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The Balfour Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Ocean Drive

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Courtyard
Property entrance
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Front of property
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Map
350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
  • Popular LocationOcean Drive1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCollins Avenue Shopping Area1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPortMiami9 min drive
  • AirportMiami, FL (MIA-Miami Intl.)19 min drive

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 435 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 435 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 235 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 king bed) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 king bed)

  • 435 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Miami Beach

South Beach stay.At this South Beach hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area, both within a 5-minute walk. Lincoln Road Mall and Miami Beach Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk
  • Art Deco Historic District - 2 min walk
  • Lincoln Road Mall - 4 min drive
  • PortMiami - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Bicentennial Park Metromover Station - 7 min drive
  • Hialeah Market Station - 15 min drive
  • Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • CJ's Crab Shack - 4 min walk
  • TGI Friday's - 3 min walk
  • Big Pink - 5 min walk
  • The Local House - 1 min walk
  • Starbucks - 5 min walk

About this property

The Balfour Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near Ocean Drive
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the boutique The Balfour Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of The Balfour Hotel was completed in May 2021.

This Art Deco Miami Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1940
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Balfour Hotel offers 82 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

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 available

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: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation
  • 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 center access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10.00–30.00 for adults, and USD 8.00–26.00 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

How close is The Balfour Hotel to the airport?

The Balfour Hotel is 3.7 mi (10-min drive) away from the Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 17, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Balfour Hotel on Jun 17, 2024 start from $153.0, excluding 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.

Does The Balfour Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Balfour Hotel.

How close is The Balfour Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Miami Beach Beaches and 2-minute walk from South Pointe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Balfour Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Balfour Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10.00 and 30.00 for adults, USD 8.00 and 26.00 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Balfour Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Magic City Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Balfour Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 75 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Balfour Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 45.00 per day.

Does The Balfour Hotel have a pool?

The Balfour Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does The Balfour Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Balfour Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Balfour Hotel to downtown Miami Beach?

The Balfour Hotel is 1.2 mi away from Miami Beach.

The Balfour Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 595 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 595 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 595 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 595 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 595 reviews" "

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 Good

Christiana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fine stay. It's a nice enough hotel, though we had a view of an alley, which was less nice. Very kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Under construction and they will lie to your face
Hotel’s 4th floor is under construction and we did not know this until we were given a room on the 3rd floor and heard it above (sounds like bowling balls dropping on ceiling and drilling). Went upstairs to look for the pool (it’s not upstairs), and saw an active construction site with our own eyes, workers running around in construction gear. We asked front desk what the hours of noise would be and Mary denied knowing about the construction or the hours. Repeatedly told us an air conditioner was being installed and that’s it. We asked if anyone might know, and then she said it would be Mon-Fri 9-5 (so she did know). We’d mostly be at the beach so we decided to let it go. We went for dinner at 5:30 and it was still going on. It then started at 8:20am on Saturday. Mary again denied it was happening as it was happening. In total we talked to her half a dozen times and she only said nothing could be done about it and the manager was never around. Again we let it go. When we finally got to speak to another employee at the end of our trip, she said the manager had been there, and he then said we should have said something sooner (!!). Very frustrating how they handled it and lied. Had they been honest, we would have moved hotels or at least asked for another room. The hotel needs a remodel, just please tell your guests about construction. And don’t put guests on the floor below it then gaslight them when they ask about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas Andrew, Mississauga

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed for 3 nights for a quick getaway. Hotel was adequate and had a nice art deco charm but we have certainly stayed in other hotels in the Beach that we have preferred. If you are looking for a quick getaway and a place I lay your head after a day of exploring then this will suffice but if you are looking for an elevated South Beach experience, you might consider venturing elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Evita

Traveled with family and small children
I don’t understand how this property has great ratings. We had to make a last minute reservation for 2 nights and after the first night we left while we paid for both. Negatives: The smell! The lobby is the worst but rooms also stink. They are masking the musty smell with something and its headache inducing and nauseating. The original room was so bad that staff provided an alternative room which had a bearable amount of smell. Both mattresses were super old. One had lumps all over while the other had no support in the middle. Neutral: The room is very small and the 2 large queen bed frames are making it feel claustrophobic. Pluses: Pillows on our beds were very nice. Bathroom is tiny but we liked it. Staff was trying their best to accommodate us. Unfortunately, there is not much they could do in relation to mattresses or smell. Location is very good. Overall- there are much better hotels at a similar price point in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property! Amazing staff! Close to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lior

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the artsy feel, the private beach and how close it was to great restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All style, no substance.
Very poor customer service. We were late getting into room past the hotels check in time of 4pm. Given room right at reception with loud music audible from reception. No TV remote, asked at reception for remote and to move room.... Basically given no response. Had to buy ear plugs and sleeping tablets so that we could sleep that night. Hotel and amenities are fantastic to look at, no actual customer service. Paper thin walls, could hear people in the next room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Allen

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024