1130 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida, United States | 305-538-1970
Central
location within walking distance of the beach
Large
rooms with kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers
Healthy
cuisine including salads, smoothies, and juices at Flow Cafe
24/7
convenience store with drinks, pastries, and snacks
Business
center with copying and faxing services plus concierge services
Free
Wi-Fi throguhout and airport shuttle
Parking limited to street parking or valet services
Some
guests complain of loud street noise and musty smell
No swimming pool
Minor maintenance issues
The 34-room Ocean Reef Suites is a centrally located mid-range hotel within walking distance of the beach. Rooms are large and have small kitchen areas with microwaves, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, portable
burners, and toasters;
however, some guests complain that some rooms have a musty smell and suffer from loud
street noise. The Flow Cafe offers healthy dishes for breakfast through dinner
and there's a 24/7 convenience store on-site with snacks, drinks, and
pastries. Freebies include hotel-wide Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. There's no pool or self-park lot; guests have the option of parking on the street or paying extra for valet service.
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Scene
A mostly updated hotel with a homey feel
Ocean Reef Suites is a mid-range property suitable for tourists and business travelers alike. It has a white Art Deco exterior with green
accents and the main entryway is flanked with potted plants and metal patio furniture topped with white parasols. Cream tile, white tufted
chairs, and gray tile walls decorate the bright, contemporary lobby, while a light wood ceiling and accent wall and a large chandelier are nice accents. Hallways include green carpet and colorful abstract artwork on
the walls. Friends Market -- the 24/7 on-site convenience store -- has exposed duct work, gray tile, and a red accent wall.
Location
In the Art Deco District, within walking distance of the beach and lots of shops
Ocean Reef Suites is located in the Art Deco
District of South Beach, in an area with lots of restaurants, bars, and shops and just a few blocks from the beach. Flamingo Park, The Wolfsonian, the Art Deco Museum, and Miami
Beach Cinematheque are also an easy walk away while the Miami Beach Convention Center is
a three-minute drive away. Lincoln Road is a five-minute drive while the Port
of Miami is 10 minutes from the hotel. Miami International Airport is an
18-minute drive.
Rooms
Basic rooms and suites with kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and beach towels
There are two room types available at Ocean Reef: Queen Studios and Queen Suites with Sofa Beds. Decor is simple but pleasant, with brown-and-green patterned pillows and drapes matched to brown striped carpets.
Dark-wood furniture stands out against white walls with wall-mounted 32-inch
flat-screen TVs. Amenities include irons/ironing boards and beach towels are provided for guest use. All units have kitchenette areas with reddish tile, small black countertops, and
light-wood cabinets that show wear and tear. They also have microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and portable stoves. Bathrooms are plain and have pedestal sinks, white walls, and walk-in showers with
white tile. Ocean toiletries are provided. Although simple, the rooms are pleasant overall, but some guests have complained of musty smells in the rooms and loud street noise.
Features
On-site restaurant and convenience store, plus business center and free Wi-Fi
The hotel's on-site restaurant, Flow Cafe, offers
indoor and outdoor seating with healthy options including juices, salads, and
smoothies. Wine and beer are also served. The 24/7 convenience store -- Friends Market -- offers soda, coffee, pastries, and snacks, while the business center has a few computers and a fax machine/printer. The hotel also runs a free shuttle to and from the airport and Wi-Fi is free throughout. There's no lot for self parking; guests have the option of either parking on the street or paying extra to use the hotel's valet service.
