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Reviews of The Balfour Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States of America

#57 of 203 hotels in Miami Beach

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 504 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - Sparcely room furniture eg small wardrobe, no couch table, just one office chair as seating option despite being in a junior suite - Noisy floors - we could loudly hear the people wailing in the room above us - Low shower water pressure

    - The design of the hotel and the room - The kind reception staff - The room was facing a quiet inner courtyard - Beach chairs and towels were included

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    9.0
    close to the ocean and bus stop 150.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The gym is not in the premises but you can find work out zone in the beach. It is in walking distance to the hotel.

    It is in the walking distance to the ocean. There are plenty of places to eat and CVS is in the proximity. It is also easy to reach from Miami international airport. You have to take 150 bus and you are there in the hotel. It is our 2nd time staying in the hotel and we loved it. The pool is small but super cozy and it is heated.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Miami South beach getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For the price they are planning to charge next year, a few things need to be considered. My light swith was hanging off the wall , I had a hole in my door 🚪 and a loose tap in bathroom.

    The location and staff were very good , especially the cleaners and reception. The gentleman at the bar were nice also. The bed was very comfy too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable, clean and pleasant hotel in great location and beach access
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A bit pricy, but all hotels in that area were a bit expensive

    Very nice hotel in a great location. Private beach access (beach chairs, towels and umbrella). Very pleasant and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable room with great bathroom. Very recommended

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    8.0
    Good but could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Walls are too thin, no water available on the floor

    Location close to the beach and my favourite Bodega

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Location and beach availability

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    9.0
    Very Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing major, would have appreciated a slightly larger bathroom. Also, would have appreciated being able to check-in before 4:00 pm, and found the requirement of leaving a $100 deposit on check-in vaguely offensive when I had already been required to prepay for the entire visit, as if I was a college student on Spring Break who couldn’t be trusted to avoid damaging the room.

    Front porch dining very pleasant, room furnished in an appealing, somewhat minimalist style with wood floor.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    8.0
    A great choice but don't go until they've finished the renovation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Unfortunately the hotel was undergoing renovation to the air conditioning in one of the blocks and the temporary equipment was set up in what would have been a peaceful location. It was too noisy to sit anywhere in the hotel grounds.

    Perfect location. Close to the action but far enough away for some peace. Free shuttles to take us downtown or around Miami beach. Easy walks to nearby attractions and beach.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    7.0
    Wish it was cleaner
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was very dusty and the flood/carpet was not vacuumed. Also there was construction in the hotel, I wish they informed the residents. The noise scared me, was super loud at first then I figured it was construction.

    Location was lovely, room was very cute, staff friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2024

    9.0
    Definetly going back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noisy construction- the venting machine ran 24 hrs a day

    Kudos to Navi who did her best to make our stay as comfortable as possible despite the noisy construction going on

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    7.0
    VINTAGE STAY
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like that booking did not show pictures or mention how small the room and bathroom of the advertised King standard room was. The room was really small, and the bathroom was tinny. My guess and I had to squeeze between the wall and sink to barely sit sideways on the toilet. IT WAS UNCOMFORTABLE!

    The staff was friendly and helpful and made an effort to address our concerns and needs. The hotel was clean and smelled great. The location was in walking distance and very convenient to shops, restaurants, the beach, and nightlife.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    7.0
    Loveky…
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, staff and bar.

    Great location, amazing staff, particularly William. The rooms are a decent size and classically furnished, however there is a lot of wear and tear to the furnishings, room doors etc. The rooms need maintenance and a face lift! The bathrooms are ridiculously small.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The staff and location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was small for the price but the staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. The hotel is very close to Miami Beach.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    7.0
    Average
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Expensive and weird smell in the lobby

    It was clean, comfy and well positioned

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was small

    The atmosphere

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2023

    7.0
    Decent Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shampoo and conditioner provided by the hotel is terrible. I'm not sure if it comes watered down or if that's being done by staff but I've never used a product that cleansed less than this. 5 or 6 massive handfuls of conditioner to be able to comb through my shoulder length hair is insane. Especially with access to the saltwater, a better product should really be provided. A couple staff seemed to be less than enthused to be there, but the others made up for it. We got locked in our room at one point but maintenance was quick to come get us out and fix the handle. The pool is crazy tiny, like 12ft wide by 12ft long and like 4ft deep, but if you've already spent your day swimming at the beach it's a nice place to sit and cool off before you go back to your room. Also because it was attached to the courtyard rooms it didn't seem to be used much by guests staying in the main hotel. Breakfast was lacking compared to the rest of the menu, much better options close by.

    Good location. The courtyard side of the hotel is a really cool setup and we loved staying on this side, but the majority of the rooms seem to be in the main building. The lunch/dinner menu was amazing with really interesting flavors. The bartender Nelson went above and beyond to make sure my birthday vacation was fantastic. The rooftop was a great feature, but guests staying in the main hotel probably don't realize it exists so it was always empty. Access to the beach loungers was key to enjoy the sun and all the staff on the beach had great energy.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful grounds, excellent staff. Some rooms are better than others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some rooms were run down, but we got switched to a better one. The pool is very small and awkward. No sunshine in pool area

    Excellent staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean Rooms Good Location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    8.0
    xxxxx
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 5 nights

    mistrust towards us who paid in advance is unacceptable, and I felt vera bad.

    location is excellent, and the room was ok, but the deposit for the room which is paid in advance feels very bad. We are not teenagers, and mistrust towards us who paid in advance is unacceptable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    9.0
    great value for the dollar
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    room was very dark. there wasnt enough light to read in bed

    Great location, nice beach area with chairs included. pool was small but lovely.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    9.0
    Great stay and great value for money as well as location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room is very dark and needs more lighting. Only 1 place to hang a towel in the bathroom which is frustrating with both bath towels and beach towels

    Loved the location and loved its decor. Free day beds on the beach great.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Comfortable hotel in a perfect location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lighting in the room.

    The location. The staff was excellent.

    Stayed in October 2023

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