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The Penguin Hotel

The Penguin Hotel
The Penguin Hotel – Miami Beach, FL
The Penguin Hotel – Miami Beach, FL
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Penguin Hotel

Built in the 1940s, this oceanfront hotel is located in South Beach and offers an art deco exterior with mid-century modern touches. Lincoln Road Mall is 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel. A Desk, smart TV, and a small refrigerator are provided in each nature-themed room at Penguin Hotel. Select rooms have a view of the Atlantic Ocean and Ocean Drive. The 24-hour reception offers free luggage storage at this Art Deco District hotel. Valet parking and street parking are available for a fee as well. The hotel offers access to our sister property (President Villa Hotel) where our rooftop pool is located. The Miami Beach Convention Center is 15 minutes walk from Penguin Hotel. The hotel is also 6.2 mi from Miami city center and the American Airlines Arena sports and concert venue. The Traditional Room 1 King bed OR Traditional Room 1 King bed with rollaway bed room offer an extra rollaway bed upon request.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.2 / 5
Great 1891 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    They did allow me to check in early. It was very clean enjoyed pool. Early morning hours was a bit loud I was awaken around 630a kids running the halls but thats a parent thing. Hotel I would recommend

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great stay

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Cool little art deco hotel on Ocean Drive. Friendly staff - cool amenities

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Grumpy front desk attendant. Held onto our items in a back room until our room was ready. When she gave us our stuff back, she wouldn’t let us check if everything was given back. Ended up keeping my daughter’s hydro mug… when we tried to call to get it shipped to us. No one will ever answer and can’t get a return call back,

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great staff! Very friendly!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Excellent place! Would stay here again hands down. This would be a 10/10 the only thing that was an issue was the elevator. There is only 1 and it takes forever. That’s was the only issue we had. Their sister property that you get pool and bar access too was amazing. If you wanna quieter setting the pool on the property is still a great choice.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    A experiência foi fastastica. Vamos are o ronaldinho gaucho andando na rua de carro

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The location is great. The sheets/ bed appeared clean. The hotel is old and run down. It smells like mold. It seriously needs updated. The pictures are deceiving. The breakfast is over in the hotel behind the penguin, which tastes so bad. You have to walk thru the alley to get there. I was not happy but my room was non refundable.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Lobby was too cold but nice.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Check in was not friendly and directions were unclear. Room was supposed to have a “large mural” and it did not. Room was not updated as the website said. All amenities were at the “sister hotel”. Even picking up our valet car was at the sister hotel. No accommodations for the closed street and having to move all out bags through the alley to get our car. Ice machine broken.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room looked like it was in disrepair. The mirrored wall broken and messed up. The glass shower doors could barely slide and felt like they’d shatter if you tried to open them. The wall unit AC was loud and sounded like it was ready to break. The only good thing about this hotel is the location. Wouldn’t recommend

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hotel is very good, but the breakfast needs a bit of improvement

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Good service

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I really enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere and the convenience of being so close to the ocean. Everything was well maintained, and the service made me feel welcome. I would definitely stay here again and recommend The Penguin Hotel to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Miami Beach.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Staff was very helpful

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Good location Room very small but clean

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I loved the view , I stayed in the king ocean front room. Right on the strip, I felt safe as a solo traveler and that was important to me. The room was clean when I arrived and staff were friendly . I’d stay here again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It was a beautiful experience staying at the penguin hotel. The staff were amazing. The amenities were great and the beach was beautiful and just right across the street. Everything was close by and we had an amazing time. I definitely will be back to stay at the penguin hotel.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Dirty, moldy because of a broken window, shower water was a rusty reddish color, and above all no lock on the door or a peep hole to look out… elevator also got stuck

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It’s ok

Frequently asked questions about The Penguin Hotel

Does The Penguin Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Penguin Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Penguin Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Penguin Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Penguin Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Penguin Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does The Penguin Hotel have a fitness center?
The Penguin Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Penguin Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Penguin Hotel is located at 1418 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139. With a Walk Score of 96, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Penguin Hotel
  • Miami Beach Convention Center 0.7 mi
  • Royal Caribbean International 3.1 mi
  • Kaseya Center 3.6 mi
  • Ultra Music Festival 3.8 mi
  • Miami Metrorail 4.1 mi
  • 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup 5.4 mi
  • 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup 5.6 mi

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