"Given a room right next to the bar/restaurant that’s right next to the hotel. Very loud music was played until 2am when the bar closed. Wasn’t told it would be loud upon checking in, given how loud it was due to being right next to the bar, I’d have assumed a heads up was essential. AC in the room was super loud too. Do not recommend, unless you ask for a room that’s away from the bar/restaurant, but likely still going to hear it no matter where your room is given how loud the music is, but particularly terrible if your room is right next to it"
"Environment: The hotel is very close to the beach, only 5 minutes away, and it is convenient to shop and eat downstairs.
Facilities: Basic facilities are available, unlike domestic rooms with water and the like. He is at the breakfast area, with hot water, coffee, lemonade, happy
The photo is breakfast, it tastes very good👍🏼"
"The location is absolutely fantastic! It's not one single building, but rather spread out like a district. If your room isn't facing the street, it's actually completely quiet. You can just step out and find the most charming street-side restaurants. The beach is only a 10-minute walk away, and there are some really great coffee shops nearby (especially the one with avocado toast!). The room was a bit small for a large suitcase, and the water pressure for the shower on the first floor was a bit low. Oh, and there's no heating. Despite these points, I still really liked it. Finally, it's self-check-in, so if you have any issues, make sure to contact them via email right away, because there's genuinely no one on site. It's easy to just stand outside feeling confused, but a quick call will clear things right up."
"Great location. Clean hotel.
They said the renovations were on the lower floors when I was checking in and therefore wouldn't impact me. But on saturday and sunday, it felt like the construction work was happening in my room so that wasn't great.
I only received a message about the construction work after I had checked in and booked. There is no reference of the construction and update taking place at the hotel on the website"
"Property smelled like mold and the AC in my room wouldn’t cool down my room enough. There was no mention that you needed to check in at the adjacent property. Also needed to change out my room keys twice"
"At a price of more than 100 dollars, it is quite cost-effective to live in this location. You can't compare the conditions of a hotel with a price of 400 dollars.
The guy at the front desk of the hotel was very nice. He said that it was only a five-minute walk to the beach and told me the way to the supermarket, etc. He was very warm and considerate.
The only drawback was that the noise was a bit loud, haha, I hope the boss's business is prosperous and he can replace the sealed windows and the air conditioner when he has money."
"The room was a bit small, but definitely functional, and the bed was big enough. The hotel's location is great, right at one end of Lincoln Road, making it super convenient for shopping. It's about a 15-minute walk to the beach. All the in-room facilities can be controlled by an iPad, and they seem quite new. The hotel environment is also very pleasant. I slept really well, and the soundproofing is pretty decent by American standards. It offers good value for money, and I'd definitely consider staying here again."
"It is recommended, the location is good, less than half an hour to the beach, 5 minutes walk, there is a wholefood, breakfast, Chinese food is convenient, because it is a suite, there are tableware, as well as wine glasses, refrigerator, microwave oven, buy something to heat up. Very suitable for vacation. It takes about 12 minutes to walk to the commercial street. There are many restaurants to choose from. There are several online reviews that are good and the popularity is really high."
"Good breakfast, self-service type, but the hotel suggested tipping the waiter, we gave 2 knives, many foreigners I saw there is no, this looks like random, two big beds, we used one, the hotel location Not bad, just near South Beach. I added more than 43 knives in two days. I read the comments in advance and know that I want to add them. It looks like a city tax. Anyway, I need to count about 800 for a night. It seems that it is not expensive."
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GGuest UserExcellent hostel with a fantastic location, and for minimal money too! The staff are friendly and genuinely always ready to help. The rooms are clean, with daily housekeeping, and the beds and their ladders are sturdy. There's a hot water dispenser near the pool (next to the washing machines).
GGuest UserIt was wonderful having the ocean in your backyard. Pool was amazing especially at night. Room was smaller than we had expected. The location was amazing. Shops and restaurants lined the streets.
GGuest UserRoom clean but very small. Friendly service.
As people over 70, we did not feel at ease.
On the first day, there was a pool party at the swimming pool, and we didn't feel inclined to go to the pool. (Saturday)
On the day of departure, Sunday, we were able to use the pool after checking out. However, 80% of the sunbeds by the pool were reserved.
The music volume is between 80 and 118 decibels.
Around 10:30 PM, there was also a noise disturbance.
Something was done about this after a phone call.
In short: Nice place for young people, but they won't see me here again…
GGuest UserThe lobby is freezing cold. The staffs are friendly. The check-in wait time was about 20 minutes because there was only one front desk staff and the group before us spent too much time.
The room is decent and clean. Love the balcony and direct access to the beach. The pool is kinda small, but they have two pools.
11336625****I had a great stay at Viajero Hostel. The atmosphere was fun and welcoming, the rooms were clean, and the common areas were perfect for meeting people.
The staff was super friendly and helpful, especially Anto, who made everything easy and made me feel really welcome.
I’d definitely recommend this hostel and would stay here again!
LliplipThere is no problem in a twin room for a family of four. The bed is big enough.
However, the space and passages in the room are very narrow. Generally, after the 24” suitcase is opened, there is no room to move around, which is a bit annoying.
The waiters are very welcoming and helpful.
The most surprising thing is that the hotel has free bicycle rentals, which can be borrowed for up to 2 hours a day. Our family of 4 borrowed 4 bicycles and cycled around South Beach, which we found to be a very worthwhile activity.
JJINGQIANGAt the beach in central Miami, the beach is at the doorstep. The shape is a 50s and 60s building, and the interior is a modern style that has just been renovated. It is very comfortable to live in, and there are fewer restaurants around.
GGuest UserHonestly, the Ritz-Carlton rarely disappoints, and this stay perfectly met my expectations for a South Beach getaway. The breakfast was incredibly rich and varied, especially the fruit selection which was abundant and unique. My only minor regret was the absence of a salad option, which felt a bit odd for someone used to having vegetables for breakfast. While the staff kindly brought me some avocado and tomato, it still felt like I was missing out on some Vitamin C. I'm not sure if it's a Southern thing to treat fruit as a vegetable, but the lack of salad was a bit surprising. What truly delighted me was finding out that the lobby featured Krigler, a perfume brand Audrey Hepburn loved. As a big fan of hers, I didn't hesitate to purchase a bottle.
CChalsey LBoulan South Beach – Honest Review
I recently stayed at Boulan South Beach and overall had a great experience, with a few minor drawbacks.
Positives:
The location is fantastic—just one block from the beach and in a very walkable area surrounded by great restaurants and bars. The hotel itself offers solid amenities, including a small but relaxing rooftop pool with a bar. One of the highlights of my stay was dining at Orange Blossom, the on-site restaurant. The food was excellent, and I’d highly recommend checking it out even if you’re not staying at the hotel.
The rooms are well-appointed, apartment-style suites that feel spacious and thoughtfully designed. I also appreciated how quiet the rooms were—perfect for getting a good night’s sleep after a day out.
Negatives:
That said, I was disappointed by the bed. The listing advertised a pillow-top mattress, but the bed was far from comfortable and fell short of our expectations. Also, for a room that otherwise felt luxurious, the lack of bathrobes was a small detail that would’ve really rounded out a luxurious experience.
Additionally, while the room was clean, some of the design choices were lovely but weren’t the most practical for a hotel setting. The cloth-upholstered bed frame, while stylish, showed some staining—fabric furniture can be hard to keep looking fresh in a high-turnover “fun” environment. Similarly, the jute rug added visual texture but proves to be difficult to clean and showed signs of wear.
Final Thoughts:
Boulan South Beach is a solid choice if you’re looking for a stylish, well-located hotel in South Beach with great amenities and a quieter, more refined atmosphere. Just be aware of a few comfort and design trade-offs. It really is too bad, because Boulan is excellent on so many things and I would 100% go back and definitely recommend this hotel to others… However, the bed quality really brought down the overall appeal. If they can improve that one aspect, this would easily be a top-tier stay in South Beach.