Best Miami Beachfront Hotels

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     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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5 Star Hotels Around Jungle Island, Miami

Hotels near Jungle Island, in downtown Miami, Florida, offer something for a range of tastes and budgets. Accommodations in the area include an Eastern-influenced facility that has its own private beach as well as a family-friendly property with park and cruise packages. The hotels are within minutes of top attractions such as Biscayne Bay waterfront, Brickell Key, the Port of Miami cruise terminals and American Airlines Arena, home of the NBA's Miami Heat.

1. Hilton Miami Downtown

   • The Hilton Miami Downtown sits on the edge of Biscayne Bay, within one mile of Jungle Island. The towering property features renovated guest rooms with contemporary decors, wet bars, mini fridges, and skyline-, bay- or Port of Miami- views. Recreational facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness center and heated roof top pool. Dining options are highlighted by Brisa Bistro, a casual eatery that blends Caribbean, South American and Southern European cuisines. The property also offers park and cruise packages for travelers that are inclusive of overnight accommodations, parking for up to 10 days and continental breakfast for two adults and two children under age 18.

   Mandarin Oriental Hotel Miami

   • Mandarin Oriental Hotel Miami is an Asian-themed property that is has earned AAA's five-diamond rating. The hotel is approximately two miles from Jungle Island and steps away from the Brickell Key waterfront. Guest rooms feature contemporary furnishings that blend eastern and western styles. Standard in-room amenities include wood furnishings, marble baths and floor-to-ceiling windows with skyline- and bay- views. Guest suites offer additional features such as bamboo hardwood floors, and rice paper screens that separate living areas. Hotel dining options consist of Café Sambal sushi bar, gourmet Asian-fusion cuisine at Azul and M-Bar, a trendy watering hotel that serves 250 types of martinis. Recreational amenities include a 15,000-square foot spa with 17 treatment rooms, an infinity pool and a private beach that is home to a 20,000-square foot beach club. Pets are allowed for a fee.

   Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay

   • Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay is a sprawling waterfront property that has undergone a $31 million renovation. The 31-story hotel is also within two miles of Jungle Island and minutes away from downtown Miami attractions. Accommodations consist of smoke-free, contemporary guest rooms with flat screen TVs, MP3 docks and downtown- or bay- views. Concierge level rooms include access to a lounge that serves complimentary breakfast, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, children's pool, fitness center and seafood at Catch Grill and Bar Restaurant.

   Holiday Inn Port of Miami-Downtown

   • The Holiday Inn Port of Miami-Downtown is a moderately-priced property across from Bayside Marketplace, American Airlines Arena and the Port of Miami. Hotel guest rooms feature traditional decors and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Deluxe rooms offer larger living spaces with sleeper sofas, mini fridges and microwaves. Recreational facilities include an outdoor pool and fitness center, while dining options consist of the Bistro Lounge, which serves continental cuisine for breakfast and dinner.

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