Catalina Hotel & Beach club

United States , Miami Area - FL
MIAMI BEACH, 1732 COLLINS AVENUE
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100 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Jolie

We loved our stay at The Ryder Hotel—it is a super cute and conveniently located hotel. The rooms are spacious, the amenities are great, and the staff is very helpful. My one piece of advice is to get to the pool early if you want a lounge chair as it is pretty small and fills up quickly!

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

Michelle

The hotel is clean and generally well maintained. We had some minor room issues with the door being poor fitting and letting in too much light/not being sealed well enough. The hotel pool is small but also well maintained. There is a party vibe and music is playing until 9p at the bars. We had a room over one of the bars and the room was very loud until 9p, perfect for a party crowd but not super relaxing. Would love to see them switch from the high packaging coffee creamer/sugar packets, one use coffee cups, etc to more eco friendly reusables.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Marissa

The decor is beautiful in the lobby and common spaces, pool and restaurant were nice as well. However, the accommodations weren’t up to par with the price of the hotel. The lighting in the rooms was awful. We were on the 2nd floor and our room just had a dark window with an iron gate- no balcony even though there plenty of space so not sure why they put that there to not let natural light in. It felt like we were in a dungeon. Also took 3 phone calls and several Hours to bring up a steamer. Had to call multiple times because the shower drain was clogged and the room phone wasn’t working which still never got fixed. Furniture in the rooms felt very cheap and thrown together for the overall vibe of the hotel. Overall wasn’t impressed with the actual accommodations, just the decor in the common areas.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2026

allison

The Little Palm restaurant is fabulous and has a great vibe!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2026

Natalie

Room was tiny and the overall layout of the hallways from our room to the elevator was a bit odd. Thin walls so you will hear the party people late into the night. Expensive for what is was but the highlight was the comfy bed and strong AC.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

susan

We have stayed at the Ryder many times now. Always provides a unique experience , service level is top notice with attention to detail and the best location. We’ll see you again soon!

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Daniel

Great location and the pool was a nice bonus. Good value for that area.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jun 2026

Melissa Marie

We arrived on a sat excited to sit by the pool and have a drink. We were quickly told by the hostess that we couldn’t sit in the open table areas without a reservation. It was near the fireplace and no one was sitting there. She was little help and was very rude. Poor first impression. We then continued to make our way to the pool bar to get a drink and the bartender was nearly as rude. Will not return for price we paid.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Austin

Very unique design. Staff missed cleaning room one day and pool area was very busy throughout most of the day. Staff very helpful at front desk for restaurant recommendations.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Peter

This hotel was upgraded along the lines of Scandanavian influence. The only thing I dont like is the cost of parking. The hotel needs to negotiate rates for customer parking. I arrived 4:45pm Thursday and left around midday on Friday. Cost $46. Absolute rip-off.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Paula

Rooms are nice and pool area is great! Nice bar area in little Palm

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Alberto

Great location. Very friendly staff. Awesome amenities. This was my second time here and I love it.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Rich

Great vibe and unbeatable location at the Ryder Hotel. We originally hoped to switch our king room to a double but were told the hotel was sold out. At check-in, the gentleman at the front desk let us know he had already placed a rollaway bed in our room for us — a great touch and much appreciated! The pool and bar scene were lively and fun, which really added to the experience. Only downside was the low water pressure in the shower. Other than that, it was a great stay!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Alexis

The hotel itself had a great aesthetic, a beautiful pool area, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, the actual room experience was very disappointing.

The room was extremely small for my husband, daughter, and myself. The space felt very cramped, including the bathroom, and it made the stay uncomfortable overall.

In addition, the TV in the room was broken and would not shut off unless it was unplugged. When I went behind the TV to unplug it, I discovered piles of dust built up behind it. Once the dust was disturbed, the air conditioning circulated it throughout the room, which unfortunately triggered an asthma flare-up.

To make matters worse, there was also hair left in the bathtub when I went to shower, which raised concerns about the cleanliness of the room.

While the property has a lot of potential aesthetically, the cleanliness, maintenance, and room size made this stay far below expectations.

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2026

Alejandra

Stayed one night and unfortunately had a disappointing experience, especially considering the price point. I already had a headache before arriving, and the first room had an extremely strong bleach odor that immediately made it worse. Even a staff member acknowledged how strong the smell was. I requested a room change, which the front desk accommodated, but later that evening I discovered dried blood stains on the bedding in the second room. At that point, since I was checking out early the next morning, I chose not to switch rooms again.

The staff was polite, and the location is great, but cleanliness and room quality are extremely important to me, especially at over $400/night. I expected a much better experience.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Amber

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2026

Debra

Nice hotel overall but high price for the value. A/C didn’t keep the room cool enough, shower water cut off twice, pool was nice but very crowded so difficult to get chairs. Good location, walkable to restaurants and shops.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Robin

Did not appreciate the hidden costs such as an amenities charge that I was not aware of when booking the reservation. Also, the charge of $58 a day to park your car is a bit too steep

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Emily Katherine

Our stay was great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Adria

Great stay

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Michael

Housekeeping was teriffic. As good as any. Better than most. Coffee shop was understaffed. Coffee was so so.

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Donald

Convenient location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Ashley

Clean spacious room, and in a great location. Friendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Faith

Lovely stay! Great location. Getting to the 4th floor was a little wonky as you need to take one elevator, walk down a hall, and take another, but if you don’t have the luggage trolly then won’t be an issue!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Stephanie Dawn

Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Valet was wonderful and fast. It was cold when we were there so we weren’t able to use most of the amenities. The coffee shop was delicious! Wish it was open the whole day! It’s very centrally located to downtown. Would stay here again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Jean

Great stay with my daughter to visit College of Charleston. Location was perfect for walking to everything.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

April

The Ryder Hotel was amazing. The best part was the super comfortable mattress and pillows. The sheets were soft and high quality. I melted into the bed every night and had the best sleep of my life!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

marcy

This hotel is so much fun! Everything about it is fabulous.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Wayne

The Hotel staff were very nice and engaging. Valet parking attendants very helpful. Great location. Standard room is adequate and has all of the amenities needed. The noise level from music at the pool level at night was intrusive. Bring a noise cancelling device. The coffee shop and morning restaurant openings need to be earlier. The room rate was $$$$ for graduation weekend. Overall, a good experience.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Susan

It was a beautiful hotel. Many up charges.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Kelsey

Friendly and accommodating staff

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Paul

Great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Theresa

Easy paid parking but can come & go as you want. Great location in center of everything. Nice hotel pool, restaurant & bar.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Jon

Property was very clean and comfortable. The location was perfect for walking through Charleston.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Lisa

Spacious room with very comfortable beds and pillows. Pool and bar like an oasis. Definitely a relaxing vibe. Clean and furnished well. Coffee shop an added bonus too.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Lyndsey

Onsite dining for all meals was a plus. Pool area was difficult to get limited seating that didn’t require a paid reservation. Very cute ambience. Some issues with the rooms. Left over contacts from previous guest on headboard. One cockroach in the room. Shower ran out of hot water by 3rd shower in a row. Tub didn’t drain well. Otherwise staff was very nice.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2026

Sara Kate

Gorgeous hotel in a prime location. But you should be aware that they charge a $38 amenity fee after your stay. (They advertise as all of these items included, no hidden fees, but then charge your card for this later)

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Robert

The pool heater was broken. Water too cold for swimming. Coffee in room only made expresso. These two issues ruined my stay as I only book hotels with a pool and coffee. The coffee shop opened at 7am. I wake up at 5am. I really should have gotten a major discount. The hotel itself was fine. Good location.

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Catherine

The vibe was lovely

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Terri

Parking access was super easy as we had to get the car in and out a few times. And when we woke up and it was raining, we were so happy to use the umbrellas in the closet for our morning walk!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Cynthia

Beautiful boutique hotel, such a great vibe! Excellent location with walking distance to all the shops and restaurants & waterfront. Staff is super nice and helpful! Especially loved the bar atmosphere and the amazing bartenders, phenomenal drinks! Rooms were clean and updated, nice retro look. We would absolutely stay again!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Jayce

Clean and fresh hotel in a great location. So close to many of the main sites in Charleston.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Elizabeth

Excellent boutique hotel. Walking distance to all downtown sites and restaurants. Would stay there again and recommend it to friends.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2026

Rich

Was okay, feel there are much better spots to stay at. Location was great though but expected more for the price. Premium king room was extremely small. Do not get a room on the 4th floor, it is a nightmare to go to your room as the main elevator only goes to the 3rd floor than you have to walk the long hallways to go to another elevator to get to the 4th floor. Staff was friendly though

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Janet

Great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Laura

I almost don’t want to share this hidden gem. Even though this hotel is small, it has everything you need for a great stay at affordable price. Our room was clean and spacious. Our shower broke and they immediately replaced a new shower head. Beautiful courtyard where my husband watched a game while we sat having drinks by the fireplace and listening to a live steel drum singer. The staff was polite and location couldn’t have been better. We will definitely be staying again. The only con is the small size of the pool which felt like bath water. Otherwise, we had a perfect stay at the Ryder Hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Julie

Everything was excellent - atmosphere, location, food, service.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Elizabeth

Great hotel with everything onsite you could want- parking, pool, morning quick coffee, restaurant with indoor
And outdoor seating. They’ve thought of everything. And the location is excellent.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Constance

It was great! The location was perfect! The hotel pool bar was a nice bonus. Would highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2026

Judy

Inadequate staff training and not enough staff at the front desk and the parking. Outrageous cost of hotel fees: pet etc.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2026

Hollie

Our room was not the best. Located on 2nd floor directly next to the bar. So no way to open curtains and loud at night and in the morning while staff is preparing for the day.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Caitlin

Cannot wait to come back! Loved all the little touches, the service, the room was very clean and location was perfect!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Amy

This hotel was in a great location and was perfect for our Charleston visit. Staff was wonderful. The valet parking is actually under the hotel so your vehicle is accessible if you need to get something from it but don't want to actually check it out. Amazing staff and lots of amenities. This is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2026

Christie

Pros:
-cute aesthetic
- great location it’s in a prime location in the city

Cons
- tiny pool is rented out on resort pass- we booked this hotel primarily because the pool was so pretty in pictures. In person it was a bit dated. Also beware there are only like 10 lounge chairs an 3 benches they call “cabanas” they rent them out in resort pass so ppl who aren’t staying there are using the amenities. This was terrible conspiring the pool is so small and seating is very limited. Needless to say finding a seat was impossible.

- my room was not cleaned properly I found globs of hair on the floor.

- it’s very cute but also dated it felt more like a beach hotel than a city hotel

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Donna

Parking very expensive

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Shannon

Room & hotel were clean and staff was helpful. The noise level of the music played at the bar was high and kept us up at night.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Patricia

Overall experience was ok. Housekeeping did not clean the first day. We had no shower wash. I requested that they re-fill it. They didn’t, and also took our used soap and did not replace it. We had to request soap from the front desk when we got back to our room at midnight. In addition they did not re-fill coffee pods for our coffee maker. Staff was friendly enough but overall they missed the mark.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Mai

I have no bad things to say. From service to decor, everything was top notch. Also love how the hotel smells!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Brittney

Wonderful hotel, beautiful room, great balcony, nice pool, and accommodating staff I would definitely return

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Laura

Ideal location for walking to points of interest around Charleston. Most importantly accommodations were very clean, room was spacious and staff helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a reasonably priced hotel in Charleston especially if they don’t have a car.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Allison

Room was clean. Area was a little noisier than I normally like as I was awoken out of my sleep one night due to truck deliveries.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Kathleen

Check in was quick and easy very friendly staff and very accommodating

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Martin

Staff were friendly. Rooms could have used some touch up but they were fun, Maid service could be better. Overall a nice hotel. Great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

kassaundra

The pool is so nice. The rooms and gardens are so clean.

Self

4/10

Poor

13 Apr 2026

Amy

Bathroom was very small and there was no water pressure

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2026

Abby

Overall, wonderful stay. The pool and Little Palm was great! The rooms were cute and the coffee shop was convenient. However, our room was a Premier King and, for the amount we paid, we had no view (completely covered by bush and gate, felt a bit jailish), the room was incredibly loud as it backed up to the restaurant, and the staff wasn’t as friendly as expected. We had a nice time all in all, but the ROI was lacking.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Michelle

Very nice place to stay and the location is perfect!!!

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Jami

Clean room, great environment. There were some glitches, one day we didn't have hot water and we didn't have a phone in the room to call front desk. But overall, would definitely go back. Great location and all very nice folks working there.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Alexandra

The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout my entire stay. I loved the proximity of the hotel to sites/restaurants and that it was in an easily walkable/safe area. The hotel pool/lounge area was a great plus although I wish you could order from QR codes from your lounger without having to go up to the bar. I ate from Little Palm once and the food was great and staff were friendly.

I will say that my room was very clean and had cute fixtures throughout but there were dark scuffs along the whole entry side of the wall. The bathroom’s metal toilet paper dispenser was nearly detached from the wall. The toilet was also very wobbly and was also detached from the wall. The shower water pressure was low and the water temperature ran cold during one of my showers.

The above wouldn’t deter me from staying here again though. Overall it was a great stay at The Ryder.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2026

Timothy

The room was extremely small. The bathroom was tiny. You had to shut the door to get ready. Would not stay here for the price.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Alex

Everything was fantastic. We will return!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Renee

Enjoyed our stay!
Pool was always super busy as they allow passes to non-guests.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Molly

The staff was so accommodating. They brought up a box fan and rollaway bed which they set up and fixed for us. Pool area was fun, coffee shop was good.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Sarah

The Ryder hotel is lovely, staff is friendly and attentive.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Kimberly

This hotel was so cute and the pool and restaurant/bar area were really great.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

Liz

It seems the vast majority of the rooms are around the courtyard which has loud music n TVs blaring until midnight. Checked out after one night.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Laura

Nice suite overlooking the pool. Plenty of room to spread out.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Leslie

What an adorable hotel. The rooms were great, the location was perfect for walking everywhere and the pool area was amazing (the waitstaff by the pool needs some training or maybe we were in the wrong. They only seemed to wait on the bachelorette parties and the folks in the reserved spots (which was a joke - 4 chairs were held until almost 2:00). Couldn’t get a drink unless we walked to the bar. Never seen anything like it. The rest of the staff was amazing - super helpful and friendly.
Would definitely stay again. Maybe skip the pool area

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Carolyn

Breakfast menu was fine but the bakery items, croissants in particular, could be much better. Room clean, comfortable and stylish. Staff helpful and friendly. Welcome drink a nice touch. Bar inside and out was attractive and comfortable. The cushions another pool need to be recovered. I do not think you should reserve and make guests pay for the couches by the pool.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

30 Mar 2026

Benjamin

The property is very dated and dingy. The pool area is nice, but while the property indicates it’s only for guests and day-pass purchasers, the hotel does not monitor this, so anyone can come and use the pool. It’s very clear that this is widely known, and the pool area is overrun with partiers. For the nightly rate, I’d recommend staying just about anywhere else in downtown Charleston.

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Andrew

Nice place; comfortable, spacious rooms; great location. However:

Be aware of a $38 daily \"Amenity fee,\" and a \"Credit Card Recovery Fee.\" Those made our stay nearly $250 per night. Also, on-site parking is valet, at $58 per day. We opted for a nearby self park at a max of $24 per day if you don't take the car out.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Brenda

Great our door space

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Eric

Clean room, friendly staff, cool decor and pool

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Mar 2026

Lori

They overbooked our rooms so half of our party had to go to another hotel .4 miles away which was REALLY disappointing since we all live in different states and wanted to spend time together and not have to walk back and forth.

The gym also was .4 miles away and had to pay a resort fee. Who wants to go that far to work out??

The hotel was nice and clean, staff friendly BUT SO FRUSTRATED about the rooms. Had they updated us prior we all could have gone to same hotel OR they could have sent us both to same location.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Dara

The hotel was great but on the weekend the pool was packed and people left towels on chairs that were not being used. It wasn’t clear if all those people were even staying at the hotel. It would have been nice to enjoy the pool more.

The place was clean and the location was excellent. The staff was very nice but the valet attendants were loud and you can hear them right outside the window early in the morning. If it wasn’t for the pool and the noise I would have given them 5 stars.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Nicole

The Ryder was a beautiful hotel located in a perfect location to see Charleston. The room was large and hotel staff were helpful. Highly recommend.

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Carrie

The best part of the hotel is its beautiful common area decor, pool is small but very comfortable and relaxing, the bars were lovely especially the outside bar was so inviting and a destination. The outdoor bartenders, Ashton and Gavin were so attentive and added to the stay. The indoor bartenders on Tuesday and Wednesday night basically wouldn’t give you the time of day for a very long time with customers sitting in front of them. The front desk staff was 100% amazing and accommodating. As beautiful as the hotel is in its common areas, the rooms left a lot to be desired. Our initial room was very small with absolutely no view, but they were quick to fix the situation as we were staying there most of the week so we greatly appreciated that. We had a maintenance issue, which did take three requests but on the third request someone came right away and solved the problem immediately and was very nice about it.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

David Allison

We were the oldest folks there! It definitely has a young vibe, but we loved it!

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2026

JOhn

Great location, the hotel refurb looks great, enjoyed Little Palm and the coffee shop. Was clean. To be honest, i dont know if its a generational thing, but not very friendly - ot sure what it was. Valet with the moustache was the most helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Samantha

The noise was HORRIBLE. You hear everything going on at the pool

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Melissa

Great location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Jennifer

Poolside v busy. Had a few issues but staff eas quick to resolve

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Beatriz

great location, clean room, many restaurants and shops nearby

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Karen

Excellent location and such a fun, and cool hotel! We loved our stay there

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Molly

Great walking location excellent Staff and pool area!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

mary

Fun stay. Great pool area! Cool rooms!

Partner

4/10

Poor

10 Mar 2026

Lora

We were on the fourth floor which is a chore to get to. They didn’t tell use we’d have to get off on the third floor walk across the hotel and get on another elevator. The water pressure was a nightmare. It would go from a full hot shower to a cold drop and then blast you with freezing water. We will not be staying here again. Very disappointed. The Ryder was on my bucket list.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Lauren Marie

Friendly staff, amenities, location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

May

Very helpful

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Adam

Great location, central to everything.
Clean facilities, friendly staff.
Would definitely stay again.
Only less than ideal aspect is amenity fee, which was not explicitly discussed during booking process or at check in. This seems pretty typical nowadays and is fairly reasonable, but would have been nice to know or even just pay upfront/price into booking.

Partner