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The Balfour

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 904
AED 1,206 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Frette Italian linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

What's nearby

  • Ocean Drive - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Miami Beach Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lincoln Road Mall - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Port of Miami - 9 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Bicentennial Park Metromover Station - 7 min drive
  • Hialeah Market Station - 15 min drive
  • Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CJ's Crab Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Playa Supermarket - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Big Pink - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gelato-go South Beach - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Balfour

Upscale boutique hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near Ocean Drive
Near Art Deco Historic District and Collins Avenue Shopping Area, The Balfour provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 82 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and desk chairs

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • 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

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

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per day
  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 30.00 for adults, and 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Balfour have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is The Balfour pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Balfour?

Valet parking is available for USD 45.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The Balfour?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 75 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Balfour?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Balfour located?

Located in South Beach, this boutique hotel is steps from Miami Beach Beaches, Ocean Drive, and Collins Avenue Shopping Area. Miami Beach Convention Center and Miami Beach Boardwalk are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Balfour Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 720 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 720 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 720 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 720 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 720 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay very nice hotel and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location is South Beach is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ameshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and the room was super cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virgilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and access to beach chairs and umbrella
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Etienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the rooms are really clean even if it's a old building. The rooms are small but it's not really important when you spend most of your time outside and on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peco

Liked: Staff & service
Even though we were transferred to another property because the rooms were oversold, the staff and management came through and ensured we were looked after and ensured we were handled professionally for all the inconvenience. Kudos to staff management
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was small but was all we needed. Bed and pillows were comfortable. The best part of this hotel is the proximity to the beach and the lounge chairs and umbrellas at the beach. I had emailed a question to the hotel but like other reviews mentioned. I never heard back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, neat and tidy. Very close to the beach with seating and umbrellas. Walkable to food and all of Ocean Dr. Perfect for everything we did in Miami Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel. Just enough away from the louder areas of South Beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, steep resort charge tho
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute boutique hotel. Quick walk to the beach. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the bunk bed alcove for our kids!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, beautiful property and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

WEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Both Room and bathroom are very small.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is just what you would expect for this area, the room was small but as are most rooms on this area. We really liked how quiet it was yet close to all the action and the walk to the beach was so easy and great amenities to have two chairs and an umbrella included in the room rental. Staff was so kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

This hotel is just ok. The good things are that the room is quiet, it's a block to the beach, and in a great neighborhood. The bad part is that the room was an old, concrete box. Small, cramped and claustrophobic. Luckily, we had beautiful weather and so only had to be in the room to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is marvellous, rooms are ok. However, I have found (only when I checked in) the there is a "resort fee" of $35 plus tax per night that too me felt like a rip off as they claim it includes things such as WiF, fruit in the lobby (never found a fruit in 3 days), water stations in the lobby, beach towels, plus rather useless things such as free tour of the hotel, etc. Frankly I would have preferred that these "amenities" were included in the room cost ... I find it an irritating to use such a trick to keep apparent room cost lower.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, property was clean, restaurant was delicious, loved the extra amenities included, such as beach chairs/umbrellas and bicycles to ride around Miami Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptional and very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They charge an exorbitant resort fee and calling this a “resort” is a huge stretch of the imagination. This is basically a Motel 6 on South Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward

Room was small and dark. Needs updating. Carpets were stained and older in halls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am very happy with our stay. This hotel has plenty of perks like a bar/restaurant, Very close access to the beach, umbrella and chairs on the beach (with the resort fee), beach towels, and water in the lobby. We didn’t use the pool but it was a little smaller than I expected. The rooftop patio was nice at night. The front desk was very nice and helpful. Only cons we had was the elevator was very small, luckily the steps were conveniently located right beside the elevator and easy to take to get to your floor. The blinds in our room didn’t really work but we figured it out. The bathroom was a little small but our king bedroom was actually larger than i thought. I would stay here again! It was definitely a more quiet part of the beach but a quick walk to the more icon parts of ocean drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all the staff were so kind!!! it was super clean and close to everything!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

qida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room is wayyyyyyyyyyyy too small. Not ideal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
Location and beach access was the highlight. Our room was decent, but the hotel itself needs some tlc. The pool area and outdoor lounge areas were very underwhelming. The vibe of the hotel wasn’t great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024