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The Catalina

Google (6767) 4.0
Tripadvisor (5976) 3.7
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Many visitors praise the Catalina's excellent location, close to restaurants, the beach, and nightlife, and several staff members like Johana and Barbara are frequently commended for their kindness and helpfulness. However, a significant number of guests report that the rooms do not match online photos, are outdated, and cleanliness is inconsistent, with some also experiencing issues with unexpected charges or poor communication.

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1732 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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+1 305-674-1160
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Website
catalinahotel.com

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About this place The Catalina

The Catalina is a large hotel and beach club on Collins Avenue in South Beach, Miami Beach. It is a mainstream party-leaning hotel listed as gay-friendly, not a gay hotel. The draw is location and scene: pools, a bar and the beach a short walk away. That makes it popular with groups who want to stay out late. Google reviewers give it 4.0 across more than 6,400 reviews. The gay stretch of beach around 12th Street is about a ten-minute walk south, and Lincoln Road is close by. Expect noise from neighbouring bars and pool parties at weekends, and check what the resort fee covers. There's no website on file, so call ahead for room details.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted WiFi Day venue Evening venue Year-round Gay-popular Pool Beach access Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning

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Maximo Garcia Vidal
Maximo Garcia Vidal Jun 2026
★★★★★

Some rooms are very nice, others not so much. The hotel is very well located and has three buildings. We stayed in the third building, and the elevator is very slow. We stayed for seven days, and on two of those days, we didn't have room cleaning service. Barbi, the receptionist from Corrientes, is the best—very friendly, helpful, and helpful.

Alexis Pifano
Alexis Pifano Jun 2026
★★★★★

Valentina served us, and the service was excellent. I really enjoyed the experience. We'll be back!

Mary H
Mary H Jun 2026
★★★★★

I stayed from 02/01/26 to 02/04/26, and they charged me $533 at check-in. I was confused; I thought it was an authorization that would clarify later. When I contacted them about the charge, they told me via email that I broke a TV, which is a lie. I tried to get in touch with them, but nobody answered my emails. I have my bank records showing they charged me at check-in, not at check-out, as they claim. They fake charges to steal from their customers. I'm still waiting for their response. Update: 06/16/26 I reached out as someone recommended; however, they don't see the proofs I have. They keep saying I damaged a TV and are charging me for it. I have attached part of my bank statement so everyone can see that they would make fake charges, and nobody will help you. I should have complained sooner when I saw the charges. We're in the US, and you don't expect hotels to scam you. From now on, I'll take videos whenever I'm in a hotel.

Melis Corine Unal
Melis Corine Unal Jun 2026
★★★★★

I was very disappointed with my stay. The rooms are not as advertised and look much different from the photos online. The pool area is also not what it appears to be in the pictures. Housekeeping was inconsistent and did not come to clean the room during my stay. If you are assigned a room near the pool, be prepared for loud music blasting early in the morning, which made it difficult to sleep. Customer service was also lacking. Calls to the front desk often went unanswered, forcing me to use my personal cell phone to try to reach someone. The air conditioning repeatedly stopped working, and when maintenance was contacted, it took an unreasonably long time for someone to respond. Overall, the property did not meet expectations, and the lack of responsiveness from staff made the experience even more frustrating. I wouldn’t stay here ever again.

jane doe
jane doe Jun 2026
★★★★★

Great location! The hospitality was amazing. Thank you kelvin for storing my luggage & Johanna for the smooth check in and check out process. They are both so kind! ❤️❤️ I would return!!

Ricardo Uribe Rangel
Ricardo Uribe Rangel Jun 2026
★★★★★

Kelvin

Savannah Allen
Savannah Allen Jun 2026
★★★★★

very closed to everything restaurant beach and night life.

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Last updated on 5 November 2026

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