The Balfour Hotel
Hotel in South Beach Miami, FL
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsPool, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hotel
Art Deco Miami Beach hotel in South Beach with a 24-hour front desk
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include valet parking, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk.
The Balfour Hotel offers 82 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include valet parking, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk.
The Balfour Hotel offers 82 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.
This Miami Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Map of South Beach Miami, FL
Available Rooms
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Beds not specified • 235 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds
Beds not specified • 280 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed
Beds not specified • 235 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Beds not specified • 280 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
Beds not specified • 435 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
1.0
Not happy with the overall stay. A lot of things where not working; phone, steamer, door almost not opening, curtains broken…
Also the hotel was renovating so the bar was closed half of the stay, and we never received our complimentary drinks… on the most expensive night we couldn’t even eat in the restaurant due to all the noise from the renovations…
0.5
They charge an exorbitant resort fee and calling this a “resort” is a huge stretch of the imagination. This is basically a Motel 6 on South Beach.
0.5
This hotel had potential, but man did it fall short. The rooms are very nice and spacious and the bar area is super nice. I particularly enjoyed the mojito demo and a pleasant conversation with the barman. The location is also excellent. The 3rd floor is under renovation. The rooms tend to be noisy, from construction, machinery, and music and conversations from the bar, especially if you are above the bar or on the corridor open to the bar area.
However, by far my biggest issue with this hotel is the misleading and frankly dishonest advertising of the "free day pass" use of the local Equinox. This is nothing short of a timeshare-level scam.
Firstly, I received only one day pass for my 3-night stay, therefore guaranteeing at most a single day of workout. Secondly, when I arrived at the location for my workout, the experience was anything but pleasant. After going through the lengthy check in process, the staff told me, "Ok, enjoy your workout."
Then, as I'm walking to the workout area, I hear: "Oh, actually, I forgot. You have to have a meeting with a membership coordinator before you can work out. Is that okay with you?"
"It doesn't sound like I have a choice."
"It can be as long as you like. 5 seconds or 30 minutes."
So I meet the coordinator, shake his hand, say "thank you" and go to my workout. That's what they told me.
He then follows me through the gym and becomes confrontational. "Actually this is a thing we're doing with the hotel and you have to meet with me."
0.5
This hotel had potential, but man did it fall short. The rooms are very nice and spacious and the bar area is super nice. I particularly enjoyed the mojito demo and a pleasant conversation with the barman. The location is also excellent. The 3rd floor is under renovation. The rooms tend to be noisy, from construction, machinery, and music and conversations from the bar, especially if you are above the bar or on the corridor open to the bar area.
However, by far my biggest issue with this hotel is the misleading and frankly dishonest advertising of the "free day pass" use of the local Equinox. This is nothing short of a timeshare-level scam.
Firstly, I received only one day pass for my 3-night stay, therefore guaranteeing at most a single day of workout. Secondly, when I arrived at the location for my workout, the experience was anything but pleasant. After going through the lengthy check in process, the staff told me, "Ok, enjoy your workout."
Then, as I'm walking to the workout area, I hear: "Oh, actually, I forgot. You have to have a meeting with a membership coordinator before you can work out. Is that okay with you?"
"It doesn't sound like I have a choice."
"It can be as long as you like. 5 seconds or 30 minutes."
So I meet the coordinator, shake his hand, say "thank you" and go to my workout. That's what they told me.
He then follows me through the gym and becomes confrontational. "Actually this is a thing we're doing with the hotel and you have to meet with me."
2.5
Our flight into Miami was delayed and the hotel was very accommodating!
2.5
Our flight into Miami was delayed and the hotel was very accommodating!
1.5
Repeat customer here but this time was less appreciated. A request for another room because of overly noises was somewhat dismissed.
The hotels.com status serves no purpose at this hotel.
A request for a late checkout was granted with lots of commentary. I was Granted one more hour. I ended up leaving before checkout time as i did not feel the goodwill but the commentary.
1.5
Repeat customer here but this time was less appreciated. A request for another room because of overly noises was somewhat dismissed.
The hotels.com status serves no purpose at this hotel.
A request for a late checkout was granted with lots of commentary. I was Granted one more hour. I ended up leaving before checkout time as i did not feel the goodwill but the commentary.
5.0
Very cool location. Staff is among the best hotel staff I’ve ever seen. Will at the front desk was great. We had an issue with the AC in our room. He moved us to a suit and gave us complimentary drinks. He don’t make excuses and simply apologized and explained the age of the building and that at time ACs can be an issue. He went out of the way to assure a good stay. Will, great job!!!
Keep in mind, this is an 80 year old building. Not a Hilton from 2018. The setting, the staff, the location and the history, made this one of the most unique hotel stay I’ve ever experienced. I will definitely be back!!!
5.0
all the staff were so kind!!! it was super clean and close to everything!!
5.0
Very nice stay. Would recommend. Quiet, clean and comfortable. Right near the beach and everything.
5.0
Very nice stay. Would recommend. Quiet, clean and comfortable. Right near the beach and everything.
4.0
Nice place, close by everything u need.
4.0
Nice place, close by everything u need.
2.5
The room was incredible. I was nervous about bunk beds for my adult friends, but they were full size and had privacy curtains. The beach is only a 5 minute walk from the property. Navi at the front desk was WONDERFUL! She was super informative and made us feel like VIPs. Highly recommend this historic hotel!
5.0
Very unique property in the heart of South Beach. Parking is not inexpensive though. Beyond that a very nice unique hotel.
2.5
The room was incredible. I was nervous about bunk beds for my adult friends, but they were full size and had privacy curtains. The beach is only a 5 minute walk from the property. Navi at the front desk was WONDERFUL! She was super informative and made us feel like VIPs. Highly recommend this historic hotel!
5.0
Very unique property in the heart of South Beach. Parking is not inexpensive though. Beyond that a very nice unique hotel.
3.0
It was a nice stay and the bar tenders were great. The hotel and rooms were a cute boutique style. However, our ac went out at about 3:30 am one night. In Miami in the summer time this is absolutely miserable. The toilet kept running every night and we kept having to fix it. Other than that, the location and stay was good.
3.0
It was a nice stay and the bar tenders were great. The hotel and rooms were a cute boutique style. However, our ac went out at about 3:30 am one night. In Miami in the summer time this is absolutely miserable. The toilet kept running every night and we kept having to fix it. Other than that, the location and stay was good.
5.0
William at the front desk is outstanding . So friendly and informative . Hotel facilities and location are great and a small pool onsite . Bathrooms are nice in rooms only downside is shower pressure but not honestly an issue.
Welcome drink and bike usage free for two hours a day is a nice touch. Staff are very friendly and we were very comfortable here for our 1 night stay pre cruise .
5.0
William at the front desk is outstanding . So friendly and informative . Hotel facilities and location are great and a small pool onsite . Bathrooms are nice in rooms only downside is shower pressure but not honestly an issue.
Welcome drink and bike usage free for two hours a day is a nice touch. Staff are very friendly and we were very comfortable here for our 1 night stay pre cruise .
5.0
Loved our stay at the Balfour! Welcome drinks were great and all of the amenities were awesome. Perfect for two
5.0
Loved our stay at the Balfour! Welcome drinks were great and all of the amenities were awesome. Perfect for two
5.0
The best hotel I visited in South Beach, Miami. Highly recommended!
5.0
The best hotel I visited in South Beach, Miami. Highly recommended!
5.0
The property is beautiful and great location
5.0
The property is beautiful and great location
4.0
Very nice hotel. Very chique
4.0
Very nice hotel. Very chique
2.5
I took my kids to Miami for Mother’s Day weekend. Originally booked a 2 bedroom somewhere else to accommodate the 4 of us and ended being a disaster upon arriving that night. The next morning we hopped on hotels.com and did a last minute booking of the Balfour Hotel, what a breath of fresh air when we arrived to check in!!!
Such a cute little hotel! Staff was friendly, room was nicely equipped and designed. Hotel was within a couple blocks walk from the beach and they provided beach towels and chairs/umbrella for their guests. The restaurant in the lobby was a great little convenience to have as well with great food!
Balfour gave us the opportunity to enjoy the rest of our trip and leave with good memories, Will be sure to stay there again next time
2.5
I took my kids to Miami for Mother’s Day weekend. Originally booked a 2 bedroom somewhere else to accommodate the 4 of us and ended being a disaster upon arriving that night. The next morning we hopped on hotels.com and did a last minute booking of the Balfour Hotel, what a breath of fresh air when we arrived to check in!!!
Such a cute little hotel! Staff was friendly, room was nicely equipped and designed. Hotel was within a couple blocks walk from the beach and they provided beach towels and chairs/umbrella for their guests. The restaurant in the lobby was a great little convenience to have as well with great food!
Balfour gave us the opportunity to enjoy the rest of our trip and leave with good memories, Will be sure to stay there again next time
1.0
The room we were offered on the 2nd floor had no privacy from the Main Street with no net curtains. As no other room was available, we cancelled our stay and found suitable alternate accommodation
1.0
The room we were offered on the 2nd floor had no privacy from the Main Street with no net curtains. As no other room was available, we cancelled our stay and found suitable alternate accommodation
1.0
I stayed at this same hotel 5 years ago and it has definitely changed ALOT. We were able to check in 30 or so min early which was nice- asked for 2 beds, was advised it would be an additional $29 per night, we declined. No welcome drink provided- I stayed at this hotel 5 years ago, and it has definitely changed. once we got into our room, the AC was not working- it was extremely muggy. Then had to wait for a technician, then was told it would take time and was given a different room. The 2nd room had ac, BUT the refrigerator wasn’t working. They had to send the same person up, and then replaced the AC. there was a stain on my pillow, the room didn’t have the peep hole/door viewer but other rooms did- felt kind of unsafe incase someone came to the door, we couldnt know/see who it is. The beach towels were extremely worn out and gross. The hotel was not what it used to be when I stayed here 5 years ago. The only 2 positive things I could say was that the staff was very accommodating and extremely nice & the closeness to the beach. Definitely would not stay here again & would not recommend. Having to deal with the room change and problem after problem, next time I’d pay more to not have to deal with this on my vacation.
1.0
I stayed at this same hotel 5 years ago and it has definitely changed ALOT. We were able to check in 30 or so min early which was nice- asked for 2 beds, was advised it would be an additional $29 per night, we declined. No welcome drink provided- I stayed at this hotel 5 years ago, and it has definitely changed. once we got into our room, the AC was not working- it was extremely muggy. Then had to wait for a technician, then was told it would take time and was given a different room. The 2nd room had ac, BUT the refrigerator wasn’t working. They had to send the same person up, and then replaced the AC. there was a stain on my pillow, the room didn’t have the peep hole/door viewer but other rooms did- felt kind of unsafe incase someone came to the door, we couldnt know/see who it is. The beach towels were extremely worn out and gross. The hotel was not what it used to be when I stayed here 5 years ago. The only 2 positive things I could say was that the staff was very accommodating and extremely nice & the closeness to the beach. Definitely would not stay here again & would not recommend. Having to deal with the room change and problem after problem, next time I’d pay more to not have to deal with this on my vacation.
5.0
Our stay was fantastic. Everything was taken care of and oir1 vacation was a breeze
5.0
Our stay was fantastic. Everything was taken care of and oir1 vacation was a breeze
4.0
Lovely staff and amazing cleaning service. However the corridors were quite old and needed refurbishing. Also window in the room wouldn't open.
4.0
Lovely staff and amazing cleaning service. However the corridors were quite old and needed refurbishing. Also window in the room wouldn't open.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in South Beach Miami?
The average price for a rental in South Beach Miami is R 4,534 per night. This rental is R 295 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Balfour Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Balfour Hotel. Enjoy the water!
Is The Balfour Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Balfour Hotel?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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