$99 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Jan 9, 2013 Check-out: Jan 10, 2013

Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa

3 stars
8701 Collins Avenue, Miami, FL 33154

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.9
out of 5
101 reviews
Good hotel

Just a few steps to the beach, clean rooms good location See full review

  • Seda
  • Dec 7, 2012
Great room

I enjoyed every bit of my stay. No complaints. great service and friendly staff. See full review

  • RiaSoLovely
  • Aug 12, 2012
Americana style at budget Miami North Beach hotel right on the water
Get a direct oceanfront room in exciting Miami at the Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa on Collins Avenue. This hotel is just 20 minutes north of South Beach. View aquamarine waters from 10-stories up at this large tower property that sits up against the famous beach. A full-service spa, fitness center, restaurant and shuttle to various hot spots make this an all-round convenient Miami hotel. Free high-speed wireless Internet access available through the Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa.

Highlights
  • Free high-speed wireless Internet access available through the hotel
  • Fitness center
  • 1950s Americana diner serves breakfast (free), lunch and dinner
  • Shuttle to South Beach
  • Sip drinks and sunbathe at private oceanfront pool
Rooms

The Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa is a 225-room property. Each interior is equipped with satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and coffee maker. Guests of the Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa enjoy the free high-speed wireless Internet access provided in all rooms. Junior suites also are available.

Features

An array of free guest perks at the Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa include the use of a complete cardio and weight fitness center and the use of beach and pool chairs. Active guests also walk and jog the shoreline park adjacent to the hotel. After working up a sweat, cool off in the oceanfront swimming pool that offers a private setting far removed from Collins Avenue. Order lunch on the deck and take in the sea air. The Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa offers 24-hour security, a coin-operated laundromat and on-site parking (fees apply).

Dining

Classic Americana retro neon, a stainless bar and a hot rod car adorn the restaurant at the Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa. Continental breakfast is complimentary for guests. The 1950s style lounge at the Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa offers poolside service.

Recreation

The Nirvana Spa at the Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa allows guests to retreat into a Turkish bath-inspired setting for an indulgent morning or afternoon. Facilities include a steam room, sauna, salon and massage treatment rooms.

Transportation
  • Miami International Airport (14.9 mi/24 km)
  • Port of Miami (11.9 mi/19.1 km)
  • Shuttles to South Beach and Aventura Mall
Attractions
  • North Shore Open Space Park (adjacent)
  • Bal Harbour (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Miami Beach Convention Center (6.3 mi/10.1 km)
  • South Beach (7 mi/11.3 km)
  • Aventura Mall (7.1 mi/11.4 km)
  • Gulf Stream Park Race Track (9.2 mi/14.8 km)
  • American Airlines Arena (11.5 mi/18.5 km)
  • Sun Life Stadium (13.2 mi/21.2 km)
Business
  • Meeting space accommodates up to 200 people
  • Copy and Fax services
  • Free high-speed wireless Internet access available through the hotel
  • Complimentary weekday newspapers

Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa Rooms

Standard Partial Oceanview
Standard Partial Oceanview with two double beds includes all the standard amenities.
Superior Partial Oceanview
Superior Partial Oceanview with two double beds includes all the standard amenities.
Junior Suite
Junior Suite with two double beds includes all the standard amenities.
Deluxe Oceanfront
Deluxe Oceanfront with two double beds includes all the standard amenities.
Standard Bayview
Standard Bayview with two double beds includes all the standard amenities.

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Hotel Map

25.8721 -80.1214
Area served
Escape into paradise on your Miami getaway at Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach and Spa hotel.

Nearby points of interest

  • Biscayne Point: 0.5 mi
  • North Shores: 0.8 mi
  • Bay Harbour Islands: 1.2 mi
  • Normandy Shores: 1.4 mi
  • Normandy Isles: 1.5 mi
  • La Gorce Country Club: 2.5 mi
  • Emerald Lake: 3.2 mi
  • Oceanfront: 4 mi
  • Maule Lake: 4.7 mi
  • Bayshore Golf Club: 4.9 mi
  • Morningside Park: 4.9 mi
  • Bettcher Gallery: 5 mi
  • Dumfounding Bay: 5.3 mi
  • Lincoln Road Mall: 5.7 mi
  • Espanola Way: 5.9 mi
  • Biscayne Point: 0.5 mi
  • North Shores: 0.8 mi
  • Bay Harbour Islands: 1.2 mi
  • Normandy Shores: 1.4 mi
  • Normandy Isles: 1.5 mi
  • La Gorce Country Club: 2.5 mi
  • Emerald Lake: 3.2 mi
  • Oceanfront: 4 mi
  • Maule Lake: 4.7 mi
  • Bayshore Golf Club: 4.9 mi
  • Morningside Park: 4.9 mi
  • Bettcher Gallery: 5 mi
  • Dumfounding Bay: 5.3 mi
  • Lincoln Road Mall: 5.7 mi
  • Espanola Way: 5.9 mi
  • Art Deco District: 6 mi
  • Albertini Arts Gallery: 6.5 mi
  • Jungle Island: 6.8 mi
  • Palm Island: 6.9 mi
  • Pulse Miami: 7 mi
  • Trinity Episcopal Cathedral: 7 mi
  • Miami Children's Museum: 7 mi
  • Tina Hills Pavillion: 7.4 mi
  • Port of Miami: 7.4 mi
  • Dodge Island: 7.5 mi
  • Miami Chinatown: 7.5 mi
  • American Airlines Arena: 7.5 mi
  • Freedom Tower: 7.7 mi
  • Bayside Marketplace: 7.7 mi
  • Joseph Caleb Auditorium: 7.7 mi
  • Fisher Island: 7.8 mi
  • Ice Palace Film Studios: 8.1 mi
  • Miami Dade Public Library: 8.2 mi
  • Lummus Park: 8.3 mi
  • East Little Havana: 8.9 mi
  • Sun Life Stadium: 9.4 mi
  • Miami Seaquarium: 9.9 mi
  • Latin American Art Museum: 10.1 mi
  • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: 10.4 mi
  • Northeast Coconut Grove: 11.8 mi
  • Metro Dade Cultural Center: 11.9 mi
  • Granada: 12.4 mi
  • CocoWalk: 12.4 mi
  • Barnacle State Historic Site: 12.6 mi
  • Miami Lakes Country Club: 12.8 mi

Amenities

  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible parking
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Conference facilities
  • Elevators
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • FREE continental breakfast
  • FREE internet
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Health club
  • High-speed internet
  • Indoor pool
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Wheel chair access
  • Wireless internet

Dining

American Classic
Dining American Classic Restaurant and Bar On Property. Open Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner. Outdoor Pool Bar

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
0400
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (101)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa

Overall score

2.9 / 5
101 out of 101
Amenities:
2.9
Room cleanliness:
3.5
Hotel staff:
3.2
Room comfort:
3.2
Location:
3.5
Value:
3.1

59% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa

Reviewer score

2
mrhobby
nyc
Dec 28, 2012

pathetic

Don't be fooled by low price. Hotel will double it by additional charges and fees. Staff is rude and unwelcoming. Will never come back here.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
2
Value:
1
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Flanigans! Absolutely amazing seafood restaurant.

Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa

Reviewer score

2
Wildcat Super Dad
Kentucky
Dec 26, 2012

My Dezerland Review

Not the most polite staff - The breakfast is a fiasco - the staff will knowingly mislead you - be careful for additional charges! Elevators are extremely slow and not enough of them - over crowded. Stairs into hotel lobby are just too much when unloading luggage - poor design. Parking was ok - but the entrance is not very safe especially with large vans.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Cuban food not far from hotel was good - I like to try to taste the local fare when traveling.

Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa

Reviewer score

3
Sunny guy
herndon, Virginia
Dec 26, 2012

Good location hotel

We stayed in this hotel for 6 nights. It is right on beach and has a pool and spa. We would spend mornings on the beach. Location is really good. I would say if there can be any better location it would be on south Miami beach but maybe not with these room rates. This hotel charges Resort fees ($10 per day) though it isn't mentioned on the site & also the breakfast isn't free. Also it charges $11-$15 per day parking fees. Keep that in mind while planning.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa

Reviewer score

3
MiamiExplorer
Gainesville, Florida
Dec 25, 2012

Great view, ordinary room

The view of the ocean from its big window was great, but nothing else is above par. Small bathroom, wet floor, cockroach on bed sheet, AC didn't work properly.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa

Reviewer score

2
Cee Cee
Landover, Maryland
Dec 12, 2012

Not so great!!

The location of the hotel is in North Beach and to far from town. It sits right on the beach which is great!! Hotel front desk staff was not friendly at all. Room was small really only made for 2 people, not 4.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
2
Value:
2
Nightlife tip: Not Applicable

All night life is in South Beach. Great outdoor bars and restaurants.

Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa

Reviewer score

4
Seda
Istanbul
Dec 7, 2012

Good hotel

Just a few steps to the beach, clean rooms good location

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa

Reviewer score

4
CruzenK
Nevada
Nov 27, 2012

Clean and no bugs

There is a lot to be said about clean and no bugs in this part of the world. I have stayed here three times and I am booked again in January. It's on the beach and a great location as far as the city goes. Yes you have to pay for parking, but most places along the beach you will have to pay for parking. The building is older but most are in this area. The staff will take care of you, and they have a great place to eat right down stairs. No fighting traffic in a city you can get lost in without trying. This is the first place I look when I am coming to MIA.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa

Reviewer score

4
RiaSoLovely
Jax, FL
Aug 12, 2012

Great room

I enjoyed every bit of my stay. No complaints. great service and friendly staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa

Reviewer score

3
RAISA
CONNECTICUT
Jul 26, 2012

YEARLY TRIP

THE FOOD IS TERRIBLE i HAVE BEEN THERE 4 YEARS RUNNING ON THE 7 DAYS I WASTHERE MYROOM WASD READY BEFROE4 ONLY ONCE BECAUSE I COMPLAINED. THE REST OF THE TIME I WAS GONE ALLDAY AND CAME BACKAT4 AND 5 AND THER ROOM NOT READY. THE RESTAURANT FOOD WAS REALLY BAD , THE PARKING HAD MORE CARS WITHOUT PARKING PERMITS THAN THE ONES WITH PERMITS. THE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WASD PRETTY BAD TOO. I LOVE THE HOTEL AND THE LOCATION BUT IS A SHAME THEY RUINED IT T

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Not Applicable

TAKE THE BUS TO AVENTURA AND LOOK FOR THE SERVICES GOOD SHOPPING AREAS ALSO BUS NEAR BY

Review of Howard Johnson Plaza Dezerland Beach & Spa

Reviewer score

3
Space Time Tourist
Business
Brooklyn, NY
Jul 22, 2012

Had a nice stay

Stayed at this hotel for a week. Nothing special, but not bad either. Located right on the beach, which is always great! The staff was really friendly and accommodating. There's a car-theme going on, and the restaurant had classic cars chopped into booths. There's a Russian spa downstairs with 3 saunas, although only 1 was working. There's also a pool table and a car-themed pinball game that's pretty great. I got 6 million points before the ball got stuck.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

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