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Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Dezerland Beach & Spa


Hotel class 2.5 of 5
8701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154

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  • Resort fee(11)
  • Pool area(7)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Very nice(4)
  • Parking lot(3)
  • Desk staff(3)
  • Gift shop(3)
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59% of travelers do not recommend
2.5 of 5 stars 349 reviews
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    81
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    90
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1 of 5 stars
Syldelyne   1 contribution
Montreal, Canada
Aug 12, 2010 | Trip type: Family

Listen, i am not part of people who is wasting his life complaining about things, neither writing on the internet... but this time i had to ! Been in this... place for 4 days and thank god had not to stay longer. Lets start with something positive but not related to the Hotel itself ! The beach is nice! Now... more

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1 of 5 stars
medelsa   1 contribution
Florida
Jul 30, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

We were very disappointed with this hotel. I initially read the bad reviews, but thought we would give the hotel a chance because of the cheap rate, but you get what you pay for..."not a whole lot". The hotel is near a public park where homeless people would sleep, which is not very pleasant to see when you are on... more

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1 of 5 stars
188590Kikkers   1 contribution
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Jul 29, 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Hotel is old, bad maintained. On the other hand, room was clean, beautiful view. But staff at desk was really awful!!! Unhelpful, not showing any interest, were talking to each other while talking to the guests (exept one friendly male staff). Towels should be available at the pool/beach, but not one of the days we stayed there were any towels.... more

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3 of 5 stars Repeat visitor
Martin_Kristian   233 contributions
Copenhagen, Denmark
Jul 21, 2010 | Trip type: Family

So.. This was my 2nd visit in 2 years, and unfortunately, the last time i visited the HOJO. In 2008, everything worked fine, the pool was clean, internet was working well in both lobby and rooms, and the food was even in a okay standard. In 2010, everything was pretty much a mess, sadly, cause i liked this place. CONS:... more

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1 of 5 stars
mrsc22107   1 contribution
Calverton, New York
Jul 14, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I were scheduled to stay for two nights but could only stand one. The AC in the entire hotel not working. The bathroom was dirty, I would not even sit on the toilet seat. It had not been cleaned at all I would rather have gone to a gas station! The wait staff was rude, went to... more

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1 of 5 stars
chambers83   1 contribution
Kansas City, Missouri
Jul 7, 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway

This hotel is the most disgusting hotels I have ever seen. I work in the hospitality industry so I guess I expect a little more than most. I was hesitant to stay here even before we arrived but since room was booked on hotwire, you do not know what you get till you pay. We arrived and were not able... more

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1 of 5 stars
birthday101   1 contribution
Daytona Beach, Florida
Jun 18, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

First of all upon arrival the clerk was very rude and not professional at all, then we were surprised with all these extra fee's that we were not told about ALMOST 100.00 IN EXTRA FEE'S. FOR PARKING AND RESORT FEE. NEVER HEARD OF CHARGING YOUR GUEST FOR PARKING. UNREAL. then the resort fee is for towels and internet service in... more

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2 of 5 stars
sunnyaguilan   7 contributions
Aguilas, Spain
Jun 14, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

reception is a mess, poor ventilation, poor lighting, appalling access from car park, staff seemed less than happy to see us but were happy to start adding extras to our prepaid stay these were removed it must be said room keys failed to open door so had to return to reception to get them recoded bathrooms small and shabby towels... more

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3 of 5 stars
GTCFamily   2 contributions
Fort Worth, Texas
Jun 12, 2010 | Trip type: Family
1
person found this review helpful

Went to "internet and booked a package". Then looked up the reviews and became really concerned about our choice./// Check in starts at 3pm no if's and's or but's. friendly staff. The Rooms are named after classic cars. We stayed in the "Mark III" 7th floor nonsmoking, facing north we had a great view of the ocean. The room was... more

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3 of 5 stars
Squix   22 contributions
Forchheim, Germany
Jun 9, 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is located north of South beach. But if you search for a hotel with this value at South Beach, you will not find anything. South Beach is one of the most expensive places I ever been. But don't expect a very luxurious hotel just because you north of them. The rooms doesn't seemed very clean. Especially the windows... more

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Address: 8701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154
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