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The Balfour Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale Art Deco hotel, walk to Ocean Drive

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Courtyard
Property entrance
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Front of property
Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 king bed) | Bathroom
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
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  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
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

7.1/10 Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
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
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Frette Italian bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

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

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About the area

Miami Beach

At The Balfour Hotel you'll be within steps of popular attractions like Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue Shopping Area. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other amenities include multilingual staff, a porter/bellboy and luggage storage. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class South Beach hotel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Lincoln Road Mall and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Miami Beach Convention Center.

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

Upscale Art Deco hotel, walk to 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Balfour Hotel offers 82 accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, 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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1940
  • Renovated entire property - May 2021
  • Smoke-free property

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

Entertainment

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

Children and extra beds

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

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 centre 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: from approximately USD 10.00 to 30.00 for adults and from 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)

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. 

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Balfour Hotel?

The Balfour Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 29 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Balfour Hotel on 24 June 2024 start from AU$218.41, 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 parking available at The Balfour Hotel?

Yep, The Balfour Hotel has valet parking for USD 45.00 per day.

Are there any beaches close to The Balfour Hotel?

Yep, The Balfour Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Miami Beach Beaches. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, waterskiing and parasailing.

Does The Balfour Hotel have a pool?

The Balfour Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What makes The Balfour Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Balfour Hotel.

Does The Balfour Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Balfour Hotel?

No, The Balfour Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Balfour Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Balfour Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Balfour Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 601 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 601 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 601 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 601 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 601 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

2/10 Terrible

Rushabh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible and worst experience ever at The Balfour Hotel: The experience at the hotel began with a frustrating check-in process late at night on February 14th. Despite having a valid booking, the night staff initially couldn't find it and mistakenly assigned an occupied room us. After finally getting a room, we encountered disruptive snoring noises from neighboring rooms. The following days were marred by constant construction noise from early morning to evening, making the room uninhabitable. Despite complaints to reception, the issues persisted, and even the hotel manager's intervention failed to address the situation satisfactorily. We requested a refund or partial refund for the unpleasant stay, but the manager was uncooperative and dismissive, offering dining coupons instead. The manager's lack of concern and inability to resolve the issues compounded the dissatisfaction. Ultimately, we were left feeling unheard and dissatisfied with the hotel's management's response to our legitimate grievances.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Naor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Staff was excellent. Pool was too small
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the beach, clean comfortable beds, good service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at the Balfour. All the staff were lovely and Mary in particular was great. The hotel is in the perfect location and a very short walk from the beach. The free usage of Esteban’s beach loungers made the trip even better. Only negative was loud works being completed at the hotel during the day which wasn’t a huge deal as we were out most days but the work did start quite early and felt like it was directly above us. I would stay again for sure and highly recommend if you’re looking for a chilled stay in south beach. Thanks team Balfour!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

brittney

Travelled with family and small children
Very cute little hotel. Staff was friendly. Only problem was we are a family of 4 with 2 kids. We got to the hotel to check in to find out there was ac problems so our 2 queen room wasn’t available. They said they gave us to joined king rooms instead. This sounded just fine to us til we got to our rooms and realized they really aren’t “joined” and were on opposite sides of the floor. So either we leave our 10 and 14 year old in a room by themselves in Miami or we each take a kid and sleep in different rooms….on our anniversary. Happy anniversary… ended up each taking a kid and slept in opposite rooms. This would have been a great set up for like 2 adult couples. Not a family with kids.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

Christiana

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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