Strand Ocean Drive Suites

The property is remotely managed and is awfully done. The owner is very responsive but basics are missing. Had to go to the reception twice to get the key card keyed in. The flush didn't work and the owners response was pick up the back lid and pull the chain. I will call a technician when I can. These are basics which should be checked. The room was freezing at thermostat set to 62. Again the response was open the windows open it will be better. Highly disappointed with the whole place. The pool was decent size but not not clean

Would stay again I read so many reviews that have complaints about this and other local places lacking modern touches. It’s ridiculous. The whole district is Victorian, everything is pretty old but largely updated. Were we in an old building? Absolutely. Were there modern touches? Absolutely. The bottom line is that the location of this hotel is absolutely perfect if you wish to experience South Beach, and we felt comfortable and safe for the night. Would stay again.

Everything was fantastic. Front desk personnel were very helpful and accommodating. The owners of the room were super nice and very responsive, they even left extra towels at the desk for us. There is easy access to Ocean Drive and the beach is barely a three minute walk away. The room was great, very spacious and clean. Having a fully stocked and operational kitchenette was especially nice and a great way to save money on meals. One critique I do have is that the shower curtains were very short allowing a lot of water on the floor. Wow, almost forgot to mention the rooftop pool and bar! What a nice touch to have a pool that looks out over the entire beach. Overall I give this place a 12 out of ten. We have found our South Beach go-to and will definitely be back.

Room was advertised as top floor balcony suite with rooftop pool. Upon check-in at 4:00 there was a sign that pool would close at 5:00 for entire stay due to private party. Our room was also 2 buildings away from the pool. Room was on 5th floor with elevator out of order part of the day.

Lower your expectations Upon arrival the elevator was not functioning, so we had to carry luggage up 3 flights of steps. It worked for a bit, but was down again when we checked out...so down 3 flights again with luggage in tow. The reception area was musky, and more intimidating than welcoming. The stairwell needed attention, paint was peeling from the rails and musky. The pictures are much nicer than the room actually was and the size was exaggerated. Mine was not 800sft. The room is just okay, but not worth what I paid each night. The bed is ultra firm. The AC is full blast or off...there is no adjusting the thermostat although we tried, so it is sweat or freeze...or keep flipping the switch. As far as the sound, I was forewarned that there would be loud music, but was told it wouldn't be too bad from where my room was located. Not true. The music was extremely loud...like I was front and center at the bar...and it went on all night!!!

Great location, for young couples without children Great location, not recommended for young families. The elevator was not working which was very disappointing as we were staying on the third floor. Rooms are in a different building from the Checkin location, sandwich between two lively bars.