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The Penguin Hotel

3.5 star property

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed
Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed
Property entrance
Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed | View from room
Daily full breakfast (USD 10.24 per person)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$330
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Explore the area

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1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Place, Art Deco Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Drive
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Avenue Shopping Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Miami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

Ocean Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(135 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed | Living area

Ocean Corner Suite 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

Ocean Front 1 King Bed, Private Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

Ocean Corner Room 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Front Terrace King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Corner King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Corner King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Front King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

Ocean Front Room 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2

Ocean Corner Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Traditional Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom

Traditional King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Miami Beach

At The Penguin Hotel you'll be within steps of popular attractions like Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a short walk of this 3.5-property class South Beach hotel include Miami Beach Beaches and within a 20-minute walk you'll find Miami Beach Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Art Deco Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Miami Beach Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Espanola Way and Washington Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover Station - 8 min drive
  • Hialeah Market Station - 16 min drive
  • Miami International Airport (MIA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's Way - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Sandwicherie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lost Weekend - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Macs Club Deuce - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Penguin Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Penguin Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Art Deco Miami Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1948
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Penguin Hotel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 32-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 52.97 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10.24 for adults and USD 10.24 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1948
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The valet parking loading zone (vehicle drop off and pick up) is next door at the Marriott/Havana 1957 restaurant, located at 1401 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The valet car park can accommodate vehicles up to 16 feet in length. Buses are not permitted

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 24 December to 11 January:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 38.76 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room safe
  • Partner property access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed resort fee is collected at the property upon check-in.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 10.24 for adults and from USD 10.24 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 52.97 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Penguin
Penguin Hotel
Penguin Hotel Miami Beach
Penguin Miami Beach
The Penguin Hotel Hotel
The Penguin Hotel Miami Beach
The Penguin Hotel Hotel Miami Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Penguin Hotel?

The Penguin Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Penguin Hotel?

Yep, The Penguin Hotel has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 52.97 per day.

Are there any beaches close to The Penguin Hotel?

Yep, The Penguin Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Miami Beach Beaches. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does The Penguin Hotel have a pool?

The Penguin Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is The Penguin Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Penguin Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Penguin Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, travelers highly rate the full breakfast here! Available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Penguin Hotel?

No, The Penguin Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Penguin Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Penguin Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Penguin Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Penguin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 863 out of 1756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 472 out of 1756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 235 out of 1756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1756 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kristyn

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Needed more blankets. Tight quarters. Pool closes early (5:30 pm) and is in a neighboring hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Huifang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location very good. Room clean. bed comfortable. staff let you feel welcomed. But the elevator was down for half the days we stayed which is difficult for nearly 90years old seniors in my group. Front desk did offer a room on first floor but we didn’t take because we wanted to stay together to help them. Valet parking is not convenient because the road at the door front is closed during holiday hours. When the road is open it will be convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

lima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very convenient location close to everything great day but my absolute favorite part about this property is the front desk staff especially Carmen. She was very helpful. Very kind. Made this experience much better. Thank you for having us. We would definitely come back here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Zeina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff- old building - they don’t tell you that you can’t get dropped off right in front of the bldg.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really friendly and extremely helpful. Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James, Hallandale

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel need a new elevator! It hard to carry luggage up several flights of stairs!! Water pressure in shower was poor also. It’s redeeming quality is its location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Bridget

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My friend and I checked in to the Penguin Hotel for a one night trip. Upon checking in we headed to the room to shower and get ready to go out. While taking a shower, the water shut off and was not turned back on for an hour and my friend had soap in her hair! When checking with the hotel front desk they said “No one let you know the water would be shut off?” We had checked in only less than an hour prior. We were not warned. This did end up wasting a lot of time for our one day trip. The room otherwise was clean, fairly dated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Nice hotel with polite stuff, in a perfect location Room was cleaned as agreed Cons: air conditioner in the room was loud, ( working almost non stop) / elevator was out of order often
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff friendly ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald Maria

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location Location Location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Ghiocarlo

Disliked: Amenities
Elevator out of service all three days. Pool and breakfast are at another hotel which is inconvenient for the guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabetta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very pleasant and helpful. Beautiful beachfront location close to many restaurants & gift shops . Only issue was the elevator was out of service for the most part of our two night stay.
The sweet Alley cat found between the penguin & president hotels. It seems fed and well cared for ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was smoke filled. I requested Non smoking and yet they put me in a smoky room. Other than getting sick from smoke before my cruise it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark D

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

huma

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Devesh Kumar

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have checked-into 112 at Penguin on 16th late evening with my family. On 17th we had water shortage and had to wait in washroom for long time, and then my room had exhaust problem which created a lot of mess to my luggage. I have been advised to change my room and there were no option given to me with 2 queen bed. Even through I compromised but then I came to know about elevator issue which made my entire stay very painful. I have came here from Canada for family trip and will be going back to my country with bad memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room balcony and hotel location. Hotel staff gave beach toys for my baby to play. Also gave beach towels. Hotel Bar/breakfast staff helped very well evenings and morning times to provide hot milk for baby and special coffee drink for us. Reception staff helped us to accommodate for early check in at around 12 noon by seeking another alternative bigger room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025