Half a mile away from the Sun Life Stadium, El Palacio Hotel markets itself as a venue for sports fans. El Palacio is the closest accommodation to both Calder Casino and Racecourse and Sun Life Stadium. Guest rooms at the hotel include kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators, coffeemakers and free Wi-Fi access. Hotel guests gain access to a number of leisure facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, basketball courts and a mini-putting golf course. The hotel's Legends Sports Grill features modern American cuisine accompanied by large high-definition television screens. Those looking to dine away from the hotel can access Hanini Fish and Chicken, Godfather's Pizza and Si Bon Family restaurant within a 10-minute walk.
The Lake City Holiday Inn is located a mile away from the Sun Life Stadium, offering good access to the rich golfing scene of Miami. Miramar, Pembroke Lakes, Hillcrest and Hollybrook golf courses are all within five miles of the Holiday Inn. On-site, business travelers can access extensive facilities with space for up to 250 delegates, while leisure travelers can avail themselves of an indoor swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool and fitness room. A selection of food and drink options are available at the Holiday Inn, with the Atlantis Cafe, open throughout the day, accompanied by the Tropics Lounge, serving beers, wines and cocktails. Local alternative eateries include Hong Kong Kitchen and B's Cafe and Grill, each a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
Located four miles from the Sun Life Stadium, the Holidays Golden Glades is a boutique hotel that was awarded the 2008 "Best of Miami" lodging award by the U.S. Local Business Association. Hotel guests gain free access to parking and high-speed Internet. No food or drink is served at the Golden Glades; guests can venture to the nearby Rippy's Big Reef Sub Shop, Dewan Indian and Little Saigon Vietnamese restaurants. Travelers staying at the hotel are based in a shopper's paradise, with the Miami Gardens Shopping Plaza, the Mall at 163rd Street and the Westland Shopping Center, each within a 20-minute drive.
The Courtyard By Marriott hotel is situated adjacent to former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula's golf club and steakhouse, nine miles away from the Sun Life Stadium. Guest rooms at the hotel feature cable television and free high-speed Internet access, while visitors can avail themselves of an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool, with free towels provided. While the hotel's Courtyard Cafe operates a buffet breakfast each morning, guests will have to leave the premises for lunch and dinner. A number of restaurants are based in and around the Royal Oaks Shopping Center, a five-minute walk away, including the King and I Thai restaurant, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and the Cancun Grill.
