The Wave Hotel
(786) 623-4047
350 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach,
FL
33139
25.7727
-80.1324
Neighborhood: South Pointe
Last updated 6.24.09
What People Are Saying About The Wave Hotel
The Owner
The Wave Hotel
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The Wave Hotel, on Miami's South Beach, is a boutique hotel formerly known as The Lord Balfour. It underwent an extensive renovation, bringing this 1940 historic Art Deco building to its unspoiled original splendor, with all the contemporary comforts of the new millennium. Perfect for holiday and romantic getaways, families or singles or just for a quick escape, The Wave Hotel in Miami Beach provides the ultimate backdrop for a memorable vacation.
The Wave Hotel is located on Ocean Drive in the heart of South Beach.
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The Scene
Built in 1941 as the Lord Balfour Hotel, the Wave reopened in late 1999 after extensive renovations that kept the best (terazzo floors, tiled bathrooms) while updating the rest. There's an unassuming hipness that fits its south of Fifth Street location. A wide, shady, front porch filled with overstuffed couches is the perfect place to enjoy a cappuccino in the morning, or relax in the evening with a cocktail from the adjacent full-service bar.
The Details
Rooms are outfitted with sleek, functional Italian furniture. Aside from the usual television, stereo and mini-bar, each room has a "sound spa" or wave machine that lulls you to sleep with the sounds of a babbling brook or gentle rain. But perhaps the best feature is one that should be mandatory in all South Beach hotel rooms: blackout shades to keep the sun out so you can sleep late.
User Reviews
b_garcia
December 22, 2006
As i was reading some reviews before the trip, i became skeptical about the hotel but i should have known. When checking in, the agent at the desk (Gladys) was very unpleasant. She never smiled during the entire process. The lobby was dirty, footsteps all over the floor. There was another girl but she was on the phone for at least 5mns must have been a personal call. I found out that she was the manager the day of our departure. Customer Service at that place really is at the bottom of the list. The GM (Adolfo) something is very fishy about him. he never came up to answer a question at the desk. I guess he's too fat. Anyways i will never spend a dime at that hotel.
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jetstr
December 01, 2006
Oh, where to begin?!? I guess at check-in...we arrived and our reservation was nowhere to be found in the system. We reached a quasi-resolution by agreeing to stay there for only 2 nights of our 4-night trip. Then, we got to the room...the first thing that struck us was the odor. It was a mix of urine, dankness, and cheap cologne. Gross! We opened up the windows and decided to give it a second-chance. We took a seat on the beds, which were harder than sheet metal. Not to mention...there were some very unsavory, milky-white stains on the bedspreads...again, gross! So, I went to seek reprieve in the bathroom, but to my dismay, there was a very large cock-r oach making its way up the wall. But, I will admit that the porch was quite nice and the best part of this whole joint.
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chetneb
October 30, 2004
3 times to Sobe and finally a cool, right price hotel! great breakfast 2 for 1 at breakfast made it tough to stay awake at the beach, but was worth it! close to all I wanted and hip hotel
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The Extras:
Internet access, a breakfast buffet, access to a modern gym and an in-house library are available to all guests at no charge.
Message from The Wave Hotel
- Hotel Service Unmatched
- Great Bar and Porch
- Complimentary WiFi
The Wave Hotel, on Miami's South Beach, is a boutique hotel formerly known as The Lord Balfour. It underwent an extensive renovation, bringing this 1940 historic Art Deco building to its unspoiled original splendor, with all the contemporary comforts of the new millennium. Perfect for holiday and romantic getaways, families or singles or just for a quick escape, The Wave Hotel in Miami Beach provides the ultimate backdrop for a memorable vacation.
The Wave Hotel is located on Ocean Drive in the heart of South Beach.
