Sea View Bal Harbour Hotel, SurfsideSea View Bal Harbour Hotel in Surfside, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 15 hotels we score in Surfside. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.8, Agoda 3.2. Rooms from about $249 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at 9909 Collins Avenue in Bal Harbour, Florida, the Sea View Bal Harbour Hotel is a European-style property overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. Originally built in 1947 and renovated in 2011, the hotel provides 220 rooms and suites, many featuring private balconies. It suits both business travellers and families due to its proximity to the Bal Harbour Shops and local dining. Guests have direct access to the beach and can use the outdoor swimming pool and poolside bar. Facilities include a gym, business centre, and an on-site restaurant and coffee shop. While the property offers modern interiors, some guest feedback suggests the beds may lack comfort.What stands out

Direct beach access

Proximity to Bal Harbour Shops

Outdoor pool and bar

Spacious rooms with balconies

Watch out for

Uncomfortable beds

Small pillows

Better-scored in Surfside

Sun Harbour Boutique Hotel, Surfside: 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $284 a night. Sun Harbour Boutique Hotel is a 3-star, 19-suite property in the Surfside district of Miami Beach, one block from Bal Harbour Beach and the Bal Harbour Shops.

Four Seasons The Surf Club, Surfside: 4.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $1,370 a night. The Four Seasons at The Surf Club occupies a nine-acre beachfront site in Surfside, Florida, a quiet coastal town just north of Miami Beach.

St Regis Bal Harbour Resort, Surfside: 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $1,075 a night. Located on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, this five-star resort sits directly opposite the Bal Harbour Shops.