Hotel Ocean

Let me start by saying this hotel is in a great location. Right in the heart of all the action of South Beach. Everything is within walking distance or you can rent a bicycle. The property though seems to be in a state of renovation and transition. It has great potential but the property and rooms are quirky. During our stay, elevators were not working. We were assigned a room facing the beach on the 5th floor, north side of the building but we had to carry everything up the stairs. This adds another hurdle, we had to walk out back to the alley, very dark and seedy at night, wall to the fire stairs hallway and walk up the fire stairs to the room. The room had no room number designation on it and opened right into the room. This is clearly meant to be a back emergency door. If you forget to lock the handle, anyone from the alley can access the room. And let me tell you, if anything ‘bad’ happens nobody will know. No cameras and no access to the office. Just stairs towards the alley. The room had nice laminate floors, bed and linens were nice, small fridge, wardrobe closet. The front room had no furniture in it. Just windows that opened towards the beach and a door that is the front door opening up to only the door to the room next door and the elevator. The bathroom was nice BUT there was a glass paned door right in front of the shower and toilet that exits to a rear terrace that exits to another set of fire stairs. We didn’t eat at the property and the only parking was at a nearby public garage at $20 a day. The one shining star during our stay was the night desk clerk, Alfred, who checked us in. He helped us carry our stuff up the stairs, kept apologizing for the elevator not working and offered us champagne for our trouble. He also covered the windows of the door in the bathroom so we could have some privacy and probably told maintenance because the next day they frosted the glass. The other employees we dealt with seemed disinterested and even bothered by our asking questions or for help when the fire door was closed to gain access to the stairs to the room. And it helps that I speak Spanish so I could understand what was being said when we did ask for help. I probably would not stay here again in the future but the location and price would be enough to suggest others to try it but not be surprised by anything. I do hope this was just an anomaly and the norm. The property does have potential.

We had a blast. The staff was very helpful and we were even able to leave our bags there after checkout before heading to airport so we were free to walk about. They had great beach chairs which was so nice for the beach.

I came to stay at Hotel Ocean to celebrate my 35th birthday with my family. I stayed in room 501 which is at the very top of the hotel and that room was absolutely beautiful! The bed was comfortable and the shower was amazing with the waterfall shower coming from the ceiling and the handheld option too. The views were amazing and the balcony was big and spacious as well. In addition, I got free breakfast with my stay and the food was amazing. It is literally right across the street from the beach and with this 80 weather, this trip was amazing and I can't wait to come back. Do note that one of their buildings is CLOSED so they only have two balcony oceanfronts available so if they overbook that room category, they will try to get you over to the Hotel Breakwater. This happened to my guest but they made it right. El Giardiano's restaurant is AMAZING! If you like seafood, GET THE SPICY SHRIMP LIGUINE! You won't be disappointed! I will definitely be back!

I stayed at Hotel Ocean for 2 nights and had a wonderful time. I was loving the weather in Miami so much and decided to stay here another night. Front staff is very accommodating and friendly! The restaurant attached is really good with fast service! I enjoyed my stay here and will be back! The rooms were also clean. I just suggest more trash cans in rooms besides just the bathroom one. Other than that, unlimited water bottles, towels provided and great service!

Location is great! Very close to the beach and in the middle of all the restaurants, shopping! Hardwood/tile floor entire room, bathroom, entryway way. No gross carpets!!! Room has large mirrors. Mini bar counter. Large shower with rain head and a bathtub. Sexy atmosphere. Great service!