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Catalina Hotel & Beach Club, a South Beach Group Hotel
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Nice place some things can be improved but so for all hotels. Nice size rooms that was cleaned daily very nice location near beach and shopping. For the price I had an awesome stay lived it the only the only thing my room key wasn't working in the door a lot. I had to tango with the door and key to gAin access.
I enjoyed my stay. Hotel staff was amicable and attentive. I enjoyed a great dinner and breakfast at the hotel's sister hotels. Hotel's location is within walking proximity to beach and Ocean Drive. Complimentary shuttle service is a great perk!
This was my 4th stay in Catalina. I can compare it to my last 3 stays. While most of the staff were accommodating. There were a lot of things that changed. First, the beach chair vouchers are no longer provided. I asked for a towel and voucher at front desk and the lady at the desk told me they discontinued it because "customers were complaining about it"(why would people complain for something we pay for in resort fee and convenience), then proceeded to hand me 2 foldable chairs to carry and walk with, to the beach 2 blocks away. She did not mention that there were discounts for $5 for a chair rental at the beach so I had to pay $40 for 2 chairs. Second, the manager "David" was utterly rude during happy hour. Making people line up during "free happy hour" behind the runners/service area, it shouldn't be blocked. Shouldn't happy hour be "happy" and social time? Not stressful. Sorry but I'd rather pay for $13 drink, not desperate. Third, I never had to pay to use the rooftop pool cabana/rest area and a bartender tried to tell me that I had to reserve and pay for it. I was never told that in the last 3 stays. What do we really get for the resort fees except for free towels? Internet didn't work, lost power X1 day. The only exceptional staff I've met was "Mike" the bartender and the guy that checked us in. While I've enjoyed my 3 of 4 stays in Catalina for its excellent location and nice rooms, I'm sad to say that I will be looking somewhere else for my next trip to Miam
Only pro is that it's conveniently located near beach, food and shopping.. cons: room is tiny, no door on shower but strangely it works without water splashing everywhere, low beds, uncomfortable, itchy covers (may be the detergent or low thread count on sheets), towels are rough, elevator tiny, pool the size of a motel 6 pool and water was cloudy like it was contaminated.. I'm still itching
Very nice hotel. Friendly staff. Close to beach. Shuttle driver was friendly until he dropped me off at airport. He asked for a tip 3 times. Told him i had bo cash. He was livid abd refused to get my bags out of shuttle. Then he pulled off aggressively. Ride was very bumpy. Kept running off road
There were red bugs coming out of the sink and in my bed. I have bites from these bugs while i slept. Not going back.
Great pool area and really nice staff will return!!!!!
Very clean,perfect location. Use garage behind H&M on Lincoln rd $15 per night it's a 7 min walk from the hotel.
Overall, I had a very good experience. The front desk staff were always very accommodating and the entire hotel staff were friendly. The rooms were very clean. The building with FKU restaurant was always extremely cold.
We would like to thank Gregori, Eddie, Nelson, Freddy and Carlos for making our stay extra memorable in sunny Miami. The staff and service was outstanding. We would recommend this hotel to all our family and friends.
Staff were friendly, very helpful , and place was great! I absolutely LOVED the atmosphere. Rooms were so comfy , and it was a delight waking up to the smell of food from Maxine's ! Hotel gave us free beach towels , a beach bag ,and discounted Beach chairs and umbrella. The aroma in the hotel was welcoming , doormen were very nice and helpful. My wife and I will stay there again! Amazing location
Pretty cute rooms, the pool and Roof decks are perfect. Staff was pretty friendly. Overall hotel is great. Only recommendation I would give is get a new elevator.
Was great location, staff was accommodating, AC was wonderful.
This hotel is located one block from the beach, on bustling Collins Ave. It's a good value given what one might expect to pay in South Beach. The three buildings that make up the hotel are furnished in a chic way, yet the hallways and the rooms seem a bit run down. We were there on two nights, one before leaving for Cuba, and then when our flight out of Miami was cancelled due to snow up north on our return, we were able to get several rooms back at the Catalina at a very good rate for members of our group. The first room we had was somewhat dark and small. The room the following week was on a higher floor and was bigger and brighter. No breakfast was included, so expect to buy breakfast at the outdoor restaurant in front of the hotel- a fun place to people watch.
For the price is worth the money! I stayed 2already end i will comeback again!
Nice hotel close to everything. The bar live music is great!!!
From check-in to check-out I was deeply disappointed. From a very condescending and rude employee that handled my check-in and would not make accommodations of for a mistake made on their end when making my reservation. To blood stains on sheets and unclean bathrooms, I was deeply disgusted at how I was treated over the course of 72 hours.
You walk through a restaurant to enter your room The room was not very big or nice It was above a loud restaurant and bar
Small, smell bad, old facilities, the pictures in the web site look like a big and new facilities but in the realitiy is another thing....... the air conditioning in the wall is very old and no work good..... BAD EXPERIENCE
Our room was very nice and had a great feel to it. Nice big bed and dim lighting made it a great setting for my boyfriend and I. And I loved that they had a nice big full size mirror which most places don't. Aside from being a tad on the smaller side it was perfect. I thought the Free happy hour was a great addition and we even met a few people during it. The location is perfect and you have everything around you in walking distance. We did take a Lyft to sugar factory but that was only 5 minutes away by car. Overall I would definitely come back to the Catalina ! Great experience for me.
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to Lincoln Road Mall
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- Free airport shuttle
Located in South Beach within a short walk of Lincoln Road Mall, Catalina Hotel & Beach Club, a South Beach Group Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Art Deco Welcome Center. This 190-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and free in-room WiFi. In the historical district, it's also near Lummus Park Beach and Jungle Island.
Dining
Enjoy dining at one of 2 onsite restaurants including Maxine Bistro & Bar, which specializes in American cuisine. Savor a meal from the privacy of your room with room service, or get a pick-me-up at the coffee shop/café. Start your day off with breakfast, available for a fee.
Rooms
All of Catalina Hotel & Beach Club, a South Beach Group Hotel's 190 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including iPod docks, refrigerators, and minibars. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and plasma TVs with cable channels. Tempur-Pedic beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Free local calls, safes, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.
Property features
2 outdoor pools, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas are featured at Catalina Hotel & Beach Club, a South Beach Group Hotel. Valet parking is USD 40.00 per night if you plan to drive, or hop aboard the free airport shuttle at scheduled times. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a business center, a library, and express check-in.
Guest reviews for Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
very nice hotel but my hotel key wasn't working
Everyone
Nice place some things can be improved but so for all hotels. Nice size rooms that was cleaned daily very nice location near beach and shopping. For the price I had an awesome stay lived it the only the only thing my room key wasn't working in the door a lot. I had to tango with the door and key to gAin access.
nice hotel, close to the beach and ocean drive .
Everyone
I enjoyed my stay. Hotel staff was amicable and attentive. I enjoyed a great dinner and breakfast at the hotel's sister hotels. Hotel's location is within walking proximity to beach and Ocean Drive. Complimentary shuttle service is a great perk!
stayed here for 4 days
Everyone
This was my 4th stay in Catalina. I can compare it to my last 3 stays. While most of the staff were accommodating. There were a lot of things that changed. First, the beach chair vouchers are no longer provided. I asked for a towel and voucher at front desk and the lady at the desk told me they discontinued it because "customers were complaining about it"(why would people complain for something we pay for in resort fee and convenience), then proceeded to hand me 2 foldable chairs to carry and walk with, to the beach 2 blocks away. She did not mention that there were discounts for $5 for a chair rental at the beach so I had to pay $40 for 2 chairs. Second, the manager "David" was utterly rude during happy hour. Making people line up during "free happy hour" behind the runners/service area, it shouldn't be blocked. Shouldn't happy hour be "happy" and social time? Not stressful. Sorry but I'd rather pay for $13 drink, not desperate. Third, I never had to pay to use the rooftop pool cabana/rest area and a bartender tried to tell me that I had to reserve and pay for it. I was never told that in the last 3 stays. What do we really get for the resort fees except for free towels? Internet didn't work, lost power X1 day. The only exceptional staff I've met was "Mike" the bartender and the guy that checked us in. While I've enjoyed my 3 of 4 stays in Catalina for its excellent location and nice rooms, I'm sad to say that I will be looking somewhere else for my next trip to Miam
u get what you pay for
Everyone
Only pro is that it's conveniently located near beach, food and shopping.. cons: room is tiny, no door on shower but strangely it works without water splashing everywhere, low beds, uncomfortable, itchy covers (may be the detergent or low thread count on sheets), towels are rough, elevator tiny, pool the size of a motel 6 pool and water was cloudy like it was contaminated.. I'm still itching
Everyone
Very nice hotel. Friendly staff. Close to beach. Shuttle driver was friendly until he dropped me off at airport. He asked for a tip 3 times. Told him i had bo cash. He was livid abd refused to get my bags out of shuttle. Then he pulled off aggressively. Ride was very bumpy. Kept running off road
nope
Everyone
There were red bugs coming out of the sink and in my bed. I have bites from these bugs while i slept. Not going back.
peaceful stay
Everyone
Great pool area and really nice staff will return!!!!!
Everyone
Very clean,perfect location. Use garage behind H&M on Lincoln rd $15 per night it's a 7 min walk from the hotel.
nice location.
Everyone
Overall, I had a very good experience. The front desk staff were always very accommodating and the entire hotel staff were friendly. The rooms were very clean. The building with FKU restaurant was always extremely cold.
great staff
Everyone
We would like to thank Gregori, Eddie, Nelson, Freddy and Carlos for making our stay extra memorable in sunny Miami. The staff and service was outstanding. We would recommend this hotel to all our family and friends.
Review comment
Laura, General Manager responded on May 6, 2017
Thank you very much for recognizing our staff! Thank you for choosing the Catalina Hotel for your lodging needs while in South Beach! We appreciate your feedback and welcome the opportunity to serve you again in the future.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write about your recent experience! We are happy to know that our staff was accommodating and your room was up to your standards. As per the Cons you mention, we would like to advise you that all hotels in South Beach require a credit card for incidentals what varies is the amount of the hold. For your security and ours we must take steps to ensure the safety of your credit card information. We hope you can understand. Once again, thank you and we hope to have you back soon!