
This was written in September, 2015 so rates could have increased since then but the hotels should still be good bets for affordable rates and worth checking out.
by Jennifer Agress
This is part 2 of a three part series on affordable hotels in Miami. Here we focus on choices in Coral Gables, South Miami/Pinecrest and Sunny Isles. Click here for Part 1 on Brickell and Downtown. Note: All hotels earned a rating of 3.5 or higher on TripAdvisor.
CORAL GABLES
162 Alcazar Avenue
For a quaint little place sure to give you that joie de vivre, the boutique Hotel St. Michel just might be the place you need. Covered in vines reminiscent of Madeleine, it is perfectly poised in the heart of Coral Gables, on the corner of Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Aragon Avenue.
Low Season: Rates starting from $114/weekend night
High Season: Rates starting from $201/weekend night
SUNNY ISLES
Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
16701 Collins Avenue
Sitting right on the sand in Sunny Isles, Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort is one of the area’s oldest and most popular hotels; boasting expansive views, a relaxed feel, a spa, and the tasty Kitchen 305.
Low Season: Rates starting from $152/weekend night
High Season: Rates starting from $269/weekend night
PINECREST/SOUTH MIAMI
9090 South Dadeland Boulevard
Standing tall above Downtown Dadeland’s plentiful shops, bars and restaurants, and just steps away from Dadeland Mall and the Metrorail, Marriott Dadeland promises ease and comfort, right where you need it.
Low Season: Rates starting from $125/weekend night
High Season: Rates starting from $224/weekend night
8200 SW 70th Avenue
Another haunt right off Downtown Dadeland, this mainstay hotel promises Hampton Inn’s characteristic reliable service and comfort.
Low Season: Rates starting from $109/weekend night
High Season: Rates starting from $259/weekend night
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