Collins Avenue in Miami Beach is an infamous strip of hotels right by the ocean. While the prices of the rooms vary, there are several options for those traveling on a budget. The hotels on Collins Avenue might not be as cheap as low-budget hotels in other areas of the country, but a few can be found for under $100 per night. The hotel prices listed below are accurate as of April 2010.
Forget that you are on a budget at The Delores Hotel, where you will enjoy an upscale stay at a downscale price. Each standard room includes a refrigerator and flat-screen television with cable channels, plus a pillow-top mattress, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron, ironing board and wet bar, starting at only $89 per night. Walk two blocks to the beach carrying the complimentary beach towels provided for hotel guests.
The Delores Hotel
1420 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-673-0800
Stay at the San Juan Hotel in the middle of South Beach for as low as $89 per night. Walk across the street to the beach or lounge at the freshwater pool on-site. Concierge service is available to help schedule tee-times at the Miami Beach Golf Club or sightseeing tours of Key West, Orlando or the Florida Everglades.
San Juan Hotel
1680 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-538-7531
sanjuanhotelsouthbeach.com
Party without kids, and on a budget, at the Beach Place Hotel. Hotel guests must be 21-years-old and over to stay at the hotel where rates start at only $105 per night and include free on-site parking, a huge savings in itself. With the beach just a short walk away and laundry facilities on the premises, the only downside is that the multi-story hotel has no elevator.
Beach Place Hotel
8601 Harding Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33141
305-866-3313
beachplacehotel.com
Bring Fido to the Habana Libre Hotel, where pets weighing less than 50 lbs. can enjoy your vacation with you. Rooms at the hotel start at $118 per night and guests (except Fido) must be 21 years-old and over. Enjoy a free breakfast as well as the free use of beach towels and chairs. Borrow a laptop from the front desk to access the free wireless internet access.
Habana Libre Hotel
3010 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
305-531-7742
habana-libre.com
Rest your head at the President Hotel, where rates start at $119 per night. The hotel is minutes away from famous Lincoln Road, known for its shopping, entertainment and restaurants. Each room includes a flat-screen television, quality linens and crystal chandeliers. Sip a fruity cocktail at the hotel bar or enjoy a wide array of seafood selections at the café.
President Hotel
1418 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 534-9334
presidenthotelmiami.com