Riu Florida Beach Hotel
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--FL/Miami/Riu_Florida_Beach_Hotel.h42631/
Hotel Overview
Loved It!
Great hotel...Great staff...beautiful beach...I highly recommend it.
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DPass
- Oct 15, 2012
I'd do it again
I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. I was there for Art Basel Miami when the town was packed. (I know;...
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MB Art Lover
- Feb 17, 2013
Family-friendly hotel near South Beach with pools and breakfast buffet
All-inclusive travelers might know the name Riu from past vacations, but this Miami Beach property is different with bookings including room only. The 284-room hotel has direct beach access, an adult and children's swimming pools and a poolside bar and grill. An extensive breakfast buffet -- which includes on the spot cooking stations -- draws the regulars and guests can pay separately. South Beach's major attractions, from the Art Deco District to Lincoln Road Mall, are less than two miles away.
Riu Florida Beach Hotel Rooms
- Double Room
- Standard spacious room with 2 double beds, air conditioning,mini bar , in-room safe, color satellite TV with premium channels, ceiling fan, iron and ironing board, radio alarm clock and hair dryer. NO MEALS INCLUDED WITH RATE and ALL ROOMS EQUIPPED WITH 2 BEDS.
- Superior Double Room - Ocean View
- Superior and spacious ocean view room with 2 double beds, air conditioning, mini bar, in-room safe, color satellite TV with premium channels, ceiling fan, iron and ironing board, radio alarm clock and hair dryer. NO MEALD INCLUDED WITH RATE and ALL ROOMS EQUIPPED WITH 2 BEDS.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Pool
- General
- Concierge
- Activities
- Pool
- Health club
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- Parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Miami Beach, FL
- Nearby airports
- Miami International and Ft. Lauderdale International Airports
- Area description
- Located right on Miami Beach, 12 miles fron the airport and very close to the famous art-deco neighborhood and Ocean Drive. Nearby are Lincoln Road Mall, Theatre of Performing Arts, Ocean Drive sidewalk cafes and restaurants and Convention Center. Nearby activities include tennis, 18-hole golf course, volleyball and bike rental. Valet Parking service available, $20.00 per day Limited Availability
Nearby points of interest
- Oceanfront: 0.5 mi
- Bayshore Golf Club: 0.7 mi
- Lincoln Road Mall: 1.2 mi
- Espanola Way: 1.5 mi
- Art Deco District: 1.6 mi
- La Gorce Country Club: 2 mi
- Palm Island: 3 mi
- Normandy Isles: 3.2 mi
- Fisher Island: 3.3 mi
- Jungle Island: 3.5 mi
- Dodge Island: 3.5 mi
- Miami Children's Museum: 3.6 mi
- Morningside Park: 3.7 mi
- North Shores: 3.7 mi
- Port of Miami: 3.8 mi
- Oceanfront: 0.5 mi
- Bayshore Golf Club: 0.7 mi
- Lincoln Road Mall: 1.2 mi
- Espanola Way: 1.5 mi
- Art Deco District: 1.6 mi
- La Gorce Country Club: 2 mi
- Palm Island: 3 mi
- Normandy Isles: 3.2 mi
- Fisher Island: 3.3 mi
- Jungle Island: 3.5 mi
- Dodge Island: 3.5 mi
- Miami Children's Museum: 3.6 mi
- Morningside Park: 3.7 mi
- North Shores: 3.7 mi
- Port of Miami: 3.8 mi
- Normandy Shores: 3.8 mi
- Trinity Episcopal Cathedral: 4.1 mi
- Bettcher Gallery: 4.2 mi
- Biscayne Point: 4.2 mi
- Tina Hills Pavillion: 4.3 mi
- American Airlines Arena: 4.3 mi
- Pulse Miami: 4.4 mi
- Bayside Marketplace: 4.4 mi
- Freedom Tower: 4.5 mi
- Albertini Arts Gallery: 4.7 mi
- Ice Palace Film Studios: 4.9 mi
- Miami Dade Public Library: 5 mi
- Lummus Park: 5.2 mi
- Bay Harbour Islands: 5.6 mi
- Miami Seaquarium: 5.7 mi
- East Little Havana: 6 mi
- Emerald Lake: 6.7 mi
- Joseph Caleb Auditorium: 6.9 mi
- Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: 6.9 mi
- Latin American Art Museum: 7.3 mi
- Northeast Coconut Grove: 8.3 mi
- Maule Lake: 9.1 mi
- CocoWalk: 9.1 mi
- Barnacle State Historic Site: 9.3 mi
- Dumfounding Bay: 9.8 mi
- Cape Florida Lighthouse: 9.9 mi
- Granada: 10.1 mi
- Miami Chinatown: 10.9 mi
- Metro Dade Cultural Center: 11.1 mi
- University of Miami: 11.3 mi
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Meeting room available. 1 conference room with 1,334 sq.ft.
Dining
- Coral Restaurant
- Buffet style restaurant serving International and local specialties and cooking stations.Open for Breakfast and Dinner.
- FLORIDIAN Lobby Bar
- Pizza, salads & pasta will be only available during kitchen's opening hours (06:00 pm - 10:00pm). From 10:00 pm until 00:00 am, only the sandwiches will be available.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- 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.
Guest Reviews (126)
Ratings and reviews for Riu Florida Beach Hotel
- All travelers (126) 3.3 / 5
- Business (10) 3.5 / 5
- Couples (45) 3.2 / 5
- Families (33) 3.2 / 5
- Friends (25) 3.3 / 5
- Singles (5) 2.4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.6
- Hotel staff:
- 3.6
- Room comfort:
- 3.3
- Location:
- 3.7
- Value:
- 3.3
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
"The bad, the terrible, and the worse"
This trip compared to my previous trips was horrible! The hotel had a hidden charge that was not listed. When I went to Las Vegas in February it was fantastic, and there was no hidden charges. They were up front about additional fees. No one in the Hotel spoke english. The hotel room was dark, dank, and dem. I was surprised when the Hotel had absolutely no wash clothes!!!!! I would NEVER stay at the RIU Miami Beach Hotel again, or any other RIU for that matter!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Mom and wife 24/7
Not worth it
Not what expected. Pictures do not reflect reality. The room was horrible. A waste of money. The food was expensive and terrible. Really the worst experience and we went with our kids.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Nice!!
Nice experience. Comfortable lobby, bar area and pool area. The on site resturant was decent and priced well.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Spoilt Traveller
Abysmal, more motel than 4-star hotel
Service and accommodations are not at 4-star level. Both more akin to a motel. Also, location is not really South Beach. The Lincoln Dr strip is on 17th, Ocean Dr starts even lower. The hotel is on 31st. The surrounding area is not pleasant either. The hotel is surrounded by abandoned building that are falling apart.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
Stay close to 17th and Collins Av for all the entertainment and the action.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
ok
The hotel is ok. pool is nice. Standard Latino service..at times slow, and with an attitude. We had a nice ocean side room. Rooms are large, but very sparsly furnished
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
The best resturants are on Lincoln Street about 1 1/2 mile toward south beach. It is a nice walk along the board walk. Do not eat on Ocean Blvd. Most everwhere is a rip off. High prices and lousy food!! The people watching is better on Lincoln. It is a nice pedestrian street.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Riu Flordia Beach
This is a great economical option that has a great pool and is right on the beach! It is a little further away from everything, but a short bus ride for $2 will get you to Licoln Rd. The ocean view room is worth the extra money as the rooms and bathrooms are bigger. The rooms are outdated, but clean and serve their purpose.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Jsquad
Great for the Price
When we arrived early they were very helpful. They were willing to store our luggage and let us use the pool area. After further check they had a room available and let us check in super early. It was great. The hotel was clean as well as the room. The room was a good size, and the cleaning lady did a great job on the room. The pool area is nice, enough space to lay out and is one of the better ones in Miami beach. Being American, just expect going in that you wont understand what anyone is saying. All in all a good experience.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Nexxt Cafe on Lincoln Drive, great selection and great food.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
it was a quick getaway
It was ok, being that I booked my trip last minute during spring break. It was ok for the money, not the best but not the worst. My main concern was easy access to the beach, and that it was. The hall ways had a funky smell, that was a turn off. The t.v.'s were not flat screen, with it being 2011 and all I would of expected the room amenities to be upgraded. Overall it was not that bad, if your like me, and you only stay in the room to sleep then you won't mind the room. Definitely not the place to go for a honeymoon.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Entertainment tip:
Short drive from hotel
Stay in south beach if you don't like to drive everywhere
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Busy Bee Traveler
Great views, location and beach.
The hotel was a very good value considering the price of hotels in Miami Beach. It has an ideal location on the beach and the pool and surrounding area was very nice. It is a little far from the "action" at South Beach, but only an inexpensive cab ride away, which is a value when compared to parking cost in that area. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it. Only negatives were the limited dining options inside the hotel, no coffee service in the room and the front desk staff were a little stiff and slow at check in.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
For quick light meals, the Tropical Cafe is two short blocks from the hotel and serves excellent inexpensive food.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
seval hauser
customer
i loved riu florida beach hotel most importantly the employes.. they are very nice. i enjoyed my time in riu beach hotel. if I go back definably i will go back in riu florida beach hotel because i loved the employes one specially [...] at the front dest thank you so much!!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
