Good guest house at a reasonable rate in the heart of South Beach Miami 1 block from the beach. If you are expecting luxury, stay elsewhere. But if you want a comfortable, no-frills room close to the action with a great morning breakfast, this is a good choice. I stay in the economy, shared bath rooms that are basic but... more

This hotel was great for my partner and I and our friends for Winter Party. We were so close to the beach and also the host hotel. You won’t find luxury here – just the basics which is fine. Breakfast was great and conversation was fun. The front porch in the evening was great for people watching. Our room was... more

Got to the Island House around 9am. Room wasn't ready yet but they held our suitcases behind the front desk while we checked out the beach. We also got to take advantage of the free continental breakfast which was really good. (muffins, toast, cereal, coffee, OJ) Checked in around 11am. The room and bathroom were clean. "WHOA, Check out that... more

Not really a hotel, but a rundown flophouse. Nothing worked in this dump, no cable, no phone. Front desk is rude and nasty, and THIS PLACE SMELLS!!! They had my one night deposit, or I would have turned around and run. Many other choices right down the street. Believe the other reviews here!!! Pay a little more and stay in... more

This is no where near a 2 star hotel. This looks like an old beat up apartment that the owner decided to turn into the a hotel. The room had an awful smell, no phone and no cable. The bathtub was rusted and yellow water came out of the faucet. There was no front desk. It was a bedroom that... more

Great location in Miami Beach - old hotel - not the most friendly front desk or flexibility - but given the rate and location great value . It is not a Star rated hotel but a B&B / Guest House type hotel. Also note it is an adult hotel and is not advisable for older couples / children . Was... more

We stayed at Island House during spring break 2008 for 4 nights. We had the room billed as a “King Studio”. This hotel is not a new hotel, so if you are expecting brand new, go somewhere else. Our room was large with a king bed, a queen bed, and a small kitchen with a 2-seater dining table. The bathroom... more

This hotel is old and run down, stained carpets, window blinds would not open. I figured I would stay one night (of a four night reservation), then move down the street (there are many choices, all at the same rate as this dump). I plugged in my laptop, attempted to turn on my AOL (which I need for my job),... more

We found this hotel / guest house a pleasant surprise. After reading reviews we were not expecting too much. The friendly manager checked us in and escorted us to our room. There were 3 of us, we booked a room with 2 Doubles. The room was spacious and very clean. There was a large walk in closet to store our... more