Cardozo Hotel South Beach

Great location! Front desk staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. There were a couple of room issues that were not big deals but slight annoyances. The ice machine on our floor was not working so we had to get ice on the 2nd floor. The closet door in our room kept falling off the hinges, which was annoying when we accessed the safe and the iron. Those two issues were very minor considering the location and the price. There’s a cute cafe/coffee shop next door to the hotel that had great food and service - convenient for needs prior to the hotel restaurant opening. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this hotel for a short weekend stay.

Great location if you want to be right in the mix of south beach. Walkable to everything. Just know it's a busy area with restaurants and bars, etc.

Loved the hotel just wished the rooms came with a microwave

Great stay! Will stay here again!

Our stay at the Cardozo was perfect! Staff and hotel were amazing! The entertainers were great and so was the location! The restaurant staff and food were also fantastic!

Exceptional

Exceptional

Owned by Gloria and Emilio Esteban, the hotel, exudes, old world, Hollywood glamour and style. They did a wonderful job, keeping the beautiful art deco style along with incredible modern upgrades to the rooms, which are all white, clean, bright and welcoming Do your best to try to get an ocean facing room… The views are spectacular! We highly recommend this hotel🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

The complimentary beach chairs and towels were nice! The location was fun with lots to do within walking distance.

Incredible location right in the heart of action on Ocean Drive. The hotel is beautifully decorated and modern with hints towards the art deco heritage of the property. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful - the bar underneath the hotel and courtyard are lovely spots to grab a drink or something to eat and take in the ambience. Really recommend staying here. It’s also the nicest smelling hotel I’ve ever visited! I’d say that it sits at the higher end of hotel pricing:quality of hotel, but I really can’t complain overall.

Location was great. Upon checkin we felt like a comforted guest but then after that no staff ever greeted us coming and going or acknowledged us. Air conditioning didn’t work well. Wouldn’t cool below 75 even after a maintenance tech worked on it. Hot water was scarce. It took 5 hrs to get a rollaway bed delivered because they said no one was on site to help. The elevator is small and dark and slow. No basic amenities like a microwave. But seriously, the AC doesn’t work.

Location was great. Upon checkin we felt like a comforted guest but then after that no staff ever greeted us coming and going or acknowledged us. Air conditioning didn’t work well. Wouldn’t cool below 75 even after a maintenance tech worked on it. Hot water was scarce. It took 5 hrs to get a rollaway bed delivered because they said no one was on site to help. The elevator is small and dark and slow. No basic amenities like a microwave. But seriously, the AC doesn’t work.

The on-site restaurants were a plus and great service. With the beach across the street the beach chairs and towels came in handy. In great location for walking and parking garage right next door. Staff was very friendly. Check in and out was easy and quick. Clean rooms.

It is a nice property, well located, service is great, and the restaurant is really good. It just feels sad that there is no pool. But besides this, the beach is a few minutes walk. I felt safe, and happy.

Great place to stay! Across the street from the beach and close to art deco welcome center. We would definitely stay here again

Mostly nice but a few minor things would elevate the experience. Do not disturb signs, a way to reach the front desk from the room, and better signage and info placed around would be helpful.

Really enjoyed my stay at Cardozo Hotel. Great atmosphere, perfect location, and everything felt comfortable and easy. Definitely a place I’d come back to!

Location is amazing, right on ocean drive and 15 min walk to everything. We were greeted with a free bottle of wine. Staff was welcoming and accommodating since we were traveling with a baby.

Close to beach. Comfy bed. Good shower No beach chairs/umbrellas

Very cool and fun vibe. Rooms were stylish and comfortable. Restaurant was fantastic.

I couldn't ask for better.

Nice location but the hotel is tired. Bathrooms are kind of outdated, bed was just ok and AC was either freezing or you had to turn it off. Window blinds didn't quite shut all the way so light came in all night long.

Very nice suite setup and awesome location. The windows are a bit smudged, and there’s no blackout curtains or shades. The front desk staff didn’t remind us of what’s included in the amenity fee (such as beach chairs), probably given our short stay.

Great location.

Great location — couldn’t be better — and very friendly, helpful staff. Housekeeping could be better — the room was cleaned quite late (after 4 PM) and not very thoroughly.

Location, friendly staff, cleanliness Bar

Thing was great!

Exceptional

Exceptional

Very convenient location, nice and friendly staff, good spot for short stay. Very narrow bathroom

Very convenient location, nice and friendly staff, good spot for short stay. Very narrow bathroom

We never had breakfast at the hotel; for two reservations, they only provided breakfast for a single room. The parking was fine

From the check-in where the clerk helped us with all of our luggage, to the upgrades that we received, the breakfast at the bakery, everything was perfect!

The cleanliness N/a

Everybody in the hotel was very welcoming. All the rooms were very nicely remodeled, but still had the old-school charm.We ate at both restaurants and they were very good.

Excellent location and everything in South Beach within walking distance. Beautiful hotel bar/restaurant. Parking is an issue as with everything in South Beach unless you valet everywhere. We found a parking garage directly behind the hotel to house our rental car which was very convenient and cheaper than valet. The staff at check in even mentioned this option and he was extremely helpful and friendly. We loved the Cardoza and would stay there again.

Very clean with a great retro look throughout the building. A fun place to stay!

Had a wonderful time at the Cardozo. Ambience was lovely

Didn’t eat breakfast and didn’t park

The location was fantastic, right on the beach and easy to walk all over town. We also received a free upgrade from Indhy to stay in the presidential suite. This was so beyond kind of her and made our night in Miami so special. Amazing hotel and wonderful staff. Very highly recommend!!!

The location was fantastic, right on the beach and easy to walk all over town. We also received a free upgrade from Indhy to stay in the presidential suite. This was so beyond kind of her and made our night in Miami so special. Amazing hotel and wonderful staff. Very highly recommend!!!

The location , the staff , kim , indhy and ivan , really nice Atencion, thanks you Nothing

The location , the staff , kim , indhy and ivan , really nice Atencion, thanks you Nothing

Fine.

Wonderful staffs

Always a fantastic stay at the historic Cardozo Hotel! Always clean, comfy and welcoming! Great schedule of activities, you’re welcomed with wine. The staff is kind and helpful! The coffee shop “Estefan Kitchen Express” features memorabilia from Gloria Estefan’s career. She is the owner of the hotel! What’s better than that?

Beautiful property, staff and location. Will most definitely stay again. Absolutely loved our stay.

My room was very clean. Breakfast was great. The location was perfect. The staff were super friendly and helpful. I will definitely stay there again.

The room was plain but clean and well maintained by the staff. The staff was very helpful as I arrived early. The only thing I did not like was there is no chair in the room just a bench up against the wall, otherwise great stay.

We loved the hotel. The location was directly across the street from the beach and within walking distance to a ton of restaurants. Very cool vibe.

Location and vibe of the hotel was amazing! The pillows are too high. They hurt my and my husband's neck. You need better pillows for the hotel or at least more options.

Ama was very gracious during our stay! 2-3 min walk to the beach and near lots of restaurants. Wish they had a pool but otherwise had a great stay.

Nice place, wonderful location

From the moment I arrived, the welcome bubbly was a great touch and set the tone for the stay. The hotel has direct beach access, which made it incredibly easy to go back and forth between relaxing in the room and enjoying the sand and water. The bar was another highlight—great atmosphere and the cocktails were well-crafted and memorable. It felt like the perfect spot to unwind after a day in the sun. Overall, a stylish and comfortable stay in a prime location. I’d definitely come back.

Great location Excellent restaurant Toilet didn’t work properly even after notifying front desk Bed comfortable but noisy with movement

Hope the following is ok, didn’t know the hotel name or staff names if you want me to add you have to send me names

Great location Excellent restaurant Toilet didn’t work properly even after notifying front desk Bed comfortable but noisy with movement

Exceptional

Pros: front desk is very helpful & nice staff. Rooms were cleaned & towels were replaced everyday which was nice. Beach is close and they provide towels & chairs (chairs are pretty old & rusty). The restaurant is nice - the food is delicious, staff is so nice, and good vibes. You're paying for being on ocean drive, where u can enjoy the walk, the food, drinks, and people.

This iconic hotel lives up to its reputation. Beautifully decorated in a prime location. The staff we very helpful on checkin which was smooth and faultless, and on checkout they accommodated a late check out with ease and took care of our luggage whilst we explored the area.

Room Staff: Nice Room: Clean Room, but some flaws. Some towels have stained. Broken showerhead. Bathroom won't seal and some maintainance issue here and there. Location: In excellent location. Bakery: Friendly and helpful. Food is good too. Parking: No Free Self-Parking. Use the municipal parking garage next door. I have 4 people in the room and only 3 pillows were given and when I called the front desk to request more pillows, they said sorry they ran out of pillows. Really...

Excellent hotel stay! I am not sure where some of these negative reviews come from, but I think the Cardoza Hotel deserves a 5 star rating! First of all, ALL of the staff is truly amazing and very hospitable. I did not encounter a one unpleasant employee anywhere on the property. Service was top notch and very personalized. All of the hotel including the guest rooms and public areas were extremely well maintained and clean. The food and beverage options in house were also very good. The location cannot be beat. The air conditioning worked extremely well (rare in older hotels) as well as the wifi. I truly had no complaints at all during my stay. The free beach towels and beach chair as well as welcome cocktail / beverage is a nice added bonus! Yes the rooms are a bit on the smaller size and are "white" - but this is to be expected of a historical property catering to the local culture/atmosphere of the area - hence the "white" colored rooms. Yes, there is only one small elevator - bug again - this is a historical property! If you like staying in smaller quiet boutique style hotels - then this is the place for you! I highly recommend the Cardoza Hotel and am very excited to return. They have won me over as a repeat guest!

The hotel stay was fabulous and the staff were very helpful especially Indy who helped us with enjoying are stay

Food was excellent on the premises

Exceptional

Great location, beach was a quick walk as well as plenty of restaurants. Would recommend staying here if you’re looking for a boutique hotel experience.

On South beach

The hotel has no heat at all. AC running 24/7 and it was unseasonably cold. The did not inform us that room could not be warmer. Their suggestion “just turn it off”. Asked for an extra blanket and they said we don’t have many and there are many guest. Whole attitude was “oh well”. Low effort for bare minimum requests. Had to call 3 times to get a blanket. Love the location and the little cafe next door. Restaurant is good. But will probably find a new place for our annual visit to South Beach.

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Everything exceeded our expectations — the location is perfect, the Art Deco style is absolutely stunning, and the hotel itself has a unique historical charm. It’s clearly a place with a story, as even tour guides bring groups here and sightseeing buses stop to highlight it. The staff were incredibly friendly and professional, and the cleanliness throughout the hotel was impeccable. You can truly feel the character and elegance of the building in every detail. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable and authentic experience!

Nice hotel

Great experience from check in to check out. The room was cleaned and spacious, it’s very conveniently located and the restaurant downstairs was excellent.

Worst

Due to flight delays we arrived very late at night, but the staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was very clean and beautiful. You cannot be the location. We only stayed one night but plan to return when we can spend more time.

The only small downside was no free coffee, which is not very common in the U.S. Otherwise, I would definitely recommend it.

Well located stylish 4 star hotel on ocean drive in the heart of South Beach. Slightly tight bathroom, lack of pool and beach service (except provided portable beach chairs and towels) prevent me from giving it 5/5.

Rooms and location

Great

Booked a $639 room and got NO OCEAN VIEW.

Fabulous spacious room in the perfect location to explore ocean drive and south beach

Location is excellent. Prepaid breakfast not so much. It’s not their regular menu. Kind of weird since it is in there regular restaurant. Food was just okay. Rooms were nice. Staff was a little weak.

Thank you!

Location was perfect food in restaurant was first class

Everything was great

This was a excellent hotel all 5 stars

Good property to enjoy ocean blvd , the beach is right there short walking distance , staff okay , room good , the only negativ is parking ( you have to pay for park valet or self parking in the garage ) weekend high rate durring the week ok ,

I booked a queen room but was given a double, and the front desk wouldn’t fix it. The room had no thermostat—you have to call the front desk every time you want the temperature adjusted, which is very inconvenient. After housekeeping, the toilet broke (flush issue, not clogged). It took over 24 hours and multiple follow-ups to fix. Other problems included non-working bathroom lights, a shower door that wouldn’t close, and a fridge that leaked water when opened. Walls are very thin—you’ll hear everything (ice machine, garbage pickup, etc.). One night I was locked out of my room due to the deadbolt being engaged from inside, which was concerning as a solo traveler. Customer service was inconsistent, and other guests reported similar issues. Positives: great beach amenities, decent breakfast, and an unbeatable location. Overall, it feels like the hotel relies on location while cutting corners. With better maintenance and service, it could be much better—but right now, it’s not worth it. Also it is cheaper to book directly.

Room was not cleaned (floor was full of sand, dirt and socks became black. Stray long hairs all over the place. Clearly was not swept or cleaned. Bathroom shower was broken, needed to get repaired. No hot water for half a day so we could not shower. Staff was not very helpful. FYI No microwave on the property.

It’s very close to the Public parking and beach. The windows could not be opened, the room doesn’t smell good.

This is the fourth time we have stayed. The staff is friendly plus the food is delicious.

Great location in the middle of South Beach. Not a world class resort but can’t beat the location.

Position and the building were great. An essential overnight stop as flight cancelled at MIA and not many options available in the middle of the night as May flights affected. Room was tired, broken blinds and bright light outside. Had to ask reception to ask neighbours in room next door to quieten down at 5am so did not sleep at all well. Was a last minute booking.

Overall the hotel was amazing! It has such character and there is so much you can walk to and experience. Unfortunately our reservation was for a queen and we were given a double

Lovely hotel and staff .

The staff was extremely nice and the rooms were great. They held our luggage and provided us beach chairs and towels to use while we waited for our room to get ready.

Beautiful hotel in South Beach Miami. I loved all the amenities they provided. The restaurant has VERY good food, some of the best food we had in Miami was at this location. My only complaint is the valet parking. Sometimes we waited 30 min for our car, only to still walk a couple of blocks to the parking garage where it was stored. While paying for valet is essential in this busy area of South Beach I’d recommend requesting your car 40 min in advance or know where your car is so you can walk to it. Otherwise, we had a fantastic stay! Highly recommend

The hotel is in an amazing location, and it is beautiful to look at from the road. The restaurant looks great, although we didn't eat there. The manager was extremely good at dealing with our complaint afterwards. There were several things not working, which we wouldn't have minded, had it not be so expensive. The manager gave us a significant refund however which certainly made up for the inconveniences.

View + Location + Service + Cleanliness + Free Bikes

Hôtel décoré, location, service

Unforgettabe stay!

Really. I’ve hotel at the beach. Great staff. The massive murals for Gloria Estefan were a bit much.

Loved this hotel! Perfect location on Ocean Drive. Room and hotel was super clean. The staff was also very friendly. Definitely going back!

Loved this hotel! Perfect location on Ocean Drive. Room and hotel was super clean. The staff was also very friendly. Definitely going back!

Room was beautiful and so clean! Will definitely come back

Room was beautiful and so clean! Will definitely come back

Courteous staff, clean facilities, and great loction

Courteous staff, clean facilities, and great loction

Nice place right across the street from the beach.

Nice place right across the street from the beach.

Room was great food was amazing and the staff is the absolute best!

Room was great food was amazing and the staff is the absolute best!

Elevator was broke and we had to carry our own bags up and down. They should have had better bell service knowing the elevator was out of service. While the room was clean the bathroom is tiny and outdated. Best part of the room was the space. They could have given some of that to the bathroom. Great location though and ok for 1 night. Restaurant served delicious food but we could do without the smokers.

Elevator was broke and we had to carry our own bags up and down. They should have had better bell service knowing the elevator was out of service. While the room was clean the bathroom is tiny and outdated. Best part of the room was the space. They could have given some of that to the bathroom. Great location though and ok for 1 night. Restaurant served delicious food but we could do without the smokers.

What a wonderful place. Beautiful building, super clean. Amazing friendly service. Perfect location. We couldn't ask for anything better. And considering how perfect it was, it was a bargain. When we checked in, Ama was super helpful and kind. Well, the entire staff was so great. Really a pleasure. HIGHLY recommend. I hope we can come back soon!!

What a wonderful place. Beautiful building, super clean. Amazing friendly service. Perfect location. We couldn't ask for anything better. And considering how perfect it was, it was a bargain. When we checked in, Ama was super helpful and kind. Well, the entire staff was so great. Really a pleasure. HIGHLY recommend. I hope we can come back soon!!

The room we had, king size bed with ocean view, there was a large Crack under the door connecting the room next door. You could easily hear everything going on in your neighbors room especially conversations. We have never stayed in a hotel that you could hear everything so easily. This was a issue.

Hotel was very clean and the staff did a good job cleaning our room. Luis at the front desk was very accommodating by making sure we had beach chairs and extra beach towels. Room left a little sterile. The air conditioner in the room was very loud when on as well as the ceiling fan. Amenities a basic. Coffee in the morning was only located on the 2nd floor so if you are on the third floor you need to go down to 2nd floor to get coffee. Last 2 days of our trip there was no milk available for coffee. We also purchased the breakfast options to include breakfast in our reservation. Breakfast was basic. The breakfast menu was limited.

Hotel was very clean and the staff did a good job cleaning our room. Luis at the front desk was very accommodating by making sure we had beach chairs and extra beach towels. Room left a little sterile. The air conditioner in the room was very loud when on as well as the ceiling fan. Amenities a basic. Coffee in the morning was only located on the 2nd floor so if you are on the third floor you need to go down to 2nd floor to get coffee. Last 2 days of our trip there was no milk available for coffee. We also purchased the breakfast options to include breakfast in our reservation. Breakfast was basic. The breakfast menu was limited.

I was with a handicapped person. The hotel elevator broke for one day and my friend had to stay in the room because she couldn't get down the stairs. When I asked for a refund, nobody answered me.

I was with a handicapped person. The hotel elevator broke for one day and my friend had to stay in the room because she couldn't get down the stairs. When I asked for a refund, nobody answered me.

The room we booked via expedia was completely different set up than reality. The room we got felt smaller and had no vanity mirror, or place to do your makeup. Buyer beware that the photos that show the room are not accurate. They did move us to a room that had the layout we were expecting but had to wait and spend a night in the original room they gave us. The elevator did not work the whole time I was here. This means I had to walk up and down the stairs several times (even though staff told me the elevator would be fixed shortly). I even had to carry my luggage down 3 flights of stairs. One of the staff walked into our room without knocking. He literally just opened the door and walked in on me my partner taking a nap… as you can imagine, this situation could have been much much worse especially considering that there is a female staying in my room. We did not feel a sense of privacy or safety for the rest of the stay as a result of feeling that our door could be opened without notice at any moment. No ice in the ice machine. There were little ants in the room. Something should be done about that - I’ve never seen something like this in any premium hotel I have stayed in. All in all, I am disappointed with the quality of this stay, especially considering the price. Gave this 2 stars because the location is actually great and they do have the benefits of providing bikes, towels, and beach chairs.

The room we booked via expedia was completely different set up than reality. The room we got felt smaller and had no vanity mirror, or place to do your makeup. Buyer beware that the photos that show the room are not accurate. They did move us to a room that had the layout we were expecting but had to wait and spend a night in the original room they gave us. The elevator did not work the whole time I was here. This means I had to walk up and down the stairs several times (even though staff told me the elevator would be fixed shortly). I even had to carry my luggage down 3 flights of stairs. One of the staff walked into our room without knocking. He literally just opened the door and walked in on me my partner taking a nap… as you can imagine, this situation could have been much much worse especially considering that there is a female staying in my room. We did not feel a sense of privacy or safety for the rest of the stay as a result of feeling that our door could be opened without notice at any moment. No ice in the ice machine. There were little ants in the room. Something should be done about that - I’ve never seen something like this in any premium hotel I have stayed in. All in all, I am disappointed with the quality of this stay, especially considering the price. Gave this 2 stars because the location is actually great and they do have the benefits of providing bikes, towels, and beach chairs.

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, hotel location was wonderful.

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, hotel location was wonderful.

The room had a weird smell, likely from the aincent A/C. The infuriating thing was that it was impossible to open the window!

The room had a weird smell, likely from the aincent A/C. The infuriating thing was that it was impossible to open the window!

Très bon emplacement cependant la chambre était très mal insonorisée. Nous devons laisser la fan fonctionné.

Très bon emplacement cependant la chambre était très mal insonorisée. Nous devons laisser la fan fonctionné.

Clean room

Clean room

My congrats to her. Great JOB

My congrats to her. Great JOB

Location This was my second stay here. I stayed 02/2025, as well. It was 5 stars in 2025. I’d had likely gave 5stars the first stay. For $300-$400 a night plus deposit we will not return. Preface to say, there was a charming check in host in 2025 pre cruise that greeted us with a champagne toast to a wonderful night in Miami. He explained where/ how to get to the beach/around the hotel and all amenities. This stay was opposite. The young girl at the front did not great us with champagne or explain where anything was. We were told wait here until room is ready at 4 or you can go to the beach. Due to the previous stay is the only reason I knew they had beach chairs (one was broken and given to us this stay), towels, or how to access the beach. The room was clean and the location is amazing. The shower door was out of place and wouldn’t shut during my shower but my husband fixed it before his. (Aware we could have called but it was a quick off the track fix I couldn’t figure out during my shower) We had a VERY long day trying to get out of Port of Miami on marathon day that closed the port tunnel. We left the boat at 9am and got to this hotel at 3:38pm. None of this is in control of the hotel but I told my husband “at least we booked somewhere who is going to treat us like royalty.” This was not the case this stay. Hospitality can really make or break a stay.

All great!

All great!

customer service

The room temperature was too cold. I set the thermostat to 74 but the room was only showing 65. Also, the telephone was not working and you could hear other people‘s voices from nearby rooms.

The room temperature was too cold. I set the thermostat to 74 but the room was only showing 65. Also, the telephone was not working and you could hear other people‘s voices from nearby rooms.

Hotel was really cute, clean and smelling great! All staff was really nice and helpful.

Hotel was really cute, clean and smelling great! All staff was really nice and helpful.

The rooms are extremely small and do not seem to fit a 4 star rating

Super hotel in an ideal location right in the heart of Ocean Drive.

Super hotel in an ideal location right in the heart of Ocean Drive.

Beautiful room. But you don’t get much for the resort fee

Beautiful room. But you don’t get much for the resort fee

We had a fantastic time. Beautiful Hotel beautiful people, well looked after the receptionist was exceptional. They didn't cater well for Coeliacs. No GF bread, scones, or cake. But I survived. Something to think of keeping in the freezer and advertising as I was talking to a few with the same issue.

Staff took care of us. Rooms were clean and tidy.

Staff took care of us. Rooms were clean and tidy.

The check in was super easy the staff was very helpful and friendly. Our room was spacious and clean and even a nice bottle of wine in our room. Would definitely recommend this hotel for a nice spot for your trip to South Beach.

The check in was super easy the staff was very helpful and friendly. Our room was spacious and clean and even a nice bottle of wine in our room. Would definitely recommend this hotel for a nice spot for your trip to South Beach.

I did not stay at the hotel. I called to book a room. I was told that the room was available. Next, when I arrived I was told to walk to another hotel and they had a reservation waiting for me at the ken more. Once, I arrived to the kenmore I was told they had no rooms. I waited 20 minutes and the front desk clerk finally gave me a room. I had to re/pay for the new room although I was charged already through expedia for a room I never occupied.

I did not stay at the hotel. I called to book a room. I was told that the room was available. Next, when I arrived I was told to walk to another hotel and they had a reservation waiting for me at the ken more. Once, I arrived to the kenmore I was told they had no rooms. I waited 20 minutes and the front desk clerk finally gave me a room. I had to re/pay for the new room although I was charged already through expedia for a room I never occupied.

All good, except very weak shower

All good, except very weak shower

The rooms are small but more importantly, the lack of cleanliness was definitely disappointing. Our original room was not cleaned, only the linens changed. Rust stains on the shower floor in all the rooms we checked out that just looked so gross. Water spots o the floor ext to the toilet was likely urine and the floors were very sandy. Also, visible black mold on the bottom of the ice bucket in every single room we visited as well as a musty/moldy odor in the rooms. We complained and was given another sub-par room - both rooms had no had soap in the bathroom dispensers, which had me grossed out thinking about all the surfaces touched by the unwashed hands of guests before us. How do you not check/refill hand soap dispensers? The manager was rude and dismissive and did not care about the lack of care or attention to cleanliness that affected our guest experience. I have a feeling all 3rd party booking guests may receive the same treatment. We had friends that booked direct - larger room and not as many issues, although they also had a moldy ice bucket. Beach chairs are also old and tattered. Don’t stay here. Pros - Location is great. Go for the onsite restaurant, Call Me Cuban Restaurant. The food and service at the restaurant are excellent. The hotel, not so much.

The rooms are small but more importantly, the lack of cleanliness was definitely disappointing. Our original room was not cleaned, only the linens changed. Rust stains on the shower floor in all the rooms we checked out that just looked so gross. Water spots o the floor ext to the toilet was likely urine and the floors were very sandy. Also, visible black mold on the bottom of the ice bucket in every single room we visited as well as a musty/moldy odor in the rooms. We complained and was given another sub-par room - both rooms had no had soap in the bathroom dispensers, which had me grossed out thinking about all the surfaces touched by the unwashed hands of guests before us. How do you not check/refill hand soap dispensers? The manager was rude and dismissive and did not care about the lack of care or attention to cleanliness that affected our guest experience. I have a feeling all 3rd party booking guests may receive the same treatment. We had friends that booked direct - larger room and not as many issues, although they also had a moldy ice bucket. Beach chairs are also old and tattered. Don’t stay here. Pros - Location is great. Go for the onsite restaurant, Call Me Cuban Restaurant. The food and service at the restaurant are excellent. The hotel, not so much.

Great room, & pleasant staff. Didn't realize our room would be directly over the bar area, so wasn't pleased with music playing until midnight. If we return, we'll be sure to specify a different location within the building.

Great room, & pleasant staff. Didn't realize our room would be directly over the bar area, so wasn't pleased with music playing until midnight. If we return, we'll be sure to specify a different location within the building.

Yes

Yes

It’s a cool looking hotel in a great location however. The bed is noisy, the AC is loud, the pillows are useless, the hot water is almost non existent (had to let run for 28 minutes before warm water made it there). If you are on the 2nd floor or lower, booming music until midnight. The front desk people were nice. Room was clean and bright. If you want rest, go somewhere else, if you are there for a great location, party and don’t care about sleep, this is your place.

It’s a cool looking hotel in a great location however. The bed is noisy, the AC is loud, the pillows are useless, the hot water is almost non existent (had to let run for 28 minutes before warm water made it there). If you are on the 2nd floor or lower, booming music until midnight. The front desk people were nice. Room was clean and bright. If you want rest, go somewhere else, if you are there for a great location, party and don’t care about sleep, this is your place.

Friendly staff, beautiful hotel, amazing room!

Friendly staff, beautiful hotel, amazing room!

Desk staff was friendly. Bedding was clean, but the surfaces in the room were kinda dirty. Very little sitting space. Ceiling fan made weird noises all night. Lots of noise coming from the hallway. TV remote didn’t control the TV but a little box hooked to the tv we had to expose before it would work. Had to turn off TV manually. You’re really just paying for location.

Desk staff was friendly. Bedding was clean, but the surfaces in the room were kinda dirty. Very little sitting space. Ceiling fan made weird noises all night. Lots of noise coming from the hallway. TV remote didn’t control the TV but a little box hooked to the tv we had to expose before it would work. Had to turn off TV manually. You’re really just paying for location.

Cute hotel in a great location right across from the beach, 15 minutes walk from the main shops . Nice rooms, but ours ( 207) which was more expensive with a view , was opposite the elevator and was VERY loud . It was windy , so we could hear the hotel sign rattling outside as well .

Cute hotel in a great location right across from the beach, 15 minutes walk from the main shops . Nice rooms, but ours ( 207) which was more expensive with a view , was opposite the elevator and was VERY loud . It was windy , so we could hear the hotel sign rattling outside as well .

Room was lovely and amenities great.

Room was lovely and amenities great.

Yes the air conditioning worked great. We did not eat breakfast at the hotel. The view from our room was amazing!

Yes the air conditioning worked great. We did not eat breakfast at the hotel. The view from our room was amazing!

very nice Hotel, good location and quiet .close to all ameneties.

very nice Hotel, good location and quiet .close to all ameneties.

Front desk very helpful; Rooms very clean Evening Live music was very entertaining

It was clean. The location of the hotel. The window was over looking another building. There was no view!!! The air conditioner was so loud it sounded like a a helicopter was in the room.

Been there multiple times, only thing that was bad this time is they took forever to clean the room

Been there multiple times, only thing that was bad this time is they took forever to clean the room

The location of the hotel was great! Check in was super easy!

The location of the hotel was great! Check in was super easy!

Room was nice and clean. However, there was no follow-up by cleaning staff on one day. Room was not properly serviced.

Room was nice and clean. However, there was no follow-up by cleaning staff on one day. Room was not properly serviced.

Yes

Yes

In the room. Fantastic for a kid friendly vacation. NOT!!! It hasn’t been updated since my stay 20 years ago. Sleeper sofa was ancient and had no bedding. Had to call front desk for pillows enough for the 4 of us too. Music blasting until all hours. Bright lights shined into the room all night long even with shades and drapes pulled. Stay two blocks down if you want to sleep.

In the room. Fantastic for a kid friendly vacation. NOT!!! It hasn’t been updated since my stay 20 years ago. Sleeper sofa was ancient and had no bedding. Had to call front desk for pillows enough for the 4 of us too. Music blasting until all hours. Bright lights shined into the room all night long even with shades and drapes pulled. Stay two blocks down if you want to sleep.

Did not get to stay there. No parking at all and staff couldn’t advise us. After circling for an hour we gave up - had to drive another hour at midnight to find another hotel.

Did not get to stay there. No parking at all and staff couldn’t advise us. After circling for an hour we gave up - had to drive another hour at midnight to find another hotel.

accommodation were great

accommodation were great

Staff knowledge of the area and what’s going on.

I do not recommend this hotel for many reasons. 1. Some days no hot water, half the time 5 minute wait to get warm water, but never gets really hot. 2. $40 resort fee added to your bill. They said that covered WIFI and bicycles 3. They have 5 bicycles. They said they are not rented often. The first hour is free, she then said that it is a $50/hour charge after that. You can rent bicycles from the CITI bike stands for $24 for the whole day and less per hour. 4. They charge you $100/day for incidentals, but will return money if inspection of room yields no damage. Mini bar items are charged to this, including a small bottle of water for $10.00. Everything is very expensive. 5. Front desk personnel do not welcome you when you enter. Playing with phone, working on computer, no one else there but you walking in or out. Most were young 20 year olds that had trouble understanding and speaking English 6. When I encountered workers in the hotel no one said hello or frankly smiled. 7. Windows dirty with paint on them (see pictures). Asked 5 times to get them cleaned. No action, no feedback, just crickets 8. Rooms very plain with blank walls. No pictures on the walls. 9. It is nice that they play music until after 1100 in front of the hotel. It is very loud. It is like living over a night club. Don’t get a room

Great location, excellent staff, entertainment on site.

Loved the ambiance just wish we had a microwave.

Great location. Large, clean room perfect for our family. Brilliant staff, very helpful when we left some items in the safe after check out! Parking next door to the hotel was very reasonable.

Prime location, clean, great staff, but small rooms

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was cleaned perfectly size of room was great

Nice accommodations and very easy access to the beach and local shops and restaurants.

Price to high

Spotless room. Great location.

The room had no black out curtains and a dirty floor.. the light pollution was pretty bad. If you like a dark room, probably not the place for you. You also may need more pillows, only 2 per bed. Staff was very nice though, and the location is fun.

Free bikes to check out the area

All great thanks

Location

The door of the room doesn’t lock well.

Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful

It was so close to the beach and one best breakfast restaurants

However, our room door was not latched when we entered the first time and after the room was cleaned the second day. The staff needs to make sure the door is closed before leaving.

There was loud noise coming from near HVAC machine, we couldn't sleep.

I arrived much earlier than check-in and gave them my bags for storage. Before they could return to the lobby, the manager had already informed the front desk that a room was available!

Friendly staff, lovely art deco hotel on Ocean Avenue

Room very clean. Courteous staff. Steps from Beach. Great location.

Awesome hotel

Staff good, but terrible hotel, very noisy

The hotel rooms are gorgeous however just to warn you it lasts the basic amenities that you get in Europe. No kettle for tea or coffee in the rooms, no hairdryer and not usb charging points. Its pretty and location was good. No room upgrade was given however they did leave a bottle of wine for my dad’s birthday

Great location with all you needs including water spots and activities

The room was spotless, and the staff was very helpful. Great location!

Location Odor

N/A Did not honor my booking. They say they couldn't find it however, I'm quite sure they overbooked and then lied about my booking. I spoke with the property the day before to confirm my arrival and they confirmed they would be prepared. Essentially no issues with my booking were noted and the property stated they would make note of my needed accommodation on my booking (meaning they had my booking). Just a complete mess however booking.com was phenomenal with handling the issue.

Rooms were so big. I am employers so welcoming

Staff was extremely courageous!!!

The room was very clean and the hotel was in a nice location to the beach and restaurants

The hotel was very clean and staff was very friendly. Location was perfect directly in Ocean Dr. would definitely stay again!

Staff has an attitude

The room and bathroom was so small. The water pressure was so low and made it so hard for shower.

Two beach chairs and towels were complimentary daily. With a 3 minute walk to the beach! Hotel room itself was fine, it is nothing crazy but suitable for sleeping and hanging out. The snacks they leave in the room (for purchase) were expired LOL.

After many days of research, we found this idyllic spot which was just perfect. The staff was amazing, the location was central to shops, restaurants and the beach, and the room was so quaint and comfortable. We had the most delightful experience here. I would stay here again and again.

Negatives: 1. The resort fee - should have been included on the booking fee. It’s sketchy behaviour and not customer friendly. 2. The steps at the front make it difficult to wheel in your luggage. 3. No pool. 4. The single elevator means sometimes you have to wait a long time.

Early check in would make it much better.

The second floor was a bit noisy due to the staff being loud in the early morning. They have their breakroom, maintenance room, and supplies room in between rooms, which makes it difficult for them to be quiet. Additionally, there’s an exit door that slams so loudly when the staff exits.

Television, telephone and elevator did not work.....great location but could live without staying there again. Girl at front desk didn't seem to care.

Location

Taxi service was expensive and it was hard to reach due to construction.

Great location ,very friendly and helpful staff, clean quiet , room and bed are very big

The toilet didn't work and the bathrooms were very small.

Super cute hotel with friendly staff

Breakfast was great view was also

Air con very noisy, they were hosting an event which was extremely noisy. Pillows very uncomfortable.

Great location. Courteous staff.

Kind and friendly staff and service! Best birthday trip ever! They made it special

Great Location, Great Amenities! Will definitely stay again.

Clean Room, great location

Love the Cardozo. It’s perfectly situated on Ocean drive across from the beach with easy access to restaurants, shopping and everything else. Will always return.

Good location.

Phenomenal staff, Indy and Tomas are awesome! Both restaurants attached are amazing as well. Thank you to everyone!

Beautiful, minimalist room with a great view of the beach. The sheets were clean, it was quiet and the staff was super friendly and even let us check in a little early because we were coming from a cruise. Great snack bar even though we didn’t use it. Loved the free bottle of wine when you are VIP and overall thought it was a great price. Would definitely stay here again.

Staff was very nice and great location

the staff was extremely friendly and rooms bright and clean. Great location, close to restaurants and beach

Very nice overall

The AC worked great and I was able to sleep great. The floor tiles in the room and bathroom are stained and old, so could use replacing, but otherwise loved the look and feel of the hotel. When I checked in, I was given a card with my room key, but nothing said about it, and I didn't look at it until the next morning where I learned I could've gotten a discount on my dinner the night before. It would've been nice if they told me that ahead of time. The restaurant staff ignored me while serving larger groups that arrived after I did, until I interrupted a server to ask for a menu, which she seemed to take offense to. After that, they were okay, but I felt that they weren't giving me the same attention since I was alone. I'll be staying there again next weekend, so we'll see how it goes.

A very nice stay.

We arrived at the Hotel and were welcomed by a receptionist with very limited knowledge of English so was unable to answer our queries. We had a suite booked but the room was extremely dated with broken furniture. What annoyed me most that despite having a suite there was only one mirror & the bathroom and no where else. There was no desk with chair to work on.

It's alright 👍

No explanation. And no excuses. I booked the room couple weeks before. So If you are going to this hotel don't be sure you will stay there. We were disappointed.

Breakfast was a bait and switch, if one wanted tea instead of coffee they'd have to pay for it. If one wanted orange juice instead of apple juice ... You guessed it, you'd have to pay for it. Paying for breakfast in advance is a scam and I would not be back to that hotel.

A great place to stay for a couple of days before your cruise with a lot of night life

Nice clean friendly family hotel. Perfect location .

Convenient to beaches and great location

Excellent location

same hotel Cardozo warmly welcomed and always an excellent customer service!!! I strongly recommend Cardozo hotel

We had a fabulous time at the Cardozo Hotel, what a vibe. Rooms were lovely, spacious and clean. No issues at all for us. Our stay included breakfast and this was also fabulous, well worth it and set us up for the day. Staff were great, loved that you get beach chairs and towels and just walk over to the beach. Close to Espanola way for great food and Lincoln Road for shopping, we walked and grabbed a Starbucks from just up the road. Would recommend and we will be back.

It was a quick two nights. Great location right off the beach

The room was a suite and was very nice and comfortable. We had a nice ocean view and the family really enjoyed it.

Parking just next to the hotel, beach on the front, quiet and great food at the restaurant

Beautiful room, friendly staff, close to everything on the strip

|I stayed before and after my Celebrity cruise. Hotel allowed me to pay for an extra night in advance (Sat-Sun) so that when we disembarked at 8am Sunday - i could check right into my room. First class service - I will only stay here any time I come to South Beach

Good stay

Foods and desserts of this restaurants are amazing, hoghly recommended

Great history.

Hospitable Staff, loved all the amenities. The best coffee offered daily to guests. Love towel and beach chairs included. This is our new place

Very clean, easy to locate on ocean drive. More info needed on where to go for breakfast. Low shower pressure and only warm water (the building is 100 years old). Very nicely renovated! Language barrier. Would definitely return though!

Everything was fantastic!!

We had a real lovely time there!

Room cleanliness

Clean rooms

Excellent staff

Clean room. Comfortable bed.

Comfortable room and friendly staff. Nice hotel with beach amenities and bikes.

Overall it was a great place to stay. The room was clean and the location was perfect. My only complaint is that there was not a single microwave on the property.

Across the street to the beach entrance. Customer Service was pleasant and friendly.

The overall property was excellent and customer service was perfect. The drawback the bathroom is extremely small including getting into the shower. The glass doors do not open entirely but at a corner entrance and the AC was very loud.

The hotel itself was fine. The loud music outside playing all night while guests are trying to sleep was obnoxious. Also, the hotel takes $100 a

I enjoyed the proximity

Great location. Noisy due to location

Pleasantly surprised by everything at the hotel for a one night pre-cruise stay. Would definitely rebook in the future.

The room was dirty and the bathroom plugged

The front desk staff was incredible. The location was across the street from the beach. It was a perfect experience. I don't go to Miami to party. I go to relax and that's exactly what I did.

So beautiful art deco property right on South Beach small and staff are excelkent

Nice and clean

Food options were endless and loved being directly across from the beach. The hotel even had chairs and towels to use which is great

Will be back! Amazing location. Across the street from the beautiful beach.

Extremely friendly stuff- always with a smile on their faces. My family had a great stay/ experience at this hotel.

Quaint boutique hotel right in the middle of the South Beach scene.

Property was nice but I did not like the pillows mattress was ok but not great. strangely we found random hair here and there ... The counter space in the bathroom was very limited. The staff was very helpful, friendly and forthcoming. I would recommend it to any one that like to stay close to ocean drive. I would stay there again.

Beautiful

This property is so nice! Clean, great location, the restaurant is wonderful. Great view of the water!

The room was terribly dirty and very small

4 stars only cause the TV and AC weren’t working for a while

Nice, clean and close everything.

Loved the history and the hotel’s story.

Loved the history and its connection to the movie “Hole in the Head”. I truly appreciated how the hotel paid homage to that movie with canvas prints of scenes from the movie.

It was good but didn’t get breakfast with our reservation or didn’t have microwave in room

Good price and close to south beach and pointe park.

Great service

The property is beautiful. The beach was great. The restaurants and stores were really good and close. I really enjoyed everything. I'm going to come back to visit again next year.

Uncomfortable beds. Noisy hallways. Thin walls. Construction started at 8:00 am.

Beautiful , clean with great and responsive staff!

The staff were courteous and friendly. The location was outstanding and it was clean.

Excellent hotel, friendly staff, awesome restaurant, modern rooms. Would definitely stay again!

there are cockroaches in the rooms and ants everywhere, from 1am until 6am the fire alarm sounded, I sat outside with the kids all night. I have only one question, what did I pay you for? For me to sleep outside next to the hotel, I have all the videos and photos

Nice property thats updated and clean

I enjoyed our stay. I was a cute small hotel but very classy. The food at the restaurant is so delicious.

The hotel is great, well located (the beach is right there), super clean and inviting! Who needs a gym when you can walk or run for hours on the boardwalk from the hotel. And the ocean is right there too! The room was fantastic, it was everything I expected and even more for my wife’s pre-birthday trip! Thank you!

This hotel was wonderful! It was exactly what we were looking for. Right across from the beach, easy to walk or bike around, clean and well kept. Such fun aesthetic! The only thing I was not the best was that the walls are thin so it isn’t the quietest place but also it was manageable.

This was a great reasonable stay for the money. The room was a bit small but we made it work.

Excellent service

Food music and wine The wife enjoyed it so did I

Always love the cordoza

Great Place

The fan and air conditioning was very noisy and the room could have used a mirror in in one of the bedrooms. - Three daughters and the wife having just a bathroom mirror to use wasn't convenient.

The hotel was nice and the staff were great and friendly. However the bathroom spelled like urine and we had to cal maintenance for hot water in the Am. I also still have not received my $100 deposit refund and it’s been almost a month since our stay.

They are always amazing and I’m so glad I was introduced to this property

The staff was great and very understanding and helpful

Awesome

We had such a wonderful time! The location is in the heart of South Beach, the service was lovely, the atmosphere is of vintage Miami and modern clean! Would stay again and again! And the bakery downstairs is a sweet bonus! Thank you thank you!

The air quality is remarkable Their attention to detail is superb. This is truly a first class property. The staff could not have been nicer Five star rating

Very clean and up to date but still the original look and character of the Miami hotel the original old school look on the outside fresh clean rooms and with the benefits of a beach chair and towel along with a very short walk across the street to the beach plenty on food options all in walking distance really a gem of a find and definitely my new favorite place in Miami to stay you won’t regret a vacation stay here

Closen to everything !

Great Location, Super Clean, Friendly and Accommodating staff !!!

Very close to everything

Love the hotel smelled very good. Stores nearby was able to swim on the ocean right outside. The hotel was able to book in early. I cannot wait to stay again.

Enjoyed our stay. Nice property. Conveniently located. The restaurant has good cuban food!!!

Great location, beach front. Friendly staff for check in and check out. Room was clean , bed was comfortable. Liked iced water by the elevator.

Very nice, typical Key West Old Town property.

I enjoyed my stay. It was small and cute.

It was good I like it and it’s a nice área close to the beach

Right on ocean drive, staff very friendly. rooms were clean and boutique like. you can ask for chairs and towels for the beach, at no cost. The beach is nice. public parking right around the corner for $20/day. Went with my wife and 2 kids. Would stay again.

Wonderful hotel. We stayed as a family of 4 and the hotel staff bent over backwards to make our stay wonderful. If you want a location right on south beach you cannot beat this. View of beach from hotel room and all the fun and restaurants right at your door

很方便，出门就是沙滩，酒店旁边就有停车场，停车价格不贵，早餐很好吃量也大

Everything was perfect!

Right in the middle of gay pride festival!! It was amazing.

The room was very small for the $300 a night. It did not have tissue, desk, body lotion, and only two 6 inch closets. Way over rated for the price!!!

Very clean and friendly staff

Location was great but room was just okay (we got a large suite but there were exactly 2 pillows on a king bed and the blinds did not block out the light enough). Staff was also hit or miss, the ones that spoke English well were very helpful. We had one major issue with this hotel - we forgot a jacket in the closet, called front desk less than 1 hour after leaving and told them we will come back for it when our cruise returns to Miami. Well we called and they said they will call us back when they find it, we never got a call back. Very disappointing that this happened.

Ok

I didn't realize "Parking Available" came with a $50/night charge. Furniture a little tired. Great location in the heart of South Beach

Great location! The staff was kind and the gesture of a hand written note in our room was a nice touch!

Good evening and enjoying my vacation

We had a great time staying at the Cardozo Hotel in South Beach. Great location with vibrant nightlife right outside the doors, multiple dining and bar options. During the day it is just across the street from the beach and convenient and safe to walk around. The hotel itself was nice, although the room smelled of cleaning fluids when we first got in and the shower was very loud to open and close. Otherwise, loved the vibe of the hotel and the surrounding area!

Amazing

The hotel is clean and the staff are super friendly. The walk to the beach is less than 5 mins and the complimentary beach chairs and towels make it worth the stay!

On ocean drive

Cons: *Outrageous deposit not listed when booking through expedia * The $40/ night resort fee states it includes beach loungers and even shows photos of beach loungers on the beach in their listing, but in fact they have foldable chairs that you have to carry to the beach with you and return. And they have a limited supply. * Our room was on the 3rd floor, the shower water pressure was low and the hot water was a hit and miss most nights and mornings. * on Day 3 the one elevator was out and like I said, we were on the 3rd floor. Pros: * The resort fee does included use of their bicycles. This was not listed. This was fun and easy transport. However they only have 5 bikes. You can rent bicycles for $8/hr not even a block down the road. * The $15 lunch special was packaged perfect for the beach. The Cuban Chicken and Cheese Burger on the beach was a vibe. The resturant also had live cuban music each night * The Patio area was beatuiful and great place to * walking distance to everything and I felt safe at the location.

Great location and beach access. Restaurant had good food and superior service.

The staff lacked hospitality and friendly customer service. Wasn’t very welcoming.

Fast an efficient check in process. Clean rooms and effencient stuff

My wife an I had an amazing time therr

The hotel experience was great! The location is central and the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful, making our stay incredibly enjoyable. The rooms were clean and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and relaxing space!

Our flight was delayed and we didnt hesitate to extend our vacation by a day and booked a THIRD time in a week. It smells LOVELY throughout. The staff was accomodating. Especially, the female manager. She is somewhat tall and thin. She was very social and effecient. The food was SO good and we loved our cocktails and bottomless mimosas. Your location just needs some minor touch ups and a decor upgrade for the indoor dining area. I highly recommend Cardozo and am always surprised by less than stellar reviews.

Front staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was clean, comfortable, and nice. And the space is very walkable to the beach, restaurants, and many other tourist destinations.

Great Hotel!

The main issue is the restaurant underneath the hotel! Our room was in floor 2 and right on top of the outdoor sitting area of the restaurant. They had DJ Saturday and Sunday night and was a horrible noise and vibration in our room that was disturbing us till 1-2 am! The staff was not helpful at all and they kept saying in 10 minuets it would be over which was a lie! This was our second time here, but for sure the last time!

The location of the hotel is good and accessible to the most attractive places in south beach by walking distance. Rooms are plane. Shower is small compare to the size of bathroom. The main issue is the restaurant underneath the hotel! Our room was in floor 2 and right on top of the outdoor sitting area of the restaurant. They had DJ Saturday and Sunday night and was a horrible noise and vibration in our room that was disturbing us till 1-2 am! The staff was not helpful at all and they kept saying in 10 minuets it would be over which was a lie! This was our second time here, but for sure the last time!

Very nice stay, the staff was friendly and accommodating, the hotel was clean and ideally located. The room was extremely comfortable and exceeded our expectations. Overall a wonderful stay!

Such a wonderful hotel. The staff was amazing and the restaurants at the hotel were awesome.