The Marlin Hotel

Friendly and well located hotel

Fabulous find- small boutique style hotel with very spacious rooms, upscale amenities and very friendly staff. Unfortunately, the only pictures I took were of the bathroom!! It was very nice! Huge, with a rain shower and removable shower hose. The hotel is located super close to the beach! They offered beach chairs and umbrellas. There are great restaurants all around. We were travelling with two 19 year old boys so they had their own room and raved about how comfortable the sofa bed was. It was literally big enough for two people to sleep in comfortably. The boys were playing music in their room pretty loud when I went over to visit their room but I couldn’t hear it at all from my room next door or out in the hall so I’d say the rooms are pretty sound proof. Although, at one point it did sound like there was an elephant walking above us but nothing that was too bothersome. The hotel shares space with a restaurant and they were very friendly and accommodating as well. They didn’t seem to mind us loitering around as the check in area is pretty small. I would definitely return!

Wonderful staffing and the room was very nice. Location is amazing, close to many restaurants. Totally recommend!

I had a cute corner room in the back of the main floor. It was a good size with a nice street view for people watching. I did get woken up in the mornings since I was by the back door but it was worth it. Had dinner at the restaurant one of the evening and the service and food were great. All the staff we interacted with were amazing. The main downside was the size of the bathroom counter and the fact that the towel bar was behind the door so it never quite opened all the way for mirror usage. The bed was a little firm for me but that's just personal preference. Overall it was a fabulous stay and I would recommend!

We recently stayed at The Marlin and overall had a wonderful experience. The location is unbeatable—right in the heart of South Beach on Collins Ave—and the Art Deco charm, history, and boutique feel of the hotel really set it apart. The staff was friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout our stay, especially when a temporary issue with the key card system arose. While it was a little inconvenient to be escorted to our room each time we returned, they had it fully resolved by that evening, and the team handled it with grace and professionalism. The property itself was incredibly clean and well-maintained, and the vibe was upscale yet relaxed. However, there were a few minor downsides worth mentioning. The bed was firmer than we personally prefer, and the in-room entertainment was limited. The TV only offered a small selection of basic channels, and we were unable to connect to Netflix during our stay. Another area of confusion was the room service. The room details indicated that service from the on-site restaurant was available, but when we called to place an order, we were informed that it wasn’t possible over the phone. Instead, we had to go down to the front and wait for our food in person, which wasn’t the convenience we expected from a room service offering. Still, these small issues didn’t take away from the overall charm of the hotel. If you’re looking for a stylish, centrally located place with friendly staff and a clean, comfortable atmosphere this is it.

The place was excellent the only thing I would suggest is that they inform the guest that stay in room 108 that the music from the restaurant is extremely loud and they play the music till late, which is disruptive.

Well located close to ocean drive, but thankfully (for us) much quieter,

Unique Hotel in a great location, friendly staff, comfortable room. Lived up to every expectation!

Everything was perfect, premium location and restaurant!

Excellent quality here. Highly recommend.

It was a good location. Art Deco outside as advertised. But some things could be better. 1) Check in area is very cramped - desk, chairs - all too big for space. Reconsider the space. 2) The rooms on the main floor where the restaurant is have no key card at the entrance to make sure guests only can get to the rooms. Security could be better. 3) I get the rooms on the main level facing the building nextdoor will not have a view. But when you advertise as a boutique art deco experience, your window shouldn’t face garbage. Literally. Clean up the alley. Maybe paint a mural on the wall. It was ok. Would try another place next time.

The room was very noisy - like you are sleeping on the street- because the windows are original. This hotel is tiny, and you have to walk through the restaurant to get inside. No one holds the door open for you or greets you. Despite the expedia description, there is no parking on-site or valet parking. I planned to valet park for the $40/day - there was none. The only self-parking is the municipal parking down the street. I spoke with two different staff members - neither apologized. The restaurant was great but very expensive. I should have stayed at a larger, nicer property with newer windows and valet parking.

I stayed in this hotel a few years ago and so wanted to return. The hotel is not what it used to be. Staff is not as friendly as I'd expect except for the restaurant staff. They don't valet park anymore so you have to go a couple blocks to park in a public garage. No one to help with your bags. The toilet paper holder was broken in the room so really annoying. Not nearly enough coffee provided in the room. In the mornings hallways were full of dirty laundry. The restaurant is still very good. I won't stay here again but will return for the restaurant.

Such a cute hotel! Very friendly staff- check in and out was a breeze. My favourite thing was the umbrella and chair that could be borrowed for the beach. Loved my weekend vacation so much.

Enjoy my stay

The Marlin was a good stay, if you want to easily walk to the strip without paying a crazy amount of money. It’s a little quiet for my taste, but super convenient for a luxury stay without crazy foot traffic. As a matter of fact, I don’t think I saw a single other guest there in my 48 hours. If that is your preference, this is an awesome stay.

Spacious room with comfortable bedding and great a/c. Staff were super helpful and courteous. Highly recommended.

This stay would have had a much lower review rating had our room not been upgraded upon arrival! The initial room that was assigned to us was on the first floor and seemed dim upon entering, the one window faced the wall of the building next door and there were bed frame parts that littered the ground. It was awful. Thankfully, when we went to the desk and expressed our disappointment we were upgraded to a street view on the second floor that was MUCH better! I would only recommend this place for the street view rooms. Otherwise, front desk service was great, beach chairs and umbrellas were provided with the amenity fee that’s automatically applied. Great proximity to the beach!

Such a cute, clean, and comfortable hotel! Honestly it was perfect. The bedding was comfy, the room and hotel itself was super clean—you can smell the cleanliness immediately. But not in a fabuloso kind of way. More so in a “let’s make this feel like a true experience” kind of way. The amenities were great. I just can’t say enough great things. We will definitely be back!

Room was spacious and very clean