OCEAN REEF SUITES, Miami Beach

The hotel sits one block from South Beach and Ocean Drive, placing it within a short walk of Lincoln Road Mall (1 km), the Miami Beach Cinematheque (322 m), and scores of restaurants, bars, and clubs. The free trolley and several bus stops are nearby, making car-free exploration easy. Miami International Airport is an 18-minute drive away; the cruise terminal is about 20 minutes by bus (line 120 then Coral Way). Rooms facing the street can experience traffic and nightlife noise, and some rooms overlook a restaurant's waste area. The location is excellent for walkers and those wanting to be in the centre of South Beach activity, but light sleepers should request a quieter room.

Breakfast is served from 08:00 to 09:30 in the lobby area and includes bread, croissants, bagels, cereals, fruit, yogurt, milk, orange juice, waffles, and hot drinks. The selection is continental and basic - no hot proteins, eggs, or cheese. Guests collect their own tray and may eat at a few outdoor tables or take the tray back to their room. Tea, coffee, and water are available free throughout the day at the 24-hour reception. The on-site restaurant, Il Pastaiolo, serves Italian cuisine and is open from 12:00 to midnight daily. Many other dining options are within a three-minute walk, including Osteria Del Teatro, Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery, Naked Taco, and The Garden Bar & Grill.

The hotel does not have its own pool or spa. Instead, it offers a designated beach area through the Boucher Brothers concession on South Beach, one block away. Each room receives two free beach loungers and towels for the day. For fitness, daily discounted passes are available to a local off-site fitness facility. Cyclists, canoeing, diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, and fishing can be arranged at the beach (some activities at an additional charge).