Name: Cardozo South Beach
Address: 1300 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, 33139, US

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

WOOHYUN

Wonderful place to stay👍

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

daniel

1

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Mey

Customer service was not that well organized. Had my reservation cancelled without advising and waited about an hour to get another room. They originally wanted me to get a smaller room but after insisting I was able to get the original room. We received a complimentary breakfast but staff seemed upset about it when ordering. Food was not what we ordered but we just wanted to get out and start our day. Overall it was ok.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Chandra

Like a boutique hotel

4/10

Poor

23 Jul 2026

James

Staff too occupied on telephone..seemed to be a inconvenience to help..heard other customers complain of termites in room and service still booked room..probably not book here again

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Shana

Very accommodating and helpful! In a great area ! Staff is amazing room was great !

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Dao

Everything was perfect. We very much enjoyed our time.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Errol

As advertised. Right off the beach and in the heart of south beach. Enjoyed the hospitality, room, and ambiance of the hotel. Will definitely stay again soon. Thank you.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Mckenzie

Great hotel and staff were amazing

2/10

Poor

21 Jul 2026

Dayna

Arrived to a very nice room with broken air conditioning. They said it couldn’t be fixed and moved us to an inferior and smaller room. We eventually got moved back to the “nicer” room. In which our toilet leaked (clean) water, the towel bar in the bathroom was broken and when they finally got around to cleaning the room it was at 4pm. The elevator was out of service for three of the four days we were there. The shower water pressure was non existent and the shower water turned from cold to warm only after ten minutes running. Never did it get hot. It was better to shower at the public shower on the beach! .noise level was beyond reasonable until 4 am all three nights we stayed there.. Staff is courteous and well trained to deflect all of these problems and very good at protecting management so you never have the opportunity to speak with management. It’s a great location for the beach but it’s falling apart,including the check in where the computer system and printer were not working.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

Stefan

The room was amazing. We had a two bedroom one bathroom with two king beds overlooking the ocean! The only thing I didn’t realize was that the South Beach bar music would be playing very loud until midnight that could be heard in our room.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Paul

Exceptional value for money

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Elston

Excellent stay. The location is perfect. We stayed in a King Courtyard room and did not have any problems with noise. Everyone at the front desk was super friendly and helpful! Highly recommend the Cardozo Hotel and would definitely stay again! Thanks for the great stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

MARK

Enjoyed everything. Will highly recommend and will stay again.

4/10

Poor

12 Jul 2026

Bassem

Staff is not friendly at all, lady who checked me in was extremely aggressive and unfriendly
The hotel is Very noisy till late night

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Dasmill

Súper good !👌👌👌👌gggggg

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Ryan

Great placement along Ocean Drive! Saturday night was loud but we’re not in Miami Beach to sleep! The food on site was incredible! Having choices right where you’re staying is perfect! The live music out front was awesome. We didn’t get to take advantage of all the amenities which isn’t a terrible thing since there are so many and we got lucky that the hotel coffee pot was directly outside of our suite on the second floor! Luis was very helpful and inviting upon our arrival. This stay was pure perfection! Gloria knows how to make you feel welcomed in Miami!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Mary Ann

Great location, excellent service and the restaurant on site amazing. I will never stay anywhere else. Highly recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

LaTanya

Exceptional staff, super clean hotel, spacious & fresh rooms with plush beds + soft linens. I would definitely return to this property.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Letesha

Great hotel great staff 👌

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Enrique

This hotel was amazing! We will be back! Staff was great and so accommodating to us during our stay. Rooms were perfect for us. We enjoyed using the bikes that were available to us. This is the perfect location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Tori

Beautiful hotel, great location, friendly staff, clean rooms! We had a wonderful stay!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Wilfred

I like it wasn’t too far from the beach. Room was nice clean but no ice machine on the 3rd floor, no microwave or fridge. Parking was supposed to be valet and wasn’t due to World Cup was in town. Restaurant was in the hotel the food and staff was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Colin

Lovely stay in an iconic hotel. Even though it was crazy busy with World Cup visitors, the staff were helpful and service was good. On-site restaurant is excellent and the location can't be beat.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Jianhong

The staff were very accommodating and allowed us to check in early when possible.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Charles

Great hotel, well presented and great location, food & dining options. Will 100% stay again

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Heather Villarreal

EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT!!!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Daniel

We really enjoyed our stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Manuela

Loved our stay. So clean, staff was very friendly and helpful, and we used the bikes, beach chairs and towels (a great plus!). Will definitely come back.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

Juan

The hotel is well located, but the overall guest experience was disappointing due to inconsistent customer service. We called about a toilet that would not flush and never received a response. We also requested assistance with an appliance and again did not hear back.

The restaurant experience was similarly frustrating. After being seated, we waited 15–20 minutes before receiving any assistance, and only after we asked. There appeared to be ample staff present, but service was noticeably slow. They were quick to add a service charge to the bill although the service was lacking. The server also quick to inform we could add an additional tip as the service charge is split amongst all staff.

The amenities also fell short of expectations. Beach chairs were available, but guests were required to carry them themselves, and no umbrellas were provided. The complimentary bikes were a nice offering, but the one-hour usage limit felt restrictive.

Overall, the property has potential and benefits from a great location, but significant improvements in customer service and guest support would greatly enhance the experience.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Sudeep

Very close to the beach, this historic hotel is very pleasant. There is a restaurant and bar, which is useful, but there are numerous restaurants within walking distance. The regular rooms are small, but comfortable. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The elevator is tiny, from a bygone era, which can be a problem for larger groups with a lot of luggage. Overall, we had a very positive experience, and would definitely stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Tina

Great and fun location. If I had a complaint both the bathroom was a little small. The toilet was set between the glass shower wall and bathroom wall and was about the same width as the toilet itself. The entry to the shower was a little strange and did not fully seal when closed so the floor gets wet.

The bikes are great and they had a complementary bottle of wine in the room which was gracious and thoughtful. I would stay again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Christina

This was a great hotel to stay for the location and the price. Everyone was so sweet and helpful. The only issue we had was the bar area and restaurant smelt of mildew. Like there was excessive water that wasn’t properly dried and cleaned. I also wouldn’t attempt to eat breakfast there if you’re on a time crunch. We were there when it was supposedly open and they had just started to set up. A half hour later we left in search of food. We were only there one night so it was perfect for us, but wouldn’t stay for a long trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

William L

No complaints very convenient to public parking garage

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2026

Dany

Buena

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Patrick Logan

Great location, beautiful hotel, and even friendlier staff. 5 stars. Will return.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Daniel

Good

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Mollie

We stayed here for an overnight in Miami prior to embarking on a cruise.
Great location! Front desk staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. There were a couple of room issues that were not big deals but slight annoyances. The ice machine on our floor was not working so we had to get ice on the 2nd floor. The closet door in our room kept falling off the hinges, which was annoying when we accessed the safe and the iron. Those two issues were very minor considering the location and the price. There’s a cute cafe/coffee shop next door to the hotel that had great food and service - convenient for needs prior to the hotel restaurant opening. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this hotel for a short weekend stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Troy

Great location if you want to be right in the mix of south beach. Walkable to everything. Just know it's a busy area with restaurants and bars, etc.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Sikitia

Loved the hotel just wished the rooms came with a microwave

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Christine

Great stay! Will stay here again!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Christine

Our stay at the Cardozo was perfect! Staff and hotel were amazing! The entertainers were great and so was the location! The restaurant staff and food were also fantastic!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Elizabeth

Hotel Cardozo was incredible! My fiancé and I had never been to Miami South Beach before and we were thrilled to discoverthis is gem of a hotel write on Ocean Avenue and the beach

Owned by Gloria and Emilio Esteban, the hotel, exudes, old world, Hollywood glamour and style. They did a wonderful job, keeping the beautiful art deco style along with incredible modern upgrades to the rooms, which are all white, clean, bright and welcoming

Do your best to try to get an ocean facing room… The views are spectacular!

We highly recommend this hotel🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Chris

The complimentary beach chairs and towels were nice! The location was fun with lots to do within walking distance.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

dusty

The on-site restaurants were a plus and great service. With the beach across the street the beach chairs and towels came in handy. In great location for walking and parking garage right next door. Staff was very friendly. Check in and out was easy and quick. Clean rooms.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Jazmine

It is a nice property, well located, service is great, and the restaurant is really good. It just feels sad that there is no pool. But besides this, the beach is a few minutes walk. I felt safe, and happy.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Jenny

Great place to stay! Across the street from the beach and close to art deco welcome center. We would definitely stay here again

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Kevin

Mostly nice but a few minor things would elevate the experience. Do not disturb signs, a way to reach the front desk from the room, and better signage and info placed around would be helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Gabriel

Really enjoyed my stay at Cardozo Hotel. Great atmosphere, perfect location, and everything felt comfortable and easy. Definitely a place I’d come back to!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Cheyenne

Location is amazing, right on ocean drive and 15 min walk to everything. We were greeted with a free bottle of wine. Staff was welcoming and accommodating since we were traveling with a baby.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

julie

Very cool and fun vibe. Rooms were stylish and comfortable. Restaurant was fantastic.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Ilmi

Everything was great. Very friendly staff, very good service, the room was clean everyday.
I couldn't ask for better.

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2026

William

Nice location but the hotel is tired. Bathrooms are kind of outdated, bed was just ok and AC was either freezing or you had to turn it off. Window blinds didn't quite shut all the way so light came in all night long.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Yu

Very nice suite setup and awesome location. The windows are a bit smudged, and there’s no blackout curtains or shades. The front desk staff didn’t remind us of what’s included in the amenity fee (such as beach chairs), probably given our short stay.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2026

Laura R

Great location.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2026

Iralis

Thing was great!

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Leidy

We never had breakfast at the hotel; for two reservations, they only provided breakfast for a single room. The parking was fine

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

MAURICE

From the check-in where the clerk helped us with all of our luggage, to the upgrades that we received, the breakfast at the bakery, everything was perfect!

Friends_and_family Family

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