I'd never been to Miami before, so after a ton of research we decided to give this place a try. I couldn't have loved it more. Don't get me wrong. It's not The Four Seasons, but If you're on a budget, and you want to be by the water, don't hesitate. The location is phenonmenal. The beach behind the hotel wonderful. Yes the property is old, and a little rough around the edges, but it was clean, everyone on staff was friendly and helpful, and the beds/sheets/pillows were comfortable. The suite had a living room, a kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom. Really worked out perfectly.

We paid a little less than $100 a night, including taxes, for our little suite. We booked through Priceline--but not the 'make a bid' section, just the regular section where you know in advance where you're choosing to stay. Added an extra night at the end of our stay (didn't want to leave!) and front desk clerk was nice enough to match that price, even though if you book directly it's 50% more (the webpage, for that night, said $169).

Pros:
--great location at oceanfront, the view will break your heart
--big spacious rooms, ours was a suite with kitchen
--Publix grocery store one block away; bus stop in front that'll take you down to SoBe. CVS walkable distance.
--Two pools! One heated. (Also, giant ocean ;-)
--Free parking, which amazed me, considering how big and expensive an ordeal parking was in Miami Beach/SoBe
--Restaurants and shops (Bal Harbour) a very short walk away
--Away from the chaos of South Beach, so you can go down there in the evening, and come back to your room for some peace
--Did I mention location? The plants and flowers on site and the ocean access were just stunning.


Cons:
--Not the Four Seasons. It was run down, and was rockin' the 80's nostalgia vibe, but in a sort of charming way.
--The continental breakfast was limited. I didn't mind at all, but if you're thinking it'd be okay to feed your family for breakfast, you might be disappointed.
--These idiots that deliver the complimentary papers to your doorsteps at 5 am are loud and annoying.

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights. The resort/motel is on the ocean and it was a great place. The room we had was like a small apartment. Separate bedroom, kitchen and living room. Lots of storage too. The place was very clean and quite nice for the price and location. Close to all in Miami Beach area. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They had a continental breakfast that was very nice, fresh and abundant. It's a great place if you have kids because of the kitchen area. There are also 2 pools which were very nice as well. We didn't want a very expensive place as we'd really just be at the beach all day.

We stayed three nights before a cruise. We found everything in we needed in walking distance. We took a bus to South Beach and the Bay. It was a cheap form of transportation. The place is older but very clean compared to the B/W Airport hotel we stayed in on the way back (which was more expensive). The price is right. The rooms are clean. The bed is comfortable. The location is great. I 'd stay here again. I would choose it over the other hotels we have stayed in.

Took a chance and just stopped by for a 2 night stay after a cruise. Had read about the property on Trip Advisor and some reviews were not that favorable. But those folks must have different expectations. We received a nice discount on a suite room for just the two of us-separate bedroom with TV, living room with 2nd TV, kitchen and small dining area. Could even see the ocean from a small window in the BR. Free expanded cont. breakfast (very good- cereal, fresh fruits, bagels and pastries). Free daily paper, free parking and no resort or other extra fees. In safe area of Bal Harbour/Surfside. Walk to Publix market and restaurants. Also to BalHarbour upscale mall. There was a city maintained walking path along the ocean front beach right outside the hotel. Lifeguarded beach connected to to hotel. Two swimming pools- one heated; very warm. Free Internet in lobby incl Wi Fi. Staff and housekeeping very pleasant and friendly- Always saying HI. Have many awards on wall from Best Western and AAA for cleanliness- with which we totally agree. This is not a fancy-dancy high rise resort but a nicely renovated and maintained 1950's 2-3 storry motel with all the ammenities mentioned. About a 20 minute drive to South Beach if you want honky tonk area overruun with wild kids, hip-hop cars and overpriced restaurants.