beach.

Compound search: hotels located in Miami Beach and Bal Harbour (the Atlantic beach districts from South Beach through Mid-Beach and North Beach to Bal Harbour); check-in 2027-01-08, check-out 2027-01-10, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: South Beach, Miami Beach; Mid-Beach; North Beach & Bal Harbour. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2027-01-08 to 2027-01-10; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (16 of 26 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • South Beach, Miami Beach: Stay here for the classic Miami Beach trip without needing a car. Typical $106 a night. Subway: Walk the beach, Art Deco streets and Lincoln Road.
  • Mid-Beach: Choose Mid-Beach for beach days and resort evenings, not constant neighborhood wandering. Typical $324 a night. Subway: Walk the Beachwalk.
  • North Beach & Bal Harbour: Choose a slower shoreline, but distinguish neighborhood North Beach from polished Bal Harbour. Typical $304 a night. Subway: North Beach has the North Beach Loop and Collins Express.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Collins Hotel — 3-star, independent

2. Oceanside Hotel and Suites — 3-star, independent

3. Sherry Frontenac Oceanfront Hotel — 3-star, independent

4. Waterside Hotel and Suites — 3-star, independent

5. Tradewinds Apartment Hotel — 3-star, independent

6. Seaside All Suites Hotel — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (20)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Jan 8 to 10, 2027
  1. Collins Hotel, North Beach & Bal Harbour
    #1 of 6 · North Beach & Bal Harbour

    Collins Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $147a night · Jan 8 to 10

    A cheaper, no-frills beach base with a pool and helpful reception staff. You accept thin walls, dated bathrooms and steps before the elevator.

    $47/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Axel $245 vs $338 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $295 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Oceanside Hotel and Suites, Mid-Beach
    #2 of 6 · Mid-Beach

    Oceanside Hotel and Suites

    3-star · Independent

    $147a night · Jan 8 to 10

    One of the cheapest beach-area bases, with extra space available in suites. You accept unreliable upkeep, no elevators and a small pool.

    $42/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $294 vs $378 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $294 all in for 2 nights, of which $73 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Sherry Frontenac Oceanfront Hotel, North Beach & Bal Harbour
    #3 of 6 · North Beach & Bal Harbour

    Sherry Frontenac Oceanfront Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $151a night · Jan 8 to 10

    A cheaper direct-oceanfront base with walkable groceries and restaurants. You accept unreliable elevators, hot water and upkeep.

    $52/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Axel $272 vs $376 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $302 all in for 2 nights, of which $68 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Waterside Hotel and Suites, North Beach & Bal Harbour
    #4 of 6 · North Beach & Bal Harbour

    Waterside Hotel and Suites

    3-star · Independent

    $159a night · Jan 8 to 10

    A cheaper apartment-style beach base with useful kitchenettes. You accept possible annex assignment, limited parking and non-daily housekeeping.

    $31/night less than Booking.com (16%)

    Axel $323 vs $385 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $318 all in for 2 nights, of which $60 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Tradewinds Apartment Hotel, South Beach, Miami Beach
    #5 of 6 · South Beach, Miami Beach

    Tradewinds Apartment Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $169a night · Jan 8 to 10

    Cheaper-than-most apartment space for families and longer self-catering beach stays. You accept uneven cleaning, worn furnishings and uncomfortable sofa beds. Ten minutes' walk to Miami Beach Convention Center, 20 minutes' walk to Lincoln Road.

    $19/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Axel $339 vs $377 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $339 all in for 2 nights, of which $68 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 27, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Seaside All Suites Hotel, North Beach & Bal Harbour
    #6 of 6 · North Beach & Bal Harbour

    Seaside All Suites Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $172a night · Jan 8 to 10

    Cheaper spacious studios and apartments for independent beach stays. You accept inconsistent cleaning and cookware, with buildings and pools spread apart.

    $13/night less than Expedia (7%)

    Axel $336 vs $362 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Jan 8 to 10, two adults: $344 all in for 2 nights, of which $68 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

16 of 26 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Crest Hotel Suites · South Beach, Miami Beach · 3-star$111/night less than Expedia (39%)

    Axel $350 vs $572 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  2. 2. Freehand Miami · Mid-Beach · 3-star$60/night less than Expedia (30%)

    Axel $284 vs $405 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  3. 3. Sherry Frontenac Oceanfront Hotel · North Beach · 3-star$52/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Axel $272 vs $376 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  4. 4. Collins Hotel · North Beach · 3-star$47/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Axel $245 vs $338 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 21, 2026. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  5. 5. Oceanside Hotel and Suites · Mid-Beach · 3-star$42/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $294 vs $378 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  6. 6. Metropole Suites South Beach · South Beach, Miami Beach · 4-star$37/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $294 vs $368 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 20, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  7. 7. Catalina Hotel & Beach Club · South Beach, Miami Beach · 3-star$37/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $354 vs $428 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

  8. 8. Waterside Hotel and Suites · North Beach · 3-star$31/night less than Booking.com (16%)

    Axel $323 vs $385 on Booking.com for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Jan 8 to 10

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

20 more
  1. 1. Catalina Hotel & Beach Club · South Beach, Miami Beach · 3-star$37/night less than Expedia (17%)$183Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  2. 2. Chesterfield Hotel & Suites · South Beach, Miami Beach · 3-star$25/night less than Expedia (12%)$191Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  3. 3. Metropole Suites South Beach · South Beach, Miami Beach · 4-star$37/night less than Expedia (20%)$193Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  4. 4. Hotel Shelley · South Beach, Miami Beach · 3-star$27/night less than Expedia (13%)$198Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  5. 5. The Whitelaw Hotel · South Beach, Miami Beach · 3-star$24/night less than Expedia (12%)$202Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  6. 6. Riviera Hotel South Beach · South Beach, Miami Beach · 4-star$26/night less than Expedia (12%)$214Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  7. 7. Freehand Miami · Mid-Beach · 3-star$60/night less than Expedia (30%)$217Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  8. 8. Crest Hotel Suites · South Beach, Miami Beach · 3-star$111/night less than Expedia (39%)$227Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  9. 9. Hotel Chelsea · South Beach, Miami Beach · 3-star$29/night less than Expedia (13%)$259Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  10. 10. Hotel Croydon · Mid-Beach · 4-star$29/night less than Expedia (13%)$260Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  11. 11. Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Resort · Mid-Beach · 4-star$297Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  12. 12. Grand Beach Hotel · Mid-Beach · 4-star$413Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  13. 13. Hotel Riu Plaza Miami Beach · Mid-Beach · 4-star$432Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  14. 14. The Altair Bay Harbor Hotel · North Beach · 4-star$493Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  15. 15. Grand Beach Hotel Surfside · North Beach · 4-star$505Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  16. 16. Fontainebleau Miami Beach · Mid-Beach · 5-star$541Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  17. 17. Eden Roc Miami Beach · Mid-Beach · 4-star$628Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  18. 18. Faena Miami Beach · Mid-Beach · 5-star$1,793Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  19. 19. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort · North Beach · 5-star$2,308Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
  20. 20. Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club · North Beach · 5-star$2,740Rooms for Jan 8 to 10
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