Crystal Beach Suites Miami Oceanfront Hotel

We wanted something right on the beach, with a kitchen and budget friendly which is what we got. The hotel is dated but very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is very small but we were able to cook breakfast in the mornings and make sandwiches for lunches. We had 4 adults staying in the room and it was a little crowded as there was only one sofa and the living room was small. We were very pleased with the location as it was close to restaurants and right on the beach. You were given 2 chairs per room on the beach and the cost of an umbrella was $15. We never went to the pool so I can't comment on that. Check in and check out was very easy and the staff was always very helpful and very nice. There is also a free shuttle that would take you to South Beach and that was very nice. The only other thing I wish the hotel had was a balcony and a good view. Because we wanted to be right on the beach and wanted a kitchen and stay budget friendly I had to give up the balcony/view. This hotel does not have any rooms with a balcony. We could have had an Ocean view for another $75 per night. Overall we were very pleased with our stay and definitely recommend.

Easy check-in. Was clean and had everything we needed. The beach was steps away as well as shopping and eating. They had towels for you to use at the beach and pool. Overall the stay was nice.

The room was clean and organized

It is not the first time we stay at this hotel. The location is good, near the hotel there are Publix and Walgreens (24/24), several restaurants. There is a bus stop for Collins express(free of charge) if you want to go to South beach (usually it takes 25 min if there is no traffic), and also a bus stop for Nr 100 to Aventura mall/Downtown. If you have a flight in the evening, there is a possibility to leave your luggage at the reception for the whole day. The beach is 1 min from hotel, you get 2 chairs, but for the umbrella you have to pay. If you practice kitesurf, in 2 min walk there is a kite club where you can also rent the equipment ( but you must have an IKO certificate- level 3)

The location is amazing! It's right on the beach, close to many restaurants and the grocery store, and just a block from the Band Shell park. It's not a luxury hotel but the bed was comfortable, the kitchette was stocked with everything we needed and for the price it was quite acceptable.