The Balfour

4 stars
350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States
Miami Beach, FL
8.0
Very good
based on 1665 reviews
1,665 reviews
do 25/9
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vr 26/9
1 room, 2 guests
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$184
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Room type
Provider
Nightly total
King room
$184
Classic room
$215
Standard Room
$249
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Overview

Life House Ocean Drive is situated in Miami Beach and is within a short walk of nearby sightseeing spots, such as South Pointe Park and Ocean Drive. It is also located a five-minute walk from the Jewish Museum of Florida, and provides a shuttle service.

Guests staying at Life House Ocean Drive can enjoy taking a dip in the indoor pool, working out in the fitness centre or relaxing with a drink at the on site bar. The in-house spa and wellness centre provides a variety of massages and body treatments. A currency exchange, a concierge and laundry facilities are also on offer at the hotel.

The hotel has 64 rooms, all of which are equipped with luxury linen, a mini bar and an iPod docking station. Each have their very own living area and a range of entertainment options, including a flat-screen TV. There is also slippers, free wireless internet access and a desk.

Attractions near Life House Ocean Drive include the Wolfsonian-FIU and Lummus Park. Busy and vibrant, this neighbourhood offers a wide variety of dining options.

8.0
Very good rating
Based on 1,665 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Balfour

do 25/9
vr 26/9
Classic room
1 king bed
$215
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$218
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$224
nightly with fees
Standard Room
bed type unknown
$249
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$285
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$285
nightly with fees
Double room
1 twin bed
$338
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$511
nightly with fees
King room
1 king bed
$184
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$274
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$276
nightly with fees
Queen room
bed type unknown
$510
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$579
nightly with fees
Superior room
1 king bed
$349
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$350
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$389
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at The Balfour

  • Private beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Laundry service

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Lift

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach towels
  • Private beach

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Things to do

  • Eco tourism
  • Beach access
  • Bicycle hire

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Services and conveniences

  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

Pool

  • Plunge pool
  • Outdoor pool

Workspace

  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews of The Balfour

8.0
Very good
1665 verified ratings
Wonderful
789
Very good
345
Good
256
Okay
98
Fair
83
Mediocre
29
Poor
65

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent location, cleanliness, and value for money. However, there were complaints about the service, particularly regarding unexpected charges and the size of the rooms, which some found too small for their needs. Overall, many guests enjoyed their stay and found the amenities satisfactory.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Value for Price8.5 out of 10
Service2.5 out of 10
Room Size2.5 out of 10
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6.0
Okay
Jeffrey, Jul 2025
Overall stay was good, location just far away enough from nightclub noise. Likes: comfortable seating on terrace Dislikes: shower water didn't heat up Opinion: will rebook whenever needed
6.0
Okay
Sebastian, Apr 2025
The location was very good, relatively quiet area yet close to the most popular spots in South Beach. Also, only few steps to the beach. Two beach chairs and an umbrella are included with the resort fee. The beach was nice, however as it seems to be the case in SoBe, no facilities, no concessions. So people were walking to CVS or Walgreens to buy drinks, which is kind of ridiculous. The hotel itse...
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2.0
Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2025
The poor rating isn't for the hotel. The poor rating is for Travelero - the site that cancelled my booking after Kayak confirmed it.
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2019
Pros (+) The location was excellent. It was close to the areas I wanted to visit. The hotel had the art deco charm I was looking for. Check in was really easy, more hotels should adopt this technique.
Cons (-) The walls were paper thin. I heard housekeeping knock on the neighboring doors in the morning. Outside of that, the stay was great.
8.0
Very good
Anonymous, May 2017
Pros (+) excellent staff. very clean. nice breakfast buffet for $14/person. wonderful location
Cons (-) no noise cancellation.
3.1
Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Pros (+) Nothing
Cons (-) I've stayed in hotels for the past 25 years. This was one of my worst experience. My room had 2 queen sized beds and it was the smallest room I've ever seen. After fitting 2 queen beds there was no space left to even walk. Smallest side tables which can not be used for anything. Small closet, the doors of which won't open. Miniscule bathroom. They charge $10 resort fee per day which includes towel...
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8.0
Very good
Anonymous, Nov 2016
Pros (+) Nice rooms, great staff
Cons (-) They made us pay a resort fee per night that was not optional. Unfortunately it rained our entire trip, so we could not use the beach chairs or towels, but I was still charged anyway. ALSO. There is no pool. It is very misleading because it stated there was, but it is not built yet.
5.7
Fair
Anonymous, May 2016
Pros (+) Nicely Decorated Good Location
Cons (-) Was on floor 3 and could always hear the people moving around upstairs. They didn't clean the bathrooms too well... Let us without toilet paper for a day.

Location

350 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139

What's nearby

  • Jewish Museum of Florida190 m
  • Ocean Drive0.5 km
  • South Pointe Park0.8 km
  • Wolfsonian-FIU0.9 km
  • Lummus Park1 km
  • Flamingo Park1.3 km
  • Miami Beach Architectural District1.4 km
  • Lincoln Road2 km
  • Fillmore Miami Beach2.2 km
  • Miami Beach Convention Center2.4 km
  • Holocaust Memorial of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation2.5 km
  • Miami Beach Botanical Garden2.5 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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FAQs when booking at The Balfour

  • Where is The Balfour located?

    The Balfour is located at 350 Ocean Drive in South Beach, 4.5 km from the centre of Miami Beach. Jewish Museum of Florida is the closest landmark to The Balfour.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Balfour?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Balfour.

  • Does The Balfour offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Balfour offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Balfour from the airport?

    The Balfour is 15.6 km from Miami. The Balfour is 20.9 km from Miami Opa Locka.

  • Does The Balfour have a pool?

    Yes, The Balfour has a pool on-site.

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