- Miami offers many attractions for visitors and residents. Some of the most frequented attractions include the Miami Metro Zoo, Seaquarium, the Everglades, Miami Museum of Science and Miami Children's Museum, Parrot Jungle Island and Monkey Island and Coral Castle. The top attraction is the beach, where various water sports and beach volleyball opportunities are available. Miami has several beachfront hotels that offer rooms close to activities and fine dining choices as well as beautiful ocean views.
Courtyard Miami Beach Oceanfront Hotel
- Courtyard Miami Beach (marriot.com) sits on the oceanfront with a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. Guests may choose a room with an ocean view or a view of the city. Rooms include hair dryers, ironing boards, coffee makers, free high-speed Internet access and 32-inch plasma televisions. Business amenities include meeting rooms with a 120-person capacity, computers, copy services, a 35 mm projector and PA system. The hotel books wedding and parties.On-site dining options include the casual Courtyard Café, Carrabba's Italian Grill, The Market Place and Oceanfront Surfside Tiki Bar. Recreational activities include golf, volleyball and tennis. Nearby family activities include Miami Seaquarium and Miami Metro Zoo.
Oceanfront Grand Hotel
- Oceanfront Grand Hotel (no website; 6261 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 33140;305-868-1200) sits right along the beach and offers great ocean views. The family-friendly hotel offers affordable single and double rooms as well as discounted children's rates. Amenities include air-conditioned rooms, cable television, wireless Internet access, outdoor pool, playground for children, television, arcade and a complimentary breakfast.Nearby activities include golfing, bowling, volleyball and rental boats. The hotel has an on-site bar/lounge, snack bar and provides smoking rooms (upon request). The hotel staff is multilingual and is fluent in English, German, French and Spanish.
The Alexander Hotel
- The Alexander Hotel (alexanderhotel.com) sits along the beach and offers beautiful views from the rooms' balconies. The hotel is just a few miles from South Beach and the Miami Convention Center. All suites have living rooms and dining areas. Some hotel activities include golf and tennis facilities, fitness and business centers, a pool and water sports.Some nearby attractions include Jungle Island, Everglades National Park and the Jackie Gleason Theater. Dining options include Top of the Falls lounge and The Garden Terrace restaurant. Guests can also choose to dine in their suites and choose meals from any of the hotel restaurant menus. Nearby dining includes Shula's Steakhouse, a restaurant that requires guests to make reservations.
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