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The Balfour Hotel
4 stars

The Balfour Hotel

350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States
Miami Beach, FL
See location+1 305 538 1055
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AED 451
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rate per night

8.1
Very good
based on 1633 reviews
1,633 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Classic room
AED 451
King room
AED 546
Standard Room
AED 573
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Life House Ocean Drive is situated in Miami Beach and is within a short walk of nearby sightseeing spots, such as South Pointe Park and Ocean Drive. It is also located a five-minute walk from the Jewish Museum of Florida, and provides a shuttle service.

Guests staying at Life House Ocean Drive can enjoy taking a dip in the indoor pool, working out in the fitness centre or relaxing with a drink at the on site bar. The in-house spa and wellness centre provides a variety of massages and body treatments. A currency exchange, a concierge and laundry facilities are also on offer at the hotel.

The hotel has 64 rooms, all of which are equipped with luxury linen, a mini bar and an iPod docking station. Each have their very own living area and a range of entertainment options, including a flat-screen TV. There is also slippers, free wireless internet access and a desk.

Attractions near Life House Ocean Drive include the Wolfsonian-FIU and Lummus Park. Busy and vibrant, this neighbourhood offers a wide variety of dining options.

Rating
8.1
Very good
Based on 1,633 verified guest reviews

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Classic room
2 queen beds
AED 451
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AED 482
2 queen beds
AED 528
Superior room
1 king bed
AED 766
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AED 768
1 king bed
AED 1,142
Queen room
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AED 886
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AED 1,119
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AED 1,214
Standard Room
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AED 573
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AED 602
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AED 665
Double room
1 twin bed
AED 741
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AED 762
1 king bed
AED 986
King room
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AED 546
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AED 593
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AED 601
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.
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Amenities at The Balfour Hotel

  • Private beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Laundry service

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach towels
  • Private beach

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Bicycle hire

Services and conveniences

  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

Pool

  • Plunge pool
  • Outdoor pool

Workspace

  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews of The Balfour Hotel

8.1
Very good
1633 verified ratings
Wonderful
776
Very good
341
Good
249
Okay
95
Fair
83
Mediocre
29
Poor
60

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location and friendly staff, but many expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness and size of the rooms. Several reviews highlighted issues with noise levels and misleading amenities, such as the absence of a pool. Overall, while the charm and service were noted positively, the experience was marred by several negative aspects.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service8.5 out of 10
Atmosphere3 out of 10
Cleanliness2.5 out of 10
Room Size2 out of 10
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6.0
Okay
Sebastian, Apr 2025
The location was very good, relatively quiet area yet close to the most popular spots in South Beach. Also, only few steps to the beach. Two beach chairs and an umbrella are included with the resort fee. The beach was nice, however as it seems to be the case in SoBe, no facilities, no concessions. So people were walking to CVS or Walgreens to buy drinks, which is kind of ridiculous. The hotel itse...
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2.0
Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2025
The poor rating isn't for the hotel. The poor rating is for Travelero - the site that cancelled my booking after Kayak confirmed it.
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2019
Pros (+) The location was excellent. It was close to the areas I wanted to visit. The hotel had the art deco charm I was looking for. Check in was really easy, more hotels should adopt this technique.
Cons (-) The walls were paper thin. I heard housekeeping knock on the neighboring doors in the morning. Outside of that, the stay was great.
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, May 2017
Pros (+) excellent staff. very clean. nice breakfast buffet for $14/person. wonderful location
Cons (-) no noise cancellation.
3.1
Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Pros (+) Nothing
Cons (-) I've stayed in hotels for the past 25 years. This was one of my worst experience. My room had 2 queen sized beds and it was the smallest room I've ever seen. After fitting 2 queen beds there was no space left to even walk. Smallest side tables which can not be used for anything. Small closet, the doors of which won't open. Miniscule bathroom. They charge $10 resort fee per day which includes towel...
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8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Nov 2016
Pros (+) Nice rooms, great staff
Cons (-) They made us pay a resort fee per night that was not optional. Unfortunately it rained our entire trip, so we could not use the beach chairs or towels, but I was still charged anyway. ALSO. There is no pool. It is very misleading because it stated there was, but it is not built yet.
5.7
Fair
Anonymous, May 2016
Pros (+) Nicely Decorated Good Location
Cons (-) Was on floor 3 and could always hear the people moving around upstairs. They didn't clean the bathrooms too well... Let us without toilet paper for a day.
9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2015
Pros (+) Great decor and location. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Cons (-) Rooms were on the small side and the bathroom was tiny.

Location

350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139

What's nearby

  • Jewish Museum of Florida190 m
  • Ocean Drive0.5 km
  • South Pointe Park0.8 km
  • Wolfsonian-FIU0.9 km
  • Lummus Park1 km
  • Flamingo Park1.3 km
  • Miami Beach Architectural District1.4 km
  • Lincoln Road2 km
  • Fillmore Miami Beach2.2 km
  • Miami Beach Convention Center2.4 km
  • Holocaust Memorial of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation2.5 km
  • Miami Beach Botanical Garden2.5 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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FAQs when booking at The Balfour Hotel

  • Where is The Balfour Hotel located?

    The Balfour Hotel is located at 350 Ocean Drive in South Beach, 4.5 km from the centre of Miami Beach. Jewish Museum of Florida is the closest landmark to The Balfour Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Balfour Hotel?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Balfour Hotel.

  • Does The Balfour Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Balfour Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Balfour Hotel from the airport?

    The Balfour Hotel is 15.7 km from Miami. The Balfour Hotel is 21.1 km from Miami Opa Locka.

  • Does The Balfour Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, The Balfour Hotel has a pool on-site.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.8

Distance to city centre

4.5 km

Nearest airport

Miami

Distance to airport

15.6 km

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