Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Beach Surfside

This hotel is undoubtedly beautiful with very friendly staff and good breakfast. The main reason I'm giving them 5 stars though, is the fact that I was traveling alone (for work) and instead of telling me my room number when she handed the keys across the counter (which is so common), the woman who checked me in walked around and opened the key card case to show me where it was written down. I know it's minor, but the lobby was packed and it made me feel like they were very conscientious and concerned about my safety. That's so important to me when traveling alone. That, along with many other reasons, will definitely bring me back.

We had an amazing 7 night stay here. The breakfast was delicious and always hot. There was a lovely outdoor seating area too. Room was beautiful, bright and clean and bathrooms were fantastic. We loved the resort fee (22$/room/day) that allowed us chairs and umbrellas and fantastic service at the semi private beach area. Will definitely be staying again!!

Nice hotel, a block off the beach, with a row of condo/hi-rises in between. Situated in an incredibly crowded and congested area (which is all of Miami Beach). The hotel is nice, with nice rooms and good service. Breakfast was one of the better ones you will have at a hotel, or at least the ones that I stay in. Here's the rub, IT'S NOT FREE. There is a "destination fee" of $22. Plus, parking is $33, every day you park there. With those two charges and taxes, our reasonable room rate went up by $70! Not very reasonable anymore. Where did these "resort", "destination", "whatever you want to call it" fees come from? Of course we have seen them before in travel as baggage fees and fuel surcharges, so I guess they're here to stay..it's just the covert way they gouge you that gets me.

Had an outstanding stay on a Friday night. Designated parking spots for those with babies and strollers close to the lobby entrance were convenient, which we gratefully used. The front desk and breakfast staff were cheerful, friendly, and informative. The room was clean and spacious with a kitchenette including a fridge. Loved the look and feel. I took my wife there for a much-needed stay-cation, and she felt rejuvenated and relaxed by the end of our stay. Breakfast was clean with many choices— I’d say it beats just about any hotel breakfast I’ve had. The manager is a professional, down-to-earth guy and personally gave us tips on enjoying the beachfront. My wife loved that particular stretch of beach. An awesome Miami spot we’d love to get back to and recommend for family and friends when they visit.

Overall this was a great find. It's across the street from the beach that includes chairs and towels. Rooms were all nice, staff was all very friendly. Valet parking was optional, (they have a parking garage) which was so nice because it's near impossible to find anything that's not at least 20 or 30 bucks a day for parking in this area. Breakfast was a zoo every morning, but the hotel can't ban rude guests so that's unavoidable. Free bike rentals, hammocks on the roof, roof pool was pretty nice, too.

This place was FABULOUS. Our king studio was beautiful, and even included a full size fridge. The service was beyond friendly and responsive. They sent an email after check-in to see how it went. When I mentioned a light was out in our bathroom and the bathtub faucet dripped, they were there next day to repair! I can't say enough about the amenities. Your stay includes beach chairs, towels, breakfast (not much for kosher consumers, kosher yogurt would have been fantastic), beach umbrella, beach bikes, and a glorious pool with a dj playing all day. We literally made a full vacation just from the hotel amenities. This was a couples vacation with my husband, but I would definitely return with the kids.

+ Beach access is a few minutes walk, great costumer service. Will be back!