Hotels near Ocean Drive Miami Beach, Miami Beach

My wife and I stayed at Esmé Miami Beach for a night in mid-May, right after our cruise, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The location is a real strength: firmly in South Beach, close enough to soak up the energy of Miami Beach yet tucked away enough to feel relaxed. Access to the beach is effortless (about 6 minutes), and the complimentary beach beds were a genuinely welcome touch. They also kindly offered us complimentary early check-in, which — coming straight off the ship — made all the difference in starting the stay smoothly. The hotel has character. It's tastefully designed with a stylish latin boutique feel — warm, elegant, and far more personal than a standard property. The rooftop pool was a particular highlight: well laid out and a lovely spot to unwind. Throughout our stay, the staff were attentive, friendly, and consistently welcoming. Española Way, just steps behind the hotel, offers a good spread of restaurants and cafés — easy to step out for dinner, drinks, or a casual evening stroll without ever needing to drive. Overall, we loved our stay and would happily recommend it

The hotel is very close to the beach and Lincoln Road. You can see the sea by opening the window, and the room is quite large compared to New York.

As a hostel, the location is excellent, just a 5-minute walk from Miami Beach at 26th Street. I booked a 4-bed dorm, and it was great value for money. The bus stop is nearby, making it very convenient to get to Miami Airport on the 150 bus for just $2.25. Highly recommended!

Hotel location is very good, the door is very convenient to the beach, the room is quite big, the decoration is good, very clean and comfortable. The downside is that the hotel is not very soundproof, and the sound outside is very loud when sleeping, like there is no door. There are also not enough facilities in the room, there is a TV cabinet, and it is not easy to put it if there are many things. There is no cup in the bathroom, which is not convenient.

The 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.

Our family stayed at this hotel for three nights during the World Cup. The location is super convenient, with the beach right past the pool, and there's a 24-hour supermarket just outside the hotel. On arrival, the front desk upgraded us to a twin room with a partial sea view. The view of the sea from the balcony was nice, but the other directions were quite messy. There's also a compressor downstairs that hums, but it's fine once you close the balcony door. Breakfast goes until 12 PM, which was perfect for us, although the variety wasn't huge. For drinks, they only had orange juice and water; coffee was extra, but the fruit was good.

Very good resort hotel, the capsule coffee in the room is very good, impressed by the coffee star. The service staff at the entrance of the hotel is also super extra points. Every time I go in and out, I always greet you warmly to find various topics and talk to you. I feel at home.

Boulan 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.