Avalon Hotel

The Avalon Hotel Miami Beach sits at 700 Ocean Drive, directly across from the beach. Architect Albert Anis designed this Art Deco building in 1941 (Albert Anis works list). The hotel stands inside the Miami Beach Architectural District, a protected cluster of Art Deco buildings (district overview). It has a seafood restaurant, a street-level bar and a small-hotel feel. Expect a lively street and compact rooms rather than a resort campus.

Where the Avalon Hotel Sits on Ocean Drive

The address is 700 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The hotel faces Lummus Park and the sand in South Beach. Ocean Drive is the busiest pedestrian stretch of the Art Deco district. The hotel’s own site also lists access to the Miami Beach Boardwalk, which gives guests a walking route along the shoreline. For more shoreline options, see our guide to the best Miami Beach beaches.

Architecture and History

Albert Anis designed the Avalon and finished it in 1941. His works list on Wikipedia includes it as “Avalon Hotel (1941), Ocean Drive, Miami Beach.” The building is three stories tall. Its white facade carries a green neon AVALON sign above a canopy. A porthole window sits beside the entrance doors. The hotel parks a yellow-and-white classic Oldsmobile at the curb out front. Its Rocket Bar takes the name from that car, a Rocket 88.

Rooms and Beach Perks

The hotel is small, so rooms run compact. Photos on the hotel’s site show cream and teal rooms with tufted headboards. Some rooms look over Lummus Park toward the ocean. Ask for a park-facing room when you book. The hotel provides beach chairs and beach towels. Two refillable bottled waters and complimentary coffee and tea come with the resort fee.

Dining and Drinks On-Site

A Fish Called Avalon is the hotel’s seafood restaurant. It opened in 1989. The patio is outdoors, with ocean breezes, and the hotel advertises nightly live music. A happy hour menu runs there too, and the restaurant is known for its Key Lime pie. Book a table through the hotel or call the restaurant at +1 (305) 532-1727.

Rocket Bar is the street-level bar. The hotel runs a happy hour there every day of the week. For breakfast, the hotel serves an à la carte menu at Avalon By Day. Breakfast is not included in the room rate. Complimentary coffee and tea are included.

Resort Fee, Check-In and Policies

The resort fee is $39 per day plus 14% tax. It covers Wi-Fi, two refillable bottled waters, complimentary morning coffee and tea, two beach chairs and beach towels. Check-in is at 3 PM and checkout is at 11 AM. Early check-in is not guaranteed. Early checkout costs a one-night charge unless the booking is non-refundable.

Cancel more than 24 hours before arrival to avoid a penalty of one night’s room and tax. Non-refundable and advance-purchase bookings cannot be cancelled or transferred. Each room holds a maximum of two adults. Guests must be 21 or older to book and must show valid ID at check-in. The entire property is smoke-free, and the hotel charges a room recovery fee for violations. Cribs are available on request.

Children stay free with an accompanying adult. The hotel’s pages list different age cutoffs, so confirm the current limit before you book. The hotel allows one dog per room, up to 25 pounds, for $50 per day plus a refundable $50 deposit per stay. Only certain rooms accept pets, so call to request one. Service animals are exempt from pet fees. Read the full terms on the hotel policies page.

Parking and Getting Around

A public parking garage sits two blocks away on 7th Street, between Washington and Collins Avenues. Ocean Drive runs one-way, and street closures sometimes occur. The hotel’s pages differ on valet service. One page says valet is not permitted, while the FAQ lists valet at check-in for an extra charge. Call +1 (305) 538-0133 before you drive so staff can confirm. The hotel lists no pool on its site, so plan on the beach for swimming. See the hotel FAQ for more arrival details.

Accessibility

The hotel offers ADA-compliant rooms with roll-in showers, grab bars and handheld shower heads. Those rooms also have wrapped pipes and strobe and siren smoke detectors. The hotel has a step-free route to an accessible entrance. The front desk and the restaurant are both accessible. Details sit on the hotel accessibility page.

Booking Tips Before You Go

Budget for the resort fee on top of the room rate. The $39 daily fee is subject to 14% tax. Check the cancellation window, since the penalty is one night’s room and tax. Non-refundable rates cannot change. Bring a valid ID, and make sure the lead guest is 21 or older. Families should confirm the stay-free age limit by phone. Travelers with a dog should request a pet-friendly room at booking, because only certain rooms qualify. Call +1 (305) 538-0133 with any arrival questions, especially about parking and street closures on Ocean Drive.

Who the Avalon Hotel Suits

This hotel suits travelers who want a historic building inside the Art Deco district. It works for guests who want the beach across the street and dinner downstairs. Live music and daily happy hours keep evenings on-site. Dog owners with a small dog have an option here too.

It suits fewer travelers who want a quiet retreat. Ocean Drive carries heavy foot traffic into the night. Expect some street noise. Guests who need a pool deck or curbside valet should call ahead. Book through the hotel at +1 (305) 538-0133, toll-free at +1 (800) 933-3306, or on the official site.