Cardozo South Beach

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Daniel

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Carla

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

William

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

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Jesus

Had a wonderful time at the Cardozo. Ambience was lovely

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Brian A

Didn’t eat breakfast and didn’t park

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Michael

Fine.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

alan

Wonderful staffs

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Sean

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?

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Greg

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

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Janie

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Peter

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Toni

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Neelam

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

fulvio

Nice place, wonderful location

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

JOE VINCENT

I had a fantastic stay at the Cardozo Hotel. The room with a view was absolutely worth it—waking up to the ocean each morning really elevated the experience.

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.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2026

Mandy

Cons: Very disappointed in the size of a standard room. Double bed rooms are so small & Full size beds, not suitable for 2ppl per bed. Whats the point of windows if the view is garages on both sides. Bathroom is tiny, i had to lift the shower door to close it. No pool which i guess is my fault for not realizing beforehand.
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.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Michael

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2026

Phillip

Front Desk: Rude, no friendly welcoming greeting. When asked questions about things, what, huh? type of reaction. My expectation for any front desk staffs to be welcoming and being helpful and not giving attitude.

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...

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Vincent

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!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Rena

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

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Apr 2026

Nancy

Food was excellent on the premises

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2026

Nicole

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.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

David

On South beach

Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

Elsa

Disappointing this year. We had 2 pillows for a king size bed. TWO. asked for more and they brought one more.

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.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Joseph John

Nice hotel

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Racine

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.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

03 Apr 2026

Garifolla

Worst

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Eric

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.

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2026

Merve

We had a great stay! The hotel was clean, the location was perfect, and daily housekeeping was available upon request. The staff was very helpful, and we loved that they provided beach chairs and towels.

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

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

Andrew

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.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Peter

Rooms and location

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Zach

Great

6/10

Pleasant

28 Mar 2026

Brian

Booked a $639 room and got NO OCEAN VIEW.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Bertrand

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

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2026

Dean

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.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Emad

Wonderful Staff and great Stay!! Especially Luis, Indy and AMA

Thank you!

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Norman

Location was perfect food in restaurant was first class

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Richard

Everything was great

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Andre

This was a excellent hotel all 5 stars

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Adrian

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 ,

4/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

Aaryan

The location is 10/10, but the hotel itself falls short.

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.

Self

2/10

Poor

21 Mar 2026

Rafael

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.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

20 Mar 2026

Rebecca

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

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2026

mahmood

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

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2026

Melissa

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

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Carolyn

Lovely hotel and staff .

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

James

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.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Ana

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Tomasz

View + Location + Service + Cleanliness + Free Bikes

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Douglas

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Robyn

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

angela

The hotel was fantastic! From when arrived with staff Luis and idis were so helpful and kind

Room was beautiful and so clean!
Will definitely come back

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Tim

Courteous staff, clean facilities, and great loction

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

William F

Nice place right across the street from the beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Raleigh

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

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2026

Kim

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Robert

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!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2026

Stuart D

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.

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Feb 2026

Christine

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

17 Feb 2026

Brandon

Unfortunately, there were several misses during out time here.

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Michelle York

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

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2026

Marc Andre

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

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2026

Stephane

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

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2026

Maribeth

Clean room

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2026

Shelita

It’s a Cuban vibe. Restaurant and bar on site, both were tasty and at a good price. Staff is accommodating. Room is clean . Entire hotel is modern and updated as needed e.g new very modern bar stools. Hallway had a nice fragrance I was told by their newly hired Director of Operations Mgr there getting feedback from guest and staff and assessing the facility said the owner is the entertainer Gloria Estefan
My congrats to her. Great JOB

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

Gail

All great!

6/10

Pleasant

04 Feb 2026

Pamela

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.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Saira

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Stephen

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

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2026

Diane

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Tomlin

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

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Elizabeth

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.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Jan 2026

Dontay

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.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jan 2026

Irwin

All good, except very weak shower

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jan 2026

Dawn

Cons:
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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2026

Lorraine

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Allyson

Yes

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2026

Clint

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Lauren

Friendly staff, beautiful hotel, amazing room!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2026

Joseph

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.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2026

Alison

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 .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

Walecia

Staff extremely nice and helpful, especially Indhyra Carola Ortigoza Urdaneta at the front desk, who helped me find the best resolutions to some travel glitches I encountered.
Room was lovely and amenities great.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Jessica

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

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Joshua

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

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Michael

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Melissa

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

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2026

MARIANNE

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Desiree

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Alfonso

Clean room, Nice location, kind staff.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Jan 2026

Virginia

Sexual protection and sex toy package available
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.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

14 Jan 2026

Delaney

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.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Rengena

we didn't have the breakfast but the staff, coffee,
accommodation were great

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jan 2026

Robert

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

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jan 2026

Marc

Have reviewed over 300 hotels all over the world so I am pretty particular and are not easily wowed. We travelled most of the year in hotels on Europe, USA, and Caribbean.
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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Chris

Great location, excellent staff, entertainment on site.

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2026

Valeen

Loved the ambiance just wish we had a microwave.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Gemma

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2026

mohammad

Prime location, clean, great staff, but small rooms

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

shartika

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