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Freehand Miami

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Property grounds
Cocktail bar, pool views, open daily
1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Cocktail bar, pool views, open daily
Located near Miami Beach Convention Center and Fontainebleau, Freehand Miami welcomes visitors with its Broken Shaker restaurant offering al fresco dining. Enjoy the daily manager's reception on the terrace or relax by the outdoor pool with comfy sun loungers.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Private Premium Quad | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Private Premium Quad

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Shared Female Dorm (1 Bed in 8 Bed Room)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2012
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bungalow Private Quad | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Bungalow Private Quad

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Private Quad Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2012
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 8 Bed Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2012
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium King Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premium King Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Shared Female Quad Dorm ( 1 Bed in Quad Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2012
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Bed in Shared Quad Dorm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 6 Bed Room) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 6 Bed Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2727 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33140

What's nearby

  • Miami Beach Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Collins Avenue Shopping Area - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Miami Beach Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fontainebleau - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lincoln Road Mall - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover Station - 10 min drive
  • Hialeah Market Station - 14 min drive
  • Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Motek Miami Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Broken Shaker - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Hoja - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Market at EDITION - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Freehand Miami

Hotel near Miami Beach Boardwalk
Near Miami Beach Convention Center, Freehand Miami provides a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Broken Shaker, features al fresco dining and light fare. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Bike rentals, coffee/tea in the lobby, and ATM/banking services
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 60 per night)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Broken Shaker

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1936
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed mandatory resort fee does not include tax and applies to shared room types.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 60 per night (33 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Freehand
Freehand Hostel
Freehand Hostel Miami
Freehand Miami
Miami Freehand
Freehand Miami Hotel Miami Beach
Indian Creek Hotel South Beach
Freehand Miami Hotel
Freehand Miami Hotel Hostel Miami Beach
Freehand Miami Hotel Hostel
Freehand Miami Miami Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Freehand Miami have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Freehand Miami pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Freehand Miami?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Freehand Miami?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Freehand Miami located?

Located in South Beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Miami Beach Boardwalk and Collins Avenue Shopping Area. Miami Beach Convention Center and Fontainebleau are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Freehand Miami Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 517 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 517 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 517 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 517 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 517 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay near to the beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The housekeeping was very good with cleaning and also they staff was very kind. Location is good for walking and shopping too .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdoor pool is wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domani

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying at this hotel very convenient location , reasonable prices for Ubers and free transportation near the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice, quiet and near to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elfran

Liked: Staff & service
Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tshinakaho Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay i love it .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zifan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the single room. It was very spacious. There is a pool with two bars inside the hotel. Staff are super friendly and chill. They gave me a lot of good recommendations for places to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Argentine beautiful blonde receptionist was beyond amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ishan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Had a nice comfy and vibrant atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alexandra and the staff are great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good vibe around
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is always helpful for me
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
such good people with a great vibe. close to food places, was excellent stay and will be staying there again. very fairly priced
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Osiris Ivania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my 1st hostel and it was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel so much. You arrive at MIA , take the 150 bus which drops you off right outside the hotel . And the same returning to MIA , so easy ! The hotel has a laid back vibe, the pool is beautiful and the perfect warm temperature. I love the rooms and everyone is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely changed my idea of hostels. My first hostel experience and thoroughly impressed by this!! I love it here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

yomayra cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex Khalil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Special tanks to Augustina she’s the best from Alex Merhi thank you Augustina 🙌
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place, best staff 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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