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BEST WESTERN Oceanfront Resort: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
9365 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL 33154
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Waterloo, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Enjoyable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

Not fancy, but spacious rooms. Excellent housekeeping staff. Front desk staff friendly and attentive. In more of a residential (condo) area. If you want a lot of action, go to the South Beach area. Perfect getaway for us.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service

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Winnipeg Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“What a view!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

My husband and I spent 3 nights before a cruise at this property . We liked it so much that we spent another 2 nights after the cruise! This property might be a little dated but it is spotless and spacious. The check in staff were friendly and the check in was a breeze. They let us know that if we went to Flannigan's restaurant (a couple of blocks away) we would receive a 10% discount. The restaurant was very good with lots of choices.

We had an ocean front room that was to die for. They had a free hot breakfast and we would pick up our food and have breakfast and coffee on our balcony each morning. The view was spectacular and there were so many people using the beach for running, bicycling, walking dogs etc.

The staff at the resort were phenomenal!! Gloria the head housekeeper was so friendly. She would stop and talk with you every day. She always asked how your room was and if we needed anything. The General Manager, Edmond was also very friendly and accomodating. Within 20 minutes of both check ins he phoned our room to see if we were happy with our room. He also offered lots of info on how to get around and what to see.

We are booked for another cruise in Jan. 2014 and we will definitely stay at this Best Western property again!

Room Tip: Pick an oceanfront room on the second floor.
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service

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Hollywood, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Stay far away!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

We spend the past weekend at this hotel, better described as a relic of the motel craze of the 1950s. The rooms are dark, dingy and bare bones. Turning on the oven caused the smoke alarm to go off, there are no amenities at all and the room was damp. There are no elevators making bringing up bags on slippery stone steps a frightening experience. Don;t think of bringing 2 cars- only one is allowed (they told us to try to find public parking at the next right turn- which didnt exist).
But on top of all, there are 3 exits to the beach none of which are locked at night. Adding to the fact that anyone can walk up to any room from the street, anyone concerned about security should go elsewhere,

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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Best Western Oceanfront Hotel Bal Harbour
Best Western Oceanfront Hotel
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BEST WESTERN Oceanfront Resort Bal Harbour, Florida
Address: 9365 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL 33154
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Region: United States > Florida > Bal Harbour
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 6 hotels in Bal Harbour
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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