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The Balfour Hotel

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool, near Ocean Drive
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Courtyard
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 king bed)
Lobby
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Espresso maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
The price is AU$406
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 king bed) | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 king bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

What's nearby

  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lummus Park Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lincoln Road Mall - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Port of Miami - 9 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) - 12 min drive
  • Miami International Airport (MIA) - 24 min drive
  • Miami, FL (OPF-Opa Locka Executive) - 41 min drive
  • Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 48 min drive
  • Hialeah Market Station - 15 min drive
  • Miami Airport Station - 20 min drive
  • Miami Opa-locka Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CJ's Crab Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TGI Friday's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Playa Supermarket - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Big Pink - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Balfour Hotel

When you stay at The Balfour Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This boutique hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Miami Beach Boardwalk and Art Deco Historic District. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and beach location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 82 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 18 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 45.00 per day)
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1940
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Espresso maker
  • Dressing gowns

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per day
  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 47.88 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Beach access
    • Beach loungers
    • Beach towels
    • Housekeeping
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Nearby fitness centre access
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Pool access

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10.00 to 30.00 for adults and USD 8.00 to 26.00 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 75 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 45.00 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Parcel deliveries will be accepted only for guests up to one week prior to a guest's arrival. First 3 parcels are included. The property will charge an additional fee for each additional package. Any deliveries received more than one week before or after a guest's stay will be returned. The hotel cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged goods.

Also known as

Balfour Lord
Lord Balfour
Lord Balfour Hotel
Lord Balfour Hotel Miami Beach
Lord Balfour Miami Beach
Wave Hotel Miami Beach
Room Mate Lord Balfour Hotel Miami Beach
Room Mate Lord Balfour Hotel
Room Mate Lord Balfour Miami Beach
Room Mate Lord Balfour
The Lord Balfour Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does The Balfour Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Balfour Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Balfour Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Balfour Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 18 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Balfour Hotel?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 45.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Balfour Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 75 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Balfour Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Magic City Casino (14-min drive) and Hialeah Park Race Track (19-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Balfour Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as parasailing, snorkelling and waterskiing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. The Balfour Hotel also has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Balfour Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Balfour Hotel like?
The Balfour Hotel is located near Miami Beach Beaches in South Beach, a short 1-minute walk from Ocean Drive and 2 minutes' walk from Art Deco Historic District. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

The Balfour Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Shiliang, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Adam, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Noisy. Equinox gym partnership is a scam.
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."
Matthew, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alma, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ryan, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our flight into Miami was delayed and the hotel was very accommodating!
Angie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Petar, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Better before
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.
Patrice, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Average property. Some good, some not so good
Roy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Oren, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location south of 5th within walking distance of the beach and many great bars and restaurants. All of the staff were fantastic from the efficient and friendly checkin by William to the bar staff who were chatty and helpful the happy hour here was also great with plenty of choice for both drinks and snacks. Should I return to Miami Beach this hotel will be top of my list
martin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Construction on rooftop starts every morning 9:30am during my stay, very loud and unbearable. So there is no way to stay in bed late. In Miami I am actually on my vacation, but I woke up early everyday. Did not complain this to the manager of the hotel, cuz the staffs here are welcoming and friendly, and this is not something that they can decide. But will not consider to stay here again for next visit.
Shubao, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gabriel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!!
jason, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

all the staff were so kind!!! it was super clean and close to everything!!
Nina, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Xavier, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ron, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay. Would recommend. Quiet, clean and comfortable. Right near the beach and everything.
Lauren, 1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very good

Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ciera, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alissa, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice place, close by everything u need.
Yocabel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adam, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Terry, 1-night trip
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