Cavalier

Amazing, This was the best hotel stay that I have ever had. Cavalier will go all out for any occasion you have planned and the location is great. more

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Cavalier for one night while extending our vacation after a cruise ending at the Port of Miami. It's a great hotel but if any of you are looking to save some $$ then book it at SweetHotelDeals.us They usually have some pretty good deals on there! more

For the money, I truly do not think this hotel can be beat. For a fantastic location right on Ocean Drive, in arguably the best hotel location on the entire strip, at a price that is consistently (I booked through the hotel directly) below $100, this hotel deserves 4 stars for its value. The rooms are large (booked a room with 2 double beds), which had a VERY partial view of the ocean (unless you upgrade to the suites which only have king sized-beds, your view will primarily be of hotels on either side of you). Room was clean, as was the bathroom- definitely a little run-down and not for the Paris Hilton/need to be pampered types, but still clean and very serviceable. And don't forget that this is a BEACHSIDE hotel of the art-deco period- 60 plus years of sand and salt air are inevitable. TV was small, no remote- but you are in south beach- turn off the TV. Stayed here 4 nights, staff were always friendly and helpful. did a lot of research before booking, and would book the Cavalier again and again after seeing locations and quality of the other options. more

The best budget hotel in south beach I've found yet. Yes it smells damp when you first arrive as do most Hotels in sobe. I would describe the lobby/bar as quirky it doesnt resemble any of the pictures. Its more of a beach bar effect with a large bar plasma screens and bar stools. Drinks are reasonable (for sobe) and the food was above average. The crabs and sea food were first class. My room was plenty big enough and the efficiant cleaning lady earned herself a decent tip. Fair sized with primitive air con. We didnt have any of the plush linen in the photos but was clean and comfortable. The deco was the usual sobe poor effort. I'm convinced that Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles work as painters and decorators in sobe during the winter. The beach is literally just accross the street and the location was superb for WMC. Everything was in walking distance. I rate this hotel for its cleanliness, location,good bar and restaraunt. Oh it was cheap too. I'll probably use the Cavalier again next year. more

From the moment we arrived at the Cavalier, we were treated like we were family! My friends and I enjoyed the sidewalk shopping and beach right across the street. The food at the hotel was amazing! I loved all the seafood. I would definitely go back and stay at the Cavalier next time I visit South Beach. more

I'm really glad we picked this hotel because it is directly across the street from the beach, and perfectly situated on the South Beach art deco strip that is Ocean Drive. Our room was what we wanted: a bare minimum room on the beach. The beds were cheap, there was no wall art (though lots or mirrors and freshly painted walls) and the window shades were a little messed up, but the central air-conditioning and ceiling fan worked fine, there was a good sized closet with a light and safe, and the bathroom was renovated (cheaply) and clean. more

Great, if old, hotel in South Beach, a couple blocks from Versace's mansion. No frills, but very reasonably priced (about $80 online in December) and relatively clean. Shower a bit cramped for a large person, small and low on water pressure. Nice (read, quaint, not luxe) bar area in lobby and the typical gimme-all-you-got-in-your-wallet South Beach restaurant spilling out onto the sidewalk of Ocean Drive. Stick to happy hour period, 4-7, for food and drink specials within economic reason, or haul in your own from elswhere. There is a modest continental breakfast each morning. Parking is non-existent, for the most part, vis a vis the size of the typical crown at any time. You will find a valet service outside the hotel - all along Ocean Drive in fact - which is about the only option, and it's $25 per day for unlimited parking including bringing your car to and from your hotel as needed. Beach is directly across the street. There are many interesting opportunities for people watching and exotic car watching, and plenty of places to load up on souvenirs nearby. Great location. You save on the modest facilities, and pay it up in parking, food, and otherwise due to the popularity of the area. Overall it's an interesting, pleasant experience, if you don't demand 4 star accommodations. more

The Cavalier Hotel is a two star hotel. That being said it is clean, it is affordable, it is in a fantastic location (literally on the beach), and the customer service is outstanding. The hotel manager, the front desk attendants, the servers, and the maids all went out of there way to make sure we were enjoying our stay and had everything we needed. I can't say enough about how nice everyone was. If you plan to spend a lot of time in your room I would suggest upgrading to a pricier location. But if you are looking for an affordable place to sleep that is literally on the beach, this is the place for you. One thing to note is that they will hold a $100 deposit on your credit card upon check in, which is fully refunded upon check out. more

The best part about the hotel is the great location, on Ocean Drive, yet in the quieter northern section so its not too noisy. Beach is across the street and very convenient. Rooms are a fair value, very small but reasonably well maintained. Other amenities are very basic to non-existent, but if you are in Miami Beach for hotel amenities then you are in the wrong place. Lobby is small/basic. Staff consists of one person at the front desk. I would rate this a somewhat above average value for Miami Beach, provided you get a good price by searching the net. Not a good deal at full price. Would stay here again if the price is right. Rooms do have a small safe which is important in Miami. more

The best part about the hotel is the great location, on Ocean Drive, yet in the quieter northern section so its not too noisy. Beach is across the street and very convenient. Rooms are a fair value, very small but reasonably well maintained. Other amenities are very basic to non-existent, but if you are in Miami Beach for hotel amenities then you are in the wrong place. Lobby is small/basic. Staff consists of one person at the front desk. I would rate this a somewhat above average value for Miami Beach, provided you get a good price by searching the net. Not a good deal at full price. Would stay here again if the price is right. Rooms do have a small safe which is important in Miami. more

The cavalier hotel is really a gem in the heart of south beach. I was reading the reviews and was really hesitant on booking a room here but the price was tooo good ( you feel me).the standard rooms are small but very hip and i was really feeling the decor. more

I recently stayed @ the Cavalier for 5 nights and totally enjoyed it. I loved the fact that the hotel was conveniently located in the heart of south beach, and that i could wake up early in the morning and go for a jog on the beach right across from the hotel. The rooms range fromyour standard guest rooms to their deluxe ocean front suites. My husband and i stayed in the deluxe oceanfront which included a separate living room area, fridge,coffeemaker,cable,music system.Breakfast was also included ,as well as a complimentary happy hour open bar with hor'doerves.This hotel definitely has alot to offer and the rates were very economical. more

My stay was exceptional. At first I was unfamiliar with the convenience of this hotel being next to cafe cordozo and central to all night life and across from the beach. The evening bar hours were above and beyond what I have experienced 2 for 1 drinks along with cafe dinning out in front of the hotel great for people watching. really too much to speak about. If you want more bang for your buck this place is it. The owner is really cool and gets about and around the best night clubs pal up with him (if you can) he is very well known in the south beach scene. I frequent the south beach scene quite often and will book with the cavalier hotel every time. I highly recomend it. Price for accomodations is hands down the best you'll get. more

I stayed here for the winter music conference in March last year, and my boyfriend and I would definately stay here again. The staff were friendly and helpful. We didn't book this hotel to stay in it and critic it's every fault, but just a place to crash after hitting up the South Beach nightlife all night. Couldn't beat the loaction, and the price, for that time of year. more

We stayed at the Cavalier because we wanted a decent hotel on the main drag. And that's exactly what we got. The rooms are extremely small and the bathroom fixture might look old, but everything is clean, the staff was nice and helpful and it's right where the action is. Just across the beach, on the main drag. Just put on your best clothes and head out of the door. You're there. Cavalier looks like your old European hotel: art-deco furniture and a funky old elevator that might scare some but that it only adds to the whole flair. News Cafe is close by (excellent breakfast.) We were traveling with our then five-month old baby so we asked for a room away from the ocean and the street which we got. They also provide baby-sitting for an extra cost, but we ended up not using the service. Being on the main street, my husband and I just took turns going out and looking at the street action at night. Parking is extra and is not easy to find parking around. But hey, it's South Beach. If it were easy, we'd all be living there. more

I loved the Cavalier Hotel...it was right in the heart of it all!!!and the staff was really friendly and helpful It was the ""classic"" south beach hotel very economical yet trendy and hip......it had a very laid back vibe....the beach is right across the street what more can you ask for....loved it, more

Location is everything! A stone's throw from the New Cafe and the former Versace mansion. The surrounding hotels are very swanky, this is a little, reasonably priced gem. Nice amenities in the room and a warm, helpful staff. Would definitely go back. more

My friend and I spent 9 days at this fabulous hotel. The location is spectacular, located right on Ocean Drive and the front desk staff is very friendly and helpful. Furthermore, although the rooms aren't extremely large, they range the standard room size and are tastefully appointed. I am going back again this year and am greatly looking forward to my stay! :-) more

I was in Miami on business and decided to stay on South Beach to enjoy the surroundings. I discovered the Cavalier by accident while walking by on an outdoor excursion. The first thing that got my attention was the outdoor restaurant, and menu. It was very plesant sitting on the side of the sidewalk enjoying dinner and watching the locals, and tourists walk by. I booked a two night stay in the hotel, and was treated to a very nicely decorated king suite with a great view of the beach. I could have cocktails in the lobby bar, and then make my way upstairs to the room, safely. The manager was more than courteous, and asked on several occations if I was comfortable, and if there was anything he could do. I highly recommend the Cavalier Hotel, when convienience, pleasant sights, and hospitality are wanted. Did I mention price, the rates were much less than I expected to pay given all of the above. Thanks Cavalier!!! more

The Cavalier is a funky decco hotel perfectly located on a lively but not mental strip of Ocean Drive, right on the best part of the beach and next door to Gloria Estevan's hotel The Cardoza. My wife and I, both in our forties, thought the hotel had a hip, hole in the wall quality we found very romantic. There is no actual lobby. Guests enter through a restaurant / bar called CJ's Crab Shack. The food is pretty good, and the place is full of hipsters all night long. The front desk is tucked in a corner by the bar. Next to the desk is a vintage 3 passenger elevator, complete with a hinged door and one of those scissor cages. Every time I took the elevator I felt like I was in a Cagney movie. We had a room on the third at the very back of the hotel so it was pretty quiet, although like all decco hotels the walls are thin. The bedding was decent, the bed was good, and the tile floor looked new. There was a walk in closet with open shelves, but no storage otherwise. The bathroom was small and a little run down looking, but everything worked and there was lots of hot water. Central ac worked well, and the temp was in the mid 80's while we were there. I found the hotel staff excellent. The front desk crew were polite and helpful on the phone, and absolutely charming in person. The maid was also first rate. We tracked sand all over every day, and every afternoon the room was made spotless again. If you are expecting Holiday Inn, you'll probably hate the Cavalier, and South Beach for that matter. But anyone looking for a cool place to crash after a day in the surf and a night in the lounge will love it. And the price can't be beat. more