History of the Dunes Oceanfront Hotel, Miami Beach

The Dunes Oceanfront Hotel has undergone multiple reinventions since opening in 1953:

Name Changes

• 1953: Dunes Hotel & Golf Club
• 1962: The Dunes
• 2002: Dunes Oceanfront Hotel by Le Méridien
• 2007: The Dunes Oceanfront Hotel

Ownership Timeline

• 1953: Collins Development Corp.
• 1964: Sheraton Corp.
• 1986: Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency
• 1992: Dune Corp. (investor group)
• 2015: Rockpoint Group → Curio Collection by Hilton

Major Events

• 1988, 1993, 2002, 2007: Major renovations.
• 1992: Hurricane Andrew damage → closure & rebuild.
• 2005: Hurricane Wilma damage → further repairs.

Current Status (2023+)

Operating as a 4-star beachfront Curio by Hilton property. 2022 plans announced for new rooms, rooftop pool, and upgrades.