The Miami Metrozoo brings visitors closer to nature with its cage-less animal enclosures. This is the only zoo in a subtropical climate in the continental United States and it contains a wide variety of wildlife including animals from the Amazon such as giant river otters and jaguars. The zoo is located about 25 miles from Miami Beach and you will find four-star hotels approximately 10 to 15 miles from the zoo.
The Miami Marriott Dadeland is approximately 10 miles from the zoo. It has 300 rooms plus two suites. Room amenities include a coffee maker, refrigerator and cable TV with HBO. Hotel amenities include a partially-covered swimming pool, fitness center and three on-site restaurants. There are additional charges for valet parking and in-room Internet access. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service for guests arriving from Miami International Airport. The Dadeland Mall and downtown Dadeland are within walking distance. This hotel received the 2010 Four Diamond Award from AAA.
Miami Marriott Dadeland
9090 S. Dadeland Blvd.
Miami, FL 33156
800-503-0598
marriot.com
The Mayfair Hotel & Spa, Coconut Grove is approximately 15 miles from the zoo. The official website describes the MayFair as a hip boutique hotel and boasts of Art Deco décor in the main lobby. It has 179 rooms, including suites, many with private balconies. Room amenities include Japanese hot tubs or Jacuzzis, 42-inch flat screen TVs and wireless Internet access. Hotel amenities include a rooftop pool with views of Biscayne Bay, a full-service spa, fitness center and an on-site restaurant and lobby bar. There are additional charges for valet parking. The hotel is one block from Biscayne Bay and in close proximity to Coco Walk -- an open-air shopping and dining district. This hotel received the 2010 Four Diamond Award from AAA.
Mayfair Hotel & Spa, Coconut Grove
3000 Florida Ave.
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
800-433-4555
mayfairhotelandspa.com
The Biltmore Coral Gables Miami is approximately 15 miles from the zoo. One of the main attractions of this hotel is an 18-hole golf course designed by Donald Ross. The golf facilities feature a clinic with certified instructors, a driving range, golf shop and 19th Hole Sports Bar & Grill. The hotel has 275 rooms, including suites. Room amenities include wireless Internet access and Satellite TV. Hotel amenities include a full-service spa, fitness center with classes and personal trainers, 10 tennis courts and a pool. There are three on-site restaurants, including the Palme d'Or which received top ratings by the 2010 South Florida Zagat Guide. The hotel received the 2010 Four Diamond Award from AAA.
Biltmore Coral Gables Miami
1200 Anastasia Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
800-727-1926
biltmorehotel.com
