Pros

  • Extremely convenient location near Miami airport and the Everglades
  • Spacious and quiet rooms have flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers
  • Upgraded units have more modern decor and living spaces
  • 24-hour casino with array of offerings, plus popular bingo
  • Buffet restaurant, 24-hour deli, and Martini Bar
  • Well-sized indoor pool with hot tub and loungers
  • Spa offering massages, mani/pedis, and facials
  • Game room for kids and an arcade for teens
  • Kid-friendly perks like kids’ menus and kids-eat-free restaurant programs
  • Plenty of free parking on-site
  • Free property-wide Wi-Fi
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Cons

  • Little in the immediate surrounds
  • No in-room fridges
  • Some dated decor throughout
  • Leisure facilities are limited
  • Food gets mixed reviews from guests
  • Complaints of strong smoke smell in lobby
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Bottom Line

Operated by around 400 members of the Miccosukee Tribe, the mid-range Miccosukee Resort & Gaming is a 302-room casino hotel that sits at the edge of the Everglades, just outside Miami. Built in 1995 and near the tribal village, the resort is popular with travelers looking for a well-positioned stopover en route to or from the airport, cruise port, or Everglades. All-you-can-eat buffets are available, however, food gets mixed reviews. Also note that some visitors are put off by the smoky lobby. Rooms are spacious and clean, with standard amenities like air-conditioning, safes, and Wi-Fi, but those wanting a room with a bit more design sense will need to upgrade to the higher tiers. Additional features include an indoor pool, game rooms for kids and teens, and a dated fitness center, as well as bingo and various gaming machines. Guests can join the Miccosukee One rewards program for extra perks (based on casino play) during their stay, like a discount off of rooms or free valet service. Those wanting a more upscale casino experience with more amenities should look into the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, which offers a wide variety of restaurant and a great outdoor pool.

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Amenities

  • Casino
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pool
  • Spa

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Miccosukee Resort & Gaming

What are the Design and Scene Like at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming?

This 1995-built resort is run by members of the Miccosukee tribe, attracting travelers with its location, casino games, and features.

The Miccosukee Resort & Gaming looks very much of the era in which it was built, and decor incorporates both that late-90s sense of “modern” and tribal motifs, like in the tiles around the pool and mural depicting traditional Miccosukee life in the buffet. Many guests use the hotel as a stopover between Miami or as a base for exploring Everglades National Park, while others linger for a long weekend. Some are locals coming for an event or just to gamble, and the resort also regularly hosts poker tournaments, so it might be worth calling ahead to see what’s on during a stay. Most travelers here are couples, though an indoor pool and kids’ club appeal to families.

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Where is Miccosukee Indians Located?

Set on the eastern edge of Everglades National Park, a 30-minute drive from Miami International Airport.

The resort is set right on the edges of the lush Everglades National Park and outer Miami, about a 35-minute drive from Miami’s center -- it’s a straight shot into the city and less than 30 minutes from the Miami International Airport. Located near the Miccosukee tribal village, there are the Trail Glades shooting range about a five-minute drive from the property, a quick-service empanada restaurant a three-minute drive down the road, and a juvenile detention center across the street. It’s a 15- to 20-minute drive to the affiliated Miccosukee Golf & Country Club, which has hosted PGA and LPGA tournaments and is open to the public.

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What are Rooms Like at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming?

Rooms are a bit bland and lack mini-fridges, though upgraded units have more local flair and sometimes balconies.

The resort has 302 units (256 rooms and 46 suites, including deluxe and executive rooms), and all are spacious and well-maintained. Standard-level rooms are a little on the dull side, with a bland corporate feel of beige walls and drab patterned carpet, but they’re largely quiet at night and have all the necessary amenities except for mini-fridges. Expect air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and safes, as well as coffeemakers. Most bathrooms come with shower/tub combos, plus toiletries and hairdryers are provided. Executive rooms and suites have a more upbeat design, with statement wallpaper and tribal-print throws at the end of the beds. Some units add living spaces and furnished balconies.

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What Restaurants and Bars are at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming?

A mediocre buffet restaurant, 24-hour deli, and Italian eatery for dinner are available, plus a bar for martinis and cocktails.

Because Miccosukee Resort & Gaming located out of town, many guests choose to eat at one (or some) of the resort’s many on-site restaurants, despite the food receiving mixed reviews. Empeeke Aaweeke is a buffet restaurant serving international fare all day. Prices are affordable and kids 5 and under eat free. Bravo Bravissimo serves standard Italian fare such as osso bucco and pasta dishes. For more casual options, there’s Empeek Aya, a 24-hour deli serving burgers and sandwiches near the gaming hall, and a cafe serving Florida lobster and steak open around the clock.

There are also two bars, each offering a different vibe: The Martini Bar is a little more upscale and serves tapas alongside drinks, while the Cypress Lounge is the property’s sports bar. On Sundays, guests can go for Sunday Brunch.

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What's the Casino Like at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming?

The casino offers poker, slot machines, and bingo.

The resort’s casino is unusual because it’s on Native American land, meaning that state gambling laws don’t apply. As a result, some game rooms are open around the clock every day of the week. The gambling hall is built to accommodate plenty of guests chasing their luck, whether they’re doing it in the 50-table poker room, playing bingo, or on games like Lightning Lotto. There’s a non-smoking area that features slot machines, too. The resort hosts poker tournaments and will occasionally offer gaming promotions, so it’s worth checking ahead to see what’s on during your stay.

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What are Other Features at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming?

An indoor pool, spa services, and kids' clubs are on-site.

There are a handful of activities besides gambling available for guests at the hotel, with rumba DJ nights and cultural festivals dotting the events calendar. Somewhat surprisingly for a resort in Miami, there’s no outdoor pool, but there’s a large indoor pool with ample windows, an adjacent hot tub, and a sauna. Loungers line the indoor pool. The Pa-Hay Okee Spa offers massage, nail, and facial treatments, as well as haircutting and color services.  There’s a fitness center here too, but it’s small and dated.

Kids are also welcome at the property, and there’s a dedicated kids’ club and pools just for them, although the former is more of a babysitting service as guests must pay by the hour. Club Egret is a bright, colorful space with a play structure and toys for a range of ages, plus there’s an arcade room for teenagers.

Wi-Fi is free to access throughout the property, and a guest laundry room is handy. Parking spots are free, well-lit, and surround the resort-casino, which makes it almost certain a guest can find a spot, though they might have to walk a few minutes to the front doors.

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Things You Should Know About Miccosukee Resort & Gaming

Also Known As

  • Miccosukee Resort and Conference Center

Address

500 SW 177 Ave., Miami, Florida 33194-2800, United States

Website

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What are the Design and Scene Like at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming?

This 1995-built resort is run by members of the Miccosukee tribe, attracting travelers with its location, casino games, and features.

The Miccosukee Resort & Gaming looks very much of the era in which it was built, and decor incorporates both that late-90s sense of “modern” and tribal motifs, like in the tiles around the pool and mural depicting traditional Miccosukee life in the buffet. Many guests use the hotel as a stopover between Miami or as a base for exploring Everglades National Park, while others linger for a long weekend. Some are locals coming for an event or just to gamble, and the resort also regularly hosts poker tournaments, so it might be worth calling ahead to see what’s on during a stay. Most travelers here are couples, though an indoor pool and kids’ club appeal to families.

See More What are the Design and Scene Like at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming?

Where is Miccosukee Indians Located?

Set on the eastern edge of Everglades National Park, a 30-minute drive from Miami International Airport.

The resort is set right on the edges of the lush Everglades National Park and outer Miami, about a 35-minute drive from Miami’s center -- it’s a straight shot into the city and less than 30 minutes from the Miami International Airport. Located near the Miccosukee tribal village, there are the Trail Glades shooting range about a five-minute drive from the property, a quick-service empanada restaurant a three-minute drive down the road, and a juvenile detention center across the street. It’s a 15- to 20-minute drive to the affiliated Miccosukee Golf & Country Club, which has hosted PGA and LPGA tournaments and is open to the public.

See More Where is Miccosukee Indians Located?

What are Rooms Like at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming?

Rooms are a bit bland and lack mini-fridges, though upgraded units have more local flair and sometimes balconies.

The resort has 302 units (256 rooms and 46 suites, including deluxe and executive rooms), and all are spacious and well-maintained. Standard-level rooms are a little on the dull side, with a bland corporate feel of beige walls and drab patterned carpet, but they’re largely quiet at night and have all the necessary amenities except for mini-fridges. Expect air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and safes, as well as coffeemakers. Most bathrooms come with shower/tub combos, plus toiletries and hairdryers are provided. Executive rooms and suites have a more upbeat design, with statement wallpaper and tribal-print throws at the end of the beds. Some units add living spaces and furnished balconies.

See More What are Rooms Like at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming?

What Restaurants and Bars are at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming?

A mediocre buffet restaurant, 24-hour deli, and Italian eatery for dinner are available, plus a bar for martinis and cocktails.

Because Miccosukee Resort & Gaming located out of town, many guests choose to eat at one (or some) of the resort’s many on-site restaurants, despite the food receiving mixed reviews. Empeeke Aaweeke is a buffet restaurant serving international fare all day. Prices are affordable and kids 5 and under eat free. Bravo Bravissimo serves standard Italian fare such as osso bucco and pasta dishes. For more casual options, there’s Empeek Aya, a 24-hour deli serving burgers and sandwiches near the gaming hall, and a cafe serving Florida lobster and steak open around the clock.

There are also two bars, each offering a different vibe: The Martini Bar is a little more upscale and serves tapas alongside drinks, while the Cypress Lounge is the property’s sports bar. On Sundays, guests can go for Sunday Brunch.

See More What Restaurants and Bars are at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming?

What's the Casino Like at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming?

The casino offers poker, slot machines, and bingo.

The resort’s casino is unusual because it’s on Native American land, meaning that state gambling laws don’t apply. As a result, some game rooms are open around the clock every day of the week. The gambling hall is built to accommodate plenty of guests chasing their luck, whether they’re doing it in the 50-table poker room, playing bingo, or on games like Lightning Lotto. There’s a non-smoking area that features slot machines, too. The resort hosts poker tournaments and will occasionally offer gaming promotions, so it’s worth checking ahead to see what’s on during your stay.

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What are Other Features at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming?

An indoor pool, spa services, and kids' clubs are on-site.

There are a handful of activities besides gambling available for guests at the hotel, with rumba DJ nights and cultural festivals dotting the events calendar. Somewhat surprisingly for a resort in Miami, there’s no outdoor pool, but there’s a large indoor pool with ample windows, an adjacent hot tub, and a sauna. Loungers line the indoor pool. The Pa-Hay Okee Spa offers massage, nail, and facial treatments, as well as haircutting and color services.  There’s a fitness center here too, but it’s small and dated.

Kids are also welcome at the property, and there’s a dedicated kids’ club and pools just for them, although the former is more of a babysitting service as guests must pay by the hour. Club Egret is a bright, colorful space with a play structure and toys for a range of ages, plus there’s an arcade room for teenagers.

Wi-Fi is free to access throughout the property, and a guest laundry room is handy. Parking spots are free, well-lit, and surround the resort-casino, which makes it almost certain a guest can find a spot, though they might have to walk a few minutes to the front doors.

See More What are Other Features at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming?

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Beauty / Hair Salon

  • Business Center

  • Casino

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Full Kitchen

  • Gameroom / Arcade

  • Golf Course

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pets Allowed

  • Pool

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Smoking Rooms Available

  • Spa

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Tennis Court

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