Pros

  • Central location within walking distance of the beach
  • Large rooms with kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers
  • Healthy cuisine including salads, smoothies, and juices at Flow Cafe
  • 24/7 convenience store with drinks, pastries, and snacks
  • Business center with copying and faxing services plus concierge services
  • Free Wi-Fi throguhout and airport shuttle
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Cons

  • Parking limited to street parking or valet services
  • Some guests complain of loud street noise and musty smell
  • No swimming pool
  • Minor maintenance issues
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Bottom Line

The 34-room Ocean Reef Suites is a centrally located mid-range hotel within walking distance of the beach. Rooms are large and have small kitchen areas with microwaves, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, portable burners, and toasters; however, some guests complain that some rooms have a musty smell and suffer from loud street noise. The Flow Cafe offers healthy dishes for breakfast through dinner and there's a 24/7 convenience store on-site with snacks, drinks, and pastries. Freebies include hotel-wide Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. There's no pool or self-park lot; guests have the option of parking on the street or paying extra for valet service.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet

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Ocean Reef Suites

Scene

A mostly updated hotel with a homey feel

Ocean Reef Suites is a mid-range property suitable for tourists and business travelers alike. It has a white Art Deco exterior with green accents and the main entryway is flanked with potted plants and metal patio furniture topped with white parasols. Cream tile, white tufted chairs, and gray tile walls decorate the bright, contemporary lobby, while a light wood ceiling and accent wall and a large chandelier are nice accents. Hallways include green carpet and colorful abstract artwork on the walls. Friends Market -- the 24/7 on-site convenience store -- has exposed duct work, gray tile, and a red accent wall.

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Location

In the Art Deco District, within walking distance of the beach and lots of shops

Ocean Reef Suites is located in the Art Deco District of South Beach, in an area with lots of restaurants, bars, and shops and just a few blocks from the beach. Flamingo Park, The Wolfsonian, the Art Deco Museum, and Miami Beach Cinematheque are also an easy walk away while the Miami Beach Convention Center is a three-minute drive away. Lincoln Road is a five-minute drive while the Port of Miami is 10 minutes from the hotel. Miami International Airport is an 18-minute drive.

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Rooms

Basic rooms and suites with kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and beach towels

There are two room types available at Ocean Reef: Queen Studios and Queen Suites with Sofa Beds. Decor is simple but pleasant, with brown-and-green patterned pillows and drapes matched to brown striped carpets. Dark-wood furniture stands out against white walls with wall-mounted 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Amenities include irons/ironing boards and beach towels are provided for guest use. All units have kitchenette areas with reddish tile, small black countertops, and light-wood cabinets that show wear and tear. They also have microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and portable stoves. Bathrooms are plain and have pedestal sinks, white walls, and walk-in showers with white tile. Ocean toiletries are provided. Although simple, the rooms are pleasant overall, but some guests have complained of musty smells in the rooms and loud street noise.

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Features

On-site restaurant and convenience store, plus business center and free Wi-Fi

The hotel's on-site restaurant, Flow Cafe, offers indoor and outdoor seating with healthy options including juices, salads, and smoothies. Wine and beer are also served. The 24/7 convenience store -- Friends Market -- offers soda, coffee, pastries, and snacks, while the business center has a few computers and a fax machine/printer. The hotel also runs a free shuttle to and from the airport and Wi-Fi is free throughout. There's no lot for self parking; guests have the option of either parking on the street or paying extra to use the hotel's valet service. 

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Oyster Hotel Review

Ocean Reef Suites

Scene

A mostly updated hotel with a homey feel

Ocean Reef Suites is a mid-range property suitable for tourists and business travelers alike. It has a white Art Deco exterior with green accents and the main entryway is flanked with potted plants and metal patio furniture topped with white parasols. Cream tile, white tufted chairs, and gray tile walls decorate the bright, contemporary lobby, while a light wood ceiling and accent wall and a large chandelier are nice accents. Hallways include green carpet and colorful abstract artwork on the walls. Friends Market -- the 24/7 on-site convenience store -- has exposed duct work, gray tile, and a red accent wall.

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Location

In the Art Deco District, within walking distance of the beach and lots of shops

Ocean Reef Suites is located in the Art Deco District of South Beach, in an area with lots of restaurants, bars, and shops and just a few blocks from the beach. Flamingo Park, The Wolfsonian, the Art Deco Museum, and Miami Beach Cinematheque are also an easy walk away while the Miami Beach Convention Center is a three-minute drive away. Lincoln Road is a five-minute drive while the Port of Miami is 10 minutes from the hotel. Miami International Airport is an 18-minute drive.

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Rooms

Basic rooms and suites with kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and beach towels

There are two room types available at Ocean Reef: Queen Studios and Queen Suites with Sofa Beds. Decor is simple but pleasant, with brown-and-green patterned pillows and drapes matched to brown striped carpets. Dark-wood furniture stands out against white walls with wall-mounted 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Amenities include irons/ironing boards and beach towels are provided for guest use. All units have kitchenette areas with reddish tile, small black countertops, and light-wood cabinets that show wear and tear. They also have microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and portable stoves. Bathrooms are plain and have pedestal sinks, white walls, and walk-in showers with white tile. Ocean toiletries are provided. Although simple, the rooms are pleasant overall, but some guests have complained of musty smells in the rooms and loud street noise.

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Features

On-site restaurant and convenience store, plus business center and free Wi-Fi

The hotel's on-site restaurant, Flow Cafe, offers indoor and outdoor seating with healthy options including juices, salads, and smoothies. Wine and beer are also served. The 24/7 convenience store -- Friends Market -- offers soda, coffee, pastries, and snacks, while the business center has a few computers and a fax machine/printer. The hotel also runs a free shuttle to and from the airport and Wi-Fi is free throughout. There's no lot for self parking; guests have the option of either parking on the street or paying extra to use the hotel's valet service. 

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Amenities

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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