3900 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, Florida, United States | (888) 616-5829
Miami Beach location is convenient, while being a bit removed from the
South Beach frenzy
Direct beach access and beach equipment provided
Cozy rooms have stylish, eclectic decor with retro touches
Peaceful tropical garden with seating
areas
Restaurant features lovely outdoor seating and a popular bar
Swimming pool is surrounded by loungers and cabanas
Fitness center includes modern cardio machines
Non-smoking hotel (a con for some)
Free Wi-Fi
Daily resort fee
Fee for breakfast and parking
Pool doesn't get a ton of sun
Circa 39 is an upper-mid-range, reasonably priced hotel sandwiched between Miami's Collins Ave and the oceanfront, a 30-minute walk from
South Beach. It has 100 trendy, retro-travel-inspired rooms, all with hardwood floors and white furniture accented by pops of color.
Some of the larger rooms and suites have kitchenettes and sofas. Located in Mid-Beach, the hotel has direct beach access, beach equipment, and a mid-size pool surrounded by cabanas and teak loungers. The hotel also has a trendy bar and breezy, popular restaurant, The Jules Kitchen, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Note that, while rates may be reasonable, the hotel has a daily resort fee, in addition to extra fees for breakfast and parking.
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Scene
Trendy and lively, with quirky, retro-inspired touches
From the outside, the Circa 39 hotel looks typical Miami, accented by bright pink pavement, swaying palms, and Art Deco architecture. Inside, the vibe continues with modern furniture and feature walls of bright orange contemporary wallpaper. The tropical garden is a peaceful place to lounge, with rattan pod chairs shaded by banana plants. The medium-sized swimming pool is surrounded by a sun deck outfitted with cabanas and umbrella-shaded chaises. Beyond the pool is a quirky and breezy bar with board games and a daily happy hour. The hotel is well-suited for couples and families who want to be near the beach but away from the frenzy of South Beach.
Location
On Collins Avenue, across from the beach and a taxi ride from Ocean Drive
Circa 39 is located at the busy intersection of Collins Avenue and 39th Street. It’s minutes away from the beach, with direct access via a boardwalk behind the hotel. A quick taxi ride drops you in the heart of the South Beach scene, with the Miami Beach Convention Center, Ocean Drive, and
fashionable Lincoln Road. Circa 39 is ideally situated for those visiting MiamiBeach during special events such as the Winter Music Conference, South Beach
Food & Wine Festival, and Miami International Boat Show. South
Pointe Park is a 15-minute drive away and is perfect for cycling in the
sun. The hotel offers parking for a fee.
Rooms
Breezy, retro rooms with travel-inspired artwork
The sleek and stylish rooms at the Circa 39 are decorated in crisp white, bright green, and polished hardwood. Windows are large, letting in plenty of light through white shutters. Shades of orange and turquoise add pop to the pillows and bed
runners. Furniture is funky and 1960s-inspired, including the large orange ceiling fans. Wardrobes have ample storage space and fluffy orange robes inside. Rooms also have coffeemakers, mini-fridges, wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, SoundFlow alarm
clock/music players, air-conditioning, and pillow-top
mattresses. Bathrooms are feature square sinks, but lack much counter space. Showers have glass doors, and there are Aveda toiletries and green mosaic glass-tiled walls. Many rooms have views that overlook the swimming pool.
Features
Direct beach access via a boardwalk and a swimming pool with loungers, plus a restaurant, bar, fitness center, and two meeting rooms
While all beaches in Miami are public, Circa 39 has direct beach access via a five-minute walk down a boardwalk at the back of the hotel. The hotel provides cushioned loungers, towels, and umbrellas on the beach for guests. The swimming pool at the hotel is a decent size, with bright blue sun loungers around it -- although it is overlooked by
other hotels so can be a bit shady. The fitness center is large enough, with a good range of equipment. The Jules Kitchen cafe is a lively spot featuring outdoor dining, and there's a bar by the pool. For a fee, guests can use the Aveda spa at Circa 39's sister hotel, The Palms (a 10-minute walk
away). For business travelers, there are two small meeting rooms; the
larger one seats up to 30 people. The hotel charges a resort fee that covers free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is served daily for a fee.
