Hotels in Miami offer excellent accommodations in a destination nicknamed “The Magic City”. Known for its beaches, art deco architecture, shopping areas, live music, nightlife, Latin cuisine and big events, Miami is located on Florida’s southeastern coast. Magic City is 60 miles north of Key Largo, 165 miles northeasterly of Key West and 184 miles northwesterly of Nassau, Bahamas. Stretching north-to-south for about 4 miles, Miami Beach, along with its southernmost section South Beach, is accessible from downtown via the six-lane, MacArthur Causeway bridge. Nicknamed “SoBe”, South Beach is technically a neighborhood within the city of Miami Beach. Miami’s main airport is Miami International Airport, while its subway system is Miami Metrorail. Good to know is that rideshare companies Uber and Lyft do operate in Miami, with service to include the airport. Keep in mind that Miami can get excessively humid in the summertime. At night, be wary of your surroundings and venture out in a group whenever possible. Northward neighborhoods to avoid altogether include Overtown (just northwest of downtown), Liberty City (northwesterly of Overtown), Little Haiti (easterly adjacent to Liberty City) and Allapattah (northwest of Overtown / south of Liberty City). Otherwise generally safe and lively, Miami boasts a number of nighttime venues such as Mango’s Tropical Café South Beach, Nikki Beach Miami, Ball & Chain, BRICK, Voodoo Nightclub & Rooftop Lounge, Oasis Wynwood, Vendôme, The Sylvester, Wall Miami Beach, Medium Cool Cocktail Lounge, Hyde Beach, Club M2 Miami, Basement Bowl & Skate, Do Not Sit On The Furniture and Casino Miami. Keep in mind that Miami nightclubs have strict dress code policies, so it’s recommended to check individual club websites for such information. Daytime in Miami is relatively more laid-back. Beaches offer great lounging, swimming and people-watching opportunities, while west/southwest areas are home to suburban, and even rural, atmospheres. Miami professional sports teams are the Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, Florida Marlins, Florida Panthers and Inter Miami CF. About 6 miles southwest of the city, The University of Miami, or “The U”, enrolls around 20,000 students annually. Miami top events include Ultra Music Festival, Miami Food Festival, Miami Film Festival, Miami Carnival, Calle Ocho Music Festival, Carnaval on the Mile, Miami Music Week, Miami Fashion Week, Miami Swim Week, South Beach Jazz Festival, Miami International Piano Festival, The Garden of Art Music Festival, III Points Music Festival, GroundUP Music Festival, Groove Cruise, Jam Cruise, 70000 Tons of Metal, NoMi Music Festival, Rolling Loud, VIEWTOPIA Music Festival, Miami Short Film Festival, Miami Improv Festival, Miami Poetry Festival, Coconut Grove Arts Festival, SOBEWFF, South Beach Seafood Festival, Deering Seafood Festival, Brew Miami, Miami Whisk(e)y Mash, Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, Miami International Boat Show, Beach Polo World Cup Miami Beach, Miami Water Lantern Festival and Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights. Hotels in Miami are some of the southern United States’ best accommodations. Before we get to hotels in Miami, let’s take a look at some more background information on the area to help you along the way.
Prior to European arrival, the Miami area is thought to have been occupied for around 2,000 years by the Native American Tequesta tribe, as evidenced by an unearthed village at the Miami Circle. The Tequestas are thought to have expatriated to Cuba sometime around the mid-1700s. Spanish admiral and conquistador Pedro Menéndez de Avilés founded St. Augustine, Florida in 1565, becoming Florida’s first governor. The following year, de Avilés claimed the area for Spain. 310 miles north of Miami, St. Augustine remained La Florida’s most significant city for nearly three centuries. In 1821, Florida was ceded to the United States following the Adams-Onís Treaty. A military post and cantonment alongside the Miami River, Fort Dallas was established circa 1836. Old Fort Dallas supported the Florida Territory’s development, while aiding in the suppression and removal of a significant percentage of native Seminoles. The Second Seminole War of 1835 resulted in around 3,000 Seminoles being relocated to Indian Territory. Julia Tuttle, a wealthy citrus grower from Cleveland, is credited as Miami’s founder. Notably, Mrs. Tuttle, “The Mother of Miami”, was the only woman to have founded a major United States city. An anomaly, the Great Freeze of 1894, which devastated almost all of Florida’s citrus harvests, actually hastened Miami’s growth, as the area’s crops were Florida’s only to have survived. Julia Tuttle convinced railroad tycoon Henry Flagler to extend his Florida East Coast Railway to the region. On July 28, 1896, Miami was incorporated into a city with a population at just over 300. Miami experienced a land-boom during the 1920s. The subsequent 1926 Miami Hurricane, however, along with the Great Depression, halted further growth. Not until the 1940s did The Magic City experience a significant revival, which inspired the city’s nickname.
Today, the city of Miami is home to around 500,000 people, while its surrounding metropolitan area totals over 6 million. The United States’ second-highest Spanish-speaking city behind El Paso, Miami is bordered by the Everglades to its west and Biscayne Bay to its east. Known as the “Cruise Capital of the World”, The Port of Miami accommodates over 4-million annual cruise passengers, while its annual cargo tonnage totals nearly 8-million. Downtown Miami is home to Bayside Marketplace, a two-story, open-air shopping mall. The Magic City’s metropolitan area encompasses Brickell, Doral, Coral Gables, The Roads and Coconut Grove. Boasting the United States’ third-tallest skyline, Miami at night glows from over 300 high-rise buildings. At least 80 buildings rise above 400 feet. Miami is home to a tropical monsoon climate. Hot, wet summers average in the mid-to-high 80-degrees Fahrenheit, while warm and dry winters average in the mid-70s. Points of interest include Downtown, Freedom Tower, HistoryMiami Museum, Frost Science Museum, Villa Vizcaya, Miami River Walk, Miami Tower, Virginia Key Beach, Hard Rock Stadium, Biscayne National Park, Merrick House and Gardens and Coral Castle. Local foods include stone crabs, fish sandwiches, arepas (ground maize-dough stuffed with a filling), churros, Cuban sandwiches, fritas (Cuban hamburger), empanadas and key lime pie. Cocktails often entail frozen drinks (Daiquiris, Piña Coladas, Margaritas, Mojitos, etc.), while craft beer has also become popular. The “Miami Vice” (drink) is made with pineapple juice, coconut, strawberries and rum. With a little background information on the area, we’re ready for hotels in Miami that will help make for a magical experience.
Trump National Doral Golf Resort
4400 NW 87th Avenue, Doral
Downtown Doral Park
Featuring four of Florida’s top championship golf courses, Trump National Doral Golf Resort has an outdoor pool and hot tub, a 125-foot water slide, 3 restaurants, 55-inch flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, Nespresso® coffee machines, aromatic pillows, golf course and garden views, a fitness center, a 48,000-square-foot spa and a children’s game room. You may find Palm Grill (restaurant), True Spec Golf at Trump National Doral Miami (golf course), The Trump Spa (spa), Champions Bar & Grill (restaurant), BLT Prime (steak house), Osprey Lake (park), Carolina Ale House – Doral (retaurant), Lime Fresh Mexican Grill (restaurant), First Watch (breakfast restaurant), Edwin Watts Golf (sporting goods store), Marfil Bistro (Mediterranean restaurant), Flamingo Beauty Supply (beauty supply store), The Fresh Market (grocery store), Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Doral (American restaurant), Famous Dave’s Doral (barbecue restaurant), Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar – Doral (restaurant), BurgerFi (hamburger restaurant), The Cheese Course (Doral – bistro), Marina Kids (indoor playground), CityPlace Doral (shopping mall), Carrot Express (health food restaurant), Kuba Cabana (restaurant), Mr. Splash USA Car Wash | CityPlace Doral (car wash), SuViche – Sushi and Ceviche (sushi restaurant), CMX CinéBistro CityPlace Doral (movie theater), Novecento (Argentinian restaurant), La Croquantine de matthieu (bakery), Miyako Doral Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar (Japanese restaurant), Merkado31 Doral (Peruvian restaurant), Rick Smith Golf Performance Center (golf instructor), True Spec Golf – Miami (golf shop), Dragonfly Japanese Izakaya (Asian fusion restaurant), Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar (breakfast restaurant), Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine (Cuban restaurant), Bunnie Cakes (cake shop), Pura Vida (health food restaurant), DC PIE CO. Doral (pizza restaurant), SWEAT440 Fitness Doral (gym), Santo Dulce Churros! @ The Doral Yard (ice cream shop), Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar (Peruvian restaurant), Downtown Doral (shopping mall), Bulla Gastrobar (Spanish restaurant), Mondongo’s Restaurante (Colombian restaurant), Miller’s Ale House (restaurant) and more in the area.
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- Downtown Doral Park
- Doral Central Park
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- Manufacturers Industrial Park
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- Fox Tracto Park
- Doral Park
- Morgan Levy Park
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- Coral Castle
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- Vizcaya Museum
- Miami Art Museum
- HistoryMiami Museum
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Trump National Doral Golf Resort is 2.2 miles from Miami International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Spa Premier One): $999
Cost per person (five people): $199
citizenM Miami Worldcenter
700 Northeast 2nd Avenue
Miami Art Museum
With air conditioning, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi, a fitness center, a restaurant, a bar, desks, flat-screen TVs, iPads, a business center and a 24-hour front desk, citizenM Miami Worldcenter is close to Night Swim Rooftop Bar (bar), Brasserie Laurel (French restaurant) and El Vecino (bar).
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- Miami Art Museum
- Frost Science Museum
- Central Miami Mini Park
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- Jungle Island
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- Vizcaya Museum
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citizenM Miami Worldcenter is 4.8 miles from Miami International Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $237
EB Hotel Miami Airport
4299 Northwest 36th Street
Miami International Airport
With a spacious outdoor swimming pool, flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, modern glass desks, walk-in showers, a 24-hour fitness center, concierge service, shuttle service, a full-service lobby bar, EB Hotel Miami Airport is near Miranda Cuisine and Bar (restaurant), Airport Cafe & Liquors (restaurant) and Miami Subs Grill (restaurant).
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- Melreese Golf Course
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- Hialeah Race Track
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- Miami Dade College
- LoanDepot Park
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Approximate cost per night (master suite): $789
Marriott’s Villas At Doral
4101 NorthWest 87th Avenue, Doral
Doral Central Park
Offering an outdoor pool with a sun-lounger terrace, a gym, air conditioning, a breakfast bar, fully-equipped kitchens, free WiFi, private furnished balconies, a lap pool and massages, a picnic area, barbecue facilities and a bar & grill, Marriott’s Villas At Doral can be found near Trump National Doral Golf Resort.
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- Doral Central Park
- J.C. Bermudez Park
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- Miami-Dade Regional Soccer Park
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- The Art Museum at FIU
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- Merrick House and Gardens
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Marriott’s Villas At Doral is 2 miles from Miami International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Two-Bedroom Villa): $295
Cost per person (eight people): $36
Loews Coral Gables Hotel
2950 Coconut Grove Drive, Coral Gables
Palermo Park
Loews Coral Gables Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center, a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, an ATM, concierge service, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, balconies, air conditioning, desks, a business center and a bar. Around here you may find Sweet Paris Coral Gables (restaurant), Americana Kitchen (restaurant), The Lash Lounge Coral Gables – The Plaza (eyelash salon), Christy’s Restaurant (steak house), Arthur Murray Dance Studio Coral Gables (ballroom dance instructor), Fajas Colombianas Forma Tu Cuerpo Shapewear (clothing store), Vicky Bakery Coral Gables (bakery), The Club of Knights (wedding venue), Peace Love Art Yoga Studio (yoga studio), Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse (Brazilian restaurant), THE HOUSE OF LIQUOR 3 (liquor store), Cernuda Arte (art gallery) and more.
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- Palermo Park
- Ponce Circle Park
- Coral Gables Christmas Park
- Coral Castle
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- Bayfront Park
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Loews Coral Gables Hotel is 3 miles from Miami International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (King Suite): $794
Cost per person (five people): $158
The Elser Hotel Miami
398 Northeast 5th Street
Miami Freedom Tower
The Elser Hotel Miami offers an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and terrace, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes, hairdryers, city views, balconies, a restaurant, a hot tub, laundry service and business facilities. Enlighten Moon (metaphysical supply store), Pearl Yacht Charters (boat rental service), The Empanada’s (cafe), Thorough Bread Pizza (pizza restaurant), DJ Krasava Club (night club), Breezeblock Coffee (coffee shop), Jaguar Sun (cocktail bar), The Tower Of Snow Statue (scultpture), Pioneers Walk (historical landmark), Balegacy Boat Rentals Miami (boat rental service), Biscayne Bay Boat Tour (boat tour agency), Bayside Marketplace (shopping mall), Rolly’s Bistro (bistro), Fat Tuesday Bayside 1 (bar), La Cañita (restaurant), Miami On The Water (boat tour agency), Wannado Tours & Cruises of Miami (boat tour agency), Billin Office Fishing Charters (fishing charter), Fish Jumanji (fishing charter), Thomas Flyer Fishing (fishing charter), Rumbatours Miami (tour agency – party bus), Boat Rental Miami (boat rental service), Ace Diving Miami (SCUBA tour agency), Miami Boat Party (boat tour agency – party boat), Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures (boat tour agency – speedboat), Kuba On The Bay (restaurant), Kuba Cabana Bayside (Cuban restaurant), La Industria Bakery & Cafe (brunch restaurant), Biscayne Lady Yacht Charters (event venue), Pier 5 Market (seafood market), Tropical Sailing (boat tour agency – sailing), Lola Bar (bar), Bayside Cigars (cigar shop), Miami Aqua Tours (boat tour agency) and more are in the area.
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- Miami Freedom Tower
- Bayfront Park
- Bicentennial Park
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- Hobie Beach
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- Art Deco Historic District
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- Miami Beach
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The Elser Hotel Miami is 4.9 miles from Miami International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (Ocean View Three Bedroom Suite): $1,154
Cost per person (eight people): $144
Little Havana Apartments
740 Southwest 9th Street
Riverside Park
Little Havana Apartments comes with a garden, an outdoor seating area, garden and city views, free WiFi, air conditioning, fully-equipped kitchens, washing machines, free on-site parking, a putting green, an indoor play area and a children’s playground. Paseo Catracho (Honduran restaurant), Planet Fitness, City Zero Miami (gym), Miami Vip Limo & Car Service LLC (limousine service), Taquerias El Mexicano (Mexican restaurant), Presidente Supermarket, Brickell Yoga, Neo Nails Brickell (nail salon), Calle Ocho Plaza, Las Tapas De Rosa (Spanish restaurant), Cafe La Trova (restaurant), Paloma Arenal Salon & Spa, Miami Baila Dance Studio, Habana con B (Cuban restaurant), Bargean Miami (Latin American restaurant), Calle Dragones Miami (Cuban restaurant), La Cuvée Miami (restaurant), Canna Ocho Smoke Shop, Smok in Little Havana (cigar shop), The Cave (nightclub) and more are in the area.
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- Riverside Park
- Brickell Subway Station
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- Port of Miami Park
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- Miami Art Museum
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Little Havana Apartments is 5 miles from Miami International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (One-Bedroom Apartment): $381
Cost per person (four people): $95
Four Seasons Hotel Miami
1435 Brickell Avenue, Brickell
HistoryMiami Museum
Four Seasons Hotel Miami offers a full-service spa, an outdoor pool with cabanas, an on-site restaurant, flat-screen TVs, marble bathrooms, city or bay views, sitting areas, desks, ergonomic chairs, free WiFi, a hot tub and a sauna. Nearby you may find Edge Steak & Bar (steak house), Kai – Poke Shop (health food restaurant), Novecento (Argentinian restaurant), PM Fish & Steak House, Caviar Russe (fine dining restaurant), Obba Sushi, Miami Ink Off (tattoo removal service) and more.
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- Brickell City Centre
- 1060 Brickell Dog Park
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- Miami-Dade County Courthouse
- Historical Museum of South Florida
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- Kaseya Center
- Port of Miami
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Four Seasons Hotel Miami is 5.8 miles from Miami International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (one-bedroom bay view): $1,272
Cost per person (three people): $424
The Wild Rose
802 Northwest 14th Court Rear
LoanDepot Park
With free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden, barbecue facilities, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully-equipped kitchenette, a patio with garden views and a continental or buffet breakfast, The Wild Rose is close to Nightlife Brewing Company (brewery), LoanDepot Park and more.
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- LoanDepot Park (Marlins)
- Richard Gerstein Justice Building
- University of Miami – Diabetes Research Institute
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- Calle Ocho
- Riverside Park
- Miami Dade College
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- Historical Museum of South Florida
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- Ocean Drive
- University of Miami
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The Wild Rose is 3.7 miles from Miami International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (one-bedroom chalet): $137
A Suite Retreat
521 NE 70th St. Unit 1
Miami Bayfront
Providing free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden, a terrace, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully-equipped kitchen and a patio with garden views, A Suite Retreat is near Dogma Grill (hot dog restaurant), Lo de Lea Argentinean Grill (Argentinian restaurant), Oh My Gosh Brigadeiros (dessert shop), Blue Collar (American restaurant), Karina Grimaldi (women’s clothing store) and more.
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- Miami Bayfront
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- Normandy Shores Golf Course
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- Miami Children’s Museum
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- Lincoln Road
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- Versace Mansion
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A Suite Retreat is 6.4 miles from Miami International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (one-bedroom apartment): $150
Coconut Grove Apartment
2951 South Bayshore Drive
Kenneth Myers Park | Bayshore Club Bar & Grill | Monty’s Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove Apartment has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a balcony, free WiFi, air conditioning, a fully-equipped kitchen, a washing machine and free on-site parking. Nearby are The Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove Branch Library, La Cabrera Coconut Grove, Kumanessa Gymnastics, The Salty Donut (donut shop), Rowan Coconut Grove (ear piercing service), Pura Vida Miami (health food restaurant), VARSOL SUSHI BAR (Japanese restaurant), Like Mike Trattoria (Italian restaurant), Chug’s Diner (restaurant), Danielle Gelato (ice cream shop), Fuzzbee’s (restaurant), Midorie Miami (Japanese restaurant), Azala Skin Clinic (medical spa), Barracuda Taphouse & Grill, Le Bouchon Du Grove (French restaurant), detlev (beauty salon), Glass & Vine (American restaurant), SailAheadMiami (tour operator) and more.
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- Kenneth Myers Park
- Bayshore Club Bar & Grill
- Monty’s Coconut Grove
- Regatta Park
- Coconut Grove Tennis Courts
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Coconut Grove Apartment is 6 miles from Miami International Airport.
Approximate cost per night: $488
Cost per person (five people): $97
St James Place Villas – UNIT F, UNIT A & UNIT E
9280 Biscayne Boulevard
North Shorecrest Park
A pet-friendly set of 3 villas sharing the same property and accommodating up to 10 people altogether, St James Place Villas – UNIT F, UNIT A & UNIT E have an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace, free private parking, free WiFi, outdoor dining, air conditioning, fully-equipped kitchens, coffee machines, walk-in showers, hair dryers, soundproofing, balconies, flat-screen TVs, washing machines and a private entrance. These villas can be found near Florida Gun Permit (by appointment only – training school), St Martha’s Parish Center (church), Church of Saint Martha (Catholic church) and more.
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- North Shorecrest Park
- Military Trail Park
- Miami Shores Village Memorial Park
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- Belle Meade Island
- Manatee Bend Park
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- American Police Hall of Fame & Museum
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St James Place Villas are 6 miles from Miami International Airport.
Approximate cost per night (UNIT F): $290
Cost per person (four people): $72
Approximate cost per night (UNIT A): $277
Cost per person (four people): $69
Approximate cost per night (UNIT E): $311
So there they are, hotels in Miami that will help make for an exciting experience. We hope you have found this information valuable and most of all, that you enjoy your time in Florida!