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Reviews of The Balfour Hotel 4 stars

350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States

#57 of 203 hotels in Miami Beach

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 529 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Renovated historiic boutique hotel property with close proximity to the beach and Lincoln Mall. Restaurant and bar downstairs and reflective zen space with pool.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    great staff. super tastefully decorated. great restaurant and bar. lovely staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downside was the dirty windows, ruined looking out into the beautiful street.

    Location was perfect. Staff were all lovely. The hotel was very nicely decorated.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Good comfortable stay at a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    William at the front desk was very nice and informative. Hotel is in the perfect location. Comfortable beds and room. Bathroom is small but adequate. We had no issues with the room or facilities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was very warm and helpful, especially William at the front desk and Ibrahim in the cafe.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Apart from being a fab hotel, this was just 2 blocks from the colour, art deco architecture and South Beach Promenade but with none of the crowds and noise!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was very small. Not an issue since I was traveling alone, but still for 2 people that would’ve been probably too small.

    Nice pool, very small, but wasn’t an issue the time I was there. Very comfortable bed. Nice people. Nice location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again for the location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No amneties really. Pool too small there was never a chance to enter it

    Perfect location. Also the beach chairs and towels at the beach for guests. My room was nice I was upgraded on arrival

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Sparcely room furniture eg small wardrobe, no couch table, just one office chair as seating option despite being in a junior suite - Noisy floors - we could loudly hear the people wailing in the room above us - Low shower water pressure

    - The design of the hotel and the room - The kind reception staff - The room was facing a quiet inner courtyard - Beach chairs and towels were included

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    close to the ocean and bus stop 150.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The gym is not in the premises but you can find work out zone in the beach. It is in walking distance to the hotel.

    It is in the walking distance to the ocean. There are plenty of places to eat and CVS is in the proximity. It is also easy to reach from Miami international airport. You have to take 150 bus and you are there in the hotel. It is our 2nd time staying in the hotel and we loved it. The pool is small but super cozy and it is heated.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Miami South beach getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For the price they are planning to charge next year, a few things need to be considered. My light swith was hanging off the wall , I had a hole in my door 🚪 and a loose tap in bathroom.

    The location and staff were very good , especially the cleaners and reception. The gentleman at the bar were nice also. The bed was very comfy too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable, clean and pleasant hotel in great location and beach access
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A bit pricy, but all hotels in that area were a bit expensive

    Very nice hotel in a great location. Private beach access (beach chairs, towels and umbrella). Very pleasant and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable room with great bathroom. Very recommended

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Good but could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls are too thin, no water available on the floor

    Location close to the beach and my favourite Bodega

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Location and beach availability

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Very Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing major, would have appreciated a slightly larger bathroom. Also, would have appreciated being able to check-in before 4:00 pm, and found the requirement of leaving a $100 deposit on check-in vaguely offensive when I had already been required to prepay for the entire visit, as if I was a college student on Spring Break who couldn’t be trusted to avoid damaging the room.

    Front porch dining very pleasant, room furnished in an appealing, somewhat minimalist style with wood floor.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    A great choice but don't go until they've finished the renovation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Unfortunately the hotel was undergoing renovation to the air conditioning in one of the blocks and the temporary equipment was set up in what would have been a peaceful location. It was too noisy to sit anywhere in the hotel grounds.

    Perfect location. Close to the action but far enough away for some peace. Free shuttles to take us downtown or around Miami beach. Easy walks to nearby attractions and beach.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    7.0
    Wish it was cleaner
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was very dusty and the flood/carpet was not vacuumed. Also there was construction in the hotel, I wish they informed the residents. The noise scared me, was super loud at first then I figured it was construction.

    Location was lovely, room was very cute, staff friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    9.0
    Definetly going back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy construction- the venting machine ran 24 hrs a day

    Kudos to Navi who did her best to make our stay as comfortable as possible despite the noisy construction going on

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    7.0
    VINTAGE STAY
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like that booking did not show pictures or mention how small the room and bathroom of the advertised King standard room was. The room was really small, and the bathroom was tinny. My guess and I had to squeeze between the wall and sink to barely sit sideways on the toilet. IT WAS UNCOMFORTABLE!

    The staff was friendly and helpful and made an effort to address our concerns and needs. The hotel was clean and smelled great. The location was in walking distance and very convenient to shops, restaurants, the beach, and nightlife.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    7.0
    Loveky…
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, staff and bar.

    Great location, amazing staff, particularly William. The rooms are a decent size and classically furnished, however there is a lot of wear and tear to the furnishings, room doors etc. The rooms need maintenance and a face lift! The bathrooms are ridiculously small.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff and location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was small for the price but the staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. The hotel is very close to Miami Beach.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    7.0
    Average
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive and weird smell in the lobby

    It was clean, comfy and well positioned

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic King Room - 1 King Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was small

    The atmosphere

    Stayed in December 2023

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