Poised on the edge of Sunset Harbour, a hot enclave for Miami's cool set, Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach is your passage to a refined Miami luxe. The flashy glamour of South Beach is within reach, yet refreshingly removed. In its place you'll find low-key high style.
An airy lobby greets the eye with natural light, carved niches and artful light installations — all nodding to a contemporary nautic feel.
✦HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS
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Clean rooms and facilities
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Exceptional and helpful staff
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Excellent central location
At the hotel
Popular amenities
58 listed
24-hour fitness facilities
24-hour front desk
Accessible parking
Air conditioning
Allergy-free room
Auditory guidance
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Cashless payment available
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
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Pools & wellness
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Plunge pool
Pool with view
Rooftop pool
Spa/wellness center
Dining & drinks
Food delivered to guest room
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Wine/champagne
Fitness & outdoors
Cycling
Fitness center
Golf course
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Rooms & comfort
Heating
Safety & cleanliness
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Dry cleaning
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Getting around & access
Facilities for disabled guests
Lift / Elevator
Parking garage
Private parking
Valet parking
Wheelchair accessible
Guest services
Concierge service
Invoice provided
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Luggage storage
Pet basket
Pet bowls
Pets allowed
Private check-in/check-out
Services & essentials
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Free WiFi
Key access
Key card access
Minimarket on site
Non-smoking throughout
Toilet with grab rails
Visual aids: Braille
Review in focus
1,602 reviews
10/ 10
I like the pool area. The room is just the right size.
Tain · couple · 2026-10-17
The guest experience
8.7out of 10 1602 verified reviews
Loved most
Clean rooms and facilities
Exceptional and helpful staff
Excellent central location
Complimentary shuttle and bikes
Rooftop views / pleasant atmosphere
Worth knowing — No in-room coffee machine · Breakfast/service timing issues · Occasional air-conditioning problems (too cold) · Lobby aesthetics felt impersonal to some guests
How guests scored the stay
Service9.5
Service is a standout: numerous mentions of attentive, friendly staff (Alexander, Steven, Barry, Angelica, Daniela, valet Stanley) and helpful shuttle/concierge assistance.
Overall Experience9.1
Overall sentiment is strongly positive with many enthusiastic recommendations and high praise for staff and atmosphere, though isolated negative experiences (lobby feel, service timing) are noted.
Cleanliness9.0
Multiple reviews specifically praise the hotel as clean and well maintained—rooms and facilities repeatedly noted as tidy and fresh.
Location9.0
Frequently described as well located/strategic near restaurants, shopping and Miami Beach—guests highlight convenience for exploring South Beach.
Room Quality9.0
Rooms noted as spacious, comfortable, and renovated with good balcony views; overall room experience described positively by many guests.
Value for Money8.5
Guests report the room felt like good value; one reviewer explicitly gave a 10/10 and others called the room a good value for the location.
Amenities8.0
Amenities include rooftop views, bikes and a complimentary shuttle—these are positive—but several guests note the lack of an in-room coffee machine which lowers the score.
Food and Beverage7.5
Mixed feedback: happy hour and welcome refreshments were positives, but there are concrete complaints about breakfast timing/delays and no in-room coffee, reducing satisfaction.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Mixed experiences
93% of 14 recent stays rated 8+
8.71602 reviews
Nice hotel with amazing staff, members
10/10
Tain · couple · 2026-10-17
“I like the pool area. The room is just the right size.”
Guest review
10/10
Mrs. Monique · couple · 2026-09-16
“Nice and clean and welcoming!”
Guest review
10/10
sophie · solo traveller · 2026-09-08
“Beautiful hotel, clean , quiet.
They offer bikes, and a free ride to wherever you like to go in Miami Beach.
Perfect”
Good hotel well located in the city
8/10
Marie · couple · 2026-09-03
“Good location. Well renovated and clean”
Miami Vibes
10/10
Roving56630556971 · Family · 2026-08-29
“Miami was amazing ! Relaxing also. Stayed at the Kimpton Hotel where we had Barry as our Shuttle guide (for FREE haha) He was absolutely amazing. Told us where to go and the fun things to do. Barry is hilarious and very welcoming!!! Fresh Eucalyptus hand and face towels upon arrival along with freezing cold orange infused water. Happy hour with wine 🍷. Absolutely amazing atmosphere. Make sure you stay at the Kimpton and ride with Barry anytime from 10-530 on south beach :) (don’t forget to tip. Believe me HE DESERVES IT)”
Kimpton Palomar stay
10/10
247angelinen · Solo travel · 2026-08-29
“First time in Miami, and I stayed at the kimpton palomar south beach. My stay was more than excellent, the hotel is on a strategic location next to anything you want to do,shopping, eating good food, Miami beach. The staff were very kind, helpful and friendly. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. The roof top has views for days. I loved my stay. 10/10.”
Terrible
2/10
Roam45712196475 · Business · 2026-08-29
“I can’t believe that kimpton would put their moniker on this hotel. The lobby has the feel of a department of motor vehicles . Called down and told breakfast served at 7. Get down there and told it won’t open until 7:30 because server is late. No coffee machine in rooms. Very very sub par”
Kimpton Palomar South Beach
10/10
Mandolyn88 · Couples · 2026-08-28
“The Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach in the heart of Miami is by far one of the nicest places my wife and I have had the pleasure to visit when coming to Miami. Its modern appearance and chill vibe was a nice surprise. Aside from the cleanliness of the rooms and facilities, as well as the wonderful views from our balcony, it is the hospitality of the staff that deserves the highest recognition. From the time we arrived and pulled our car up to the valet Stanley we were greeted with a friendly welcome and genuine regard for our ease of unloading our luggage. We next met Steven who was working at the front desk in order to check us in. Steven was a consummate professional in his desire to accommodate our needs in order for us to be the most comfortable we could be. He was friendly, polite, and helpful in every way we could ask for. Steven gave us recommendations for the local restaurants and entertainment in the area which we greatly appreciated. He was genuinely personable, respectful and very professional. Having seen that I have mobility issues and walk with a cane, Steven even took it upon himself to assist us with taking the luggage cart to our room, even though he was very busy with his colleagues at the front desk. I truly appreciated his kindness. I would highly recommend this establishment to all who are planning to visit the Miami South Beach area, and hopefully you will have a chance to meet Steven and his staff. Lastly Angelica and Daniela reached out to us before we even arrived and were sure to accommodate us as Platinum Elite members and assisted us with experiencing a great vacation.”
Great Choice in South Beach
10/10
Sfphotocraft · Solo travel · 2026-08-27
“Great hotel choice in South Beach. I had a very comfortable room. Stylish and bright. Good location with a ton of restaurants nearby.
The staff was absolutely amazing. So friendly. I felt the room was a very good value.”
Great
10/10
devanm683 · Business · 2026-08-25
“Alexander was such a warm and friendly person in the morning. Very much enjoyed our time here. He was very clear. We’ll be back”
Kimpton Staff Rocks
10/10
jerryaF5249JJ · Business · 2026-08-25
“Alexander at front desk is the best! Always attentive and caring. Team members like this make a stay away from home so much better. Thank you.”
We loved it here
10/10
goddardcc · Couples · 2026-08-24
“Beautiful porch, lovely towels, everything was new, great shower with makeup mirror and vanity kit, safe, happy hour at roof top bar, nice large labels on sheet products. Negatives were the small room - no place to put luggage, no in-room coffee, too much fragrance in the body wash. Front desk staff and concierge were wonderful, very helpful.”
The Perfect Shuttle Service
10/10
devontec382 · Family · 2026-08-23
“Barry was my midday Freebie shuttle driver to South Beach from the Kimpton Palomar hotel and he was nothing short of a pleasure. He was very conversational and engaging. He opened and closed everyone’s doors and he even was integral in helping my mom & I navigate Miami while on vacay with his excursion recommendations. Barry was very prompt with our drop off and pickup. It was an overall great experience. He’s a very professional and great guy and anyone that rides with him is very fortunate.”
10/10
10/10
H5270SWjosephd · Solo travel · 2026-08-23
“Karina as the rooftop bartender was so personable and professional. I really enjoyed her service as well as the drinks! Property is as advertised, very content with the overall experience!!”
