Strand Ocean Drive Suites

The owner Rob is great and makes sure the renter's know what to expect and addresses needs if need be.

The property is remotely managed and is awfully done. The owner is very responsive but basics are missing. Had to go to the reception twice to get the key card keyed in. The flush didn't work and the owners response was pick up the back lid and pull the chain. I will call a technician when I can. These are basics which should be checked. The room was freezing at thermostat set to 62. Again the response was open the windows open it will be better. Highly disappointed with the whole place. The pool was decent size but not not clean

When we arrived, we were told the life was out of service and would be fixed the next day. After a 24 hr flight, carrying suitcases up the stairs was not ideal. We did have a bellhop carry one bag up. The room was tidy but not very clean. After I showered, I went to get into bed and my feet were pretty dirty. The balcony door did not lock, and when i asked for a rod to put in the tracks ( all the other doors have these bars) I was told not to worry, its a safe area. The vibe in the area is great though it is above a bar/nightclub that approx every 30 minutes they have a 'show' and the noise is next level. Definitely not a place to go if u value your sleep. There is one bed and the other 2 we're click clack lounges which we had to make up. The room has a musty smell which is quiet over powering. This would be ok if it was cheaper, but definitely not worth the money I paid and I am thankful that my knees were able to endure the 4 flights of stairs everytime I wanted to go out. I guess if your young and fit, this wouldn't be an issue.

Would stay again I read so many reviews that have complaints about this and other local places lacking modern touches. It’s ridiculous. The whole district is Victorian, everything is pretty old but largely updated. Were we in an old building? Absolutely. Were there modern touches? Absolutely. The bottom line is that the location of this hotel is absolutely perfect if you wish to experience South Beach, and we felt comfortable and safe for the night. Would stay again.

Location and cleanliness is great

Everything was fantastic. Front desk personnel were very helpful and accommodating. The owners of the room were super nice and very responsive, they even left extra towels at the desk for us. There is easy access to Ocean Drive and the beach is barely a three minute walk away. The room was great, very spacious and clean. Having a fully stocked and operational kitchenette was especially nice and a great way to save money on meals. One critique I do have is that the shower curtains were very short allowing a lot of water on the floor. Wow, almost forgot to mention the rooftop pool and bar! What a nice touch to have a pool that looks out over the entire beach. Overall I give this place a 12 out of ten. We have found our South Beach go-to and will definitely be back.