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The Balfour Hotel

4.0 star property
Soak up the South Beach vibe by day and sip cocktails by night. Find adventure along Ocean Drive then retreat to this stylish boutique hotel.
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January 2025
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Courtyard
Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 king bed)
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The price is AU$550
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan

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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
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk
  • Lummus Park Beach - 3 min walk
  • Lincoln Road Mall - 4 min drive
  • Port of Miami - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Bicentennial Park Metromover Station - 7 min drive
  • Hialeah Market Station - 15 min drive
  • Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) - 12 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

Upscale boutique hotel refurbished in 2021 and located near Ocean Drive
Near Art Deco Historic District and Collins Avenue Shopping Area, The Balfour Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Outdoor furniture, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • A lift, a porter/bellboy and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 82 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and desk chairs

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 45 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 8 to 26 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 75
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 18 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per day
  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: USD 47.88 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Nearby fitness centre access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 30.00 for adults and USD 8.00 to 26.00 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
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.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Balfour Hotel?

As of 22 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Balfour Hotel on 28 Jan 2025 start from AU$473.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Balfour Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Balfour Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 45.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The Balfour Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 75 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Balfour Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Balfour Hotel located?

Located in South Beach, this boutique hotel is steps away from Miami Beach Beaches, Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area. Art Deco Historic District is steps away.

The Balfour Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 684 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 684 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 684 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 684 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 684 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mike, Ottawa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Short walk on Ocean Drive to cool bars, restaurants and shopping. A classic Miami Beach vibe. The hotel itself is quite dated and in need of a refurbishment. The carpets are stained and the lobby/check-in seems random and sparse. Seemed like a card table with a laptop on it. The room is small, but reasonably clean. The lighting is confusing and inadequate. No safe. The bathroom is tiny. Walls are thin and you can certainly hear your neighbors. Staff are cheerful and bartenders friendly. But you need to ask about discounts etc that are part of the purchase. So don’t be shy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Claudia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Room was small and dark. Needs updating. Carpets were stained and older in halls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, steep resort charge tho
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is just what you would expect for this area, the room was small but as are most rooms on this area. We really liked how quiet it was yet close to all the action and the walk to the beach was so easy and great amenities to have two chairs and an umbrella included in the room rental. Staff was so kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

WEI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Both Room and bathroom are very small.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the bunk bed alcove for our kids!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

qida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room is wayyyyyyyyyyyy too small. Not ideal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ava

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is nothing like the pictures. The room we received, booked at USD 700 per night, was in a terrible state: broken tiles, a stained duvet, a broken side table, no hand soap, and a non-functioning phone to contact the front desk. The corridors reeked of unpleasant odors, and the carpets throughout the hotel were heavily stained. The staff were shockingly rude. When we politely raised our concerns about the condition of the room, their response was, “No one is kept hostage here. You can leave the hotel whenever you want.” This suggests they are accustomed to complaints and have a standard dismissive reply, which is unacceptable for any hotel, let alone one charging such exorbitant rates. For a price comparable to the city’s finest 5-star accommodations, this hotel is nothing short of a scam. The cleanliness was appalling, and the level of customer service was the worst I’ve ever encountered. This property should be classified as a motel and adjust its rates accordingly. The images advertised are highly misleading and do not reflect reality. I documented all the issues mentioned and would have attached the photos if this platform allowed it. Avoid this accommodation at all costs—it can truly ruin your trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Dexter

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s nothing like the pictures the room had an Oder , the walls is thin u can hear ur next door neighbor talking the floor feels like if u walk to hard u mit fall tru The hotel have the safe sitting on top of the mini fridge right in front of the door where u can pick it up under the arms on walk right out with it . I got the junior suite wasnt worth the price I paid
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute boutique hotel. Quick walk to the beach. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is 2 min walk away from the beach. There is a area with chairs and umberellas for the hotel guests. Staff were very friendly. My room was very clean and renovated. There is a very small pool that you can use. They will also give you bikes to use. There is a area on the roof with loungers that you can chill . My only issue was that I wasn't getting proper wifi signal in my room. It was a bit slow but it was still working. If you're looking to have a relaxing stay, this hotel is for you. It is around 10 min walk from the busy restaurants and crowd. I had an amazing time staying here . Not a party hotel so it's perfect for people who want to do some work or families.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

MARI

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, beautiful property and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location and beach access was the highlight. Our room was decent, but the hotel itself needs some tlc. The pool area and outdoor lounge areas were very underwhelming. The vibe of the hotel wasn’t great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptional and very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, property was clean, restaurant was delicious, loved the extra amenities included, such as beach chairs/umbrellas and bicycles to ride around Miami Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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."
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Roy, Federal Way

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024