After a stay at the Element Miami International Airport and a family trip to the Everglades, we decided to spend a night at the Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach.

Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach – Location

The Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach is located in Miami Beach just off Venetian Way (one of the arteries connecting Miami Downtown to Miami Beach).

You are less than 5 minutes walk from the shops on Lincoln Road. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the beach.

Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach – Reservation

We booked our stay at the Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach at the last minute. At the time of our visit, the hotel rates were particularly high. We were lucky enough to get our night for 35,000 points.

This hotel is a good candidate to use the free hotel night certificate coming with the Marriott Bonvoy^MD American Express^MD* Card.

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In addition to the exceptional welcome bonus of each of these two cards, you’ll earn 2 points per dollar on all your purchases and 5 points per dollar at any of the Marriott establishments. On top of that, every year, you’ll receive a free hotel night certificate (worth 35,000 points) and 15 Elite Night Credits toward your Marriott Bonvoy status.

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Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach – Details

Parking	40 USD per day	Breakfast included	Yes
Swimming pool	Yes (heated outdoor)	Room with balcony	No
Spa	No	Room with kitchenette	No
Fitness room	Yes	Lounge	No
Restaurant	Yes	USB sockets in the room	No
Accepts animals	Yes	Smart TV	Yes
Mobile card	Yes	Shower/Bath	Shower

Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach – Reception

When we arrived at the Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach, several airline captains were also checking in.

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The Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach‘s reception area is bright and modern. In a few minutes, we will get the cards of our room.

Next to the reception is The Market (a standard convenience store in the Residence Inn chain) as well as two computers and a printer.

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Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach – Room

Travelling with two children, the choice of a room with two queen beds is essential. Although we are on the street side, we will not be disturbed by the noise.

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This standard room has a nice size and a sofa bed: enough to accommodate up to 6 people (or 2 adults and 4 children).

The bathroom has a large shower with products in reusable bottles (a good point for the ecology).

Very nice: a Traders Joe’s grocery store is across the street (this grocery store accepts American Express and therefore the American Express Cobalt^MD Card to get 5 points per dollar) . A little further on is a Publix grocery store.

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Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach – Services

Complimentary breakfast

Always a favourite with families at Residence Inn hotels: breakfast is included, regardless of your Marriott Bonvoy Elite Status. This is definitely the case at the Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach.

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The Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach‘s breakfast room is right next to a canal, and it’s nice and bright in the morning.

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1st Year Value$1,437

2nd Year Value$312

Travel insurance

Delayed BaggageUp to $500

Lost BaggageUp to $500

Flight DelayUp to $500

Hotel BurglaryUp to $500

Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded

Extended Warranty+1 years

Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $85,000 / 48 days

Swimming pool

The rooftop pool at the Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach is excellent and offers beautiful views of Miami. On the other hand, the air conditioning outlets are rather noisy.

Beach

Be aware that as part of the $25 per night resort fee charged by the Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach hotel, you get a free shuttle to Miami Beach and two sunbeds at a private partner beach.

Parking

Indoor parking is available at the Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach for $40 per day. However, we chose to park our rental car at a nearby public parking lot.

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Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach – General Impression

The Residence Inn Miami Beach South Beach hotel ticks all the boxes in my opinion for a family stay in Miami Beach without blowing the budget. The only regret: the resort fee imposed by the establishment (but paid off if you go to the beach).

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